Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok

4.1 (12 reviews) Bangkok, Thailand
Duration7h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Our Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok tour offers you the chance to discover Bangkok's most treasured temples, accompanied by an English speaking and experienced guide. Regardless of your beliefs, joining our tour and visiting these temples is one of the best ways to understand Thai culture and people.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • All entrance fees
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Grand Palace
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Located at the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace was the former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king's guests, state guests, and other foreign dignitaries.

    Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and ankles need to be covered. No shorts, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops, otherwise you simply won't be allowed in.
  2. Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Wat Phra Kaew (known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or locally as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand. Located within the grounds of the Grand Palace, the temple enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade.
  3. Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Wat Pho is the oldest and largest temple complex in Bangkok, it houses more than 1,000 Buddha images which is more than any other temple in Thailand. Most of the images were brought over from abandoned temples in places as Ayutthaya and Sukhothai by order of King Rama I.
    Wat Pho is famous for its enormous gold plated Reclining Buddha image. The image was build during the reign of King Rama III in 1832 and is 46 meters long and 15 meters high.
  4. Wat Arun
    40m
    Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is one of Bangkok’s most famous temples at the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is famous for both Thais and foreigners due to the beauty and signature charm of its decoration.
    The main and the tallest building of Wat Arun is Phra Prang Wat Arun. It overlooks the Chao Phraya river and it is one of the famous landmarks in the world and one of the most photographed icons of Thailand.
  5. Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Wat Benchamabophit or the Marble temple is popular for the principal chapel which is decorated with Carrara marble imported from Italy. Inside the building, you will find Phra Buddha Chinnarat Buddha image hosted at the centre of the hall, surrounded by the painting of eight magnificent pagodas in Thailand together with stained glass windows from Florence.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will inform you about exact the pick up time after booking.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and ankles need to be covered. No shorts, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops, otherwise you simply won't be allowed in.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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