Private Tour to Grand Palace of Bangkok, Pho and Arun Temple
Description
Discover the best of Bangkok with your own private guide on this unforgettable cultural journey. What’s included? The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) – Step into the dazzling world of Thailand’s most famous landmark and witness the sacred Emerald Buddha. Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) – Home to the giant golden Reclining Buddha and Thailand’s first school of traditional massage. Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) – Admire its stunning riverside beauty and colorful porcelain spires. ✨ Why choose this tour? ✔️ Private & personalized experience – Travel at your own pace with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. ✔️ Comfortable air-conditioned transport – Sit back and enjoy the journey worry-free. ✔️ Perfect for photography lovers, culture seekers, and first-time visitors to Bangkok. Make memories to last a lifetime as you explore Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks in style and comfort. ✅ Book your private tour today and discover the magic of Bangkok with us!
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Itinerary
The Grand Palace was constructed together with the founding of Bangkok in 1782 when King Rama 1 ascended to the throne and founded a new dynasty. The Grand Palace is very important as it used to be the palladium of the state. It was used for both the royal residence and the administrative center of the country in the government system of absolute monarchy. Today, the palace is used just for ceremonials. The architectural plan of this palace was almost identical in every detail to the Grand Palace of the former capital of Ayutthaya (about 600 years ago) because the King wanted to recreate the glory of the city as it was in the past. So it was completely first built in traditional Thai style. However, at various periods, the influences from other nations affect to the architecture in Thailand in different reigns such as the Chinese elements introduced by King Rama 3 in the early 19th century and the western building style introduced by King Rama 5 in the late 19th century.
The Emerald Buddha image, the most important Buddha image in Thailand is enshrined inside the ordination hall of the temple. The Emerald Buddha image wasn't cast from Emerald but was cast from high quality of green jade. We found the Buddha image in 1432. You come to Thailand, you should go and pray for your luck.
There is no clear evidence when the Reclining Buddha Temple or Wat Pho Temple was first built but we believe that the temple has been there for over 300 years before the founding of both the capital of Thonburi and Bangkok. There you will see the most beautiful Reclining Buddha image in Thailand with 46 meters long and 15 meters high.
Wat Arun Temple or the Temple of Dawn is the landmark of Bangkok. There you will see the highest Prang tower in Bangkok with the height of 67 meters.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up the travelers at the hotel lobby if your hotel is in the city center of Bangkok. Please tell us the name of the hotel you stay at when you book the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Reviews(84)
Bow made the day feel easy and comfortable. She helped us with tickets, where to walk, and where to stand for photos. The palace area had a lot of detail, and the big Buddha was much larger than I expected. The last temple had a nice view and a different style. It was a good Bangkok experience.
I have seen a few temples in Thailand already, but this tour still felt worth it. Vee explained the difference between the palace area, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun, so it did not feel like seeing the same thing three times. The Grand Palace felt more formal and royal, Wat Pho felt more peaceful, and Wat Arun had its own style near the river. It was a solid day and not difficult to enjoy.
We visited on a cloudy day, but it actually made the pictures turn out really nice. The Grand Palace had a strong royal feeling, with big buildings, painted walls, and Thai-style roofs everywhere. Poppy knew a few corners where the background looked less crowded, so we got better photos than expected. Wat Pho was also worth seeing, especially the Reclining Buddha. Wat Arun felt different again, more open and great for taking pictures by the river.
I had seen pictures of the Grand Palace before, but being there felt very different. The colors and gold details were much brighter in person. Donut helped explain the main history and also told us where we could take good photos. Wat Pho was my favorite because the Reclining Buddha was really impressive. Wat Arun was beautiful too, especially from close up.
I came with my parents, and this tour worked well for us. Bow was patient and helped explain the places in easy English. My mother loved the Grand Palace, and my father liked Wat Arun because it looked different from the other temples. There was some walking, but it was manageable.
Donut was a very nice guide. She explained the temples in a simple way and gave us time to take photos. The Grand Palace was very beautiful, and Wat Pho was my favorite because the Reclining Buddha was so impressive. Good private tour and easy to enjoy.
Peter is an excellent guide who ensured that as a family we were all happy and comfortable on our tour of the sights. He is a master photographer too and knew the best spots to take some great photos!
Ms Poppy is an excellent tour guide. She made our tour very informative and fun. She provided us enough cold water to keep us hydrated in extreme heat. She also made excellent recommendation for lunch and we all enjoyed our trip with her. She also took our family photo and forwarded them to us. Very memorable trip for our family.
If you’re looking for a professional and well-managed tour, this is the one. Peach made sure everything flowed perfectly from start to finish. The Grand Palace is huge, but she knew exactly how to navigate it to make it enjoyable. Extremely happy with the quality of service.
Great communication with Poppy and Peter, Peter met us at the hotel. We had a very comfortable van. Peter was very personable, great sense of humor and very knowledgeable. Our tour was adjusted a little bit because we had already done some of the things, but we had a great day visiting the grand Palace, which was absolutely amazing Next we went on the long boats was fun and the big golden Buddha was amazing and last we went to Thailand’s third capital Arun. This was a great way to end our trip in Thailand. Don’t miss this.
