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Bangkok Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Guided Tour

Half Day City Tours Religious
THE EXPERIENCE

A little history.
A different perspective.

Explore three of Bangkok’s most important landmarks on a guided half-day tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Visit the Grand Palace complex and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha. After exploring the royal grounds, continue to Wat Pho by traditional tuk-tuk, adding a classic Bangkok street experience between the two major landmarks. Cross the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, one of Bangkok’s most recognizable riverside landmarks. With morning and afternoon departures available, this tour is a convenient way to experience Bangkok’s royal and temple heritage in one half-day itinerary. Tour Itinerary 08:00 / 13:00 Meet Your Guide Meet at BTS Saphan Taksin Station, Exit 2, or join from your hotel if you selected a pickup option. Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew Explore Bangkok’s historic royal complex and visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Tuk-Tuk Ride to Wat Pho Travel from the Grand Palace to Wat Pho by traditional Bangkok tuk-tuk. Wat Pho See the famous Reclining Buddha and explore one of Bangkok’s oldest temples. Chao Phraya River Crossing Take a local boat across the river toward Wat Arun. Wat Arun Visit the Temple of Dawn and explore its riverside architecture. Tour Ends The tour concludes after the final temple visit. Exact timing may vary depending on traffic, temple access and local conditions. Meeting point BTS Saphan Taksin Station, Exit 2 Please arrive 10–15 minutes before departure. If hotel pickup is selected, the exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Dress code Shoulders and knees must be covered Avoid sleeveless tops, crop tops and very short shorts Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Visitors must follow Grand Palace and temple dress requirements

  • Explore the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha
  • Ride a traditional Bangkok tuk-tuk from the Grand Palace to Wat Pho
  • See the famous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
  • Visit riverside Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn
  • Travel between Bangkok’s historic riverside landmarks by local boat
  • Learn about Bangkok’s royal and religious heritage with an English-speaking guide

Your day, at a glance

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    Tour overview

    Explore three of Bangkok’s most important landmarks on a guided half-day tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Visit the Grand Palace complex and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha. After exploring the royal grounds, continue to Wat Pho by traditional tuk-tuk, adding a classic Bangkok street experience between the two major landmarks. Cross the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, one of Bangkok’s most recognizable riverside landmarks. With morning and afternoon departures available, this tour is a convenient way to experience Bangkok’s royal and temple heritage in one half-day itinerary. Tour Itinerary 08:00 / 13:00 Meet Your Guide Meet at BTS Saphan Taksin Station, Exit 2, or join from your hotel if you selected a pickup option. Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew Explore Bangkok’s historic royal complex and visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Tuk-Tuk Ride to Wat Pho Travel from the Grand Palace to Wat Pho by traditional Bangkok tuk-tuk. Wat Pho See the famous Reclining Buddha and explore one of Bangkok’s oldest temples. Chao Phraya River Crossing Take a local boat across the river toward Wat Arun. Wat Arun Visit the Temple of Dawn and explore its riverside architecture. Tour Ends The tour concludes after the final temple visit. Exact timing may vary depending on traffic, temple access and local conditions. Meeting point BTS Saphan Taksin Station, Exit 2 Please arrive 10–15 minutes before departure. If hotel pickup is selected, the exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Dress code Shoulders and knees must be covered Avoid sleeveless tops, crop tops and very short shorts Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Visitors must follow Grand Palace and temple dress requirements

What’s included

Included in your experience

  • English-speaking guide
  • Temple admission fees as per selected option
  • Tuk-tuk ride from the Grand Palace to Wat Pho
  • Local boat fare
  • Drinking water
  • Accident insurance
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Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals and additional drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup if not selected

Where your day begins

BTS Saphan Taksin Station, Exit 2

Meeting time: 08:00

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Pickup arrangements depend on the option you book. Confirm the final instructions in your booking details.

Good to know before you go

Before your visit

  • Infant: 0&ndash
  • 1 years
  • Child: 2&ndash
  • 11 years
  • Adult: 12 years and above
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation policy

To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.

Review the policy attached to your selected option before confirming.

A few things you might ask

TRAVELLER FEEDBACK

What travellers say

Mr.KLARA DYTRYCHOVA

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So well organized - great extra touches.

Mr.AHMAD HMDAN

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Great tour! I would gladly recommend it for anyone interested in Thai temples and food. Our guide was really knowledgeable and kind.

Mr.Octav Zlatior

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This was a great tour! Our tour guide was great (sorry i dont remember her name but she was so nice and answered all of our questions).

Mr.Jon Larson

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You will see everything food at local markets temples food blocker restaurant (passing the queue) free water and the tour guide explains everything fantastic to start Bangkok.

Mr.Veronika Mittermeier

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We visited Thailand and our trip was well organized. Our experience was very nice. All the services were good and the hotels were also good. Well spent Thai Evening

Mr.Arefin Ahmed

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We booked this tour based on reviews and everyone was right, it is great.

Mr.Shauket Waja

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An amazing way to discover Bangkok. In krabi the stay was good.. Travel to nearby places were very good.. Hotel staff were very good.. In Phuket (Patong) the place was horrible.. The hotel you suggested was very bad..

Mr.Nishi Sharma

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I’ve been to Bangkok 3 times now and never really been that in love with the city but going on this tour gave a whole new appreciation for it, I saw places I’d never been, the temples at night are just amazing and so different to the crowded day scen

Mr.Rosemila Camama

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Just beautiful! I would highly recommend this tour!

Mr.Sabine Pieritz

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We joined this tour on the first day of our trip to Thailand after landing the night before. It was perfect to have someone guide us around the city that first night as we were getting our bearings and experiencing a new place for the first time. Our