Bangkok Temple Walking Tour: Wat Pho Reclining Buddha & Wat Arun

4.9 (132 reviews) Bangkok, Thailand
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Bangkok's two greatest temples sit side by side on the Chao Phraya riverbank — and most visitors rush through both without understanding what they're seeing.

Wat Pho was founded in the 16th century, predating Bangkok itself. King Rama I rebuilt it in 1788 as Thailand's first public university. Its 46-metre Reclining Buddha, covered in gold leaf with 108 mother-of-pearl symbols on its feet, represents the Buddha's passage into nirvana — not sleep.

From there, a short local ferry crosses the river to Wat Arun. King Rama III covered its 82-metre prang with millions of broken Chinese porcelain fragments, recycled from export ceramics. In direct sunlight, the whole tower shimmers.

Your expert guide explains the history most visitors never hear, in a small group of maximum 15 people. Multiple daily departures from 9 AM. Instant confirmation. Last-minute bookings welcome.

Options

Private Tour in Chinese
Private Walking Tour

Entrance fees not included

Small Group Tour

Entrance fees not included: Please prepare cash for entrance fees (500 THB)

Small Group in Chinese

Entrance fees not included: Please prepare cash for entrance fees (500 THB)

What's included

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • 3-hour walking tour
  • Insurance
  • Coconut water
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Personal expenses
  • Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
  • Wat Pho

What to expect

  1. Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    With its remarkable 46-meter-long reclining Buddha statue and colorful mosaic shrines, Wat Pho is one of Bangkok's most stunningly aesthetic temples.
  2. Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Located at the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this 300-year-old temple is known for its enormous white chedi inlaid with thousands of colorful mosaic pieces.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Tha Tian Pier ท่าเรือท่าเตียน

End point

Meeting Point: Tha Tian Pier ท่าเรือท่าเตียน

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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