Bangkok: City Highlights, Temple, and Market Walking Tour

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Discover Bangkok's rich cultural and historical heritage on a guided walking tour. Explore the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple, and enjoy optional visits to Wat Pho, local markets, and Wat Arun (if option selected).

Highlights

  • Explore the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and admire its jade Buddha statue
  • Admire the majesty of the Grand Palace, the official residence of the king
  • Marvel at the beauty of the Reclining Buddha and learn the history of Wat Pho
  • See the impressive 70-meter glass and porcelain tower at the Temple of the Dawn
  • Find out about the history and significance of the temples from your guide

Description

Meet your tour group at River City Bangkok and head to the Emerald Buddha Temple by local transport. Along the way, pass by the amulet market, one of the most famous and historical community markets of Rattanakosin Island. Visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in Thailand. View the revered statue of the Emerald Buddha, carved entirely out of jade. Next, explore the Grand Palace which was the official residence of the Kings of Thailand. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. After the Grand Palace, continue to Wat Pho (if option selected). On the way, pass Tha Thien Market, a cultural food market that sells dried, salted seafood and wholesale products. Discover Wat Pho, home to the famed Reclining Buddha. Learn about King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site and how it became his main temple where some of his ashes are enshrined. Complete your journey at Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn (if option selected). Marvel at tis 70-meter tower decorated with tiny pieces of glass and surrounded by Chinese porcelain.

Includes

Admission fees to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple Admission fee to Wat Pho (if option selected) Admission fee to Wat Arun (if option selected) Guide Drinking water

Important Information

  • Bare shoulders, knees, or strapless-heel shoes are not allowed inside the temples Shoes must be removed before entering the temples Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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