Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Private Tour
ID: GYG425854-767130
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the must-see attractions of Bangkok, see the Emerald Buddha at the Grand Palace, and gaze at the giant golden Buddha statue at Wat Pho on this private tour.
Discover the Grand Palace, the official residence of the Kings of Thailand, and the home to the Emerald Buddha. See the Wat Pho and its reclining buddha statue on this private tour.
Admire intricate wall paintings of the Ramayana saga and relish the gold-covered architecture at the Grand Palace. Hear about how the palace is still used for official events such as the coronation. See how religion and the royal family are central to Thailand's identity.
Next, visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho. Gaze at the impressive 151-foot-long and 50-meter-tall Buddha decorated with mother-of-pearl and carved with holy signs. Read the 1,360 marble inscriptions about medical, historical, and liberal sciences that line the temple.
Hear interesting facts from your guide and learn how the temple is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple today. On your way back, pass by the Tha Thien Market, a cultural food market that sells dried, salted seafood and wholesale products.
Highlights
- Gaze at the stunning 151-foot-long Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho
- Discover the must-see sights of Bangkok with your own private guide
- Explore the Grand Palace and see its gold detailed rooftops
- Learn about the temples rich history and the importance of the palace
- Visit the royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha inside the Grand Palace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please wait in your hotel lobby for pickup.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
