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Full-day tour in Bangkok, taking in Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai. Run by CanalTour x ExploreSiam, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
- Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
- Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
- Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
- Runs 8 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Historical City of Ayutthaya - UNESCO Day Tour From Bangkok by Local Operator: Key Facts
| Price | From $54 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 6 available options
Small Group Without Entry Fees
Small Group: Hotel Pick-up
Small Group: All Included
German Speaking Guide+Ticket
Join Alphard: All Included
Private Van: All Included
Full description
This is a 8-hour experience from Bangkok, built around Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit. Your place is held with the operator before we treat your booking as final.
Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam for 417 years until the Burmese sacked it in 1767, and its ruins, 80 kilometres north of Bangkok, are a UNESCO site of brick prangs and headless Buddhas spread across an island in the river. The Buddha head held in the roots of a bodhi tree at Wat Mahathat is the image everyone comes for, and the etiquette is to crouch so your head is lower than its own. Wat Chaiwatthanaram on the riverbank is the best-preserved complex and is lit at night. The heat is fierce by 11:00; tours that start early and use a bicycle or a tuk-tuk between temples see more than those on foot.
Pickup is offered from Starbucks, Sathon and Silom MRT Station; the exact spot and time are agreed with CanalTour x ExploreSiam once the booking is confirmed, and the option you choose sets whether transport is included.
The price covers Air-conditioned vehicle, tour guide and Bottled water. It does not cover Lunch, Gratuities for driver & tour guide and Soda/Pop, 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.
The meeting point and time are emailed as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date before treating your booking as final. If the date cannot be confirmed we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
3 pickup location options
Starbucks, Sathon, Silom MRT Station
Van
(1.5 hours)
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (40 minutes)
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
3 drop-off locations
Silom MRT Station, Starbucks, Sathon
Detailed Itinerary
3 pickup location options: Starbucks, Sathon, Silom MRT Station
Van: (1.5 hours)
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (40 minutes)
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Wat Chaiwatthanaram: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)
Includes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities for driver & tour guide
- Soda/Pop
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
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Traveler Reviews
I had a lovey day with Coco showing me the wonderful heritage of Ayatthuya. Even though I was the only customer for the group tour that day, the tour still to place.
I had such an amazing experience with Chill and One! They were perfectly on time and already waiting for us, and the whole day was very well organised, smooth, and enjoyable. From the moment we got in the car, Chill started sharing interesting information about Thailand, its culture, and history. At every stop, he explained everything clearly and made the visits much more meaningful and took amazing photos as well, which I really appreciated. I had a genuinely wonderful time and would highly recommend Chill and One. They made the whole experience memorable!
This is highly recommended. Had a nice day. We were the only two customers and the tour went ahead anyway. The guide, Conconut, was super helpful and informative. All in all, a great day.
Had a very nice day with our guide Coconut :D She made us digg into the history of Ayutthaya, it was great fun joining her tour! totally recommend
A very interesting tour of Ayutthaya. We were a group of three adults and had arranged for hotel pickup. The transport arrived on time, and our guide, Wan, was waiting for us in the lobby. The van was clean, air-conditioned, and spacious, and the driver was polite, friendly, and drove carefully. Wan was considerate and attentive, providing interesting explanations about the history of the sites we visited as well as other topics. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Der Guide Luke und der Fahrer Mr. Om waren die besten! Es waren nur wir drei Teilnehmer und die beiden. Luke hat uns quasi eine komplette Privat- Tour gegeben. Er erzählte alles auswendig über die Geschichte von Thailand und den ganzen Tempeln sowie Königspalästen welche wir anschauten. Luke war sehr lustig und gesprächig. Es war alles in allem ein rundum perfekter Ausflug wir würden es immer wieder machen ☺️ Großes Dankeschön an Luke und Mr. Om 🫶🏼
koko la nostra guida era fantastica e Ayutthaya esperienza mistica tra le rovine dei templi. ottimo anche il ristorante dove ci ha portato koko
Pessima esperienza. Da vedere Ayutthaya ma non con questa organizzazione! Guida in ritardo di 45 minuti, van talmente piccolo che ho dovuto tenere le gambe rannicchiate per tutto il viaggio perchè non c'era lo spazio ai piedi del sedile (sono alta 170 cm e porto il 39 di scarpe, non sono un gigante). Inglese della guida incomprensibile e completamente impreparata al limite del ridicolo. Guida incapace di comunicare davvero in inglese, ripeteva solo frasi già preparate. Pranzo portati in posto orribile, tipo mensa, mangiato male, pagato tanto!
ガイドさん親切でした。運転手さん安全運転でした。同乗者（オーストラリア人）明るい人でした、
bellissimo tour, puntuale e m
Recomendo! Passeio excelente com visitas ao palácio de verão e a 4 templos diferentes. A guia Coconut nos explicou a história de cada um deles e também tirou muitas fotos nossas!! Com certeza Coconut merece avaliação 5 estrelas por seu atendimento e atenção!!! :)
A nice and relaxing day to learn and see Thailand history.