Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide

By WanderSiam

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Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
4h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

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!

IMPORTANT:
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.

Entrance fees are NOT included in the tour price and should be paid in cash on the day of the tour (Total entrance fees are THB 1000 per person).

Activity location

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon
- 10200, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tha Chang
- Na Phra Lan Road
- 10200, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

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Small Group Without Entry Fees

4h
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€17.92 x 1 Adult€17.92

Paid at activity€26.36

Total

Small Group With Entrance Fees

4h
English

Entrance Tickets

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€55.88 x 1 Adult€55.88

Paid at activity€26.36

Total

What's included, what's not

A bottle of drinking water
English speaking guide
All Entrance Fees

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance fees are NOT included in the tour price and should be paid in cash on the day of the tour (THB 1000 per person).
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.
The meeting point is in front of Tha Chang Ferry counter on the Chao Phraya River, located across the road from the Grand Palace. After booking, you will receive a confirmation email that includes photos of the exact meeting location. Please check your inbox carefully, including your spam folder.
Bangkok’s traffic can be heavily congested. As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
Since this tour involves a lot of walking, it is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Tha Chang Pier (Pass by)

Meeting point is at Tha Chang Pier, opposite the Grand Palace

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

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. Entrance fees are NOT included in the tour price and should be paid in cash on the day of the tour (Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew is THB 500 per person).

Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School

1h
Admission ticket not included

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 centre for public education, specialising 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. Entrance fees are NOT included in the tour price and should be paid in cash on the day of the tour (Wat Pho is THB 300 per person).

Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

1h
Admission ticket not included

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 metres 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. Entrance fees are NOT included in the tour price and should be paid in cash on the day of the tour (Wat Arun is THB 200 per person).

Location

Activity location

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon
- 10200, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tha Chang
- Na Phra Lan Road
- 10200, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

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