Bangkok Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Tour
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Overview
Treasure a dazzling journey through Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks with your English-speaking guide. Begin at Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most sacred location, set within the Grand Palace, once home to Thai kings and still host to royal ceremonies today. Continue to Wat Pho, where the majestic Reclining Buddha awaits. Known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage, the temple is filled with ancient marble inscriptions and rich cultural heritage. Conclude your journey at the breathtaking Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, with its famous 70-meter riverside stupa shimmering in colored glass and Chinese porcelain under the sunlight. A sight that captures the timeless beauty of Bangkok. A must-do experience for travelers who crave history, art, and culture.
Package options
What’s Included
- Admission fees to the Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple.
- Admission fee to Wat Pho.
- Admission fee to Wat Arun.
- Professional licensed guide.
- Complimentary drinking water.
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services.
Meeting Point
River City BANGKOK
PGJ7+37 Bangkok, Thailand
- Guests are requested to come independently to the meeting point and meet their tour guide there by 07:30 AM, in advance of departure.
- Accessible by:
- Local taxi/tuk-tuk.
- Chao phraya express boat, go to Sathorn Pier by taking the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin Station.
- Take the blue flag boat from Sathorn Pier directly to Sri Praya Pier.
Itinerary
4 stops with 1 pickup option
- Stop 1
The Grand Palace (1 hour)
Admire the magnificent Grand Palace, once home to Thai kings. Be captivated by the beauty of the Royal Pantheon and Coronation Throne Hall etc. Marveling at their stunning exteriors details and exquisite craftsmanship.
- Stop 2
Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) (1 hour)
Step into the spiritual heart of Thailand at Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Marvel at the dazzling golden stupa, intricate murals, and the revered Emerald Buddha.
- Stop 3
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) (1 hour)
Discover Wat Pho, home to the majestic Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. explore temple grounds rich with ancient murals, marble inscriptions, shimmering grand stupa.
- Stop 4
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) (1 hour)
Admire the 70-meter central stupa of Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, beautifully decorated with colorful glass and Chinese porcelain, shimmering under the sunlight by the Chao Phraya River.
- Finish
You'll return to the starting point
What To Expect
Discover the treasures of Bangkok on an unforgettable journey through three of Thailand’s most iconic landmarks. Meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point. Step inside Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, revered as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Be captivated by its glittering golden spires, intricate murals, and serene spiritual aura before strolling through the majestic Grand Palace, once home to Thai kings and still the site of grand royal ceremonies today.
Your journey continues at Wat Pho, famous for the majestic Reclining Buddha. Beyond its spiritual beauty, Wat Pho is celebrated as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage, still taught and practiced within its historic walls. Marvel at ancient marble inscriptions and artistic illustrations that made this temple a hub of knowledge and culture for centuries.
Finally, experience the magic of Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Rising 70 meters beside the Chao Phraya River, its towering prang is adorned with tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain that sparkle brilliantly in the sunlight. This riverside wonder is not just a temple but a shining symbol of Bangkok’s timeless charm, leaving you with memories to treasure forever.
Additional Information
- Guests are required to dress respectfully: shoulders and knees must be covered, and strapless or backless shoes are not permitted.
- For cultural respect, all visitors are required to remove their shoes before entering temple buildings.
- Photography is allowed in the Royal Palace grounds and Emerald Buddha Temple compound, but not inside any buildings.
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Notification Confirmation
- You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking completed.
- In the case that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email.
- You can present either a printing or a mobile voucher for this activity.
- Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
- Scheduling can change due to weather conditions without prior notice. You will be notified in advance.
- Due to bad weather the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
