Bangkok: Royal Temples and Tuk-Tuk Tour with Guide
ID: GYG1385733-2115538
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Explore Bangkok's iconic landmarks on a guided tour with a tuk-tuk ride. Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun, and discover the Giant Swing and the Metal Castle.
Begin your adventure at the Grand Palace, an architectural masterpiece that once served as the royal residence of the Chakri Dynasty. Inside the complex, admire the Emerald Buddha, the most sacred and important Buddha image in Thailand.
Continue to Wat Pho, home to the Reclining Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. Many of the Buddha images housed here were brought from abandoned temples in Ayutthaya and Sukhothai by order of King Rama I.
Next, visit Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks.
Continue your journey by tuk-tuk through Bangkok’s historic districts, passing Pak Khlong Talat, Thailand’s largest wholesale flower market, and the Giant Swing (Sao Chingcha), a historic religious structure once used in ancient Brahmin ceremonies and one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks.
Then head to Loha Prasat, also known as the “Metal Castle,” built in 1846 during the reign of King Rama III and inspired by architectural designs from India and Sri Lanka.
Finally, explore Chinatown (Yaowarat), one of the largest and most vibrant Chinatowns in the world, and one of the city’s oldest districts, known for its rich cultural heritage and authentic atmosphere.
Highlights
- Explore Bangkok's iconic landmarks on a guided tour with a tuk-tuk ride
- Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun with a knowledgeable guide
- Discover the Giant Swing and the Metal Castle at Wat Ratchanatdaram
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Bangkok's Chinatown and flower market
- Enjoy a traditional Thai tuk-tuk ride through the historic old town
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Modest dress required for temple visits (shoulders & knees covered)
Bangkok weather can be hot and humid
Not wheelchair accessible
Please arrive at the meeting point on time
IMPORTANT:
Bangkok’s traffic is often heavily congested, so please plan your journey accordingly and arrive on time.
We highly recommend taking the MRT (metro) to Sanam Chai Station, and using Exit 1. From there, it’s a short 10-minute walk to the meeting point.
As this is a group tour, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour
INCLUDED
- Guide (English-speaking)
- Insurance
- One bottle of drinking water per person
- Typical Thai Tuk Tuk ride
- Folding lotus flower activity
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission Fee - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) THB200.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) THB300.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) THB500.00 per person
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
