Bangkok Grand Palace Guided Tour

Temples, throne halls and the Emerald Buddha: immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Bangkok's Grand Palace on this guided English-language tour.

Bangkok Grand Palace Guided Tour Itinerary

The Grand Palace is Bangkok's most important monument, built in the late 18th century as a royal residence. The palace complex hosts ceremonies and state functions and features meticulously designed buildings, temples, gardens, and courtyards.

On the tour day, you'll be picked up from your hotel in central Bangkok and taken to the Grand Palace. Discover the myths and legends surrounding the complex, featuring delicately carved scenes on the gold-lacquered multi-tiered roofs of the Phra Thinang or "Throne Halls."

The palace complex includes several temples, with the most significant being Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This temple houses the sacred 26-inch-tall (66 cm) jade Buddha figurine, clothed in gold, revered by the Thai people. You will also visit the Coronation Throne Hall, the Royal Reception Hall, the Royal Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi, and the Royal Pantheon during the tour.

At the end, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel in Bangkok.

Dress code

Please note there is a strict dress code for entering the Grand Palace:

Long trousers or skirt (ankle-length); long-sleeved shirt; and covered shoes are required.

Visitors will not be allowed in the following attire:

Shorts, mini skirts, culottes, tights, tight or ripped trousers, sleeveless or rolled-up shirts, see-through clothes, sleepwear, sportswear, sandals, or bare shoulders.

Wearing socks is recommended as shoes must be removed to visit the Buddha statues.

Hotel pick up

This tour includes pick up and drop off from the following areas in Bangkok city centre:

Asoke; Sukhumvit; Chidlom; Chinatown; Pathumwan; Phayathai; Ploenchit; Pomprab; Pratunam; Petchburi Road from number 1 to Avani Atrium; Phranakorn; Silom; Sathorn; Siam Square; Sukhumvit Road Soi 1-33 and Soi 2-24.

If you booked the morning tour, pick up will be between 7 am and 8 am; for the afternoon tour, it will be from 11:10 am to 12:30 pm. The local tour provider will contact you to confirm the exact pick up time and place if your accommodation is not listed above.