Discover the former residence of the Kings of Siam on a visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok. See the magnificent royal temples and admire the reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho.

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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel in Bangkok city center.
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

See the highlights of Bangkok's old city center and Grand Palace complex
Get personalized attention from a private guide
Experience the city like a local as you travel by local transportation

Full description

Following hotel pick-up, journey to Rattanakosin Island by the best mode of transportation selected for your group. Learn more about Bangkok and its people on the way. Then, explore the Grand Palace complex on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and learn how the former Kings of Siam constructed their buildings. Hear more about the current monarchy of Thailand, and continue to the royal temples of Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Board a boat after lunch to explore the city's network of canals and see a stunning ornamental boat at the Royal Barge Museum.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off
English-speaking guide
Admission fees (including for the guide)
Insurance
All local transportation costs
Boat ride
Lunch at a local restaurant
Boat parking fees

Extra meals or drinks
Personal expenses
Upgraded lunch at the Supatra River House or similar venue (available as an add-on)
Optional or additional expenses
Gratuities

Important information

Know before you go

Please note that the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) are subject to a strict dress code for men and women
Please wear comfortable shoes that are easy to take off. Many places request that you take off your shoes on entering
Please note that you must take off your hat and close your umbrella before entering certain buildings
Shorts, short skirts and tights cannot be worn as outer garments
To visit the Grand Palace, please wear pants that cover your ankles
Sleeveless shirts are not permitted
The departure time will be confirmed prior to your tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 16 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.9/5

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This tour was incredible. We only stayed in Bangkok for a day and a half and this fit our schedule perfectly. The cherry on top was our tour guide, Steve. If you can, ask for him. He made the tour fun, upbeat, and timed every part perfectly. Steve, if you see this, we love you!! - Miss Texas

April 2, 2022

This was our best experience in Bangkok.

Of the five days that we stayed in Bangkok, the four hour Cultural Tour of the Old Communities of Bangkok was by far our best experience. On our 2nd day in Bangkok, our Tour guide "Eng", took us to areas and neighborhoods that we never would have known about, and the way she explained their History, and their significance today, made the Tour so very interesting. Eng's intimate knowledge of the City of Bangkok and the other places in Thailand we were headed to added immensely to the value of this trip. We wrapped up our Tour with a fine meal at a small local restaurant - then set a small candle centerpiece adrift at Loi Krathong festival with Eng, We were very pleased with this Tour, especially with Eng, and recommend it to everyone.

December 8, 2013

Lovely Full Day Tour. Ideally to discover BKK.

A fantastic tour (tailor made!) with an extremly charming and handsome tour guide (Wes) made my stay in BKK even more exciting. Me Wes is doing a great job and is very passionate about his job. He has an extensive experience a in-depth knowledge about BKK. English is almost native. Ask for him, you will not regret it. We spent the whole day, has fun and learnt alot about the innercity life etc. Awesome!

June 12, 2017

Bangkok: Private 8-Hour Grand Palace and Temples Tour

Bangkok: Private 8-Hour Grand Palace and Temples Tour

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This was our best experience in Bangkok.

Lovely Full Day Tour. Ideally to discover BKK.