A Day in Ayutthaya: Private 5 UNESCO Temples Tour From Bangkok
Overview
About
Experience a day in the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this private 5-temple tour from Bangkok, you'll explore the ruins of five magnificent temples, each with its own unique history and architecture. This tour is a must-do for anyone interested in history, culture, and architecture.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
- Entry/Admission - Ayutthaya
- Entry/Admission - Wat Mahathat
- Entry/Admission - Wat Ratchaburana (Temple of the Royal Restoration)
- Entry/Admission - Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
- Entry/Admission - Wat Chaiwatthanaram
What is not included?
- WiFi on board
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Bangkok Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for A Day in Ayutthaya: Private 5 UNESCO Temples Tour From Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
The important feature Wat Lokayasutharam is a huge reclining Buddha image, called Phra Bhuddhasaiyart, which faces to the east. It was constructed of bricks and cement in the art style cf the Middle Ayutthaya Period. It is 37 meters long and 8 meters high. There are other impressive Reclining Buddha Images in Ayutthaya, but this seems to be the largest.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat was one of Ayutthaya’s most important temples. It enshrined Buddha relics and was the seat of the Supreme Patriarch of Buddhism and thus the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
Wat Ratchaburana (Temple of the Royal Restoration)
- In 1957 the crypt of the Wat Ratchaburana was looted and many precious artifacts as votive tablets, golden Royal regalia, gems and Buddha images were stolen. The thieves were caught and some of the treasures were recovered.
- A year later the Fine Arts Department started excavation and restoration of the temple. Many more priceless objects were discovered that are now exhibited at the nearby
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
The museum is named after Chao Sam Phraya, King of Ayutthaya in the 15th century. Exhibited are several thousand items including Buddha images, votive tablets, gold artifacts and other treasures recovered from the crypts of several temples.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
- Wat Chaiwatthanaram was constructed in 1630 by King Prasat Thong. It was one of the grandest monuments of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
- The King built the temple as a means to gain Buddhist merit and as a memorial to his mother. Her ashes are enshrined in two square chedis flanking the ubosot on the East side of the temple.
This concludes the tour.
