Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide
Overview
This tour let you experience the Thai capital and gives you a unique impression of the city. We visit some of the most famous places in Bangkok. You will be accompanied by a local guide who loves his/her country and really wants to explain you everything about Bangkok, Thai culture and history!
**Since you will visit the Grand Palace and important Buddhist temples, you are expected to dress respectfully. You need to wear long pants and have your shoulders covered otherwise you will be denied entry. Wear closed shoes, flip-flops and sandals are not allowed.**
**Since you will visit the Grand Palace and important Buddhist temples, you are expected to dress respectfully. You need to wear long pants and have your shoulders covered otherwise you will be denied entry. Wear closed shoes, flip-flops and sandals are not allowed.**
Inclusions
- TAT licensed English speaking guide
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tha Chang Pier, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok Thailand
Meeting point is at Tha Chang Pier, opposite the Grand Palace
Stop At: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Na Phra Lan Road Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
The glittering Grand Palace in Bangkok is an architectural wonder that was once home to the kings of the Chakri Dynasty.
A visit to the ornate and historic Grand Palace, and the adjacent Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is a highlight of any visit to the Kingdom.
The palace was built in 1782 by the Rama I, the first king of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital of what was then known as the Kingdom of Siam from Thonburi on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok on the east bank. For 150 years the palace was the home of the Thai King.
Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School, 2 Sanamchai Road Wat Po, Tatian, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Wat Pho is one of the oldest temples in the Thai capital. It is also one of the largest temple complexes in Bangkok and has the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand. Wat Pho maintains the title as the country’s earliest center for public education, specializing in religion, science and literature. Most of the Buddha images on display were brought to Wat Pho, by order of King Rama I, from abandoned temples in Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.
And of course you'll visit the reclining Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
A stay in the Thai capital is not complete without visiting Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, one of Bangkok's most famous landmarks.
After the fall of Ayutthaya, King Taksin established a royal palace and temple here to house the Emerald Buddha. The temple was named after the Indian god of dawn, Aruna.
It wasn't until the capital and the Emerald Buddha were moved to Wat Phra Kaew at the Bangkok side that Wat Arun received its most prominent characteristic: the 82 meters high prang (Khmer-style tower).
Wat Arun is decorated with ornate floral mosaics made from broken Chinese porcelain, a common temple ornamentation in the early Rattanakosin period, when Chinese ships calling at the port of Bangkok used tonnes of old porcelain as ballast.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tha Chang Pier, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok Thailand
Meeting point is at Tha Chang Pier, opposite the Grand Palace
Stop At: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Na Phra Lan Road Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
The glittering Grand Palace in Bangkok is an architectural wonder that was once home to the kings of the Chakri Dynasty.
A visit to the ornate and historic Grand Palace, and the adjacent Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is a highlight of any visit to the Kingdom.
The palace was built in 1782 by the Rama I, the first king of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital of what was then known as the Kingdom of Siam from Thonburi on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok on the east bank. For 150 years the palace was the home of the Thai King.
Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School, 2 Sanamchai Road Wat Po, Tatian, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Wat Pho is one of the oldest temples in the Thai capital. It is also one of the largest temple complexes in Bangkok and has the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand. Wat Pho maintains the title as the country’s earliest center for public education, specializing in religion, science and literature. Most of the Buddha images on display were brought to Wat Pho, by order of King Rama I, from abandoned temples in Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.
And of course you'll visit the reclining Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
A stay in the Thai capital is not complete without visiting Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, one of Bangkok's most famous landmarks.
After the fall of Ayutthaya, King Taksin established a royal palace and temple here to house the Emerald Buddha. The temple was named after the Indian god of dawn, Aruna.
It wasn't until the capital and the Emerald Buddha were moved to Wat Phra Kaew at the Bangkok side that Wat Arun received its most prominent characteristic: the 82 meters high prang (Khmer-style tower).
Wat Arun is decorated with ornate floral mosaics made from broken Chinese porcelain, a common temple ornamentation in the early Rattanakosin period, when Chinese ships calling at the port of Bangkok used tonnes of old porcelain as ballast.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Remember that the Grand Palace and temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and ankles need to be covered (for both men and women; sleeveless shirt with a scarf covering is also not allowed). No shorts, leggings, ripped jeans, tight pants, slippers (flip-flops), or revealing tops, otherwise you won't be allowed in.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
J8815EXnatalies
April 2023
This was a lovely tour with a very helpful and knowledgeable guide! We had our 1 year old daughter with us and our guide was so friendly, stopped when we needed to and was very good with our little girl. The tour itself is a great way to see three fantastic sights, the information was useful and ...
This was a lovely tour with a very helpful and knowledgeable guide! We had our 1 year old daughter with us and our guide was so friendly, stopped when we needed to and was very good with our little girl. The tour itself is a great way to see three fantastic sights, the information was useful and detailed but not too much where it became boring. It was a really great afternoon.xyachang03
February 2023
Our tour guide Tack, he is excellent in providing is information in all the temples. He was able to express in English well. This tour and especially the tour guide is highly recommended. His name in AirBnb is Phanita
Our tour guide Tack, he is excellent in providing is information in all the temples. He was able to express in English well. This tour and especially the tour guide is highly recommended. His name in AirBnb is Phanitasb477sb477
February 2023
This was a great experience! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and really helped me discover the main temples of Bangkok. Would recommend!
This was a great experience! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and really helped me discover the main temples of Bangkok. Would recommend!acarsal
February 2023
Tack was our guide, he was very nice and patient. He took us to 3 temples and explained the main important facts of each. Also, he took pics and videos. I recommend him.
Tack was our guide, he was very nice and patient. He took us to 3 temples and explained the main important facts of each. Also, he took pics and videos. I recommend him.erikhE7996ZR
February 2023
Got to see a lot and get it explained along the way. Excellent guide, but the English could be improved.
Got to see a lot and get it explained along the way. Excellent guide, but the English could be improved.841mareef
January 2023
A last minute booking turned into a proper treat! Found myself on a private tour as the others in the booking didn't show up and I bad a great time. My wonderful guide Tack was eternally patient with my many photo stops and questions. A really well spent afternoon.
A last minute booking turned into a proper treat! Found myself on a private tour as the others in the booking didn't show up and I bad a great time. My wonderful guide Tack was eternally patient with my many photo stops and questions. A really well spent afternoon.