Island & Boat Tours
Join Tour Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok : Meeting point Tha Chang ferry pier



The experience
Worth the journey
Convenience meet up and drop off place in Tha Chang ferry pier (located along the Chao Phraya River, just across the road from the Grand Palace)
Visit the Grand Palace to worship and take beautiful memories home with you.
See the best of Bangkok famous temples under our licensed guides with years of experience
Sacred Royal Landmarks: Explore The Grand Palace complex and behold the legendary, single-jade-carved image at The Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Iconic Temple of Dawn: Take a short, scenic river crossing over to Wat Arun to admire its breathtaking ceramic-mosaic spire up close.
A closer look
About this experience
Discover the iconic landmarks where tradition meets wow: Bangkok’s best in one go. Discover the cultural heart of Bangkok on this half-day tour, where you’ll explore the Grand Palace and the city’s most iconic temples in the company of a local guide. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about these historic sites, the Thai monarchy, and the role of Buddhism in daily life. At the centre of the city stands the magnificent Grand Palace, the former royal residence from the reign of King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, this architectural masterpiece is still used for royal ceremonies and to receive state guests and foreign dignitaries. Within the palace grounds lies Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Here you’ll find Phra Kaew Morakot, the highly revered Emerald Buddha, a single piece of jade carved with extraordinary skill. Next, you’ll visit Wat Pho, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. This vast temple complex covers 20 acres, making it the largest in Bangkok, and is considered one of the city’s oldest, built around 200 years before Bangkok became the capital. The reclining Buddha, measuring 46 metres in length and 15 metres in height, symbolises the Buddha’s passing into nirvana. Wat Pho also houses more than 1000 Buddha images, many brought from the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. From here, a short ferry ride will take you across the Chao Phraya River to the Thonburi side, where Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, awaits. Dedicated to the Indian god Aruna, its central prang (spire) rises over 70 metres and represents Mount Meru, the mythical home of the gods. Adorned with delicate pieces of coloured glass and Chinese porcelain once used as ballast on trading ships, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s most recognisable landmarks. No trip to Bangkok is complete without visiting these treasures of Thai heritage.
Your day, at a glance
The itinerary
Half-day tour (Early Morning start 08:30 hrs) Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok (Entrance fee Grand Palace not included)
- 01
Discover the iconic landmarks where tradition meets wow: Bangkok’s best in one go.
- 02
Discover the cultural heart of Bangkok on this half-day tour, where you’ll explore the Grand Palace and the city’s most iconic temples in the company of a local guide. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about these historic sites, the Thai monarchy, and the role of Buddhism in daily life.
- 03
At the centre of the city stands the magnificent Grand Palace, the former royal residence from the reign of King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, this architectural masterpiece is still used for royal ceremonies and to receive state guests and foreign dignitaries.
- 04
Within the palace grounds lies Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Here you’ll find Phra Kaew Morakot, the highly revered Emerald Buddha, a single piece of jade carved with extraordinary skill.
- 05
Next, you’ll visit Wat Pho, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. This vast temple complex covers 20 acres, making it the largest in Bangkok, and is considered one of the city’s oldest, built around 200 years before Bangkok became the capital. The reclining Buddha, measuring 46 metres in length and 15 metres in height, symbolises the Buddha’s passing into nirvana. Wat Pho also houses more than 1000 Buddha images, many brought from the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.
- 06
From here, a short ferry ride will take you across the Chao Phraya River to the Thonburi side, where Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, awaits. Dedicated to the Indian god Aruna, its central prang (spire) rises over 70 metres and represents Mount Meru, the mythical home of the gods. Adorned with delicate pieces of coloured glass and Chinese porcelain once used as ballast on trading ships, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s most recognisable landmarks.
- 07
No trip to Bangkok is complete without visiting these treasures of Thai heritage.
Half-day tour (Morning start 10:00 hrs) Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok (Entrance fee Grand Palace not included)
- 01
Discover the iconic landmarks where tradition meets wow: Bangkok’s best in one go.
- 02
Discover the cultural heart of Bangkok on this half-day tour, where you’ll explore the Grand Palace and the city’s most iconic temples in the company of a local guide. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about these historic sites, the Thai monarchy, and the role of Buddhism in daily life.
- 03
At the centre of the city stands the magnificent Grand Palace, the former royal residence from the reign of King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, this architectural masterpiece is still used for royal ceremonies and to receive state guests and foreign dignitaries.
- 04
Within the palace grounds lies Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Here you’ll find Phra Kaew Morakot, the highly revered Emerald Buddha, a single piece of jade carved with extraordinary skill.
- 05
Next, you’ll visit Wat Pho, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. This vast temple complex covers 20 acres, making it the largest in Bangkok, and is considered one of the city’s oldest, built around 200 years before Bangkok became the capital. The reclining Buddha, measuring 46 metres in length and 15 metres in height, symbolises the Buddha’s passing into nirvana. Wat Pho also houses more than 1000 Buddha images, many brought from the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.
- 06
From here, a short ferry ride will take you across the Chao Phraya River to the Thonburi side, where Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, awaits. Dedicated to the Indian god Aruna, its central prang (spire) rises over 70 metres and represents Mount Meru, the mythical home of the gods. Adorned with delicate pieces of coloured glass and Chinese porcelain once used as ballast on trading ships, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s most recognisable landmarks.
- 07
No trip to Bangkok is complete without visiting these treasures of Thai heritage.
Half-day tour (Afternoon start 13:30 hrs) Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok (Entrance fee Grand Palace not included)
- 01
Discover the iconic landmarks where tradition meets wow: Bangkok’s best in one go.
- 02
Discover the cultural heart of Bangkok on this half-day tour, where you’ll explore the Grand Palace and the city’s most iconic temples in the company of a local guide. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about these historic sites, the Thai monarchy, and the role of Buddhism in daily life.
- 03
At the centre of the city stands the magnificent Grand Palace, the former royal residence from the reign of King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, this architectural masterpiece is still used for royal ceremonies and to receive state guests and foreign dignitaries.
- 04
Within the palace grounds lies Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Here you’ll find Phra Kaew Morakot, the highly revered Emerald Buddha, a single piece of jade carved with extraordinary skill.
- 05
Next, you’ll visit Wat Pho, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. This vast temple complex covers 20 acres, making it the largest in Bangkok, and is considered one of the city’s oldest, built around 200 years before Bangkok became the capital. The reclining Buddha, measuring 46 metres in length and 15 metres in height, symbolises the Buddha’s passing into nirvana. Wat Pho also houses more than 1000 Buddha images, many brought from the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.
- 06
From here, a short ferry ride will take you across the Chao Phraya River to the Thonburi side, where Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, awaits. Dedicated to the Indian god Aruna, its central prang (spire) rises over 70 metres and represents Mount Meru, the mythical home of the gods. Adorned with delicate pieces of coloured glass and Chinese porcelain once used as ballast on trading ships, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s most recognisable landmarks.
- 07
No trip to Bangkok is complete without visiting these treasures of Thai heritage.
What’s included
Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Licensed English Speaking Tour Guide
- One bottle of drinking water
- Ferry crossing to and from Wat Arun
Not included
- Entrance fee Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (THB 500 per person)(payable on site)
- Entrance fee Wat Pho (THB 300 per person) (payable on site)
- Entrance fee Wat Arun (THB 200 per person) (payable on site)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guide (optional)
- Transport that not mention in ticket
The practical details
Know before you go
Important information+
Meet Up location
in front of Tha Chang Ferry Pier, located at the Chao Phraya River, opposite the Grand Palace.
Meet Up location: n front of Tha Chang Ferry Pier, located at the Chao Phraya River, opposite the Grand Palace.
Guests are required to meet with our tour guide at the designated meeting point for all tours, unless mentioned otherwise. For join tours we can wait not more than 15 minutes after set meeting time
Cancellation+
Cancellable and Refundable
Tickets are free cancellation ( if you cancel at least 48 hours before the activity starts) by send email to customer.service@globaltix.com
No show will be charged 100%