Grand Palace
- Address: Na Phra Lan Road, Banglamphu (Old City), Bangkok
- Hours: Open daily 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Admission: ฿250. Price includes Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, the Coin Pavilion, & Vimanmek Palace in Dusit Park
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Holy Place,
Religious Experience,
Monument - Historical,
Palace
Grand Palace Reviews
We've found 54 Grand Palace reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by JAMES G, March 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew
Tour guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. Unfortunately he barely mentioned any of the mythology and creatures embellishing the decor that we were most interested in. He did give other decent narratives and summarized Buddhism well. He wasn't especially good with a camera either which meant we don't really have any good couples shots from there that would have been nice to have (but he did try). The Grand Palace will most likely be a highlight in your tours of Bangkok.
Review by Llegnalem, March 2012
Doing what: Bangkok Grand Palace and River of Kings Canal Cruise Small-Group Tour
It was indeed a 'small-group tour', Two guides and me! The whole trip was great BUT I would have structured it the other way round. Instead of doing the river bit first it would have been better to do the Grand Palace first (in the relative 'cool' of the morning, and then, in the heat of the day, do the river bit. My guides were superb and gave me a great insight into all we were seeing, Thai history and culture. Take socks with you as the ground is corching hot when you have to take your shoes off to enter certain buildings. The hotel allocated as the meeting point was not very helpful when I arrived rather early for this excursion (due to , and I asked if I could have (buy) a coffee or some breakfast. The answer was 'no' despite their residents being served breakfast at the time.... I then had to walk to a nearby cafe to get a coffee. People should be informed that on being met by your guide/s you then have a fair walk to the pier to get the boat for the river part of the excursion. The other point that should be made is the clothing question - I took heed, as I thought, of the 'respectuful' dress code and wore full length leggings (down to ankle and a top that had neither low neck nor showed bare arms above the elbow. Having got to the Grand Palace I was informed, by my guides, that I was inappropriately dressed and thus had to hire a sarong (as it was my leggins that were causing offence) at a cost of 200BHT which was refunded when returned BUT only on production of the yellow receipt - lose that and you loose your 200 BHT!
Review by Geoff, Australia, March 2012
Doing what: Bangkok Grand Palace and River of Kings Canal Cruise Small-Group Tour
Our guides were wonderful and very informative about the Grand Palace and the Canal Cruise was great and we got to feed the cat fish.
Review by Nigel D, January 2012
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
The Grand Palace Complex was excellent. However the tour guide was a little impatient. The tour finished in 1.5 hours when it was meant to be a 3.00 hr tour. All things considered I would rate this expereience as 6 out of 10.
Review by Chrisstine H, December 2011
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew) was just amazing. Take a camera. Architecture and decoration out of this world. Grand Palace was just as amazing. The gardens were wonderful and architecture superb. Not alowed inside because this is a residence of the King. Get your picture taken with a guard and be respectful, and you will have a wonderful experience. Guide was knowledgable and very willing to help with photographs and a very friendly person. Language was not a problem.
Review by niallsmum, Australia, December 2011
Doing what: Bangkok Grand Palace and River of Kings Canal Cruise Small-Group Tour
Our small group tour was just our party of four. Our guide was polite and well informed, and his english was very good (Although occassionally he mis-used words or stumbled to find the correct one, his meaning was clear) (His english was better then my Thai!) He was very patient with the children. Long tail boat was fun. We stopped to buy souveniers from a floating vendor and even to feed the catfish in the river with bread, which the kids loved. Learned lots about Thai culture, history and life. Reclining Buddha was huge and well worth seeing, the grounds are spectacular. Grand Palace was extensive and elaborately decorated. Your attire is very important on this tour. You take your shoes off lots, and you walk a far bit too. Ladies should dress with covered shoulders to enter temple, they will provide you with a scarf if do not. The Grand Palace has a dress code too. Ladies as for the temple, but also no shorts and your dress or skirt must cover your knees. Men are best in trousers. They will hire (for a 400 Baht refundable deposit) you appropriate clothes if yours are considered inappropriate : eg shorts, rips, above knees, showing your shoulders, low cut, see-through etc. I know it sounds like a hassel, but it is worth it.
Review by Jill, Australia, November 2011
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
We visited the Grand Palace on our last (and hottest!) day. Our guide was great and the temples were beautiful. It really is a must see when visitng Bangkok.
Review by Krassimira I, October 2011
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
The trip was OK; the guide told us interesting stories and didn't rush us through the Grand Palace.
Review by Cory A, New Zealand, September 2011
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
Really enjoyed the tour , unbelievable sights to be seen at the Grand Palace .It's definately a "must see" when in Bangkok. There was only the 3 of us on the tour which made it so much better. The guide was informative but was a bit pushy towards the other couple trying to persuade them to do another tour the next morning. The only real negative in my opinion was the gemstone factory visit at the end of the tour. They weren't pushy though and was able to leave immediately after telling them I wasnt interested in purchasing. The complimentary drink there was appreciated though.....cheers :-)
Review by Joan B, September 2011
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew were beautiful, but our guide was terrible. We had to wait an hour in a broken bus with no ac for the rest of the group and the guide. We didn't even know where we were since we were picked up from our hotel and dropped off in a parking lot with non English speaker drivers. The guide did not spend much time explaining the area once we arrived. It seemed as though he was sick because he had to stop often to rest and we were left on our own to explore.
Review by Kat, USA, September 2011
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
This was a waste of money, I suggest you do this on your own. It's easy enough to find and buy the tickets. Our tour co. was 45 min late picking us up and there was no apology given. Then, without any hellos/introduction they said to us, "Get on the bus." Once we arrived our tour guide was quite slow and we didn't cover much ground. He also had a very soft voice so I didn't hear anything he said (Grand Palace is very crowded). Of all the tours I did in Bangkok, this is the one the regret the most.
Review by SailorsHoneyBunny, Japan, August 2011
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
This tour was conducted by the same company as the Bangkok Temples Tour. As with that one, this one was wonderful! Very knowledgeable staff willing to answer all questions! I did not feel rushed in the least! The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew were beautiful! Again, I would suggest this tour to anyone!
Review by Joanne A, July 2011
Doing what: Private Tour: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew
This was my second time to the Grand Palace, but the first time for my son, who loved the visit. We were collected on time in a nice car. Our Guide was very knowledgeable and it was very interesting learning about the history of the Palace. I've given this tour 4 stars as afterward, we were dropped off at a gem factory/store which I couldn't remember whether this was included in the trip as I'd looked at so many different tours. Note: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are in the same place. Definitely worth doing.
Review by Mark B, June 2011
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are great places to visit and well worth the effort. Our guide was very informative and friendly. The visit to the Gem factory after the tour was interesting, but is really just aimed at selling Jewelery.
Review by Jackie P, March 2011
Doing what: Bangkok Grand Palace and River of Kings Canal Cruise Small-Group Tour
Joe was extremely knowledgeable about the Grand Palace and shared many insights that we hadn't gotten in previous tours. Also, having been a monk at Wat Pho for 5 years, he was intimately familiar with the temple complex and its workings. Fabulous and would highly recommend his tour!
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