Private Tour: Ayutthaya Day Trip with Boat tour
Description
Pack in a full day of culture, history and cuisine on a private tour to the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya. A private guide escorts you to one of Ayutthaya’s oldest markets, the scattered ruins of several iconic temples in the UNESCO-listed city. Enjoy food tastings of traditional specialties, and have a boat tour around Ayutthaya Island offer a unique opportunity to experience the local lifestyle along the rivers. Round-trip minivan transport from Bangkok hotels is included.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The holiest temple ruin on the site of the old Royal Palace in Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya
Visit one of the biggest seated Buddha Image in Thailand.
Wander around Si Sanphet Market and try a Thai snack of your choice
The Temple of the Great Relics, one of the most important temple in Ayutthaya. Visit head of stone Buddha image entwined in the roots of a tree.
Get backstage passes to see the production of Ayuthaya’s famous flossy sugar treat, and sample it!
Visit Sala Pla Thai, learn hands-on a dying art craft still practiced in Ayutthaya that keeps ‘the babies smiling’.
Ayutthaya’s most impressive temples and well preserved temples.
Embark on a scenic boat journey along the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya. Marvel at historic temples, ancient ruins, and the charming riverside life of Thailand’s former royal capital.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Customer will be picked up from their hotel or central Bangkok address.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- All ages are welcome; families with children under 5 years are asked to contact before booking
- Please indicate when booking if you are bringing a stroller on the tour. It is recommended to bring a light and compact stroller
- It is recommended that you wear shorts (covered knees) or light weight pants and a lightweight shirt (covered shoulders), as well as comfortable walking shoes. Some historical sites require respectful clothing for entry.
- Tour takes place rain or shine; it is recommended that you bring an umbrella (and a sense of adventure) in case the clouds break; some of the most fun moments have been in the rain!
- Please indicate dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Please note, at this time gluten-free, halal, vegan, or vegetarian diets can not be accommodated
Reviews(75)
The tour guide was a NO SHOW and the phone number provided in the itinerary was a non-working number. We sent multiple email messages with no response. Ruined our day.
Dear Susan, We sincerely apologize for the unfortunate incident that occurred. This is not the standar that Taste of Thailand stands for. Kindly note this message is from new ownership and management that has come into place as of May 1st. We have a new service team appointed to continue supporting our customers and delivering what Taste of Thailand's reputation has built on - delivering excellence to customers. Unfortunately, we are unable to retrieve any information from the previous managment to help understand this incident further. This said, please feel free to contact us directly so we can help make this experience right for you. We would be honored to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this situation, and we truly hope for your kind understanding. Warm regards,
The guide (Ohm?) was super nice and in no way was anything his fault. The places you are supposed to eat at are a health department nightmare. One dessert we were supposed to try was some gross custard thing. The man was flipping them in a skillet with his bare hand while smoking a cigarette in the other. All food places were really dirty and made me wonder if rats or vermin cam in at night. Just avoid the street food in general. The last place we went my husband found a price of metal in his soup. He was sick for 3 days. Take the guided tour but don’t do the food part. I liked the ancient cities very much.
Dear Holly B, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the company of our guide. Our apologies that the tour and food stops did not meet your expectations. We do offer many different tour options, some with food and some without. We would love the opportunity to make this right with you. Please contact us directly if you are in Bangkok again!
Really interesting tour with our guide Ohm who is speaking fluemntly English. Ohm has a wide specter of knowledge about Thai history - really interesting to listen to what he can tell about Ayutthaya and Thai history. And you have to pay good attention - he is asking you control question afterwards - We did unforunately not pass that test:-) Also very good and authentic food along the way - breakfast-lunch and dinner - all served in local markets and restaurants. Make sure you do not eat a big breakkfast before the tour! And the driver brought us safe home to our hotel after eight hour trip.This is a highly recommended trip - good value for money. Everything went smoothly - thank you for the trip!
Tour was excellent, Bella was knowledgeable, sites were impressive, the food was terrific. Highly recommend!
We could not be happier about this tour, Sasa was the perfect guide for this, she has so much energy and for us all the food that she gave us was amazing, it was more than just a day trip to Ayutthaya, she knows so much about history that she answered all of our questions, and again all the food that she gave us was fantastic.
Excellent mix of culture and culinary discoveries. Be prepared to taste variety of foods and lots of it. Our tour guide, Sa SA, took time to inform us the culture and history of Attutayah. She was attentive and fun. She made sure to answer questions and encouraged us to taste different foods. Her English was very clear. The pictures that Sa Sa took was downloaded and emailed to us in a timely matter. This was a great bonus. A group of 5 travelers: husband, wife, senior citizen, 20 and 15 year olds. Since it’s a private tour, Sa Sa was very accommodating to our needs. It was a very fun and fulfilling tour. We highly recommend this tour.
We spent a lovely day with Sasa from Taste of Thailand Food Tours exploring Ayutthaya's temples, markets and shops. Our guide and driver were courteous and our day was a well balanced and full schedule. There is much to see and explore in Ayutthaya and we were able to go between temples and tastings with ease. This tour is a great way to explore the history and temples while also enjoying some of the local life of the community. I highly recommend this as a day trip from Bangkok.
My husband and I were in Thailand for three weeks and took several tours. This was the best by far. Our guide Ohm was a wealth of knowledge not just about the history of Ayutthaya but about local food, culture, and all things Thai. He was so friendly and made sure our day was full of good eats, must-see sights, and interesting experiences, as well as capturing it all by acting as our photographer. Don’t miss out on this tour - it’ll be a highlight of your trip!
It was both an interesting and relaxing day. Our guide, Bella, has a huge knowledge and she is a great story teller. During the tour we ate sooooooooooo much delicious Thai food :)
Bella took us on a private tour of Ayutthaya and it was the highlight of our time in Thailand. The ancient temples were amazing and Bella's knowledge of he area made everything come alive. The tour also included several stops to sample local food offerings. Everything was delicious and different from anything we had ever eaten before. Thanks, Bella, for the wonderful time we spent we spent with you. And thanks for the amazing photos you took of us along the way. We will remember our time with you for many years to come.
