Thailand · Castles & Palaces

4-Hour Royal Grand Palace Tour in Bangkok with Wat Phra Kaew

4 Hours Round trip from Na Phra Lan Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the dazzling Royal Grand Palace, brilliantly coloured and gilded with intricate detail
02 Visit Wat Phra Kaew, regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand
03 See the Funeral Palace, Reception Palace, Throne Hall, and Coronation Hall
04 View the captivating exteriors of the royal halls, palaces, and Royal Guest House

Explore the grandiosity of Bangkok's Royal Grand Palace, a dazzling architectural complex that is vibrantly Thai with some European design influences. Brilliantly coloured, gilded, and decorated with intricate detail, it served as the official residence of Thailand's kings from the 18th to the mid-20th century. This 4-hour tour also includes Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

Start at the most famous building on the palace grounds, Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Bangkok

Languages English, Mandarin, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Tour

Visit the Grand Palace, a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the palace grounds until 1925.

Start at the most famous building on the palace grounds, Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Construction of the temple began when King Rama I moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785. Unlike other Thai temples, it does not contain living quarters for monks; instead, it has only richly decorated religious buildings, statues, and pagodas.
Tour the Funeral Palace, Reception Palace, Throne Hall, Coronation Hall, and the Royal Guest House. The majority of halls and palaces can be viewed from outside only, but the exteriors are captivating.

Where this trip takes you

Grand Palace exteriors, Wat Phra Kaew, Throne Hall, Coronation Hall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Na Phra Lan Rd 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Thai tour guide
Transportation
Entrance fees

Know before you go

The Grand Palace is closed during special royal ceremonies and visits by heads of state. In contrast, other buildings, such as the Throne Hall and Coronation Hall, are always closed on Saturdays, Sundays, special ceremonial days, and Buddhist holidays.

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