Private Tour: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew
This half-day private sightseeing tour in Bangkok is a must for anyone visiting Thailand's capital city. On this private tour you will have the opportunity to explore the complex, which houses a number of attractions including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in the company of a local Thai guide.
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What's included in Private Tour: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew
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Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
Wat Phra Kaew, also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is considered as one of the most sacred temple in Thailand. During the tour you will be able to enjoy the outdoor and indoor of the potent religio-political symbol of Thailand.
The Grand Palace
Built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs, The Grand Palace complex, once the official home for the Kings of Siam, is unquestionably one of the Thailand's major tourist highlights. The King still uses the Grand Palace for certain ceremonial occasions and the regal flavor within its enormous royal grounds is still evident. During the tour you will visit the Royal Funeral Hall and the Royal Coronation Hall. Enjoy a 90-minute visit here. The main centerpiece of the complex however is the 45 centimeter Emerald Buddha. Carved from just one piece of Jade it is the holiest and most revered religious object in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha is housed within Wat Phra Kaew, which is a very ornately decorated building whose roof tiles reach up into the sky. The tour concludes at Gems Gallery and a return shuttle can be provided by the Gallery to selected hotels.
The Upper Terrace
Enjoy the upper terrace from where you will be able to watch both the grand palace and Wat Phra Kaew (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha) from a different light and perspective.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress Code: There is a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves - no sleeveless tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. It is also recommended to avoid bright colors
- Restroom facilities available
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please be aware that the pick-up for this tour is included and covers all the hotel located in the following areas: (Silom Road, Thai Cultural Centre, Phaya Thai, Huai Khang, Bang Rak, Sathorn, Surawong Road, Rajdamri Road, Ram Buttri Chana Songkhram, Luangsuan Road, Khaosan Road) For hotel pick-ups outside of this area, an additional charge may be applied or a closer meeting point pick-up may be suggested to you by our Team upon reception of your booking.
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• There is a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves - no sleeveless tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. It is also recommended to avoid bright colors • Tour East Thailand will contact you at your hotel the evening prior to your tour/transfer service to advise the exact pick-up time and location If you have not received these details, please contact Tour East Thailand: Email: [email protected] Reservation Number: Office hours: 09.00 hrs - 18.00 hrs -Closed on weekends Tel: (66)-2-230-0405 # 201 Emergency number Operating hours: 07.00 hrs - 19.00 hrs - Daily and weekends Tel: (66)-92-256-0692 Please Note: Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from selected hotels only. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.