Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Half Day Guided Tour
Explore Bangkok's rich heritage on this half-day guided tour, visiting iconic landmarks like the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Marvel at the stunning architecture and royal history of the Grand Palace, once home to Thai kings. Next, discover the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, renowned as Thailand's first university, showcasing a 46-meter-long golden statue. Cross the Chao Phraya River by boat to reach Wat Arun, famed for its dazzling spire adorned with colorful porcelain. This tour is perfect for culture enthusiasts.
- Visit the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple, significant cultural sites
- Discover the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, Thailand’s first university
- Cross the Chao Phraya River by public boat to explore Wat Arun
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off for private options available, ensuring a smooth experience
Options
Private Tour in English
Included Hotel Pick up &Drop
What's included in Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Half Day Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet the group at meeting point. Our tour guide will show Viator signboard and check your name with our check list. after. Once all guests have arrived, the guide will escort group to the Grand Palace.
First Visit the Grand Palace and The Emerald Buddha Temple. The Emerald Buddha Temple or Wat Phra Kaew, located on Trairat Road in Wiang Subdistrict, is renowned for its association with the Emerald Buddha, also known as Phra Phuttha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakon (currently, it is enshrined at Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram. In the same area we continue visit Grand Palace, it was a former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king's guests, State guests, and other foreign dignitaries. It is also a place where remains of kings and high- ranked members of the royal family were situated before cremation. The grand palace is divided into two main zones, which are the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the royal residence.
Wat Phra Chetuphon
Continue to visit Wat Pho, (Reclining Buddha Temple) It is considered as the first university of Thailand. And Wat Pho has a large reclining Buddha image that was constructed during the reign of King Rama III of masonry, mortar, and covered with gold. Its length is 46 meters and height are 15 meters. On the sole of each foot, there are 108 auspicious images decorated with pearls, which is one characteristic of a great man according to the principles of India.
Inclusions
- Professional English Speaking
- Bottle of Drinking Water
- Wat Pho Admission Fee
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Wat Arun Admission Fee
- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Keaw Admission Fee
- Ferry Fee To Wat Arun
- Lunch
- Tipping guide as per guest Voluntary
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- AM group 08:20 am meet the group at Meeting point "Golden Place" Tha Chang Pier. PM group 01:20 pm meet the group at Meeting point "Golden Place" Tha Chang Pier. Our tour guide will show "Viator" Signboard with lead traveler name check list.
End Points
- The Group will drop off at Tha Tien Pier.
