Bangkok’s Royal Realms of the Chakri Dynasty: Explore the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Bangkok’s Royal Realms of the Chakri Dynasty. Explore the stunning Grand Palace and pay homage to the revered Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the rich history and significance of the Royal Thai Family. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Grand Palace - This half day tour starts either in the morning or in the afternoon. We will pick you up from your hotel in Bangkok and guided by your professional guide, transfer to the entrance of the Grand Palace in the old part of the capital.

Situated close to the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s River of Kings, the Grand Palace occupies nearly one square mile. The former royal residence of the Chakri Kings, the palace is the perfect example of an ancient Siamese court. Built in 1782 by King Rama I, it was the centre of power for more than 150 years. Today, the palace is Bangkok’s major landmark and most popular tourist attraction and is often used for the occasional ceremony. The interiors of most of the buildings in the Grand Palace are closed to the public

Wat Phra Kaew adjoins the Grand Palace in a common compound and is the home of the country’s most famous Buddha statue (also known as the Emerald Buddha). This important figure has a long and interesting history that is tied to the royal family and once resided in nearby Wat Arun. It is relatively small (about 66 centimetres) and is situated in a high position in the Wat to signify its important status in the Thai kingdom.

Dating back to 1782 (when Bangkok was founded), the entire compound consists of over 100 brightly coloured buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics. Together, these two sites form what many consider the greatest spectacle for visitors to Bangkok.

After this visit, we drive you back to your hotel in Bangkok.

What's Included
  • English-speaking guide included (other languages available upon request, may include extra charge)
  • Transportation by car, mini-van, or coach with professional driver
  • All applicable taxes and service charges included
  • All entrance and donation fees for mentioned visits included
  • Choice of joined or private tours and transfers with a professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
  • Transfers to and from apartment complexes, local guest houses, or private apartments
  • Transfers from and to airport, sea/river ports, train stations that are located inside or outside of the city center and others are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied
  • Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities,
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Additional Information

Your Bangkok trip isn’t complete without a tour of the dwelling place of former Monarchs. The Grand Palace stands as a splendid illustration of a vintage Siamese court. Housed within its walls is Wat Phra Kaew, home to the nation’s most sacred sculpture of Buddha.

• Experience the breathtaking sights of the previous residence of Thai Royalty
• Explore the diverse chambers and structures, each having its designated roles
• Show honour to the Emerald Buddha situated inside Wat Phra Kaew
• Understand the significant role of the Royal Family in Thai society
• Round trip transfer services to and from your hotel are provided

  • This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis.
  • Private tours are operated with an English-speaking guide only with other languages for joint operation on selected days of the week only.
  • Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
  • We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Bangkok area.
  • Should you have booked a joint / Seat-In-Coach excursion, we are unable to communicate with you with accurate participation numbers, as these may change until the very last moment.
  • Royal temples and palaces uphold a very strict dress code: it is essential that you dress appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees. Customers wearing shirts with obscene and disrespectful prints and pictures and brightly-coloured clothing may be refused entrance.
  • To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
  • We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Certain sights in this excursion may not be photographed for specific reasons. We kindly ask for your understanding by following local regulations
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
Location
The Grand Palace
Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier, next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Irenerj1948jg
Aug 8, 2023
the magnificence - visited on a beautiful sunny day, the royal palace in Bangkok is a marvel, like a treasure chest that opens revealing its splendid treasures. full of history, culture, temples, shrines, spirituality and richly decorated with statues depicting the protective spirits and angels of Buddhist culture. very vast, it takes a good half day to visit it properly.
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L8216gmalexandrat
Jul 20, 2022
Great day out - Fantastic trip with fantastic guide. Lots of information shared about the grand palace and Thai life we loved it. Bring plenty of water and a fan
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Starfighter101
May 17, 2022
Incredible opulence! - The Royal Palace is a grand spectacle in the middle of Bangkok. We spent most of our days before this seeing ruins of temples, but to see them fully restored and covered in gold is a sight to behold. Walking around every corner, you are amazed and stunned at not only how beautiful each building is, but that the fact that most are covered in real gold is incredible! Keep in mind that all visitors are required to wear long skirts or pants. If you do not have any, you can either rent or buy them at the many stores outside the ticket office. We spent 100 baht buying a pair of pants that I will now use for pajamas. The entrance fee is also 500 baht per person. I will note that there are many tour guides outside the Palace offering their services starting at 1000 baht. You can talk them down or you can take the free tour once inside the Palace.
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Libbycincinnati
Mar 14, 2020
Really beautiful and more impressive than we expected. - The entire complex is very impress and more stunning than we expected . It is worth the trip. The buildings just glisten in the sunlight as if they are made of jewels. The complex is rather large. Each building is unique. Our photos don't do this place justice. We went two days in a row and were glad we saw it the first day when it was really sunny. The entire place sparkles.
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Cincykeller
Dec 21, 2019
Beautiful - We toured the Grand Palace as part of a private tour. It is beautiful and ornate. It can be very crowded and very hot but it is worth all of that to see it in person.
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Janaarup
Feb 10, 2024
Impressed but fierce crowd - An impressive place. There are probably not many tourists who visit Bangkok without stopping by here. This is the reason why the rating is not 5 stars. 20,000 visitors a day puts a lot of pressure. It can be stressful to move around in 38 degree heat in such a throng of people.
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Paulru3860wq
Jan 9, 2023
Beautiful place to visit. - Beautiful place to visit. The map and audio guide leave a little to be desired but I would thoroughly recommend a visit.
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Kenandmaxineb
Mar 4, 2020
Get some steps in - If you enjoy a good walk, history, and architecture, then this is for you. We especially the antique chinoiserie stylings and the murals. Take a water bottle. Stop in the ice cream shop to cool off.
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Budgetholiday711
Dec 11, 2019
The grand palace - Best time to visit is in the morning because the entrance fee of 500 baht are inclusive of 3 events. First entrance to the wat, grand palace and the most that people may missed is the khon masked dance performance at the sala chalemkhrung theater which run at 1pm.Spend your time at the first 2 events by 11.30 a.m and exit to the free shuttle bus service to the theater at 12 noon. They have sign advising the free shuttle.One more important thing is the khon masked run on weekdays only.
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Laurence
Nov 27, 2022
Cannot book solo. 3 hours isn't long enough if you like art and architecture. - Guide was very friendly and quite knowledgeable. But - I only wanted one ticket, but had to buy two, and couldn't get a refund. This was a one on one tour not a group tour. Generally this was fine but at times I wanted to focus without distractions. I had to politely ask the guide to give me time out. Guide only allowed 3 hours which isn't enough to look through these magnificent sites, and was reluctant to leave me alone away from my hotel. She indeed gave me another half hour of her time but this still wasn't enough.
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