Private Tour: Best of Bangkok in A Day
Description
Explore the capital of Thailand with this guided tour that packed the best Bangkok has to offer in a day. A full day visit to the “must see” and the most interesting attractions of Bangkok will give you an impressive insight into Bangkok’s history, Thai architecture, religion, and communities.
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Itinerary
Visit the temple famous for its Sukhothai era Buddha image made of solid gold, three meters high and weighing five and a half tons
Take a little walk and explore the Chinese community in Bangkok
Bangkok’s biggest wholesale Flower Market at Pak Klong Talad. Beautiful variety of local and imported cut flowers, leaves, orchids, tropical plants are on offer from early morning till late night. The most interesting are also fresh flower arrangements for all purposes such as flower garlands, wedding bouquets, wreaths etc.
The most important temples of Bangkok with its very impressive huge reclining Buddha image in bronze built in Ayuthaya period (1350-1767).
Bangkok’s major landmark, which was built in 1782 by King Rama I. Each building of the complex is a work of arts including the royal chapel of Temple of the Emerald Buddha - which houses Thailand’s most revered Buddha Image. Only visitors in proper attire are allowed for the entry.
The Emerald Buddha is considered the palladium of Thailand. It is the most revered Buddha image in the Kingdom.
Board on a motorized long-tailed boat to enjoy the scenery along the river banks and small canals of the Chao Phraya River, which once gave the name “ Venice of the East” to Bangkok.
Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn, the major riverside landmark of Bangkok with a magnificent pagoda that soars some 280 feet into the sky. Embark the boat and transfer by car back to the hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8:00 AM. You can expect to arrive back at your hotel by approximately 4:00 PM (16:00). Hotel Pickup Complimentary pickup is included for hotels located within the Bangkok City Center and Chao Phraya Riverside areas. This covers popular hotels such as the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. The included districts for hotel pickup are: Phra Nakhon, Pathum Wan, Ratchathewi, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Samphanthawong, Dusit, Bang Rak, Sathon, Khlong Toei, Watthana, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Phaya Thai, Bang Sue, Chatuchak, Yan Nawa, Bang Kho Laem, Thon Buri, Bangkok Yai, Khlong San, Bang Phlat, and Bangkok Noi. If you don't see your hotel on our list, please let us know your hotel name. For Airbnb accommodations, pickup is available, but an accurate Google Maps link to your exact location is required to ensure a smooth pickup. Additional charges apply for pickups from: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and nearby hotels. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and nearby hotels. Novotel Bangkok IMPACT. Cruise Port Pickup Pickup is available directly from Laem Chabang Cruise Terminal. Our driver will be waiting with a name board at the designated passenger departure area. Please note: Port pickup is subject to an additional charge. Important Notes for Cruise Pickup The itinerary will be modified to fit within 8 hours for groups of up to 8 passengers, and 10 hours for groups of more than 8 passengers.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code
- Proper attire(dress) and shoes are required for the visit to the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- In the case of informal attire, We are not responsible for any additional fees(for renting clothes) required to enter the Grand Palace.
- The Grand Palace might be closed without prior notice.
Reviews(558)
A great tour covering most key Bangkok cultural highlights. Nan is a great and very knowledgeable guide. Thank you very much Nan for a wonderful day!
We had a fantastic experience on the Best of Bangkok in a Day tour. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and very informative, making each stop interesting and enjoyable. We were picked up from our hotel right on time, and the entire day was well organised. The gradual visits to the beautiful temples were excellent, giving us plenty of time to appreciate each one without feeling rushed. The complimentary lunch was a lovely addition, and throughout the day our driver thoughtfully provided us with cold drinks, which were especially welcome in the Bangkok heat. Overall, this tour was an excellent way to experience the highlights of Bangkok in a single day. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
We loved Bangkok!!! What a beautiful city .. to mych to do and see .. The tour guide name : Nan , she was amazing and knowledgeable about the city history, very prepared and professional. She took us all te way in the city and also in a long tail boat on the chao praya river of Bangkok…. What a nice journey. The food was very good and the photos beautiful. We really recommend this tour and the company.
Our guide, Krit, was great at providing us with details regarding what we were viewing but also added in some local pop references to keep the tour entertaining. We were there in June and it was very hot so make sure you pack sunscreen! Say yes to the mango smoothies on the canal ride and mango sticky rice at lunch.
Our guide was absolutely wonderful. This was a sibling trip, my brother and I. It was a full day of culture. We learned so much and saw so much of the city
Excellent history of Thai culture and religion. The Thai temples are breathtaking. This tour is well worth your
It was a complete tour including canal boat ride, Grand Palace and 3 Temples. The guide, Bela, was great. Very friendly and full of knowledge.
Great tour. Our guide, Krit, was very knowledgeable and very nice. Grand Palace and Wat Arun were our favorites on the tour.
Wear shoes that are easy to take off. Beautiful temples! It was super hot and Tina, our guide made sure we stayed hydrated.
Wow, what a fabulous experience. When I do a tour, I look for two things: 1) deep local knowledge 2) smooth logistics. We experienced both of those to perfection during our tour. We spent the day with Nan and she was fabulous. She knows everything, she told fascinating stories about history, engaged with all our questions, and was kind and patient. She ensured every aspect of the day ran smoothly—we almost never had to wait for anything anywhere. Just terrific. I took a leap on this tour and was not disappointed. Bring sunscreen!
