From Bangkok: Samut Prakan Ancient Private City Tour

Watthana, Bangkok



Discover the hidden history of Muang Boran, the Ancient City of Samut Prakan. Explore the museum and its impressive collection of original architecture.

Explore the Ancient City of Samut Prakan (Muang Boran) with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transportation, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Discover the history of Muang Boran, the Ancient City of Samut Prakan
  • Explore the museum featuring original architectural works
  • See scale models of historical monuments from across Thailand
  • Learn about Thai culture and historical periods through detailed models
  • Travel comfortably with hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle

Description

The Ancient City of Samut Prakan, established in 1963 by Mr. Lek Viriyapan, owner of Viriyah Insurance, represents the diverse cultural regions of Thailand including the north, central, south, and east.

This 240-acre (96 hectare) open-air park displays scale models of important historical monuments covering several eras of Thai history. The intricate models provide insight into the country's architectural heritage and cultural development.

Your visit includes an air-conditioned vehicle transfer for comfort throughout the journey in Samut Prakan province.

Includes

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit to the Ancient City of Samut Prakan
  • Access to the museum with original architecture
  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch

Excludes

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • This is a 6-hour trip. Your pickup time determines the start. Overtime beyond 6 hours costs 300 THB per hour, payable directly to the driver in cash.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book your trip in the morning to enjoy cooler temperatures and bring comfortable walking shoes for exploring the park.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a large outdoor museum near Bangkok featuring scale models of Thailand's historical monuments and original architectural works.
Tours include hotel transfers in air-conditioned vehicles from Bangkok to Samut Prakan Ancient City.
The Ancient City was established in 1963 by Mr. Lek Viriyapanit.
You will explore detailed scale models of historical Thai monuments, a museum of original architecture, and learn about various Thai cultural periods.
Yes, the tour is ideal for those interested in the history and culture of Thailand and Bangkok's surrounding heritage.
Yes, the tour includes an English-speaking guide throughout the visit to the Ancient City.
The tour begins with hotel pickup from your accommodation in Bangkok.
Yes, there is walking involved to explore the large outdoor park of the Ancient City, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Check the website for current opening hours and plan your visit during cooler parts of the day to enjoy walking comfortably.
Transportation between Bangkok and the Ancient City is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle, but exploring the park involves walking.

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