Two Temples Bangkok City Tour :Wat Pho and Wat Arun (Eco Tourism)
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5 Ratings
Bangkok
Embark on an eco-friendly tour of Bangkok's two iconic temples, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Explore the city's markets and ethnic neighborhoods while reducing carbon emissions through local transportation and boat rides.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bangkok - Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.
Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point
Bangkok is full of beautiful temples, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of which to visit first. Join our Tours with must-see temples Wat Pho & Wat Arun. You can travel via local transportation and boat to enable Eco-Tourism and reduce carbon emission.
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Chao Phraya River - Like all urban rivers, the history of the Chao Phraya is intertwined with the city it flows through. The original site was chosen by early settlers because of its fertility and abundant fish. Later, King Taksin, after the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese, located his new capital here on the western banks that’s today known as Thonburi.
Cross Chao Phraya River by boat to visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). - Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) - Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is a landmark temple on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya river. It’s easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location but also because the design is very different from the other temples you can visit in the Thai capital. Wat Arun (nicknamed the ‘Temple of Dawn’) is partly made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.
- Wat Phra Chetuphon - Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is right behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha – it’s a must-see for any first-time visitor to Bangkok. As one of the largest temple complexes in the city, it’s famed for its giant reclining Buddha that is 46 metres long, covered in gold leaf. This an A World Heritage Site
What's Included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Hotel pickup & drop-off with roundtrip option
- Included entry tickets for boat & metro train
- Guided tour with a professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Bangkok is full of beautiful temples, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of which to visit first. Join our Small Group City Tours with must-see temples Wat Pho & Wat Arun as well as other city sights such as markets and ethnic minority neighborhoods. You can travel via local transportation and boat to enable Eco-Tourism and reduce carbon emission while traveling around the globe. This is a great tour for first-time visitors to Bangkok as you’ll learn all about the culture and religion of Thailand.
Highlights:
- Two Bangkok Temples: Wat Arun and Wat Pho
- Enjoy the scenic boat ride over Chaophraya River to experience the city
- Wat Arun stands majestically over the water
- Wat Pho’s famed Reclining Buddha
- Experience the Local Metro Services and Travel By Boat as Local Do (Eco Tourism)
- We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
- Please note: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing, especially when visiting temples. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
Location
Bangkok
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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949yvonneu
Feb 19, 2024
Two temples tour - Our tour guide Wan was great. She was on time, extremely knowledgeable and very funny. We enjoyed spending time with while enjoying the cultural experience of the two beautiful temples.
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Libbycincinnati
Mar 14, 2020
Go! The size of this Buddha is so impressive! - This Buddha is huge. You will need to remove your shoes. You may take photos. Buy coins at the entrance so you can drop one in each of the 108 bowls on the back side of the Buddha. You are to make a wish at each bowl as you drop the coin in. The coins reflect the 108 good deeds Buddha did to achieve perfection. Do make sure you cover your knees and shoulders. Hats are not to be worn inside either.
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Lauren
Jan 30, 2020
Amazing - A must see - Beautiful grounds, we went at midday and it wasn’t too busy. All the temples are soo well kept. It really is beautiful. You can take your own sarong or rent one there but remember women cover your shoulders too.
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Gaurav4321
Dec 8, 2019
Nice temple of Reclining Buddha... - This is one of the most visited temple as part of three temple visit tour. You can see large Buddha idol as reclining position.
Best place to take picture of full idol is at foot part.
Having other attraction like fountain and various sculptures and temple at same area.
Can enjoy 30 minutes time with worshiping God Buddha here..
A must do attraction of Bangkok.
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Stephanie_f
Mar 12, 2024
Worth it - Amazing to drive through Bangkok to and from the central meeting point. The temples were amazing, and the guide tried hard to communicate with us but had some difficulty. The boat trip was a good way to view the temples and city from a different perspective.
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