Ayutthaya Private Day Tour: Exploring the Ancient City with English-Speaking Guide

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Ayutthaya on a private day tour with an English-speaking guide. Visit the stunning Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, the magnificent Wat Chaiwattanaram, and the mystical Wat Mahathat. Flexible tour duration of 7 to 9 hours.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bang Pa-In Palace - Bang Pa-In Palace is an ancient palace dating back to the Ayutthaya era. The Royal Palace at Bang Pa-In has a history that stretches back to the 17th century. The palace is divided into two zones: the inner zone, reserved for the royal family as a resting place, and the outer zone, which is open to the public and tourists. The…
What's Included
  • All tax and service charges included.
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for transportation.
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance tickets to attractions covered.
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service.
What's Not Included
  • Bugy / Tram @ Summer palace
  • Food and drinks.
  • Personal Expense.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the former capital of Thailand and the UNESCO World Heritage site, Ayutthaya Historical Park, with a professional English-speaking guide on a private one-day tour. Begin with a visit to the stunning Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, located along the Chao Phraya River. This 17th-century former summer retreat for Thai royalty is surrounded by beautiful…

Location
Bang Pa In Palace
Ban Len,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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E8571hodianak
Mar 22, 2026
Our first time to Bangkok - We enjoyed our private tour and the ability to choose the places we wanted to see - tour guide was informative and helpful
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B4411egtomp
Mar 20, 2026
Great tour with the flexibility to adjust to my timelines - I got a tour from Chacha, who was awesome. His english is very good but not perfect. There were times that it was a challenge to follow, but that doesn't bother me. He can speak multiple languages whereas I can only speak one, so who am I to judge. If that is a crucial aspect for you, it might not be the right fit. That said, as a solo traveler, I was hesitant of spending the extra money but the ability to say, "I'm done here, let's go" or "let me have a few minutes here to shop" and the flexibility to accommodate was great. A lot of the ruins are repetitive / mirrors etc. so I didn't think I'd need as much time as other tours had slated as well. I was right, we ended back to my hotel about 90 minutes early - Chacha commented that I don't spend as much time as other tourists. I recommend for smaller groups or solo travelers looking to be able to adjust the timing and spend the right amount of time per site as suits you. I have taken a few day trips when I am only spending three nights in a city and it does feel like it is a big commitment of time. Trimming 90 minutes back to seeing more of Bangkok was the right fit for me.
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Tourist315768
Feb 19, 2026
Exploring Ayutthaya with a Truly Exceptional Guide - We had an amazing experience on our Ancient City Ayutthaya Private Guided Day Tour thanks to Tuk! From start to finish, everything was seamless, informative, and enjoyable. Tuk was incredibly knowledgeable about Ayutthaya’s history and explained everything in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. What really stood out was Tuk’s friendliness, patience, and attention to detail. We never felt rushed, and the day flowed perfectly. It truly felt like exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than just a guide. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Tuk. Thank you for making our day in Ayutthaya so memorable!
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Vacation10018063265
Feb 15, 2026
Great experience - Undre was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable on the history of Thailand and made this tour memorable. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.
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Ivan
Feb 12, 2026
Worthwhile experience - Worthwhile experience. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of information about the places I visited. Drive was comfortable. The ruins of the ancient city were very interesting.
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Jillwagner
Feb 6, 2026
Enjoyable day exploring Old Siam - A wonderful experience touring the palace and Old Siam site. Car ride was comfortable. Plenty of time to see each site at a comfortable pace. Tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of each site.
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Kplomas
Jan 31, 2026
Excellent guide Rawat - Our guide Rawat was very knowledgeable and helpful in visiting all of the sites. It was both an excellent cultural experience and education
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Troya123
Jan 31, 2026
Fabulous day in Ayutthaya - Rawat and his lovely driver met us in the lobby of our hotel. They were extremely friendly and knowledgable about the history of the city. A ride was comfortable and air-conditioned and they were kind enough to show us a local restaurant for lunch. We invited them to have lunch with us, but they politely declined. Rawat knew all the best places to take photos of my wife and I, which were truly fantastic. Thank you both for a great day.
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Johnti8631hu
Jan 21, 2026
Visiting the Amazing Ruins of Bankok - Tour was extremely enjoyable, educational and well structured. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient. I would recommend this to anyone thinking about visiting Thailand.
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Daydream37868873899
Feb 5, 2026
Was not a good day. - While traveling overseas we never expect others to speak English...unless we specifically book and pay for an English speaking guide. Our guide spoke very little English and it was impossible to understand him or get any meaningful information about this cultural site from him. In the end we asked him to wait for us while we wandered on our own. We still didn't learn anything but at least we didn't have him following us around forcing us to take staged photographs. Informed the tour company of this. We would have appreciated an offer for a partial refund but they did not. They offered basic apologies but that didn't change the fact that they didn't provide the service we paid for.
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From $70
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).