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 Keow (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in the company of a local Thai guide.

Highlights

  • Your own private tour guide
  • Explore the Grand Palace, Bangkok's main tourist attraction
  • Visit Thailand's holiest religious statue carved from jade at the Wat Phra Keow, the temple of the Emerald Buddha
  • Choice of morning or afternoon departure
  • Hotel pickup and drop off from selected Bangkok hotels

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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.

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 Keow, which is a very ornately decorated building whose roof tiles reach up into the sky.

Schedule Details

Private Tour: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew

Private Tour: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew

Departs:

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Departure Point: Pickup time from your hotel may vary slightly depending on our hotel location
Departure Time:

  • 8:30am
  • 1:10pm
Hotel pickup and drop off is NOT available from the following hotels:
  • Novotel Suvarnabhumi - Bang Na (near Suvarnabhumi Airport)
  • Niran Grand - Bang Na
  • Nototel Bang Na - Bang Na
  • Royal Princess Srinakarin  - Bang Na
  • Amari Don Muang - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
  • Airport Suite Bangkok - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
  • Asia Airport - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
  • Ebina House - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
  • Rama Gardens - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
  • Quality Suite Airport - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
  • Miracle Grand Convention - Laksi
  • Inn Come Sweet - Chatuchak
  • Chaleena Princess - Ramkamheng
  • Grand Hitech Tower Inn - Ekkamai
  • Forum Park - Yannawa (far end of Nang Linchi)
  • Rio Residence - Yannawa (far end of Nang Linchi)
  • Royal Pacific Plaza - Rama 9
  • Oasis - Huang Kwang
  • P R Union - Thonburi
  • Gold Orchid Bangkok - Suttisan
  • And selected areas

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Duration:

3 hours (approx.)

Return details:

  • Returns to original departure point

Tour and Pricing Options

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Tour options:
Morning TourCode: AMTOUR
Morning Private Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
From USD $43.82 Pricing details
Afternoon TourCode: PMTOUR
Afternoon Private Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
From USD $43.82 Pricing details

Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Transport by private vehicle
    • Private tour
    • Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
    • Entrance fees
    • Local guide
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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. If you show up at the front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entry that can provide clothes to cover you up properly. You must leave your passport or credit card as security.
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Restroom facilities available
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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Fantastic tour of the temples with a very knowledgeable tour guide. He picked us up promptly ...  Read more ›

 

Andrew P, April 2012

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

very good

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