Amazing Bangkok City and Temple Tour with Local Guide

5.0 (15 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Buddha statues — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Wat Arun — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Memorable Highlights Tour Bangkok with your family.

You will learn about Buddhism, Buddhist temples, Thai architecture, and Thai culture from an experienced local guide.

Try local Thai cuisine.

Experiences include a thrilling Tuk-Tuk ride and a long-tail boat trip.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Charlie Connection Travel & Tour

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Day Trip, Sight Seeing, A guided tour
Included: Tuk Tuk Ride
Included: Licensed English Speaking Driver cum Guide
Included: Pick-up & Drop-off from the hotel
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Travel Accident Insurance (TA) for foreign visitors during the trip.
Included: Long-tailed boat rides to experience local life of the old Bangkok
Included: Walking tours

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entry to the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimitr) THB100 (approx. USD3.00)
Not included: Entry to the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) THB200 (approx. USD6.00)
Not included: Entry to the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) THB300 (approx. USD9.00)
Not included: Entry to the Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) THB500 (approx. USD15.00)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board

Itinerary

Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

45 min Admission not included

Firstly, explore Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, the temple is famous for its 900-year-old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold image, your guide will show you around this historical background
Chinatown / Yaowarat

Passing by

Drive through Yao Warat Road, the main artery of Bangkok's Chinatown. Yaowarat Road is well known for its variety of foodstuffs, and at night turns into a large "food street" that draws tourists and locals from all over the city. Yaowarat Road is also a gold shopper's heaven. Lined with numerous gold shops.
Pak Khlong Talat

30 min

Explore Pak Klong Talad, the oldest and largest flower and vegetable market in the old Bangkok area. It was once a large fish market. Pak Khlong Talat market is at the fourth rank among the top ten flower markets around the world. It is also the third biggest orchid flower market in the world.

Visitors can see a variety of items, including:

Flowers: A wide selection of flowers

Fruits and vegetables: Fresh fruits and exotic fruits

Floral arrangements: Incense, candles, and fake flowers.

Cultural significance.

Street life: A unique opportunity to experience the vibrant street life of Bangkok
The Grand Palace

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Visit to Wat Phra Kaeo, Emerald Buddha Temple, and Royal Grand Palace. You will be astonished by the beauty of the temple of The Emerald Buddha, the most sacred Buddha statue in Thailand, held by all Thais as also the symbol of the national. Visit the middle court area of the Royal palace and enjoy the few stunning royal buildings which you can’t miss taking photos of every time you turn around!
Tha Chang Pier

45 min Admission included

Take a motorized long-tail boat along the Chao Phraya River to explore the ancient waterways of Thonburi. You can see the contrast between the old town of Thonburi and the more modern downtown Bangkok. The local wooden homes on stills, temples, schools, markets, and other establishments can also be seen along the canalside.

You might see monitor lizards sunbathing on the boat shores!
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

one hour Admission not included

After the boat riding. Disembark at Wat Arun, the temple of dawn, Bangkok's tallest 67-meter high-tower, and Thailand's most iconic monument. The 67-meter high-tower is the temple's main feature and is decorated with porcelain and seashells. You can climb the steep steps to the top for panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River and the Grand Palace

It was designed to resemble Mount Meru, God's residence in the heart of the universe.
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn

1 h 30 min Admission not included

From Wat Arun, Take the ferry crossing to Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple complex in Bangkok, that has many attractions, including:

Reclining Buddha

A 46-meter long and 15-meter high statue that symbolizes the end of reincarnations and Buddha's entry into Nirvana

Phra Ubosot

A sacred building where Buddhist rituals were performed, with a Buddha statue made of gold-copper alloy and a nine-tiered umbrella

Bodhi tree

A descendant of the tree in Bodhgaya, India, where Buddha attained enlightenment, the huge Reclining Buddha temple. Wat Pho is a home to more than one thousand Buddha images. Explore the temple's grounds, including a meditation practice in front of the Phra Buddha Theva Patimakorn, the Principle Buddha Image in the Main Chapel, to collect more brownie points and be captivated by the serene atmosphere and the sense of tranquility that permeates the air.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Arck Hotel
Ascella Bangkok Hotel
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Bangkok City Hotel
Siam Square House
Hotel Vista Express
Blu Mount
Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam
Hotel VELA Be Ratchathewi
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel

and 60 more pickup points

The Pickup is included from any hotel in Bangkok's downtown area. like Sukhumvit Rd, Silom Rd, Rama 4 Rd, Rama 1, Rama 3, Rama 9 Rd, Khaosan Rd. Witthayu Rd, Sathorn Rd, New Rd, Khaosan Rd, Bangkok's China town area.

Please wait at the hotel lobby for 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.