Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour: Explore Thailand's Most Photographed Site

Embark on a self-guided walking tour of the Grand Palace in Thailand, the country’s most photographed site. Discover the rich history and stunning art as you explore this lavish palace with a personal audio guide.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Grand Palace - This self-guided audio tour offers maximum flexibility and value for your visit to the Grand Palace. Admission tickets must be purchased at the Grand Palace entrance.

The Grand Palace, located in the heart of Bangkok, is a complex of buildings that stands as one of Thailand’s most-visited and photographed landmarks. It features the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, stunning architecture, and a rich history spanning several centuries.

NOTE: This tour, which is just over 0.1 miles long, covers the main highlights of the Grand Palace in 1 hour.

What's Included
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Witness the most photographed site in all of Thailand with this self-guided audio tour! Explore the lavish palace that was home to the Kings of Siam for centuries. Marvel at the incredible artifacts and works of art throughout the palace, like the world-famous Emerald Buddha. As you move, your personal audio guide will fill you in on the history and significance of the most important sights so you really get to know the palace inside and out!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Walking Tours: couples can share one using headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
The Grand Palace
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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764ewelinac
Aug 5, 2023
Great solution if you want to discover by your - Very interesting and relevant information with the most important facts and history. Clear and nice voice.
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Medtechs_r_us
Mar 18, 2023
First Time Self-guided - Load from home, follow the instructions and you will have a great experience. The voice-over was well done.
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Mckennajamesa
Nov 9, 2022
Great Experience~ - Really enjoyed this! Offer the ability to cut it short if needed or add to it with alternates. My family was very satisfied with this!
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Janos_k
Jan 8, 2024
Great source of information - no gps support - It was great to sit down in the shade and listen to the stories. There was no gps support to identify the correct locations though so it was impossible to know how to find places of interest.
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Rebeccahuff
Oct 12, 2022
Nice tour - There was a lot of noise making it hard to hear the tour guide sometimes, but that is certainly not the fault of Viator. I am new to this and guess I didn’t realize the ticket was included in the price, so I paid for entry again at the gate. It was an inexpensive learning lesson for me.
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Rakesh
Nov 26, 2022
Waste of money - I booked 3 tickets for November 18. But for some reason, Grand palace was closed on that day . My ticket got wasted and there was no option for refund. Next day when I went to Grand palace, they did not accept my ticket. Very upset.
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