This half-day private sightseeing tour in Bangkok is a must for anyone visiting Thailand's capital city. On this private tour you will have the opportunity to explore the complex, which houses a number of attractions including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in the company of a local Thai guide.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ Private tour
✔ Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. OYO 895 The Onion Hostel
2. Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok
3. The Emerald Hotel Bangkok
4. Bangkok City Hotel
5. White Ivory Bed & Breakfast
6. OYO 434 Boonsiri Place Hotel
7. Asia Hotel Bangkok
8. Buddy Lodge Hotel
9. Khaosan Art Hotel
10. LUXX Silom
11. Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Soi Soonvijai, an IHG Hotel
12. iCheck inn Sukhumvit 19
13. Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
14. Serene Asoke Suites
15. New Siam Palace View
16. Picnic Hotel Bangkok
17. Bangkok Cha-Da Hotel
18. Dang Derm Khaosan
19. Vic3 Bangkok
20. Centre Point Sukhumvit Thong Lo
Additional Info: Please be aware that the pick-up for this tour is included and covers all the hotel located in the following areas: (Silom Road, Thai Cultural Centre, Phaya Thai, Huai Khang, Bang Rak, Sathorn, Surawong Road, Rajdamri Road, Ram Buttri Chana Songkhram, Luangsuan Road, Khaosan Road)
For hotel pick-ups outside of this area, an additional charge may be applied or a closer meeting point pick-up may be suggested to you by our Team upon reception of your booking.
Itinerary
1
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
Wat Phra Kaew, also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is considered as one of the most sacred temple in Thailand. During the tour you will be able to enjoy the outdoor and indoor of the potent religio-political symbol of Thailand.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
The Grand Palace
Built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs, The Grand Palace complex, once the official home for the Kings of Siam, is unquestionably one of the Thailand's major tourist highlights. The King still uses the Grand Palace for certain ceremonial occasions and the regal flavor within its enormous royal grounds is still evident. During the tour you will visit the Royal Funeral Hall and the Royal Coronation Hall. Enjoy a 90-minute visit here.
The main centerpiece of the complex however is the 45 centimeter Emerald Buddha. Carved from just one piece of Jade it is the holiest and most revered religious object in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha is housed within Wat Phra Kaew, which is a very ornately decorated building whose roof tiles reach up into the sky.
The tour concludes at Gems Gallery and a return shuttle can be provided by the Gallery to selected hotels.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
The Upper Terrace
Enjoy the upper terrace from where you will be able to watch both the grand palace and Wat Phra Kaew (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha) from a different light and perspective.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Tour East
Tour East Thailand
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress Code: There is a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves - no sleeveless tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. It is also recommended to avoid bright colors
• Restroom facilities available
• You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
