Sacred Temples of Bangkok: Half-Day Cultural Journey
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4.21 out of 5 stars Based on 14 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor
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Bangkok, Thailand
4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Overview
With hundreds of temples within its city borders, one cannot see all. Carefully chosen from importance to simply stunning, our tour among Buddhist landmarks in Bangkok includes quick view of local vibe of the capital.
Admire amazing 5.5 ton gilded Buddha statue at Wat Traimit, located in Bangkok's Chinatown. Home to largest solid gold Buddha image in world, standing 15 feet tall, this 700-year-old statue has interesting history.
Get perfect shot at reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. This large temple neighbors Grand Palace and contains gigantic gold-plated Reclining Buddha, 46 meters long and 15 meters high, with inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Considered world's most famous temple, also regarded as Thailand's first university.
Walk respectfully over grounds of Wat Benjamaborpitr, Marble Temple, noted for elegant white marble façade constructed of imported Italian marble. Inside main chapel sits country's most captivating Buddha image. Watch Bangkok beehive of activity with traditions.
What's Included
- Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver.
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description
- Joined / Private tours and transfers with a professional English-speaking guide.
- An English-speaking or other languages speaking guides included as per booking request
- Personal expenses and gratuities (optional)
- Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
- Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied.
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Bangkok hotels. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.
What To Expect
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
Offering this tour both in the morning as well as in the afternoon, our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel in Bangkok for 4 hours of getting an impression of the most stunning temples of Bangkok.Our tour commences at the temple with the invaluable Golden Buddha. Located in Bangkok’s thriving Chinatown district, Wat Trimitr (also called Wat Traimit) is best known as the home of the largest known solid gold Buddha image in the world. Standing at 15 feet tall and weighing in at approximately 5.5 tons, this 700-year old statue has an interesting history.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Wat Phra Chetuphon
Driving through Chinatown, we arrive shortly at the grounds of Wat Po. This large and extensive temple neighbors the Grand Palace enclave and contains a gigantic gold plated Reclining Buddha, some 46 meters long and 15 meters high, with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Considered to be one of the worlds’ most famous temples, Wat Pho is also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
Finally, we stop at Wat Benjamaborpitr or also called the White Marble Temple, one of the finest examples of Thai architecture and noted for its elegant white marble façade. Designed by the foremost Thai architect of the time, Prince Narissaranuwatwong, the temple was constructed of imported Italian marble. Inside the main chapel, is situated the country’s most captivating Buddha’s image.After this introduction to Thai Buddhist temples, we bring you back to your hotel.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis.
- Joint tours are operated with English and German-speaking guide on specific days of the week only.
- Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
- We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Bangkok area.
- Should you have booked a joint / Seat-In-Coach excursion, we are unable to communicate with you with accurate participation numbers, as these may change until the very last moment.
- To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
- As we enter a religious site, please follow the guide’s instructions by only going inside clearly-marked areas. These are set up for visitors and not to disturb locals when praying.
- During this tour, we will enter religious sites where a dress code may be applicable. Please dress respectfully by wearing clothing that cover the knees and shoulders, avoid wearing clothing with bright, fluorescent colours of any kind, obscene prints or pictures, beach wear or strapless sandals / flip flops. Failure to comply may result in denying access into these sites.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sacred Temples of Bangkok: Half-Day Cultural Journey?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-8084P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Sacred Temples of Bangkok: Half-Day Cultural Journey?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
- Joined / Private tours and transfers with a professional English-speaking guide.
- An English-speaking or other languages speaking guides included as per booking request.
The following is NOT included:
- Personal expenses and gratuities (optional).
- Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description.
- Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied.
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Sacred Temples of Bangkok: Half-Day Cultural Journey is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sacred Temples of Bangkok: Half-Day Cultural Journey will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver.
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description
- Joined / Private tours and transfers with a professional English-speaking guide.
- An English-speaking or other languages speaking guides included as per booking request
- Personal expenses and gratuities (optional)
- Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
- Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied.
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis.
- Joint tours are operated with English and German-speaking guide on specific days of the week only.
- Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
- We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Bangkok area.
- Should you have booked a joint / Seat-In-Coach excursion, we are unable to communicate with you with accurate participation numbers, as these may change until the very last moment.
- To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
- As we enter a religious site, please follow the guide’s instructions by only going inside clearly-marked areas. These are set up for visitors and not to disturb locals when praying.
- During this tour, we will enter religious sites where a dress code may be applicable. Please dress respectfully by wearing clothing that cover the knees and shoulders, avoid wearing clothing with bright, fluorescent colours of any kind, obscene prints or pictures, beach wear or strapless sandals / flip flops. Failure to comply may result in denying access into these sites.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
