Bangkok Grand Palace & Temples Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Grand Palace's opulent architecture
- Visit the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Marvel at the Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho
- Admire the intricate details of Wat Arun
- Learn about Thai history and culture from expert guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Meals and beverages not specified
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
River City Bangkok
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
- Ensure your camera or smartphone is fully charged for photo opportunities
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and appropriate attire for temple visits
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a camera to capture the sights
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking; the tour covers several kilometers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
Grand Palace tour 5/26
Kiwi did a great job of leading the tour despite the incredibly humid and hot day. She was very knowledgeable about the area and did her best to find cool areas for us to rest. The Grand Palace and Temples are truly a site to be seen.
Great well organised tour to the most spectacular sites in Bangkok
This was an excellent tour covering the grand palace, the main temples, and the flower market. all spectular. Transport between sites was very well organised, with no wasted time hanging around and we got travel by boat, Tuk Tuk and local bus :-) Our guide Sonny was friendly and very helpful and was full of knowledge of the sites we visited. He was very well organised. We picked this beacuse all entrance fees were covered and there wer no admission delays or long queues
A wonderful experience
Good experience. Very informative. Oh-hoo was very good tour guild with lots of knowledge. Enjoyed this tour
Kiwi was the attraction
Kiwi was amazing. we Loved her. She was funny, knowledgeable and very entertaining.
Great selection of...
Great selection of temples, moved seamlessly from one to the next, however for the price, I would have liked more information and a bit of a more experienced guide. And lunch.