Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun Walking Tour From Bangkok
Description
The dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace is undoubtedly the most famous landmark in Bangkok. It’s one must-see sight that no visit to the city would be complete without. It was built in 1782 AD. and for 150 years was the home of the Thai King, the Royal court, and the administrative seat of government. The Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of the Thai people. Enjoy more time to take in the beauty and history of the historical landmark with the ticket's skip-the-line access with an experienced local tour guide. Visit the attractions around the Grand Palace including Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Royal Pantheon, Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal Funeral Hall, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.
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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.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(134)
John was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable, and he made the tour so much fun.
This tour was an amazing introduction to some of Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks! We visited the Grand Palace and several stunning temples, and every stop was well worth it. The transportation between locations was seamless, and it was fun getting around by boat and local bus! Our guide (Kiwi) was knowledgeable, organized, and incredibly friendly, sharing fascinating history and local insights throughout the day while keeping everything running smoothly. I also loved that all of the entrance fees were included, so we could skip the hassle of buying tickets and spend more time enjoying the sights! Highly recommend this tour if you want to see a lot in one day without feeling rushed. Just make sure to bring lots of water, fans, and a cooling neck scarf because it was a LOT of walking in really hot and humid weather! :)
A comprehensive walk through the Grand Palace and the other temples was very informative. Pom was a great guide, giving us lots of information about the various sites.
The meeting point was easy to find and the tour guide was amazing. She was efficient, full of knowledge and very helpful. She was proud of her culture and we were in awe of what we saw. Pictures don do it justice like seeing for yourself.
Check-in times should be adjusted. Advised to arrive at 7:00 AM only to then be advised regular timetable ferry not scheduled until 8am
Good day,Tour guide-(Kamonnate Ohhoo) was very informal & always willing take pics of couple for them,was not able to visit Grande Palace of Princess Passing,so was promised rebursment 1000 Baht,still waiting that,5 days now...
First of all,our guide was solid and very knowledgeable,so this isn't a knock on her at all.My disappointment is with the tour company not giving us a chance to either cancel or reschedule due to the Palace being closed,which is completely understandable.The tour company should have contacted us and informed us of the situation.That was very disappointing.With that being said,the rest of the tour was great,the sites were amazing and I still had a great time.Im feel very sad for the loss of the Royal family,so I understand why the Palace was closed as it should be.
Kiwi was an excellent guide. She was very informative on all the temples and about all thing Bangkok outside of the tour. It was hot and humid but not unbearable.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Kiwi made such a positive impression. She will be thrilled to know that her knowledge and insights about the temples and Bangkok helped make your experience even more enjoyable. We also appreciate your understanding of Bangkok's warm and humid weather. Thank you for choosing to explore the city with us. We truly hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
This is a great your for first timers to Thailand to learn about the traditions and experience the tourists spots safely.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a great experience for first-time visitors to Thailand. It is wonderful to know that you had the opportunity to learn about our traditions and explore the tourist attractions while feeling safe and comfortable. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
First of all they advised us to be there 30 mins prior to to our tour so arrived at 9.30am. They took us inside the building and guide explained programme for the day after he finished we told him our tour was not 5 hours long, it did not include a ferry ride or a tuk tuk ride, it did not include the Floating Markets and finished at a different finining point to his instructions so they put us on the wrong tour and our tour was meant to be 3 hours long. We asked him to go back outside to original meeting point and find out about our tour.. he came back 20 minutes later and just said we had to do this tour and finish in War Arun and make our own way back to original finish point. We finished at Wat Pho as it was 1.30pm and did not have rime to complete Wat Arun as it was 1.40pm and we had been going from 10am some 3 hours & 40 minutes later and still was not ar Wat Arun!,,,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and inconvenience you experienced on the day of your tour. We are very sorry to hear that there was a misunderstanding regarding the tour itinerary and that you were initially directed to the wrong group. We understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive early as instructed, only to encounter uncertainty about your booking and a tour experience that did not match your expectations. Your comments are extremely valuable to us, and we will review this matter carefully with our operations team to help prevent similar situations in the future. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and sincerely apologize for the disappointment caused. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
