Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok
Overview
Set off on a journey to Ayutthaya Historical Park and explore ancient buddhas and some of the country's most beautiful temple ruins.
During this Ayutthaya full day tour you will explore the former capital of Siam with an English speaking tour guide.
A journey back in time to Ayutthaya, nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage site, gives you a good impression how glorious and prosperous this ancient city once was!
During this Ayutthaya full day tour you will explore the former capital of Siam with an English speaking tour guide.
A journey back in time to Ayutthaya, nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage site, gives you a good impression how glorious and prosperous this ancient city once was!
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Parking Fees
- Bottled water - 1 bottle of drinking water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bang Pa In Palace, Ban Len, Bang Pa-in 13160 Thailand
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings.
A number of impressive buildings can be found in the palace complex, built in very different architectural styles, some in classical Thai, some Chinese and some European design.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was founded in the second half of the 14th century during the reign of King U Thong, first ruler of Ayutthaya. Highlight of the monastery is its very large imposing prang dominating the area.
century. During the Burmese invasion of 1767 the temple was largely destroyed.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Mahathat, also known as the Monastery of the Great Relic, is believed to have been built around the 14th century and was once residence to the Supreme Patriarch leader of the Thai Buddhist monks.
The most popular tourist attraction of Wat Mahathat is a tree whose roots have grown around the head of the Buddha statue.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
This famous temple is situated on the south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Its large bronze seated Buddha image or Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand with its measures of 9.5 meters across the lap and a height of 12.5 meters. During the fall of Ayutthaya, the building and the image were badly destroyed by fire. The present Vihara and Buddha image have been reconstructed and renovated in the reign of King Rama V.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Used mainly for ceremonies that served to authenticate the king’s spiritual and moral authority, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the official royal temple. No monks lived here and only people within the royal circle were allowed to enter.
Destroying Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Royal Palace was a priority of the invading Burmese. They melted down 160 kilos of gold from the Phra Buddha Chai Sri Sanphet image and set fire to everything else.
The distinctive pagodas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet are one of the most famous sights in Ayutthaya.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong during the later period of Ayutthaya. It was built to commemorate his mother's hometown and to celebrate his coronation. The main prang is surrounded by many lesser prangs and towers in eight directions.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was a royal monastery. The King and its descendants would perform religious rites here. It was also a cremation site for members of the Royal family.
With its Khmer-style buildings, Wat Chaiwatthanaram is one of the most impressive ancient temples in Ayutthaya.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bang Pa In Palace, Ban Len, Bang Pa-in 13160 Thailand
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings.
A number of impressive buildings can be found in the palace complex, built in very different architectural styles, some in classical Thai, some Chinese and some European design.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was founded in the second half of the 14th century during the reign of King U Thong, first ruler of Ayutthaya. Highlight of the monastery is its very large imposing prang dominating the area.
century. During the Burmese invasion of 1767 the temple was largely destroyed.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Mahathat, also known as the Monastery of the Great Relic, is believed to have been built around the 14th century and was once residence to the Supreme Patriarch leader of the Thai Buddhist monks.
The most popular tourist attraction of Wat Mahathat is a tree whose roots have grown around the head of the Buddha statue.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
This famous temple is situated on the south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Its large bronze seated Buddha image or Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand with its measures of 9.5 meters across the lap and a height of 12.5 meters. During the fall of Ayutthaya, the building and the image were badly destroyed by fire. The present Vihara and Buddha image have been reconstructed and renovated in the reign of King Rama V.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Used mainly for ceremonies that served to authenticate the king’s spiritual and moral authority, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the official royal temple. No monks lived here and only people within the royal circle were allowed to enter.
Destroying Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Royal Palace was a priority of the invading Burmese. They melted down 160 kilos of gold from the Phra Buddha Chai Sri Sanphet image and set fire to everything else.
The distinctive pagodas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet are one of the most famous sights in Ayutthaya.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong during the later period of Ayutthaya. It was built to commemorate his mother's hometown and to celebrate his coronation. The main prang is surrounded by many lesser prangs and towers in eight directions.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was a royal monastery. The King and its descendants would perform religious rites here. It was also a cremation site for members of the Royal family.
With its Khmer-style buildings, Wat Chaiwatthanaram is one of the most impressive ancient temples in Ayutthaya.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- There is a strict dress code to enter Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Shoulders and ankles need to be covered. No sleeveless shirts, shorts, ripped jeans, tight trousers, leggings, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops, otherwise you won't be allowed in.
- Maximum number of participants per group is 10 people.
- We only pick up from hotels in a few selected areas in Bangkok: Khao San Road and Siam Square. If you do not stay in a hotel in one of these areas, the meeting point is our office in Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact meeting/departure time will be informed in a private message via the booking platform the day before before the tour. Departure time/meeting time depends on the number of participants on your travel date. Please carefully check your message the day before.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- 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.
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May 2023
Won was an amazing tour guide and the experience was great. I loved how much she explained the history and was super sweet.
Won was an amazing tour guide and the experience was great. I loved how much she explained the history and was super sweet.254mariusa
May 2023
Mam was a wonderful tour guide. She gave us the perfect trip through the old capital of Siam. Kind, informative, thoughtful and creative “Mam” will give you the experience of a lifetime.
Mam was a wonderful tour guide. She gave us the perfect trip through the old capital of Siam. Kind, informative, thoughtful and creative “Mam” will give you the experience of a lifetime.pieterpan
April 2023
Highly recommended tour. The communication is great and I felt I had all the info I needed to enjoy the tour. The guide was very friendly and kind and made the tour interactive with questions to us to make us think of the historical and cultural info she was sharing. She was extremely knowledgeab...
Highly recommended tour. The communication is great and I felt I had all the info I needed to enjoy the tour. The guide was very friendly and kind and made the tour interactive with questions to us to make us think of the historical and cultural info she was sharing. She was extremely knowledgeable and overall the experience was pleasant, informative, fulfilling. Aytthaya and its treasures is wonderful, do go if you stay in Bangkok.dh576
April 2023
Our tour guide was a lovely lady named Jin. We covered a lot of ground during the tour, and she did an incredible job of explaining the historic and cultural context of what we were seeing. The tour size was small and included multiple solo travelers. Jin did a great job of making everyone feel...
Our tour guide was a lovely lady named Jin. We covered a lot of ground during the tour, and she did an incredible job of explaining the historic and cultural context of what we were seeing. The tour size was small and included multiple solo travelers. Jin did a great job of making everyone feel included.enderjjk
April 2023
Amazing tour! Jin our guide took us on a trip to the pass. To the time of ancient kingdoms, legends, Buddhists believes, amazing culture, architecture (Khmer, Sri Lankan and Thai pagodas everywhere), language and food! It was worth it 1000 times over
Amazing tour! Jin our guide took us on a trip to the pass. To the time of ancient kingdoms, legends, Buddhists believes, amazing culture, architecture (Khmer, Sri Lankan and Thai pagodas everywhere), language and food! It was worth it 1000 times over629cesart
March 2023
Very interesting day at Ayutthaya with great organization, and super guide that will teach you alot about Thailand in general and the ancient city specificly. I recommend this experience to travelers.
Very interesting day at Ayutthaya with great organization, and super guide that will teach you alot about Thailand in general and the ancient city specificly. I recommend this experience to travelers.