Amazing Bangkok Tour with Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha & Wat Arun
Description
Explore the Grand Palace which was the official residence of the Kings of Thailand. 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. After the Grand Palace, stop by the Emerald Buddha which is houses the most revered Buddha Statue in Thailand. - Spectacular sights of Grand Palace complex in the morning - Marvelous architecture & emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Keow - Cross Chao Phraya River by boat to visit Wat Arun - Local private guide providing insight & stories of temples - Quick city sightseeing tour on your way to the Grand Palace
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Itinerary
Spend 60-minutes at Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex, which is known for its blend of traditional Thai and European architecture. Once home to the Kings of Siam, the destination is now one of Thailand’s top attractions. Marvel at the complex’s regal flavor as you tour its enormous grounds with your expert local guide. Wander through the Royal Funeral Hall and the Royal Coronation Hall as your friendly guide shares insight, history and information about this impressive structure. Itinerary : Duration : 08:30 hrs - 11:30 hrs • Pick up from hotel. • Visit Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha: This city landmark should be the first place on any visitor’s itinerary, which features some of the most spectacular architecture in South East Asia. The palace begun in 1782. It is a consisting of several building with highly decorated architectural designs.
Get an up-close look at colorful murals and glittering mosaics along with more than 100 jaw-dropping structures topped with golden spires. Stroll through courtyards and gardens to Wat Phra Kaew, considered Thailand’s most emblematic Buddhist temple. Here, set your gaze on the Emerald Buddha. • Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) The magnificent Royal Chapel, Wat Phra Kaew in the same compound enshrines the Emerald Buddha Image, most revered by people.
• Cross Chao Phraya River by boat to visit Wat Arun. (Temple of Dawn) The most attractive in this temple is the pagoda Khmer - style. Wat arun was restored during brief Thonburi period to be the Royal Chapel of King Taksin. • At the end of tour will be visit to local product store.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
- Please note: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing, especially when visiting temples. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
Reviews(29)
The guide spoke poor English and gave us very little information about the place. The little he told us we knew from before, some he said we did not understand. He was very nice and kind
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We had a wonderful tour in Bangkok with our guide Tina. She showed us many beautiful places in the city - from stunning temples to hidden corners full of history and charm. Tina was very knowledgeable, friendly, and always made sure we felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment. Thanks to her, we discovered the beauty of Bangkok in a very special way. I highly recommend Tina as a guide - she makes the experience unforgettable and truly memorable!
We booked the Bangkok Temple Tour: Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Wat Arun – Half Day Tour through Klook. Registration: We arrived at Hug Thai in Central World, which was our meeting point at 9:40 am. We showed our Klook voucher to Dylan our tour guide and he found my name on the registration list. We had to bring our passports. With the passports we had to fill in a sheet. Number of People: There were 8 people in the tour. Tour: It was quite convenient as we were driven to the Temple of Emerald Buddha by a van. Our tour guide Dylan was very knowledgeable. His knowledge of the 10 kings of Thailand, what each person in the wall painting meant, history of the palace, etc. was very interesting to hear. He also gave us enough time to take photos. The temple of the Emerald Buddha and The Grand Palace was great to see. We took a boat at Chao Phraya River to get to Wat Arun. You can climb up the stairs at Wat Arun. But the stairs are steep and you must be careful when you come down. At Wat Arun, you can buy snacks and also there is an area where you can buy souvenirs. At 1:45 pm we took a boat back to Temple of Emerald Buddha to get back on the van, which will take us back to Hug Thai in Central World. Our targeted arrival time was 2:00 pm. But due to traffic in Bangkok we arrived at 2:50 pm at Hug Thai in Central World. As a result, we had a late lunch at Central World. Weather: The weather was quite cool as there were light rain. That’s why it made it easier to go around and see the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Wat Arun. Conclusion: Overall, I recommend this tour. It was a perfect time to visit due to the cool weather. The only disappointment was that it took about an hour to get back to Hug Thai in Central World.
This is a must! Our driver Sam greeted us at the airport, tok us to meet our private guide Cindy at city center Bangkok. My girls and I had our own private car, which is super convenient. Cindy is very kind and she'll realty take care' of you and listen to whatever you want to do.. We definitely highly recommend! 🥰
If you visit Bangkok, first visit the Royal Palace, where the Emerald Buddha is and then The Reclining Buddha, which is located 800 meters from the place. Dress long and with covered shoulders. Men also cover their legs and T-shirts with sleeves. Beautiful
Amazing architecture and history. Very knowledgeable tour guide added a lot to the tour. A must see in Bangkok.
Not much. Temple was great but the guide was horrible. Min knowledge and no enthusiasm. What more do you want me to say
The guide, Miss Cindy was very arrogant, unhelpful and very uncooperative. In fact this has happened to me in Malaysia as well when we hired a conducted tour for Murugan temple. At least that guide was very kind, cooperative and courteous but only lacked knowledge. This lady was terrible and a bad experience overall. The cost was high and the experience was forgettable
Extremely expensive !!! Doesn’t worth it!!! Very little to see & lots of $$$$ You can easily take a taxi or public transport!! I expected more for the value of the tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable though!
