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Bangkok's Grand Palace and Temples Tour: Historical Landmark Exploration with Local Guide
4.5
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Khwaeng Talat Noi
Experience the historical grandeur of Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Temples with a local guide, exploring the iconic landmarks and immersing in Thai history and culture.
Experience the historical grandeur of Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Temples with a local guide, exploring the iconic landmarks and immersing in Thai history and culture.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Grand Palace - Meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point. Start the journey by walking 6 minutes from the meeting point to the Grand Palace. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year.
- **Temple of the Emerald Buddha…
- The Grand Palace - Meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point. Start the journey by walking 6 minutes from the meeting point to the Grand Palace. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year.
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) - Visit Wat Phra Kaew, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Explore the Grand Palace which was the official residence of the Kings of Thailand.
- Wat Phra Chetuphon - Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The temple is considered the earliest center for medical public education surrounded by marble illustrations, the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple until today.
- Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) - One of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks is known for its giant tower next to the Chao Phraya River standing 70 meters high. The temple is decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass surrounded by Chinese porcelain.
What's Included
- Admission to the Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple
- Access to Wat Pho
- Entrance to Wat Arun
- Professional licensed guide
- Drinking water provided
- Admission to the Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple
- Access to Wat Pho
- Entrance to Wat Arun
- Professional licensed guide
- Drinking water provided
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
The stunning and remarkable Grand Palace is unquestionably Bangkok’s most notable landmark. It is an essential attraction that you shouldn’t miss when visiting the city. Constructed in 1782 AD, it served as the residence of the Thai King, the royal court, and seat of administration for 150 years. The Grand Palace of Bangkok stands as a majestic…
The stunning and remarkable Grand Palace is unquestionably Bangkok’s most notable landmark. It is an essential attraction that you shouldn’t miss when visiting the city. Constructed in 1782 AD, it served as the residence of the Thai King, the royal court, and seat of administration for 150 years. The Grand Palace of Bangkok stands as a majestic monument, constantly impressing visitors with its exquisite architecture and intricate detailing, all which bear testament to the skill and creativity of Thai craftsmen. Make the most of your visit to this historic monumental by securing a skip-the-line ticket with a seasoned local tour guide. Your tour isn’t complete without exploring the nearby attractions including Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Royal Pantheon, Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal Funeral Hall, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.
- You come by yourself to meeting point.
- Participants on this tour should note that the chapel is a national shrine and you will be required to wear proper attire: no bare shoulders and knees, or strapless-heel shoes
- Shoes must be removed before entering the temple buildings as a matter of respect
- Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings
- Restroom facilities are available
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
Location
River City Bangkok
Soi Charoen Krung 24
You have to come to the meeting point by yourself and check-in your ticket 30 minutes before departure time.
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
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(56 Ratings)
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Daftdoughnut
Feb 26, 2025
More than a walking tour & temples! - What a great way to experience the traditional side of Bangkok! This tour takes you through the flower markets, on a Tuk Tuk, local public transport services (boat & bus), plus the main must-see temples of Bangkok! Luke was our guide & did a fantastic job of explaining everything & giving us lots of great information without it being too much... Highly recommend!
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Meander64673532724
Feb 25, 2025
Excellent - Awesome trip to all the temples. had a great time. it was easier to go from one temple to another. some are walkable and some by tuk tuk, taxi or grab.
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Ken_h
Feb 20, 2025
Great tour - Pat, our guide, led us through the highlights of each location, explaining history and cultural significance for each stop. Just enough time was spent at each location, and suggestions were given for what else to see after the tour was finished.
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Jake_q
Feb 17, 2025
Great guide! - Our tour guide, Pete, was truly a highlight of our trip to Bangkok. He was so knowledgeable and had an answer for every question. Would recommend to anyone who came to Bangkok looking for the history of the city.
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Jake_b
Feb 12, 2025
Great overview of the temples - We had a lot of fun going around the temples on this tour. Would recommend the morning session before things get too hot and crowded. The temple selection was great and our guide was very knowledgeable and approachable. Thank you!
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Joe_s
Feb 8, 2025
Great tour and things to be aware of. - The tour meets at the River City Bangkok mall. The tour office is next door to Starbucks. This took a moment for us to figure out. Our tour group consisted of 12 adults total plus our tour guide, PT. The size of the group made it easy to hear PT’s commentary and ask questions. The sites we visited were very crowded so the small group size also made it easy to stick together. PT began the tour by leading us to a nearby ferry stop that took us to our first destination. From there it is quite a bit of walking and it was very hot and humid so you have to be prepared (hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.). The tour provided cold drinking water and there were also several opportunities to buy cold water bottles along the way. There were also multiple bathroom breaks. Dress code in The Grand Palace and temples is very strict. They will not let you in if you are out of code. Long pants are required for everyone or women wearing a dress had to have hemlines that extended past the knees. No bare shoulders are allowed either. We were under the impression that long sleeve shirts were needed also so we brought them with us to put on just in case. However, short sleeve shirts were allowed but just no tank tops (bare shoulders) for men or women. Some women brought shawls to throw over their shoulders but that is not adequate and they were forced to buy a t~shirt from the Grand Palace gift shop before entry was allowed. Our guide, PT, was fantastic. He was full of interesting and colorful commentary about life in Thailand, the teachings of Buddhism, and other facts and figures related to the sites we visited. The tour concluded at the Wat Arun temple ferry station and NOT in Chinatown as indicated on the tour description. However, PT was very helpful at the end of the tour providing guidance to each party on where they wanted to go next. Great tour for visiting historic sites and getting some education about Thailand. Would highly recommend if you are comfortable with a walking style tour dressed in long pants in high heat and humid conditions.
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Heather_n
Jan 22, 2025
Good highlight tour - Mina was very good! She was very knowledgeable and kept us on schedule. Felt the timing at each stop was appropriate. Loved that we traveled by boat and one tuk tuk ride.
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Palmcoastflusa
Jan 22, 2025
Highlights of Bangkok - We had a great day with Mina! Fairly organized check in. We traveled by boat to most of the destinations but did enjoy a quick tuk tuk ride in the middle. Mina did an excellent job of herding everyone and giving information on what we were seeing. I think it's well worth the time and price. There is a coffee shop in the back for a quick bite before you head out!
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Passenger768485
Jan 28, 2025
Palaces and Temples in Bangkok - Meeting point for the tour is a little bit hidden, but we were able to locate it by asking a guide from another company at the front of the location. Our tour left late, some people didn't arrive on time. Tour could be more informative, we got a basic overview, but we tend to like more detail.
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Rama_s
Jan 26, 2025
Good but could be improved - It was very hot when we had this experience. Mina was informative but could have been more interesting in her explanations of the sights - otherwise, a well organized tour.
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