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Bangkok 3-Major Royal Temples Walking Tour
Activity Duration (3 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Experience the spiritual and cultural heritage of Bangkok on this 3-major royal temples walking tour.
What you'll do
Explore the Grand Palace, admiring the exquisite Thai architecture and intricate details of the palace. See the Emerald Buddha, carved from a single block of jade, and enshrined at Wat Phra Kaew, the temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Next, visit Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Explore the various stupas and intricately painted murals that depict the life of the Buddha and scenes from Thai mythology. See the massive 46-meter-long and 15-meter-high statue of the Reclining Buddha, covered in gold leaf, with feet inlaid with mother-of-pearl, featuring auspicious symbols.
Finally, visit Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most iconic temples, famous for its stunning riverside location and ornate design, especially at sunset when the temple is illuminated.
Climb the steep steps of the temple’s central tower for breathtaking views of the river and the city. Explore the smaller prangs and beautifully decorated gardens that provide
Next, visit Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Explore the various stupas and intricately painted murals that depict the life of the Buddha and scenes from Thai mythology. See the massive 46-meter-long and 15-meter-high statue of the Reclining Buddha, covered in gold leaf, with feet inlaid with mother-of-pearl, featuring auspicious symbols.
Finally, visit Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most iconic temples, famous for its stunning riverside location and ornate design, especially at sunset when the temple is illuminated.
Climb the steep steps of the temple’s central tower for breathtaking views of the river and the city. Explore the smaller prangs and beautifully decorated gardens that provide
What is included?
- Guided tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun
- Admission to all sites
- License-English speaking guide
- Ferry boat tickets to Wat Arun
- Bottle of water
- Entry/Admission - The Grand Palace
- Entry/Admission - Bangkok
- Entry/Admission - Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
What is not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick Up & Drop off
- Transportation during the tour
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Itinerary
Bangkok Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Bangkok 3-Major Royal Temples Walking Tour in Bangkok, Thailand. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
The Grand Palace
1
The Grand Palace
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- The Grand Palace is the most popular tourist attraction in Bangkok and visiting is a must. Some say that “to be in Bangkok without visiting the palace is simply not having been in Thailand at all”. Located in the Old Town district (Rattanakosin) in the heart of Bangkok, the exquisite craftsmanship and grandeur of its architecture proclaim the true meaning of Bangkok as a "city of angels".
- Both Grand Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) are situated in the same compound. They are among the top must-visit destinations in Thailand. The Grand Palace Bangkok is famous for its impressive buildings. Wat Phra Kaew is renowned as the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It houses the Emerald Buddha (Phra Kaew Morakot), the most highly revered Buddha image carved from a single block of fine jade.
2
The Reclining Buddha
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or wat arun, ("Temple of Dawn") is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun.
This concludes the tour.
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