Grand Palace Tours and Activities

Combine a visit from Bangkok to Ayutthaya—the UNESCO-listed ancient capital of Siam—with a riverboat trip on the Chao Phraya River. An informative guide highlights Thailand’s fascinating history as you explore Ayutthaya temples, stone ruins and Buddha statues in the old capital of Thailand, which was ransacked by invading Burmese in the 18th century. This full-day tour includes lunch and returns you to Bangkok by boat.

Explore Bangkok’s most important cultural sights on a half-day private tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Traimit. Learn about the country’s royal heritage as you explore the palace, whose elaborate stepped roofs are the height of Siamese design. Visit the funeral and coronation halls, and see the sacred Buddha carved from solid jade. Circle the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho then stroll cool halls lined with hundreds of Buddha images. Continue to Wat Traimit to see a centuries-old golden Buddha, and leave an offering in the gleaming sanctuary.

See Bangkok’s Buddhist temples and the Grand Palace on a half-day tour of the city’s historic highlights. Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) and Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) then explore the grounds that once housed the royal Siamese court. Your tour includes all entrance fees and round-trip transport from centrally-located hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

See the top sights in Bangkok with a professional guide who shares key details about each place you visit along with the history of Thailand’s capital city. Your guide makes it easy to navigate popular sightseeing destinations including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit), and Chinatown. Stop for lunch at a scenic riverside restaurant, and have time to browse the shops in Chinatown.

This customizable private tour showcases the best of Bangkok and beyond. Follow your personal guide through some of the city's top attractions, including Wat Arun Grand Palace, and the Floating Market. Explore some of Bangkok's most vibrant neighborhoods, sample local cuisine (own expense), and wander the shops and sites with a local who offers insight and information along the way.

Discover the best that Bangkok has to offer on this full-day private tour of the city. Visit all of the must-see attractions such as the Grand Palace, Chinatown, the vibrant flower market, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and much more. Learn about the city’s rich history, religion, and culture from your informative guide as you drive around Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

A Bangkok river cruise is a luxurious way to view main attractions—including the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)—illuminated at night. During your Chao Phraya River dinner cruise, feast on a buffet of authentic Thai dishes while watching the lit-up city skyline pass by. Relax as the live band provides the ambiance.

Get views of Bangkok illuminated for the evening while enjoying a buffet dinner on this evening cruise on the Chao Phraya River. You are able to view and photograph Bangkok landmarks such as the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) from the vantage point of the river. Dig in to the buffet of Thai and international dishes while enjoying live music.

Visit the Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok on a tour that showcases the best of travelers’ ‘must-see’ list for the capital city. Taken in the morning or afternoon, this one-of-a-kind experience allows time to explore the best-known landmarks with an expert local guide. Highlights include the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, located in the Grand Palace Complex.

See Bangkok from the water while enjoying traditional Thai food and performances on this luxury dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. A dinner cruise is ideal for food lovers, a date night, and photographers who want to capture the glittering skyline, plus it is the perfect way to escape Bangkok’s crowded streets and get a unique perspective of many of the city’s top attractions.

This private half-day tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew is an essential deal for anyone traveling to Thailand’s capital city. Explore some of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks with your expert guide, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, home to an image of Buddha made up entirely of jade.

If you’re visiting Bangkok for the first time, avoid the stress of navigating a new city on a private full-day sightseeing tour. Great for travelers with limited time, this tour covers the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the Grand Palace, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). Plus, you’ll take a cruise on the Chao Phraya River (Mae Nam Chao Phraya) and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Customize your sightseeing itinerary in Bangkok with options for a half- or full-day tour by public or private transportation. Popular destinations include Chinatown, The Grand Palace, and Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya River, or you can venture out to attractions such as Damnoen Saduak Floating Market or Chatuchak Weekend Market. With your own private guide you can easily plan a day suited to your interests.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya is a must-visit day trip destination from Bangkok. This tour is the easy way to get there as you won’t have to worry about catching a bus on your own. You’ll spend a whole day touring the archaeological sites, palaces, and temples of the former capital of Thailand. The tour includes a delicious lunch and a river cruise back to Bangkok.

Make the most out of your tour to Bangkok's Grand Palace by traveling with a guide, who will provide in-depth information on its history and architecture. You'll have plenty of time to ask questions as you explore; you'll also visit the must-see Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Choose whether you'd like to add Bangkok hotel pickup and drop-off, which makes this a flexible option.

You’ll get much more out of visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace and the Wat Pho and Wat Arun temples with a guide. When traveling solo you may just look at the incredible buildings, but by visiting with a guide, you’ll get an insight into local history, culture, and religion. Ask your guide questions and meet new people on a group walking tour.

Discover the ancient grandeur of royal Siam on a half-day, private tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace. Stroll the paths of a dazzling compound that housed generations of Siamese kings, and step into the gleaming Coronation Hall. Take in the richly ornamental architecture and elaborately stepped roofs of the reception palace, and get a glimpse into daily life at the royal guest house. Duck under the silent dome of Thailand’s most sacred temple which shelters a solid jade Buddha that only a reigning king may touch.

If you're planning a short stay in Bangkok, make the most of your visit with a private tour to the Thai capital’s most important temples and palaces. The sprawling city can be overwhelming to navigate, but a personal driver and guide takes the stress out of getting around so you can easily fit in stops at the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, an amulet market, and other must-see landmarks.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the elegant architecture of the Grand Palace during this half-day tour in Bangkok. Visit the royal complex, home to the kings of Siam, and see its gardens, courtyards, golden spires and elaborate mosaics. Learn about the Thai and European influences of its design from a knowledgeable guide. You’ll also visit the Gems Gallery and Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha.

Walk Bangkok’s Grand Palace and main temples on a guided tour of the city’s history and heritage. You’ll explore Thailand’s unique architectural styles and traditions on this 4-hour tour, while taking in the the elegant proportions of the royal ceremonial palace, and the rich heritage of Bangkok’s most important temples. Walk beside monks as you light a candle beside the huge Golden Buddha at Wat Trai Mit, and listen to prayer bells as you circle the stupas at the magnificent Wat Pho.

Create your own itinerary for a customized full-day tour of Bangkok with transportation provided by your private driver. Avoid the hassle of finding taxis or figuring out public transportation, and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to landmark attractions like the Grand Palace, or venture out to destinations such as Ayutthaya. At each stop, your driver waits with the car as you visit the location at your own pace.

Explore three of Bangkok’s most famous attractions on a half-day tour. Visit the massive solid gold Buddha at Wat Trimit, the 46-meter long reclining Buddha at Wat Po, and the opulent Royal Grand Palace, home to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Learn about the history of these temples and the city of Bangkok from your informative guide as you stroll around the monuments.

Visit one of the top attractions in Bangkok with the ease of a private one-way transfer from your hotel to the Grand Palace. Your package includes morning pickup from your hotel, and your admission ticket to the Grand Palace complex, which includes Wat Phra Kaew, a temple that is home to a national treasure of Thailand, the Emerald Buddha. Afterward, continue to your next destination on your own.

Discover Bangkok via its public transportation system as you travel with a private guide throughout the city by Skytrain, 'tuk-tuk' (motorized rickshaw), public boat, and shuttle boat—and on foot. Make stops at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and the Jim Thompson House, and float down the Chao Phraya River and one of its ‘klongs’ (canals). Opt for an additional early morning stroll in Lumpini Park, too.