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Private Half-Day Bangkok City Tour: Explore Grand Palace and Ancient Temples
4.5
63 Ratings
Bangkok
Book this private half day Bangkok city tour to immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by exploring the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the temple of the Emerald Buddha, the option for Wat Pho. Enjoy this tour with an experienced local tour guide.
Book this private half day Bangkok city tour to immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by exploring the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the temple of the Emerald Buddha, the option for Wat Pho. Enjoy this tour with an experienced local tour guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bangkok - Begin your private half-day city tour of Bangkok with a hotel pick-up at 9 am by an English-speaking guide from your hotel in the Bangkok city area.
- The Grand Palace - Continue your journey with a visit to The Grand Palace. This historic site served as the residence for Kings Rama I to Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, it…
- Bangkok - Begin your private half-day city tour of Bangkok with a hotel pick-up at 9 am by an English-speaking guide from your hotel in the Bangkok city area.
- The Grand Palace - Continue your journey with a visit to The Grand Palace. This historic site served as the residence for Kings Rama I to Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, it hosts royal ceremonies and welcomes the king’s guests, state visitors, and other foreign dignitaries. It is also where the remains of royals and high-ranking members of the royal family were prepared before cremation.
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) - Enjoy a visit to Wat Phra Kaew, also known as “the Temple of the Emerald Buddha,” located within the Grand Palace grounds. It is Thailand’s most sacred temple and a significant pilgrimage site for Thai Buddhists. The temple houses the revered Emerald Buddha image in the ubosot (ordination hall), a beautifully ornate building constructed in the late 18th century after King Rama I established Bangkok as the new capital of Siam. The walls of this Rattanakosin-style building are adorned with murals.
- Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) - Next, visit Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks, often seen on postcards. Known for its massive prang, a tower on the Chao Phraya riverbank built in Khmer architectural style, the prang stands over 80 meters tall, making it the tallest in Thailand. Wat Arun, commonly referred to as “the Temple of Dawn,” is one of only six temples of the highest grade of the first-class Royal Temples, making it one of Thailand’s most esteemed temples.
- Amulet Market - Explore the Amulet Market in Bangkok, Thailand, a renowned and historic market specializing in amulets and other superstitious items. Located near Wat Mahathat, it attracts a specific group of enthusiasts. Visiting this market offers a unique and rare experience.
- Wat Phra Chetuphon - Conclude your tour with a visit to Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more Buddha images than any other temple in Bangkok and is home to the largest Buddha in Thailand.
- Bangkok - Hotel Drop-Off: After your tour, your guide will ensure a convenient and comfortable return to your hotel around 1:00 PM.
What's Included
- Entrance Fees: Covered for all mentioned attractions.
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bangkok City area
- English speaking tour guide at the time of sightseeing
- Transport by air-conditioned private car
- Entrance Fees: Covered for all mentioned attractions.
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bangkok City area
- English speaking tour guide at the time of sightseeing
- Transport by air-conditioned private car
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Any item not included in inclusions
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Any item not included in inclusions
Location
Bangkok
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(63 Ratings)
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Leslie_p
Jan 24, 2025
Lovely tour of the temples! - Very knowledgeable tour guide, very beautiful temples! Had a great time on this tour! Just wished the tour guide had been mindful of traffic at the end of the day. Ended up getting back to the hotel an hour late cause we hit terrible traffic. Tour should end at 4:30 to allow for some drive time back to the hotel.
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Curious20111905508
Dec 23, 2024
Great! Recommended! - We were picked up directly from the hotel. Great driver and guide! Very nice, competent guide (Benjamat)! She explained everything to us super, answered questions, was accommodating and despite many people led us through the palace. Small minus point: We did not know and were not informed that the amulet market is closed on Sunday. That's a shame. Also, the price was not cheaper, although we could not visit the market. The 4 hours are already scarce without an amulet market, so you definitely have to factor in more. Absolute recommendation, however, would not enter the palace on Sunday
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Genevieve_b
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent choice! - Our guide Aey and Driven Mr Poon were wonderful. Knowledgeable and spent just the right amount of time at each attraction.
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Lim_k
Apr 25, 2024
Make the most of your time - I really enjoyed the tour by Mr. Pui as you can sense his pride in Thailand’s rich history. He also helped my partner take hundreds of photos while I waited in the shade. Highly recommended.
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Michelle_k
Mar 25, 2024
Perfect Tour for us! - Great Tour! We got to see all the things we hoped to see and how we wanted to see them! Puk and her driver were really accommodating for our unique family! Great work!
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Avani_p
Dec 7, 2024
Worth taking. - Sights were good. Was able to see a lot in short time. Guide good. Car was very nice and comfortable.
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George_t
Mar 4, 2024
Best of Bangkok - The giant sleeping Buddha was wonderful. Definitely the highlight of Bangkok. Also a nice short boat ride across the river to the last temple. Guide Lila was professional and knowledgeable.
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Howard_t
Nov 27, 2024
Late and difficult to understand - Tour was scheduled to begin at 9. Tour guide arrived at 10:15 which meant we didn’t have lunch until 3.
Guide was accommodating but his English vocabulary and pronunciation made his narration and instructions very difficult to understand.
The price was higher than some other similar half day tours however we selected it thinking it might mean we would get higher quality service. But perhaps because there were only 3 of us, the tour company could not find a more skilled English speaking guide.
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Alfredo_n
Apr 6, 2024
Non reliable - Tour operator did not show up, but Viator charged us for the tour! I think that goes against Viator reputation.
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Kirsten_h
Apr 4, 2024
Disappointed - We were glad to be able to see three temples and a palace but the level of knowledge from the guide was not very impressive. She seemed to have a hard time understanding us and while she spoke some English it was difficult for her to explain more than the basics- no extra tidbits or pieces of knowledge provided. I felt I could have googled and obtained more information on each site. She seemed like she was trying but it was not worth $360 for 3 of us for 4 hours!! I did another group tour next day with 11 other people that cost $33 and it was fantastic!! Viator had always been good except this time:(
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