4.1(7 reviews)
Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple Tour
FromTHB 3,300
3 hours
Bangkok, Thailand
About this activity
Experience Bangkok's iconic Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple on a private 3-hour tour, delving into Thailand's royal heritage and architectural marvels.
Highlights
- Explore the Grand Palace's stunning architecture
- Admire the revered Emerald Buddha statue
- Learn about Thailand's rich royal history
- Discover intricate Thai art and design
- Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide
Full description
Step into the heart of Bangkok's royal history with a private 3-hour tour of the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Marvel at the intricate architecture of the Grand Palace, once the official residence of Thai kings, and stand in awe before the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most revered statue. Your expert guide will share captivating stories and insights, enriching your understanding of Thai culture and history. This personalized experience ensures a deep dive into the splendor and significance of these iconic landmarks, all at your own pace and comfort.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of the Grand Palace
- Visit to the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bangkok
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925.
Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES
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Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha housed in the temple is a potent religio-political symbol and the palladium of Thailand
Duration: 20 minAdmission: YES
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, some parts may have restrictions.
- The tour operates rain or shine; consider bringing an umbrella during the rainy season.
Know before you go
- Dress modestly: shoulders and knees should be covered; no sleeveless tops or shorts.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- This tour is wheelchair accessible
- Restroom facilities available
- Children 1 and younger are complimentary.
- Price for children ages 2-11 years applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
- There is a strict Dress Code for visiting the Grand Palace as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves - no sleeveless tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, dresses must be below knee length (preferably covering the ankle), no open-toe shoes, etc. It is also recommended to avoid bright colours).
Traveler reviews
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Beautiful but so crowded and HOT! 100° morning.
It was a very good tour. Important historic context. However, it was INSANELY crowded and very challenging to get a deeper dive into specific areas as we were physically being routed due to the crowds.
Dawn_SFeb 21, 2026VIATOR
Beautiful place, visually interesting
There is a lot to see and photograph. Our guide did well to advise us the best locations. He also gave us many do's and don'ts that were helpful.
Lisa_JDec 24, 2023VIATOR
Need to upgrade the tour guide
Beautiful temples & interesting history. Our tour guide was difficult to understand & repeated himself a lot. Would have been a better tour with a more dynamic & energetic tour guide.
Karin_GNov 7, 2023VIATOR
Grand Palace tour
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about each part of the Grand Palace. He stated very interesting historical facts about the construction of the Grand Palace.
Dean_FApr 26, 2023VIATOR
Nice Tour
Really enjoyable tour. She was very informative and she spoke great English, super respectful. She got us there and back fabulously and chatted away to us on transport. It was very very busy and she walked very fast so we kept on losing her though!!
travellingevieMar 17, 2023TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
This tour is wheelchair accessible
Restroom facilities available
Children 1 and younger are complimentary.
Price for children ages 2-11 years applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
There is a strict Dress Code for visiting the Grand Palace as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves - no sleeveless tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, dresses must be below knee length (preferably covering the ankle), no open-toe shoes, etc. It is also recommended to avoid bright colours).