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Private Half-Day Bangkok City Tour: Explore Grand Palace and Ancient Temples
4.5
64 Ratings
Bangkok
Book this private half day Bangkok city tour to immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by exploring the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the temple of the Emerald Buddha, the option for Wat Pho. Enjoy this tour with an experienced local tour guide.
Book this private half day Bangkok city tour to immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by exploring the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the temple of the Emerald Buddha, the option for Wat Pho. Enjoy this tour with an experienced local tour guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bangkok - Begin your private half-day city tour of Bangkok with a hotel pick-up at 9 am by an English-speaking guide from your hotel in the Bangkok city area.
- The Grand Palace - Continue your journey with a visit to The Grand Palace. This historic site served as the residence for Kings Rama I to Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, it…
- Bangkok - Begin your private half-day city tour of Bangkok with a hotel pick-up at 9 am by an English-speaking guide from your hotel in the Bangkok city area.
- The Grand Palace - Continue your journey with a visit to The Grand Palace. This historic site served as the residence for Kings Rama I to Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, it hosts royal ceremonies and welcomes the king’s guests, state visitors, and other foreign dignitaries. It is also where the remains of royals and high-ranking members of the royal family were prepared before cremation.
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) - Enjoy a visit to Wat Phra Kaew, also known as “the Temple of the Emerald Buddha,” located within the Grand Palace grounds. It is Thailand’s most sacred temple and a significant pilgrimage site for Thai Buddhists. The temple houses the revered Emerald Buddha image in the ubosot (ordination hall), a beautifully ornate building constructed in the late 18th century after King Rama I established Bangkok as the new capital of Siam. The walls of this Rattanakosin-style building are adorned with murals.
- Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) - Next, visit Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks, often seen on postcards. Known for its massive prang, a tower on the Chao Phraya riverbank built in Khmer architectural style, the prang stands over 80 meters tall, making it the tallest in Thailand. Wat Arun, commonly referred to as “the Temple of Dawn,” is one of only six temples of the highest grade of the first-class Royal Temples, making it one of Thailand’s most esteemed temples.
- Amulet Market - Explore the Amulet Market in Bangkok, Thailand, a renowned and historic market specializing in amulets and other superstitious items. Located near Wat Mahathat, it attracts a specific group of enthusiasts. Visiting this market offers a unique and rare experience.
- Wat Phra Chetuphon - Conclude your tour with a visit to Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more Buddha images than any other temple in Bangkok and is home to the largest Buddha in Thailand.
- Bangkok - Hotel Drop-Off: After your tour, your guide will ensure a convenient and comfortable return to your hotel around 1:00 PM.
What's Included
- Entrance Fees: Covered for all mentioned attractions.
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bangkok City area
- English speaking tour guide at the time of sightseeing
- Transport by air-conditioned private car
- Entrance Fees: Covered for all mentioned attractions.
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bangkok City area
- English speaking tour guide at the time of sightseeing
- Transport by air-conditioned private car
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Any item not included in inclusions
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Any item not included in inclusions
Location
Bangkok
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(64 Ratings)
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Sarah_f
Mar 31, 2025
Excellent time - Fahrah was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide who obviously has a great passion for the Bangkok and it was a pleasure to learn more about the great palace and temples from her would 100% recommend
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E1135hdsimons
Mar 27, 2025
Discovering Bangkok with La La: A Memorable Tour - Bangkok's rich history came alive during our tour led by the exceptional guide La La. Visiting iconic sites like the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Temple of Dawn, we were treated to a perfect blend of historical insights and cultural depth.
La La's guiding style was spot on – informative without being overwhelming. She knew exactly how to share just the right amount of information, and when our group asked questions, she seamlessly provided fascinating additional details.
A delightful surprise came at Wat Phra Chetuphon, where we encountered numerous visitors dressed in stunning traditional Thai costumes. The temple grounds became an impromptu photoshoot paradise, with people elegantly adorned in vibrant, intricate traditional dresses. These beautiful outfits – ranging from delicate silk to elaborate court costumes – created a mesmerizing visual spectacle against the temple's historic backdrop.
The Amulet Market and other stops offered unique glimpses into local culture with the option to take home a memento of Thailand.
For anyone wanting to explore Bangkok's cultural heart, this tour is a must-do.
★★★★★ Highly recommended!
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Rutlisboy
Mar 25, 2025
Good private tour - We saw everything we wanted to in a hassle free way with our lovely guide Kit and Kate the driver.
The tour was adapted to our requirements. Lovely clean car , collected us from the Anantara and deposited us back at the end. We saw the Grand Palace, the Emerald and reclining Buddha, a trip down the canals and a visit to the temple.
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Emily_b
Mar 16, 2025
Great day! - Great day with Charlie. Very helpful and flexible. We got so much done in one day. Delicious lunch too
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Annrf4889sg
Mar 15, 2025
Kate and the driver were both fantastic. - Kate my guide was lovely. After the heat & humidity of an hour or so at the Grand Palace I was not feeling well. In fact Kate was terrific getting the assistance I needed. The driver was also right by the exit to collect us. Thankfully I recovered however I elected to go back to my hotel rather than continue in the heat. They couldn’t have been more helpful which was greatly appreciated. Thanks once again.
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143mirtam
Mar 2, 2025
Good Bangkok tour for recommendation - Very kind and knowledgeable tourist guy. We learned a lot about Wat Phra Chetuphon, The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald
Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). He helped us to take a lots of nice photos. He took care about us and gave us good advices.
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Leslie_p
Jan 24, 2025
Lovely tour of the temples! - Very knowledgeable tour guide, very beautiful temples! Had a great time on this tour! Just wished the tour guide had been mindful of traffic at the end of the day. Ended up getting back to the hotel an hour late cause we hit terrible traffic. Tour should end at 4:30 to allow for some drive time back to the hotel.
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Curious20111905508
Dec 23, 2024
Great! Recommended! - We were picked up directly from the hotel. Great driver and guide! Very nice, competent guide (Benjamat)! She explained everything to us super, answered questions, was accommodating and despite many people led us through the palace. Small minus point: We did not know and were not informed that the amulet market is closed on Sunday. That's a shame. Also, the price was not cheaper, although we could not visit the market. The 4 hours are already scarce without an amulet market, so you definitely have to factor in more. Absolute recommendation, however, would not enter the palace on Sunday
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Avani_p
Dec 7, 2024
Worth taking. - Sights were good. Was able to see a lot in short time. Guide good. Car was very nice and comfortable.
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Howard_t
Nov 27, 2024
Late and difficult to understand - Tour was scheduled to begin at 9. Tour guide arrived at 10:15 which meant we didn’t have lunch until 3.
Guide was accommodating but his English vocabulary and pronunciation made his narration and instructions very difficult to understand.
The price was higher than some other similar half day tours however we selected it thinking it might mean we would get higher quality service. But perhaps because there were only 3 of us, the tour company could not find a more skilled English speaking guide.
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