Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Wat Pho and explore the magnificent Reclining Buddha. Discover the rich history, sacred artifacts, and ancient legends of this iconic temple in Thailand.
Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Wat Pho and explore the magnificent Reclining Buddha. Discover the rich history, sacred artifacts, and ancient legends of this iconic temple in Thailand.
- Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan - Commonly known as Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, this site is renowned for its massive Buddha statue. The statue, representing Buddha at the moment of his death and ascension to nirvana, measures approximately 150 feet in length and 50 feet in height, dominating the room….
- Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan - Commonly known as Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, this site is renowned for its massive Buddha statue. The statue, representing Buddha at the moment of his death and ascension to nirvana, measures approximately 150 feet in length and 50 feet in height, dominating the room. Visitors can appreciate the sculpture’s grandeur while learning about its deep significance and the role of Buddhism in Thailand.
Note: The tour spans over NA miles, includes more than 20 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. This audio tour does not utilize GPS, so the stories will not play automatically based on your location. The stories are arranged in a recommended sequence for the tour—please swipe through each story to listen as you proceed along the route. Alternatively, you can access all stories from the ‘Story List’ to skip ahead or revisit earlier stories.
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- Suan Misakawan Junction - This elevated garden is renowned for the Bodhi tree, under which Buddha meditated and attained enlightenment.
- Phra Mondop - This ornate structure is stunning on the outside and houses something remarkable inside: a collection of the earliest Buddhist teachings known as the Tripitaka. Beyond the mondop, three pavilions display murals depicting the epic of Ramayana, offering more insights as you admire the artwork.
- Phra Ubosot (The Chapel) - Phra Ubosot serves as the ordination hall, the most sacred building in Wat Pho. A striking Buddha statue crafted from a gold-copper alloy gazes across the hall, with subtle symbols adorning nearly every surface. As you explore the hall, you’ll discover how to interpret the meaning behind these symbols.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Entrance fee for Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
- Entrance fee for Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
This is a self-guided audio tour that does not rely on GPS. At Wat Pho, visitors will have the opportunity to closely admire the Reclining Buddha, Thailand’s largest and most renowned statue! Just like the frequently photographed Buddha, the rest of Wat Pho is so stunning that photos cannot do it justice. As visitors explore these sacred grounds, they…
This is a self-guided audio tour that does not rely on GPS. At Wat Pho, visitors will have the opportunity to closely admire the Reclining Buddha, Thailand’s largest and most renowned statue! Just like the frequently photographed Buddha, the rest of Wat Pho is so stunning that photos cannot do it justice. As visitors explore these sacred grounds, they will uncover the history behind the temple’s artwork, artifacts, and more. Additionally, they will learn about kings, battles, supernatural forces, and the origins of Buddhism.
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline.
This audio tour does not utilize GPS, so the stories will not play automatically based on your location. The stories are arranged in a recommended order for the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you proceed along the route.
New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
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.