Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Walking Tour with Chao Phraya River Ferry
Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Walking Tour with Chao Phraya River Ferry
Bangkok
What are the highlights of this tour?
- Ride the ferry across the Chao Phraya to Wat Arun, the porcelain-studded Temple of Dawn.
- Stand beside Wat Pho’s 46-metre Reclining Buddha, covered head to toe in gold leaf.
- Walk the Grand Palace grounds and see the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most sacred image
- Refuel at a riverside snack stop at Tha Tien with a complimentary local herbal drink.
About
Skip the guesswork and see Bangkok’s royal heart in four relaxed hours. We start early at Tha Tien Pier, before the heat and the biggest crowds, and cross the river by ferry to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Your guide will show you the delicate porcelain mosaics on its towering prang and the best viewpoint over the water.
Back on the other side, step into Wat Pho to meet the giant gold Reclining Buddha and hear the story of Thailand’s famous massage school. Then take a riverside snack break with local street vendors before walking to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha and Thailand’s most sacred temple.
Along the way, your guide shares the history, symbolism and royal stories behind each site. We keep the group small, avoid single-use plastic and move at a comfortable pace, so you see the best of old Bangkok without the stress.