Bangkok: Ancient City & Erawan Museum Private Tour
ID: GYG1105777-1698123
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover Thailand’s culture and heritage on a private tour to Samut Prakan. Visit the Ancient City and the Erawan Museum, and enjoy a private tour with a professional driver/guide.
Begin your journey at Ancient City (Muang Boran), a heritage park that recreates temples, palaces, and monuments from all corners of Thailand. Spread across landscaped grounds shaped like the map of the country, it allows you to experience the diversity of Thai culture in just one place. Whether you choose to explore by tram, rented bike, or simply on foot, each stop offers a different window into the nation’s past.
Next, step into Erawan Museum, a striking museum housed inside a massive three-headed elephant sculpture. The symbolism of the design extends to the museum’s three levels, which represent the underworld, earth, and heavens. Inside, cultural artifacts, religious art, and stunning stained-glass interiors create a surreal and unforgettable atmosphere.
After your visit, your driver/guide will return you comfortably to Bangkok, making this a perfect half-day escape that blends history, spirituality, and creativity.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Thai culture at the Ancient City and Erawan Museum
- Explore the Ancient City, a vast open-air museum with replicas of landmarks
- Visit the Erawan Museum, famous for its colossal three-headed elephant statue
- Enjoy a private tour with a professional, English-speaking driver/guide
- Customize your itinerary and explore at your own pace with flexible timing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our drivers also act as informal local guides, sharing historical knowledge and insights about each stop, while also suggesting adjustments and revealing hidden gems and secret spots only locals know—ensuring your tour is truly one-of-a-kind.
Feel free to ask your driver for any extra stops or adjustments along the way—they’re always happy to help personalize the tour to your interests.
For 1-2 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
For 3-4 people: A spacious SUV will be assigned to your group.
For 5-8 people: A private minivan will be assigned to your group.
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 medium sized suitcase and a small 1 carry-on bag. If your group includes the maximum number of passengers for a sedan and each person is traveling with large luggage, a minivan may be required for a comfortable journey. To ensure a minivan is assigned, please book for the minimum number of passengers required to trigger a minivan allocation.
INCLUDED
- Fuel and Tolls
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal English-Speaking professional driver/guide
- Free Wi-Fi on-board
- Water
NOT INCLUDED
- Other beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Tickets for the museum
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.
