Thailand · Religious & Spiritual

6-Hour Bangkok Private Temple Tour with Chinatown

6 Hours Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Bangkok's back streets alongside its grandest temples
02 Visit Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, two of Bangkok's most impressive must-visit temples
03 Discover Chinatown, Bangkok's bustling trading center with more than 150 years of history
04 Browse markets, shrines, and off-the-beaten-path places in the city

This tour is a perfect introduction to Bangkok, combining the hidden world of the city's back streets with the glittering world of its grandest temples. Visit Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, two of Bangkok's most impressive must-visit temples, and explore Chinatown, the city's bustling trading center with a history dating back to 1782. Along the way, discover markets, shrines, and off-the-beaten-path places that reveal another side of Bangkok.

This tour is a perfect introduction to Bangkok, combining the hidden world of the city's back streets with the glittering world of its grandest temples.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bangkok Temples and Chinatown Tour

Start time: 9 am.

Meet at your hotel and travel for the tour by public transport.

Explore Chinatown, the most popular trading center for more than 150 years. This community started in 1782 and is now the largest Chinatown in the country.

Visit the Reclining Buddha Temple and see this enormous Buddha in the lying position, beautiful and shining with gold leaf. The Buddha is 46 meters long and 15 meters high, and there are other impressive constructions within the entire compound.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit the Emerald Buddha Temple, which was built on the grounds of the Royal Palace. It is the center of Thai spirituality and home to the most sacred Buddha in Thailand. The wall around the temple is hand-painted with the Hindu epic, and the buildings were established for various purposes by the kings. The buildings were embellished with multicolored mirrors, gold leaf, and porcelain. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Chinatown

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guiding service.

What's Not Included

Transportation:

Public transport: taxi, three-wheeler vehicle (tuk tuk)
Private transport by request (optional): a sedan with a driver will be provided for 1-2 people for 2,500 Baht, including fuel, tolls, parking, water, and cold towels.
A van with a driver will be provided for 3-6 people for 3,500 Baht, including fuel, tolls, parking, water, and cold towels.

Admission:

Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple: 500 Baht per person
Reclining Buddha Temple: 300 Baht per person
A private long-tailed boat: 2,000 Baht per group

Lunch: based on the menu
Gratuity for guide and driver (if applicable)

What to bring

Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

Know before you go

Dress code: Appropriate dress is required to enter the Grand Palace.
No shorts, leggings, sleeveless shirts, shawls, or scarves are allowed when entering the Palace.

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