• Half-day tour to the Grand Palace and temples of Bangkok
  • Discover the legendary landmarks where tradition meets wow: Bangkok's best at a glance.
  • Discover the cultural heart of Bangkok on this half-day tour. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll explore the Grand Palace and the city's most famous temples. Along the way, you'll hear fascinating stories about these historical sites, the Thai monarchy, and the role of Buddhism in everyday life.
  • In the heart of the city rises the magnificent Grand Palace, the former royal residence of King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Empire. Even today, this architectural masterpiece is used for royal ceremonies and for receiving state guests and foreign dignitaries.
  • Within the palace grounds is Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, considered the holiest Buddhist temple in Thailand. Here you will find Phra Kaew Morakot, the highly revered Emerald Buddha, a single piece of jade carved with exceptional artistry.
  • Next, you will visit Wat Pho, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. This sprawling temple complex covers 8 hectares, making it the largest in Bangkok. It is considered one of the oldest temples in the city, having been built around 200 years before Bangkok became the capital. The reclining Buddha, 46 meters long and 15 meters high, symbolizes Buddha's transition to Nirvana. Wat Pho also houses over 1,000 Buddha statues, many of which came from the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.
  • From here, a short ferry ride across the Chao Phraya River will take you to Thonburi, where Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, awaits. Dedicated to the Hindu god Aruna, the temple boasts a central prang (tower) over 70 meters high, symbolizing Mount Meru, the mythical home of the gods. Adorned with intricate pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain, once used as ballast on merchant ships, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok's most iconic landmarks.
  • A trip to Bangkok is not complete without a visit to these treasures of Thai cultural heritage.

    • Highlights of the tour through the Grand Palace and the temples of Bangkok

  • Convenient meeting and disembarkation point at the Tha Chang ferry pier (directly on the Chao Phraya River, opposite the Grand Palace).
  • Visit the Grand Palace to pray and take home beautiful memories.
  • Discover Bangkok's most beautiful and famous temples with our licensed and experienced guides.

    • Important information for your Bangkok tour: Grand Palace & Temples

    Inclusions

  • Licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • A bottle of drinking water
  • Ferry crossing to and from Wat Arun

    • Exceptions

  • Entrance fee for Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (THB 500 per person) (payable on site)
  • Entrance fee to Wat Pho (THB 300 per person) (payable on site)
  • Entrance fee Wat Arun (THB 200 per person) (payable on site)
  • Tips for the tour guide (optional)
  • Means of transport not listed on the ticket

    • Location

    Times for the tour to the Grand Palace and the temples of Bangkok

    Daily start times: 8:30, 10:00 and 13:30

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