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Bangkok Temple City Tour with Wat Pho, Wat Arun & Boat Experience

Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Bangkok Temple City Tour with Wat Pho, Wat Arun & Boat Experience
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Overview

About

Explore the spiritual heart of Bangkok on this temple city tour. Visit the iconic Wat Pho, known for its 46-meter-long reclining Buddha. Then, head to Wat Arun, a stunning 79-meter-tall temple with a distinctive prang (spire) that seems to touch the sky. Finally, take a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River and enjoy the city's skyline and bustling waterways.

What you'll do

Experience the best of Bangkok with our Temple and City Tour, designed to give you a taste of the city's rich culture in just half a day. We'll start at Wat Pho, where the world-famous Reclining Buddha rests in all its grandeur. From there, we'll step onto a boat and glide along the legendary Chao Phraya River, the beating heart of Bangkok. As we cruise, take in the sights of bustling riverside life. Our adventure continues at the stunning Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn. Its porcelain-decorated spires sparkle in the sunlight, making it one of the city's most photogenic landmarks. This tour is ideal for travelers short on time but eager to see Bangkok's most iconic highlights. Choose a morning or afternoon slot—whatever fits your plan—and get ready to experience the best of Bangkok!

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsFree of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Thailand Travel Agency -Sun Leisure World, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Thanon Witthayu, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • All admission tickets included
  • Boat ride on the Chao Phraya River (Join for all options)
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Flexible tour ending: Option to continue sightseeing or transfer to hotel (if selected)
  • Entry/Admission - Wat Phra Chetuphon
  • Entry/Admission - Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

What is not included?

Personal expenses during the tour

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The tour ends at Wat Arun, where you can choose to continue sightseeing or go back to the meeting point
  • When visiting Wat Arun and Wat Pho in Bangkok, you are entering sacred Buddhist temples, so respectful attire is required.
  • What to wear: Tops: Shoulders must be covered. Wear T-shirts, blouses, or shirts with sleeves (no tank tops or spaghetti straps). Bottoms: Wear long pants, skirts, or dresses that cover the knees. Capri pants are usually acceptable if they go past the knees. Footwear: Sandals or shoes are fine, but you must remove them before entering temple buildings. Avoid going barefoot—wear socks if needed. Accessories: Hats and sunglasses should be removed when inside temple buildings.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Meet your host

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Itinerary

Bangkok Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Bangkok Temple City Tour with Wat Pho, Wat Arun & Boat Experience in Bangkok, Thailand. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Saphan Taksin
1

Saphan Taksin

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2

Wat Phra Chetuphon

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Wat Phra Chetuphon

09:30 AM / 2:30 PM – Arrive at Wat Pho, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. Marvel at this massive golden statue stretching 46 meters long, and take in the temple’s rich history and serene atmosphere.

3

Wat Pho Pier

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
4

780 ถ. เจริญกรุง

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
5

Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

12:30 PM / 5:30 PM – Explore Wat Arun, the iconic Temple of Dawn. Climb its steep steps for panoramic river views and admire the intricate porcelain mosaics that shimmer in the sunlight. Afterward, continue exploring at your own pace or choose an optional hotel drop-off to wrap up your tour.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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