Ayutthaya Historical City Full-Day UNESCO Tour from Bangkok
by WanderSiam
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This full-day bus tour from Bangkok covers the historical city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former capital of Siam. The tour lasts about 9 hours and includes an English-speaking guide and one bottle of drinking water per person. Air-conditioned transport with parking fees covered is provided. The visit begins at Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, where you can see buildings in Thai, Chinese, and European styles during a one-hour stop. Next, the tour stops at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon for 45 minutes to view its large prang and learn about its 14th-century origins and partial destruction in 1767. You then spend 45 minutes at Wat Mahathat, known for the Buddha head entwined in tree roots and its connection to the Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhist monks. The tour continues to Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit for 20 minutes, where you see one of Thailand’s largest bronze Buddha statues, rebuilt during King Rama V’s reign after fire damage. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is next for a 45-minute visit; this former royal temple was used for ceremonies confirming the king’s spiritual authority and was heavily damaged by invading Burmese forces. The last stop is Wat Chaiwatthanaram for 45 minutes, a Khmer-style royal monastery built in 1630 with a main prang surrounded by smaller towers where royal religious rites and cremations took place. Entrance fees, lunch, and optional gratuities for the driver and guide are not included. The tour operates regardless of weather, and a dress code applies for Bang Pa-In Palace. Pickup or a meeting point in Chinatown is arranged, with details sent the day before. Late arrivals risk missing the tour with no refund.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bang Pa In Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, known as the Summer Palace, includes buildings in classical Thai, Chinese, and European styles. It served as a royal residence and offers a variety of architectural designs. The stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was built in the late 14th century under King U Thong. Its large prang dominates the area. The temple was mostly destroyed during the Burmese invasion of 1767. The visit here is approximately 45 minutes.
45 min
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat, also called the Monastery of the Great Relic, dates to the 14th century and housed the Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhist monks. The site is famous for the Buddha head wrapped by tree roots. The stop is about 45 minutes.
45 min
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
Located south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, this temple holds a large bronze seated Buddha image measuring 9.5 meters across the lap and 12.5 meters tall. Both temple and statue were badly damaged by fire during Ayutthaya’s fall and were restored under King Rama V. The visit lasts 20 minutes.
20 min
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the official royal temple for ceremonies affirming the king’s authority. No monks lived here and only royalty entered. The Burmese destroyed the temple and melted 160 kilos of gold from its statue. Its pagodas are a famous Ayutthaya sight. The stop is 45 minutes.
45 min
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong, this Khmer-style royal monastery commemorates his mother’s hometown and his coronation. The main prang is surrounded by smaller prangs and towers in eight directions. It was a site for royal religious rites and cremations. Visit duration is 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is at our WanderSiam office in Chao Khamrop Road. Chao Khamrop Road is close to Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station and right next to the Tai Hong Kong Shrine. (For taxi drivers: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).
End point
Infront of Starbucks Bann Chart (Khaosan Road)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ayutthaya Historical City Full-Day UNESCO Tour from Bangkok
by WanderSiam
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿1,920Overview
This full-day bus tour from Bangkok covers the historical city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former capital of Siam. The tour lasts about 9 hours and includes an English-speaking guide and one bottle of drinking water per person. Air-conditioned transport with parking fees covered is provided. The visit begins at Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, where you can see buildings in Thai, Chinese, and European styles during a one-hour stop. Next, the tour stops at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon for 45 minutes to view its large prang and learn about its 14th-century origins and partial destruction in 1767. You then spend 45 minutes at Wat Mahathat, known for the Buddha head entwined in tree roots and its connection to the Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhist monks. The tour continues to Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit for 20 minutes, where you see one of Thailand’s largest bronze Buddha statues, rebuilt during King Rama V’s reign after fire damage. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is next for a 45-minute visit; this former royal temple was used for ceremonies confirming the king’s spiritual authority and was heavily damaged by invading Burmese forces. The last stop is Wat Chaiwatthanaram for 45 minutes, a Khmer-style royal monastery built in 1630 with a main prang surrounded by smaller towers where royal religious rites and cremations took place. Entrance fees, lunch, and optional gratuities for the driver and guide are not included. The tour operates regardless of weather, and a dress code applies for Bang Pa-In Palace. Pickup or a meeting point in Chinatown is arranged, with details sent the day before. Late arrivals risk missing the tour with no refund.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bang Pa In Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, known as the Summer Palace, includes buildings in classical Thai, Chinese, and European styles. It served as a royal residence and offers a variety of architectural designs. The stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was built in the late 14th century under King U Thong. Its large prang dominates the area. The temple was mostly destroyed during the Burmese invasion of 1767. The visit here is approximately 45 minutes.
45 min
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat, also called the Monastery of the Great Relic, dates to the 14th century and housed the Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhist monks. The site is famous for the Buddha head wrapped by tree roots. The stop is about 45 minutes.
45 min
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
Located south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, this temple holds a large bronze seated Buddha image measuring 9.5 meters across the lap and 12.5 meters tall. Both temple and statue were badly damaged by fire during Ayutthaya’s fall and were restored under King Rama V. The visit lasts 20 minutes.
20 min
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the official royal temple for ceremonies affirming the king’s authority. No monks lived here and only royalty entered. The Burmese destroyed the temple and melted 160 kilos of gold from its statue. Its pagodas are a famous Ayutthaya sight. The stop is 45 minutes.
45 min
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong, this Khmer-style royal monastery commemorates his mother’s hometown and his coronation. The main prang is surrounded by smaller prangs and towers in eight directions. It was a site for royal religious rites and cremations. Visit duration is 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is at our WanderSiam office in Chao Khamrop Road. Chao Khamrop Road is close to Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station and right next to the Tai Hong Kong Shrine. (For taxi drivers: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).
End point
Infront of Starbucks Bann Chart (Khaosan Road)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.