Bangkok: Three Iconic Temples Guided Tour

About this experience

This guided tour visits three of Bangkok's most significant Buddhist temples across a 4.5-hour programme, covering Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Arun. Starting from Sanam Chai MRT Station Exit 1, the tour is led by an English-speaking guide and includes entrance tickets to each site. Wat Pho, one of the oldest temple complexes in the city, houses the celebrated Reclining Buddha statue, which measures 46 metres in length and is covered in gold leaf. The adjacent Grand Palace compound contains Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha, a revered jade figurine seated on a gilded throne and dressed in seasonal royal robes. Among the many Bangkok attractions, these two sites sit within the same walled precinct on the Rattanakosin island, the historic core of the Thai capital. The tour continues with a ferry crossing to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, which stands on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Its central prang rises approximately 70 metres and is decorated with fragments of Chinese porcelain and coloured glass. An English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout, providing context on the history, symbolism, and architecture of each temple. Booking covers entrance fees and travel insurance. Hotel pickup, food, and drinks are not included. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and a flexible cancellation policy applies.

Highlights

• Visit Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Arun in 4.5 hours
• Entrance tickets to all three temple sites included
• See the Reclining Buddha, measuring 46 metres in gold leaf
• View the Emerald Buddha, a jade figurine on a gilded throne
• English-speaking guide leads the full tour throughout
• Departs from Sanam Chai MRT Station Exit 1

What is included

• Entrance tickets
• English-speaking tour guide
• Travel insurance

Not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience.