Private Tour to Ayutthaya, World Heritage Site with Boat Tour
Overview
About
Take a private tour to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This exclusive tour includes a boat ride along the city's ancient waterways.
What you'll do
Discover the ancient capital of Thailand in comfort and style. This private, full-day tour takes you to Ayutthaya's most iconic and historically significant temples:
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon - Admire the towering chedi and serene atmosphere.
Wat Mahathat - View the iconic Buddha head surrounded by the roots of a sacred Bodhi tree.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet - Once part of the royal palace complex.
Wat Phanan Choeng - Home to a revered, majestic seated Buddha image.
After exploring these magnificent sites, enjoy a scenic boat ride along the river surrounding Ayutthaya Island. Relax, take in the view, and have the chance to feed the fish, a peaceful local tradition.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a meaningful cultural experience, this tour offers a perfect blend of heritage, comfort, and hospitality.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Pick up and drop-off at your hotel. (If your hotel is in the city center)
- Professional licensed English speaking guide
- Private vehicle - Car and Boat
- Bottled water
- Travel insurance
- Entry/Admission - Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol
- Entry/Admission - Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan
- Entry/Admission - Wat Mahathat
- Entry/Admission - Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
- Entry/Admission - Ayutthaya
- Entry/Admission - Ayutthaya
What is not included?
- Optional lunch and drinks
- Gratuities for tour guide and driver
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The total duration includes travel time.
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Bangkok Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Tour to Ayutthaya, World Heritage Site with Boat Tour in Bangkok, Thailand. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol
Wat Yai Chai Mong Khon is very famous throughout the world as it’s recognized as the World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1991 and it’s very important because it’s the location of 1 of the 8 great stupas of the country which is the highest stupa in Ayutthaya Island with the height of 62.10 meters.
Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan
- Wat Phanan Choeng was built in 1324, 26 years before the founding of Ayutthaya capital in 1350.
- The large image hall houses the seated Buddha image of 19 meters in height and 20 meters in width at the lap span. The buddha was built from bricks and plaster covered with black lacquer and gold. The Buddha is regarded as a guardian for mariners and was restored many times until the fall of Ayuttha kingdom. The temple and the Buddha were destroyed by fire.
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat temple was built in the late 14C. This temple is very famous because the great holy relics of Lord Buddha was once enshrined in the central prang tower and it’s the location of the sand stone buddha head embedded in the tree’s root which is the highlight of Ayutthaya province.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is world class famous because it is listed as the world heritage sites recognized by the UNESCO in 1991 and it was the most important temple in the golden era of Ayutthaya kingdom as it was the royal chapel of the palace used for the religious functions of Ayutthaya Kings and it is considered as architectural prototype of the Emerald Buddha temple in Bangkok
Wiharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit
Ayutthaya Tour Thailand (Heritage Boat Tour)
This concludes the tour.
