Attractions & guided tours

Temples of Bangkok and Grand Palace half-day guided tour

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$20.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 hours

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Guided Tour

Subject expert guide

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Visit the Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
Admire Wat Pho, the Temple of Reclining Buddha
Learn more about Buddhism visitng Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun

What to expect

During this half-day tour you'll visit the most well-known and important historic landmarks and Buddhist temples in the Thai capital.

Step back in time walking around The Grand Palace's numerous buildings, halls, pavilions, gardens and courtyards. Your knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide will tell you interesting stories about the Thai Royal family history and traditions.

You'll have the opportunity to learn more about Buddhism visiting the magnificent temples of Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. A visit to Bangkok is not complete without visiting these sights!

What's included

Guided tour
Water
Small group experience

What's not included

Entrance fees

Where

The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at Tha Chang Ferry pier, which is located next to the Grand Palace.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Entrance fees are not included and must be paid in cash: Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (THB 500 per person), Wat Pho (THB 300 per person), Wat Arun (THB 200 per person).

Know in advance:

Bangkok’s traffic is notorious and often extremely congested, please be on time at the meeting point, tour operator can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform the operator before the tour starts (you'll see contact details on your voucher)
Remember that the Grand Palace and temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and ankles need to be covered (for both men and women; sleeveless shirt with a scarf covering is also not allowed). No shorts, leggings, ripped jeans, tight pants, slippers (flip-flops), or revealing tops, otherwise you won't be allowed in
The tour operates rain or shine. Therefore, cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund

Provider

WanderSiam

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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