Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Half-Day + Wat Pho + Wat Arun Temple Tour with Guide - AM

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Bangkok as you visit the city's most spectacular sites: the Grand Palace with Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn).

Start your journey with a hotel pick-up (if option selected) and head to Wat Pho, home to the 151-foot (46-meter) Reclining Buddha. This historic temple, one of Bangkok’s oldest, is renowned as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage and served as a royal monastery during the reign of King Rama I. Learn about its educational significance as you explore its ornate pavilions and halls.

Next, cross the Chao Phraya River by boat to visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn. Its towering 70-meter spire, adorned with colored glass and Chinese porcelain, stands as one of Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks and offers stunning photo opportunities.

Continue to the Royal Grand Palace, a magnificent 60-acre (25-hectare) complex showcasing traditional Thai architecture. Within the palace grounds lies Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand’s most sacred temple, housing the 26-inch (66-cm) Emerald Buddha statue carved from a single block of jade. Learn about the ceremonial tradition where the king changes the Buddha's gold outfits at the beginning of each season to bring prosperity to the nation.

Explore the palace complex with your guide, marveling at golden domes, intricately carved murals, and shimmering mosaics. Depending on religious events or royal activities, you may have the opportunity to enter the Coronation and Royal Funeral Halls.

Upon request or prior confirmation, guests may also choose to visit the Gems Gallery for a final shopping experience before returning to their hotel.

Highlights

The Most famous Landmarks Guided in 1 Tour   

All entry fees to all temples and transportation included

Learn more about the Spectacular architecture of Bangkok's historic
Grand Palace

Make a merit around the reclining buddha and dive into spirituality of
the place

Enjoy the boat crossing before arriving on Wat Arun for amazing Photo
shootings

Inclusions  

Guided tour of the Grand Palace Compound, wat Pho and Wat Arun

Admission fees for all temples

Roundtrip transportation to and from your Bangkok city hotel

Boat Fee

Live tour commentary provided in English

Exclusions

Meals and beverages

Additional info

Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult. Children over 3 feet and 11 inches (120 cm) are charged as adults.

Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult      

Pick up is available from most centrally located Bangkok hotels. Pick up is 30 – 60 minutes prior to the tour’s departure time. Please arrange pick up from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time

Dress code: No sleeveless tops showing shoulders. No see-through garments. No dresses above the knee. No short pants or three-quarter pants. No sports-wear. (Should visitors be required to change, there are places just outside the palace where inexpensive, yet appropriate, clothing can be bought). 

At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day.