Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with an expert guide. Discover royal halls, the Golden Chedi, and the revered Emerald Buddha.
- The Grand Palace - This 2-hour tour includes a visit to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) with an English-speaking guide.
The Grand Palace served as the residence for Kings Rama I to Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Nowadays, it is used for royal ceremonies and to welcome the king’s guests, state visitors, and other foreign dignitaries.
You will explore key attractions within the Grand Palace, such as the Coronation Throne Hall, the Royal Reception Hall, the Royal Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi, and the Royal Pantheon.
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) - Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the ‘Temple of the Emerald Buddha’ or locally as ‘Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram,’ is situated within the Grand Palace grounds and is one of Thailand’s most significant Buddhist temples. The temple houses Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), a highly revered Buddha image intricately carved from a single jade block.
Our guide will provide comprehensive information about the palace, the temple, their history, and Buddhism in general.
- Bottled water
- Licensed English-speaking Tour Guide
- Personal expenses
- Tip/gratuities for the guide (not mandatory)
- Entrance fee (Grand Palace)
During this 2-hour tour (start 08:30 or 13:30 hrs) you’ll visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) with an expert English-speaking tour guide.
Your tour begins with a visit to the Grand Palace in the heart of the city - former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king’s guests, state guests, and other foreign dignitaries.
You will visit the key attractions around the Grand Palace like the Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi, and the Royal Pantheon.
Next, your guide will take you to Wat Phra Kaew (known as the ‘Temple of the Emerald Buddha’) which is located within the grounds of the Grand Palace and one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand. The temple enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
