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Private Tour: Half-day Grand Palace and Wat Arun by Boat
About this experience
Experience the most diverse half-day tour in Bangkok. In 5-hours you will witness the famous Grand Palace with live-commentary from a professional guide. Hop on the classic long-tail boat and explore the Thonburi Canal, also known as the 'Venice of the East' to Bangkok. Hop off at the Temple of Dawn and witness its beautiful architectural style.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h 30min
Depart early to be one of the first at the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew. Bangkok's most important landmarks built in 1782 by King Rama I. Apart from being the center of the kingdom's power for more than 200 years, it is regarded as the oldest and the most beautifully decorated place of Bangkok.
Stop 2 · 30min
In the complex, visit the Temple of Emerald Buddha that enshrines the most revered Buddha image in the Kingdom. The Emerald Buddha or Phra Kaew Morakot is also considered as the palladium of Thailand.
Stop 3 · 1h
Enjoy a discovery trip into the canals of Thonburi by a long-tailed boat, passing by ancient temples among lush greenery, wooden houses built on stilts, coconut groves, garlanded shrines, and spirit houses and also vendors offering goods on their boats.
Stop 4 · 1h
The famous "Temple of Dawn" or" Wat Arun." Its most attractive and conspicuous feature is the 79-meter-high Prang of the pagoda which glitters from thousands of porcelain fragments.
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (Bangkok City Area)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission Fees
- Live-commentary by Professional Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Any private/personal expenses
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
Tour & ticket options
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Private Tour: Half-day Grand Palace and Wat Arun by Boat
Pickup included
Meeting & pickup
Our guide will greet you at your hotel lobby at the designated time.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.