Tour Highlights
- Visit Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks with included admission tickets to the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun
- Explore the magnificent Grand Palace, the former residence of the Kings of Siam and still used for important royal ceremonies
- Discover the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Thailand’s most sacred temple, admired for its golden spires and intricate mosaics
- Marvel at the impressive Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and learn about the temple’s rich history
- Admire Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), famous for its 70-meter pagoda beautifully decorated with colorful porcelain
Full Description
Meet your guide at River City Bangkok at your selected departure time (08:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 12:00 PM). Travel by local transport to Rattanakosin Island, the historic heart of Bangkok. Along the way, pass the famous Amulet Market, one of the city’s most historic community markets.
Your first stop is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, officially known as Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist temple. The temple complex is home to the revered Emerald Buddha and features dazzling golden chedis, colorful rooftops, and intricate mosaic details.
Continue to the nearby Grand Palace, the former official residence of the Kings of Thailand. Although no longer a royal residence, the palace remains an important venue for state ceremonies and royal events.
If you select the extended option, proceed to Wat Pho, passing Tha Tien Market along the way. Wat Pho is one of Thailand’s highest-grade royal temples and home to the magnificent Reclining Buddha. It is also recognized as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage and was Thailand’s first center for public medical education. The temple’s inscriptions have been acknowledged by UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme.
Complete your temple journey at Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, its iconic 70-meter prang (tower) is decorated with delicate pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain, making it one of Bangkok’s most photographed landmarks.
Meeting Point
- Meet your guide at the Big Country Experience office at River City Bangkok
- Tour ends at Tha Tien, near the Grand Palace
Important Information
Not Allowed
- Sleeveless shirts
Know Before You Go
- Proper attire is required: no bare shoulders, no shorts or skirts above the knee, and no strapless or open-heel shoes
- Shoes must be removed before entering temple buildings
- Photography is permitted within the Royal Palace grounds and temple courtyards, but not inside buildings
- Restroom facilities are available on site