Thailand is predominantly a Buddhist country with around 95% of Thai's practicing the Theravada discipline of Buddhism. As you wander the streets of Bangkok it is not unusual to see monks adorned in their maroon and yellow colors walking along the road and it should come as no surprise as Thailand has over 26,000 Wat's (the local name for temple).
Highlights
- Visit three of the most famous temples in Bangkok on your own private tour
- Visit 'Wat Pho' - the temple of the Reclining Buddha, the largest Buddha in Bangkok
- Explore the temple of the Golden Buddha, made of solid gold
- Visit 'Wat Benchamabophit' - the majestic Marble Temple, made of Italian marble
- Your own private tour guide
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Dominic and Me at Reclining ...Too long to get the whole thing inPhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
Dominic and the Golden BuddhaShining BrightlyPhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
Buddhas and usIt helped having a guide who knew how to use a camera. This is one of the few photos we have with us all in it.Photo by: Tynan JAustralia, 12 2009 -
OfferingsOfferings to the Reclining BuddhaPhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
Golden Buddha Temple GroundsA vast selection of temples to look atPhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
Reclining Buddha HeadVery ImpressivePhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
Golden BuddhaBeautifulPhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
Reclining BuddhaYou don't realise how big this is going to bePhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
The Golden BuddhaMade of solid goldPhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
Golden Buddha TempleAmazing ArchitecturePhoto by: Andrew P04 2012 -
Karen & TinyA great tour guide. She knew anything you wanted to know about Thailand.Photo by: Tynan JAustralia, 12 2009 -
The Marble TempleOur guide knew where to stand to get the Best shotsPhoto by: Tynan JAustralia, 12 2009 -
Useful Information
Marble Temple, Bangkok
On this privately guided half-day tour you will visit three of the most famous wat's in Bangkok - Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit. A Wat is a Buddhist building where both men and women can be ordained as monks or nuns.
Wat Traimit is also known as the temple of the Golden Buddha. The 3 meter tall statue is made from solid gold and weighs 5.5 tons and is a fine example of Sukhothai style art.
You will then pass through Chinatown on your way to Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha. At 46 meters in length and 15 meters high the Buddha is the largest in Bangkok and illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana.
Your last stop is at Wat Benchamabophit, or the marble temple. This magnificent monastery was built out of white Italian marble from Carrara in the late 19th century.
Reviewed by Tsu Hsiang C, March 2013
nice tour guide, keep taking photo for us in the best position
Reviewed by Patricia, March 2013
A private tour of the most important temples is a good idea, because the guide has to keep track of you, not the other way around when you're with a group.
Oddly enough, the concierge of the hotel will check to make sure that you're dressed appropriately before you leave with the guide. Expect to remove your shoes before going into a temple.
You'll drive through Chinatown before it gets busy, past the flower and vegetable market (the guide said that orchids cost about US$1 for 100 of them!), and you'll end up in a gem factory for a film presentation and walk through.
The timing is such that if you do this tour in the morning, you can go on the Rice Barge Cruise in the afternoon.
