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Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Tour in Bangkok

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Activity provider: CanalTour x ExploreSiam
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2-hour tour in Bangkok, including Local guide and One bottle of drinking water per person. Run by CanalTour x ExploreSiam, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 2 hours
  • Local guide
  • One bottle of drinking water per person

Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $17.5 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience in Bangkok. It is run by CanalTour x ExploreSiam, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers guide and One bottle of drinking water per person. It does not cover Entrance fee to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew THB, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

CanalTour x ExploreSiam sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with CanalTour x ExploreSiam before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

2 drop-off locations

Tha Chang, Bangkok

Includes

  • Local guide
  • One bottle of drinking water per person

Excludes

  • Entrance fee to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew THB 500.00 per person

Important information

Meeting point

CanalTour x ExploreSiam sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $17.5
$17.5
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.3/5
based on 48 reviews
Guide
4.3/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Verity
August 23, 2026

Our tour guide, Nicki, was spectacular! The most charismatic bubbly tour guide we’ve ever had! The knowledge was impeccable and gave us a really good look into the history of the palace and temples. Absolutely stunning grounds too! Couldn’t go wrong! Not to mention Nicki was the perfect photographer making sure we captured all of the beauty of the place and getting some stunning shots of us too! 10/10 couldn’t recommend it more!

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Julio
July 20, 2026

Nikki was great and very informative. We did a lot in a couple of hours and took care of us thru the extreme heat. Would recommend

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Steve
July 12, 2026

Palace was beautiful. Tour guide Ken was great with good English. A must see!

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Karen
September 9, 2026

Paula was so good. Informative and entertaining. We very much enjoyed our time with her and would definitely recommend. The tour was excellent.

5
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Alex
September 5, 2026

Our guide Ken was incredible- friendly and knowledgeable. Just the right amount of information for keeping 2 teens interested and he was always available for questions. Well worth the money. A must if you are visiting Bangkok.

5
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Bernd
August 30, 2026

Our tourguide Paula made a good job, answered all our questions, made good photos (it was a private tour, so this was possible), showed the best photo spots, and explained the facts and culture of the palace and the temple very well.

5
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Jordan
August 7, 2026

Ampha (affectionately known by her nickname Mild) was a terrific guide. A sweet lady, very informative with a great sense of humour. Highly recommend.

5
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Joseph
July 20, 2026

Ken was a great tour guide! I highly recommend this tour.

5
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Tristram
July 7, 2026

Wan was a great guide and very kind, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

5
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Traveller
September 18, 2026

wan was great! I learned ao much and really enjoyed thebtour!

5
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Youssef
September 4, 2026

Merci à Paula très bonne guide tout s’est bien passé

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Lea
September 12, 2026

Die Tour mit Ken war toll! Wir hatten uns Infos zur thailändischen Monarchie, dem Buddhismus und den Gebäuden gewünscht und genau das bekommen. Ken hat die Tour so kurzweilig gemacht & wusste richtig viel zu den einzelnen Stopps (und ich habe ihn wirklich viel gefragt)! Für uns war es so deutlich immersiver als einfach „nur“ die Sehenswürdigkeiten zu besuchen. Wir würden jederzeit wieder eine Tour mit ihm machen :)

Frequently Asked Questions

CanalTour x ExploreSiam sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover entrance fee to the grand palace and wat phra kaew thb 500.00 per person. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Shoulders and knees covered, for men and women, and no ripped jeans, vest tops or leggings; the Grand Palace turns people away at the gate and hires out sarongs. Shoes come off in every building with a Buddha image, so slip-ons save time. Sit with your feet pointing away from the Buddha and do not climb on any statue for a photo.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Local guide, One bottle of drinking water per person
The duration of the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Tour is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Bangkok's must-see experiences include the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, canal (khlong) boat tours, Chatuchak Weekend Market, and legendary street food tours in Chinatown (Yaowarat). Visit our Bangkok tours page for curated local experiences.
Absolutely! Direct flights take just 1 hour 20 minutes. We recommend 2–3 days in Bangkok for temples and culture, then 3–4 days in Phuket for beaches and island tours. Our local guides operate in both cities.
Starting from$17.5