Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

Name: Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour
Address: Thailand

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Discover the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Wat Arun on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the Grand Palace and the Kings of Thailand.

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Highlights

Discover Bangkok: Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun
Explore the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most sacred temple in Thailand
Discover the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho and its marble inscriptions
Learn about the history of the Grand Palace and the Kings of Thailand
See the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks

Description

Discover the highlights of Bangkok on a guided tour of the city's most famous temples. Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun, and learn about the history of each site. Meet your guide 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, historical community markets of Rattanakosin Island. Discover the first stop of Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram. It is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Explore the Grand Palace, which was the official residence of the Kings of Thailand. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. After the Grand Palace, continue to visit Wat Pho, if you've selected this option. On the way, pass Tha Thien Market, a cultural food market that sells dried, salted seafood and wholesale products. Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho. It is on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of first-class royal temples. 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. The temple is considered the earliest center for medical public education surrounded by the marble illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions. It has been recognized by UNESCO in its Memory of the World Programme. Most importantly, it is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple today. Complete the list of must-visit temples in Bangkok by continuing your journey to Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks. The temple is known for its giant 70-meter tower next to the Chao Phraya River and is decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass surrounded by Chinese porcelain.

Includes

Professional licensed guide Drinking water

Important Information

Participants on this tour should note that the chapel is a national shrine and you will be required to wear proper attire: no bare shoulders and knees, or strapless-heel shoes. Shoes must be removed before entering the temple buildings as a matter of respect Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings. Restroom facilities are available.