Bangkok: Half-Day Temple and Grand Palace Private Tour Private Tour In English
ID: GYG393867-715186
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Benefit from a hotel pickup and enjoy a private tour that takes you to visit Bangkok's Royal Grand Palace and two of its most famous temples: Wat Trimitr and Wat Pho.
Visit Bangkok's Wat Trimitr and Wat Pho temples as well as the Royal Grand Palace on a private guide tour with multiple language options and hotel pickup service. See spectacular pagodas and golden Buddha statues while getting a deep understanding of Thai culture.
After your hotel pickup, start your tour at the Wat Trimitr temple, home of the largest known solid gold Buddha image in the world. Learn about the fascinating history of the 700-year old statue that stands at 15 feet tall and weighs approximately 5.5 tons.
Continue through Bangkok’s thriving Chinatown district to the grounds of the Wat Pho temple, a large and extensive monument neighboring the Grand Palace enclave. Here, discover the massive gold plated Reclining Buddha, measuring 46 meters long and 15 meters high, with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles.
Considered to be one of the worlds’ most famous temples, Wat Pho is also regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Well-known for its Thai massage services within the temple walls, many come here to relax and enjoy a peaceful day.
Lastly, head to the Grand Palace, which is situated close to the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s River of Kings. Explore the public areas of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attraction. Built in 1782 by King Rama, the palace is still often used for royal ceremonies today.
Highlights
- Discover the Wat Trimitr and Pho temples on a private tour
- Explore the stunning public areas of Bangkok’s Grand Palace
- Learn about Thailand's deep-rooted connection to Buddhism
- See stunning traditional architecture and golden buddha statues
- Enjoy transportation from your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned van
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts will be prohibited when visiting the temples and the Grand Palace.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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.
