- Visit the Grand Palace, home to centuries of Thai kings
- See the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most important statue
- Admire Wat Pho, with its famous 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha
- Don’t miss the majestic 80-meter-high spire of Wat Arun
This must see tour takes you straight to the heart of Bangkok, and in fact, that of Thailand. The Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Pho form a triad that symbolizes the beginning of the city. Wat Arun, the stately and imposing stupa on the river, enticed the later King Taksin to establish a new city here. The Grand Palace was built by his successor as the centerpiece of the nation, and Wat Pho, a monastery for hundreds of years, gained significance with the construction of the 46-meter Reclining Buddha.
GRAND PALACE
When construction of the new capital Bangkok began in 1782, the Grand Palace had every priority. This is where the king would live, it would become the centre of government and the temple within the palace walls would house Thailand's most important statue, the Emerald Buddha. Still today, the Grand Palace plays an important role in the life of the Thai king.
The Grand Palace is where important guests are received and royal ceremonies take place. Only the king is allowed to change the clothes of the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew temple three times a year. On this tour, you get to take a look inside that temple and see the overwhelming grandeur of the rest of the Grand Palace.
WAT PHO
But there is more. The Wat Pho Temple has more than a thousand Buddha statues, of which the impressive 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha is the most eye-catching. Next to the Reclining Buddha, you will see the temple's four main stupas. Each was placed by kings and contains relics of Buddha and ashes of the first monarchs of the Chakri dynasty.
WAT ARUN
After this, we cross by ferry to the location where Bangkok began in the 18th century. There stands the Thai landmark Wat Arun. The temple is one of the city's oldest, but all attention is focused on the majestic approximately 80-meter-high prang (spire). Already from the water you can't take your eyes off it, but the prang only becomes more beautiful when you see the richly decorated pagoda up close.
You will be picked up at your hotel for this tour and brought back afterwards.
| Persons | Starting price per adult |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | ฿ 4050 |
| 3 persons | ฿ 3250 |
| 4 persons | ฿ 2850 |
| 5 persons | ฿ 2600 |
| 6+ persons | ฿ 2450 |
Inclusive
- Pick up and drop off from hotel in central Bangkok
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- English speaking guide
Exclusive
- Optional meals and drinks
- Tip
Prices mentioned valid for departure between 12-09-2023 and 12-09-2023.
Price for children (between 3 and 11 years old) and babies (younger than 3) can vary. Calculate your price below.