Tours/Bangkok/Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour
Viator · Private tour

Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

5.0(471)Bangkok1 hour
VIATOR5.0(91)TRIPADVISOR5.0(380)

Description

This private tour from Bangkok features the best of Ayutthaya attractions with an emphasis on the local culture, history and Thai arts with expert local guides who provide the exceptional insight and connection to the local people and culture. Tour include pick up from hotel in Bangkok at 08:00 or​ 09:00​ a.m. and drop off service. Explore the famous historical temples which built since the late 14th century, including Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the ancient palace and chapel and Wiharn Mongkolbophit (Assembly hall). Optional lunch at the local restaurant. Taste the famous dessert of Ayutthaya "Roti Saimai" and shopping at the local market. Enjoy your private small boat tour, view the famous historical sites including historical temples. Return to your hotel in Bangkok by private air​ conditioned​ vehicle. Important note : * Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).

Tour Options

Tour start at 10 a.m.
  • Start at 10 a.m. Pickup included
Tour Start at 07:00 a.m.
  • Tour Start at 07:00 a.m. Pickup included
Tour Start at 08:00 a.m.
  • Private Ayutthaya with Boat Tour. Start from your hotel at 08:00 a.m. Pickup included
Tour​ Start​ at​ 9​ a.m.
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

Pick up from hotel in Bangkok at 08:00 a.m. or travelers can choose to start at 07:00 a.m. or 09:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. and transfer by private a/c vehicle (drive about 1.5 - 2 hours) to visit Ayutthaya, the ancient Kingdom and the former capital city which had been recognized as World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1991.

Admission included90 min

Visit the famous Buddhist temple and still in use for service “Wat Yai Chai Mong Khon”, which has the Greatest Chedi or pagoda in Ayutthaya.

Admission included45 min

Visit Wat Mahathat (Temple of the holy relics of Ayutthaya) is one of the famous attractions in Ayutthaya, built since 14th century, where you can see the head of Buddha image inside the tree root. This temple was the center of all temples in the Kingdom during Ayutthaya era. Have an optional lunch (not include) at local restaurant, our guide team can recommend the restaurant inside the historical park.

Admission included60 min

Enjoy sightseeing your Private Small Boat tour about 1 hour around Ayutthaya Historical Park. Travelers will be able to see the famous temple while on the boat tour e.g. “Wat Chai Wattanaram”, “Wat Buddhai Sawan (The first temple in Ayutthaya” as well as "Wat Phanun Choeng", Thai people house as well as farms along the river.

Admission included60 min

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet (Temple of Sri Sanphet Buddha), the residence and the royal chapel of Ayutthaya’s Kings from 1350 - 1767 A.D. This temple is a prototype of Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Admission not included20 min

Visit Wiharn Phra Mongkolbophit, where housing the Great Golden Phra Mongkol Bophit Buddha image. The hall or Wiharn was well restored and located in Ayutthaya Historical park and UNESCO World Heritage site.

15 min

Then visit the local market near Wiharn Phra Mongkol Bophit. The market sell various local desserts, snack, drink as well as souvenirs where travelers can enjoy some shopping before return to hotel in Bangkok. Drive around 1.5 to 2 hours back to hotel in Bangkok.

Highlights

Pick up & drop off at only 1 hotel in Bangkok (except hotel near airport or outside city area)
Accident Insurance Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking)
Private tour and transport by air conditioned car
Private boat tour around Ayutthaya Historical park
Service of English speaking Tour Guide for the whole trip

What's included

Included
Pick up & drop off at only 1 hotel in Bangkok (except hotel near airport or outside city area)
Accident Insurance Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking)
Private tour and transport by air conditioned car
Private boat tour around Ayutthaya Historical park
Service of English speaking Tour Guide for the whole trip
Not included
Optional meal and optional activities
Pick up at hotel around airports or outside Bangkok
Tipping and gratuities for Tour Guide and driver (optional)

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up from the main lobby of traveler’s hotel in Bangkok at 07:00 a.m. or 08:00 a.m. or 09:00 a.m. (except hotel around airports or hotel outside Bangkok). If your hotel located near airport or outside Bangkok, we can meet at Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai, instead.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Proper casual dress, prepare hats, sunglasses, sunblock for outdoor walking and camera.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or no show
  • No date change policy
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).
  • Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).
  • Not​ suit for​ travelers​ who​ have​ walking​ problem​ and​ age​ older​ than​ 65​ years​

Reviews(471)

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Dhananjay_K
July 3, 2026
Memorable Trip with family.

This one is a must do trip if you are traveling to Bangkok. It was very informative and comfortable trip with our family. Mr Army was an excellent English speaking tour guide. He kept us very informed and comfortable throughout the trip and made excellent recommendations for local souvenir shops. He is very knowledgeable about local culture and history. I would highly recommend using in future tour.

Operator response

Thank you for your great review for Quality Thai Guide team. Yours sincerely

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Rae_F
June 23, 2026
Ayutthaya Temple tour

Very interesting and enjoyable tour. Bakery was very knowledgeable and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for him.

Operator response

Thank you for your great review for our guide Bakery. Yours sincerely

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ZXLZXL
June 2, 2026
Very good tour & arrangement. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Thailand and spoke excellent English

Very good tour & arrangement. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Thailand and spoke excellent English! The boat ride was truly relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed our day! Would recommend to everyone.

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Operator response

Thank you very much for your great review. Yours faithfully

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christianalvina
May 29, 2026
Excellent tour and guide

The guide Mr. Bakerie was very friendly and helpful making the whole tour experience very smooth and pleasant.

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Operator response

Thank you for your great review for Quality Thai Guide team. We wish you and your family all the best. Yours faithfully

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552edg
May 22, 2026
Amazing day with Nok

We had an amazing day in Ayutthaya with Nok. She was so welcoming, knowledgeable and funny, and made the whole experience 10x better than if we'd done it on our own. She was a superstar and a legend, and great at taking photos for us too!! We'd highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about Thailand's history and get the most out of the amazing sites it has to offer.

Operator response

Thank you for your great review for Quality Thai Guide Nok. Yours faithfully

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William M
May 21, 2026
Amazing Tour With A Phenomenal Guide and Driver

Our family booked the private tour and it was absolutely amazing. Our guide and driver worked as a fantastic team to ensure that we arrived safely at each site, learned the history and beautiful culture of the area and the Thai people, and had so much fun along the way. They were so knowledgeable, energetic, thoughtful, helpful and fun. This tour was the highlight of our time in Bangkok and we are so grateful for the experience! Thank you, amazing Quality Thai Guides for an outstanding day!

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Operator response

Thank you for your great review. We wish you and your family all the best. Yours sincerely

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I8870PTrafaelc
April 18, 2026
Best historical tour I've ever been

We booked this tour hopeing to learn more about the Thai history and culture, not only did we learn alot but our Tour guide Ms Nok was incridible teaching us many things about the Culture and showing us alot of great places. This has been our favorite tour so far in Thailand and the boat ride at the end is very lovely. We highly recommend this tour for anyone curious about Thai history and culture, ms Nok is amazing very fun and her english was amazing which helped us alot to understand what we were seeing. She is also a fantastic photographer hahaha

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Operator response

Thank you for your review. Yours sincerely

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Brett R
April 10, 2026
The best day out with Army and Mark

We had an amazing day out with our guide, Army, and our driver, Mark. Army's knowledge of Thai history is extensive. He was able to answer all of our questions and gave us a good understanding of Thai culture and Buddhism. We appreciated the variety of temples that we were taken to. And we loved the boat trip! We had the right amount of time at each place. It didn't feel rushed. We were grateful for Mark's air-conditioned car and the bottles of water and refreshing towelettes provided to us after each stop. If you're thinking of going to Ayuttaya, don't do it alone. Take the private tour. And I would highly recommend Army and Mark. Thanks, guys. Khop khun khap.

Operator response

Thank you for your review. Yours sincerely

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thomasjD4404CR
April 4, 2026
A very good trip

We made a private trip to Ayutthaya (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including boat tour and can absolutely recommend this experience! Our guide (bakery) was just great – very personable, with a pleasantly casual manner and always open to relaxed conversations. You felt comfortable from the beginning and at the same time got many exciting insights. Both historically and culturally, the excursion was extremely interesting. Ayutthaya itself is impressive, but a real highlight was the boat tour: From the water you get completely different perspectives and see things you would never discover from the road. Especially in the heat, the ride was also a wonderfully refreshing change. A little tip: Be sure to think of a headgear – Ayutthaya can get really hot! Lunch was also excellent – we were in a local restaurant with lots of locals, which made the whole thing particularly authentic. The whole transfer was perfectly organized and worked smoothly from start to finish – really 1A. Conclusion: An all-round successful excursion with great organization, exciting impressions and a very pleasant company. Clear recommendation

Operator response

Thank you very much. Yours sincerely

M
Maria_B
March 30, 2026
More Than Just Sightseeing

We absolutely loved our private tour to Ayutthaya and cannot recommend it enough. The itinerary was perfectly planned, but what truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Bakery, and our driver. From the very beginning, it felt less like a tour and more like spending the day with a friend—an incredibly knowledgeable and resourceful one at that. The journey itself was smooth and comfortable, with our driver going above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of throughout the day. Bakery struck the perfect balance between sharing fascinating insights, guiding us to the best spots, helping us capture great photos, and introducing us to an amazing lunch spot along with delicious drink and dessert stops. Every moment felt thoughtfully curated without ever feeling rushed. Honestly, it was the best day. Thank you both so much for such a memorable experience!

Operator response

Thank you for your review. Yours sincerely

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