Take an action-packed day trip to the former capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya, delving into Thai history and learning all about the ancient city’s former prosperity while dressed in traditional Thai costume.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pickup point at your hotel lobby in Bangkok.
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Learn about the fascinating history of Ayutthaya and its temples
- Visit an ancient Buddha's head entangled in the roots of a Bodhi tree
- Enjoy a short boat ride around the island city
- Experience the buzz of a local Thai night market
Full description
Your tour will begin when you meet your guide at 12 PM at one of the pickup points. You’ll start by visiting Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, one of Thailand’s most visited temples. Along the way to Ayutthaya, you’ll first stop off to dress up in Thai period costumes, which you’ll wear throughout your Thai adventure. The first temple you’ll visit has one of Ayutthaya’s most mysterious backstories, which you’ll hear all about from your guide as you witness a Buddha head engulfed by the roots of a Bodhi tree. Next, you’ll explore Wat Ratchaburana, one of the country’s best-preserved temples built in the 15th century, where you’ll discover the main prang, royal viharn, and the temple crypt.
After this, you’ll delve into the country’s history with a visit to Chao Sam Phraya Museum, where you’ll have the chance to explore a wide variety of golden artifacts, Buddha images, wooden door panels, and other treasures. Your day will end watching a spectacular sunset back at Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple before riding a long-tail boat to see the sights of the island city and to witness the locals’ lifestyles in action. If you’re lucky, you may even see an elephant or two along the way.
Finally, your last stop on this eventful tour will be at a local night market, where you’ll have ample time to explore and soak up the atmosphere. You’ll finish by returning to Bangkok at around 8:30 PM.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle between Bangkok & Ayutthaya
- Expert guide
- Long-tail boat ride
- Entrance fees
- Accident insurance
- Meals
- Traditional Thai Costume (available at extra cost)
- Tips for guide & chauffeur
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Shorts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Please note that wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts is not permitted on temple grounds. Please make sure that you're dressed appropriately upon entering all sacred locations
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
- The tour will conclude at the original departure point at approximately at 8:30 PM
- If you book a pickup service, please provide your pickup details. The local partner's operation team will give you the information regarding the pickup schedule as soon as possible
- Pickup services may vary depending on availability and situation (via public or private transport)
- Please give the full name of all guests or travelers, in order to prepare insurance accordingly before the activity