Discover Ayutthaya: The Ultimate One-Day UNESCO Heritage Tour

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About this activity

Step back in time and explore the majestic ruins, sacred temples, and royal history of Thailand’s ancient capital. This expertly guided tour from Bangkok brings the golden age of Ayutthaya to life, blending architectural wonders with profound cultural insights.

Bang Pa-In Summer Palace: Walk through breathtaking lakeside gardens featuring a stunning fusion of Thai, Chinese, and European Gothic architecture.

Wat Mahathat: Explore this historic island monastery to witness and photograph the iconic, serene Buddha head cradled in majestic tree roots.

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet: Marvel at the grandest temple of the ancient Royal Palace, famous for its towering, perforated stupas.

Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit: Visit a vibrant modern sanctuary housing a spectacular, colossal gilded Buddha—one of Thailand's largest.

Enjoy seamless, air-conditioned round-trip transport from Bangkok and deep cultural insights from a licensed local guide. Ideal for photography lovers and history buffs alike

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: YTS Holidays Co. Ltd

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Air-Conditioned Coach
Included: Tour Guide
Included: Hotel Pickup and Drop off
Included: Entrance Tickets (4 Temples + Summer Palace)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food & Drinks
Not included: Buggy / Tram

Itinerary

Wat Mahathat

30 min Admission included

Wat Mahathat is one of the oldest and most significant temples in the history of Ayutthaya as it housed the Buddha's holy relic. The temple is located in the area of the Ayutthaya Historical Park. where important royal ceremonies of the Ayutthaya era were held.
Historic City of Ayutthaya

30 min Admission included

The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350. The city was attacked and razed by the Burmese army in 1767 who burned the city to the ground and forced the inhabitants to abandon the city. The city was never rebuilt in the same location and remains known today as an extensive archaeological site. Ayutthaya is now an archaeological ruin, characterized by the remains of tall prang (reliquary towers) and Buddhist monasteries of monumental proportions, which give an idea of the city’s past size and the splendor of its architecture.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

one hour Admission included

The Temple is not only a significant historical site, but also considered as the spiritual centre of Thais for a long time. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is the royal monastery and therefore no monk is allowed to reside. At the heart of the temple, there are three adjacent Ceylonese (or bell-shaped) pagodas situated on rectangular platforms. It is believed that these platforms were the base of royal houses in the Ayutthaya period.
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit

one hour

Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand with its

measures of (approx) 9.5 meters across the lap and a height of 12.5 meters (without the

pedestal). The Buddha image is seated in the position of Subduing Mara.

Wat Mongkhon Bophit is an 'active' temple compound, and throughout the day many people visit and worship the Buddha image.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram

30 min Admission included

Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, Wat Chai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor temple. The architectural style influenced by Angkor temple in Cambodia-its unique feature is a large, central prang (Khmer-style pagoda) surrounded by smaller prangs.
Bang Pa In Palace

one hour Admission included

Bang Pa-In Palace is ancient palace back to Ayutthaya era. The Royal Palace at Bang Pa-In has a history dating back to the 17 th century. The palace is divide into 2 zone one is inner zone that for royal family to use as a resting place the other zone is outer zone that open for normal people and tourist. The architecture and art style of this palace is truly a masterpiece there are carving art on every wall the main chamber floor is Jay tile with art paint on each tile also surrounding area decorate by Chinese furniture and decoration.