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Historical City of Ayutthaya: UNESCO Full Day Tour Featuring Ancient Buddhas and Temple Ruins
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306 Ratings
Khwaeng Pom Prap
Embark on a full-day tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to discover ancient buddhas and stunning temple ruins. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this former capital of Siam.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bang Pa In Palace - Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings.
A number of impressive buildings can be found in the palace complex, built in very different architectural styles, some in classical Thai, some Chinese and some European design. -
Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon - Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was founded in the second half of the 14th century during the reign of King U Thong, first ruler of Ayutthaya. Highlight of the monastery is its very large imposing prang dominating the area.
century. During the Burmese invasion of 1767 the temple was largely destroyed. -
Wat Mahathat - Wat Mahathat, also known as the Monastery of the Great Relic, is believed to have been built around the 14th century and was once residence to the Supreme Patriarch leader of the Thai Buddhist monks.
The most popular tourist attraction of Wat Mahathat is a tree whose roots have grown around the head of the Buddha statue. - Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit - This famous temple is situated on the south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Its large bronze seated Buddha image or Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand with its measures of 9.5 meters across the lap and a height of 12.5 meters. During the fall of Ayutthaya, the building and the image were badly destroyed by fire. The present Vihara and Buddha image have been reconstructed and renovated in the reign of King Rama V.
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Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - Used mainly for ceremonies that served to authenticate the king’s spiritual and moral authority, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the official royal temple. No monks lived here and only people within the royal circle were allowed to enter.
Destroying Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Royal Palace was a priority of the invading Burmese. They melted down 160 kilos of gold from the Phra Buddha Chai Sri Sanphet image and set fire to everything else.
The distinctive pagodas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet are one of the most famous sights in Ayutthaya. -
Wat Chaiwatthanaram - Wat Chaiwatthanaram was built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong during the later period of Ayutthaya. It was built to commemorate his mother’s hometown and to celebrate his coronation. The main prang is surrounded by many lesser prangs and towers in eight directions.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was a royal monastery. The King and its descendants would perform religious rites here. It was also a cremation site for members of the Royal family.
With its Khmer-style buildings, Wat Chaiwatthanaram is one of the most impressive ancient temples in Ayutthaya.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking tour guide
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Carbonated beverages
Additional Information
Embark on an expedition to Ayutthaya Historical Park and discover antiquated buddhas and some of the nation’s most stunning temple debris.
Through this full-day Ayutthaya tour, you will investigate the past capital of Siam guided by an English-speaking tour professional.
A trek back in history to Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site today, offers a vivid depiction of this ancient city’s once abundant and splendid past!
- There is a strict dress code to enter Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Shoulders and ankles need to be covered. No sleeveless shirts, shorts, ripped jeans, tight trousers, leggings, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops, otherwise you won’t be allowed in.
- Maximum number of participants per group is 10 people.
- We only pick up from hotels in a few selected areas in Bangkok: Khao San Road and Siam Square. If you do not stay in a hotel in one of these areas, the meeting point is our office in Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact meeting/departure time will be informed in a private message via the booking platform the day before before the tour. Departure time/meeting time depends on the number of participants on your travel date. Please carefully check your message the day before.
Location
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Thanon Chaokhamrop
The meeting point is at our office in Chao Khamrop Road, opposite the ‘Tai Hong Kong Shrine’ and Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station (for taxi: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(306 Ratings)
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Marygree
Sep 1, 2024
Great day - Just got back from a great day of seeing the temples of the old city of Ayutthaya. Our guide Piya was so passionate in the job that he does. It made our day. He took us to a lunch destination where the food was authentic and delicious. Also dropped us off near our hotel
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K6581wkninab
Aug 31, 2024
Great tour and excellent service! - The tour was incredible and Phya, our guide, made it unforgettable. His knowledge about the history combines with his passion was beyond expectations. 7 stars for organization of this company and overall the day just flew by. Great times! So many temples in one day, definitely wouldn’t be able to see all of that by myself, it is a lot to cover. Thank you for an amazing experience!
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Lucia
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing tour - This tour is amazing!! Piya is an excellent tour guide, he’s very friendly and informative, I got to learn a lot of Ayutthaya’s history. We visited six different temples and halfway through the tour we stopped to have lunch at a great restaurant.
It was a small group and we moved in an A/c’d van. It was a perfect experience, I totally recommend it.
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Utkrishtr2021
Aug 30, 2024
Amazing experience - Our tour guide's name was Sunday and he was amazing! We learned so much throughout the tour, and Sunday spoke English really well which helped a lot. He even bought us complimentary ice cream. The car was quite comfortable.
The temples and history are quite amazing and made the trip much more impactful!
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Stuart
Aug 28, 2024
Solo trip to Ayutthaya - I visited 6 different temples in Ayutthaya. The tour guide, Piya, was very informative. He had lots of knowledge about the vast history behind all the temples as well as showing good places for the best photos. He also recommended places to go in Bangkok and places to eat. Very friendly and approachable. The temples are stunning to look at and there is also information at the temple sites that you can read for even more information.
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Patrick
Aug 26, 2024
Amazing tour - My guide Tayna was amazing - really informative, helpful and fun. The temples we went to see had some beautiful structures and it was great to hear all about their history. It was about the right length as well. Highlight of my trip for sure.
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D8499akroberton
Aug 26, 2024
Fantastic tour! - Really good tour with Sunday, he picked up at our hotel and show us around, explaining everything very detailed.
Also he was very attentive treating us with ice cream as soon as I mentioned I wanted to try traditional ice cream.
Very happy overall with the service
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Sarah_h
Aug 26, 2024
A Great Day in Ayuttaya - I enjoyed this tour! It was a great way to learn about the history of Ayutthaya and see many different temples and religious/historical sites outside of Bangkok. Our tour guide was fantastic and very funny and knowledgeable which I greatly appreciated. Be sure to add this tour to your next trip to Bangkok!
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Getaway03292972106
Aug 22, 2024
Amazing! - Sunday was an amazing guide. I really enjoyed the experience and would use the company again. My only regret is not finding this tour company earlier in our trip.
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Ghilomar
Aug 19, 2024
Wonderful Ayutthaya - Very nice day, complete with a visit to both Ayutthaya and Bang Pa temples. Guide very prepared and helpful, timely tour, of adequate size, and with perfect timing to avoid chaos in the sites and on the street. Thank you.
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