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The 15 Best Temple Tours in Bangkok

31 tours  ·  from $15

The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun sit within one walk and a short ferry hop, and all three are hottest after eleven. These 15 differ on guide, ticket and start time, each priced and paced honestly.

Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - The Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

1.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42Our pick

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple with a licensed guide, then add Wat Pho and Wat Arun if selected. You’ll ride local transport, pass historic markets, and learn about Thai royal and Buddhist traditions in a group of up to 10. Guides include Air, Mina, Kiwi, Johnny, and Peter.

“Kiwi was a great guide - very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. She gave a lot of information on the sites while making the experience entertaining and interesting. Kiwi also gave an incredible food recommendation at the end. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour - Meeting the guide at Tha Chang Pier
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

2.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar, visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Expect a small group of up to 10, a Chao Phraya boat ride, bottled water, temple dress rules, and separate entrance fees.

“I really enjoyed the tour and Betty was a great guide! It was my first full day in Bangkok so the tour helped orient me to the city and culture. Totally worth the price.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour - Inside the Grand Palace compound
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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

3.Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,417 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $17

Walk through Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide. Learn the meaning behind the palace art, see the jade Emerald Buddha, and get help with dress rules, photos, and pacing. Choose a shared, small-group, or private option, with entrance fees depending on your booking.

“Although the tour started a bit later than expected due to late travelers, our guide Sun was very efficient and flexible. She guided us through the palace with interesting facts and stories, I enjoyed it very much! Thank you!”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour - Starting by the Chao Phraya River
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

4.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,256 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $18

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Kiwi, Kwang, Sunny, or Aor through Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Pak Khlong Talat. You’ll ride a river boat, tuk-tuk, and ferry, with temple admission fees paid separately. Expect heat, crowds, and plenty of walking.

“Kiiiiiwwiiiiii so awesome best tour guide. Value for Money. Understood history of the country, very fun. Take this tour zerp regrets”

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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Tha Tian Pier
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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

5.Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,720 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Meet your English- or Chinese-speaking guide at Tha Tian Pier for a three-hour visit to Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Expect temple stories, photo time, coconut water, and help with Thai Buddhist customs. Guides such as Nancy, Sun, Jack, and Tee are known for warm, lively explanations.

“Surina was the best tour guide with great communication throughout the tour, full of knowledge and made sure everyone had a good time”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Maeklong Railway Market and the train that cuts through it
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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

6.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,225 reviews · 7h 30m · from $16Best value

Travel in a small group of up to 12 from central Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Wat Sam Phran. English-speaking guides such as Nice, Oil, Nicky, and Mild lead the day, with an air-conditioned vehicle and floating-market boat ride included.

“Our guide【nok】is very kindness and honesty for us. This tour was very unforgettable memory for me.”

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Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide - Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew: the grand opening
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Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide

7.Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $22Top rated

This four-hour walking tour visits the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Paula, Nicky, DJ, and Ken have led past departures. Expect cultural background, bottled water, a small group, and THB 1,000 in extra entrance fees.

“It was nice to have a tour for the temples but guide was hard to understand and did not offer or add much to the experience.”

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Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok - Walking through Lopburi beyond the monkeys
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Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

8.Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 719 reviews · from $61

Spend about 10 hours visiting Ayutthaya’s ruined royal temples and Lopburi’s Khmer-era monuments from Bangkok. Guides such as Piya, Surina, and Ken are praised for clear stories and friendly care, but monkey sightings and hotel pickup depend on current conditions and location.

“If you're into history, this is the tour for you. You get to visit the old kingdom of Thailand and learn so much. Aoi, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and even fed the monkeys so we all could get good pictures.”

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Bangkok: Evening Tour with Wat Arun, Wat Pho & Tuk Tuk Ride - Wat Pho and the reclining Buddha
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Bangkok: Evening Tour with Wat Arun, Wat Pho & Tuk Tuk Ride

9.Evening Tour with Wat Arun, Wat Pho & Tuk Tuk Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 701 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Join a small group of up to nine with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Sun, Jack, Fern, or Nancy. Visit Wat Pho and Wat Arun in cooler evening light, cross by ferry, take a 30-minute tuk-tuk ride, then explore Yaowarat Road at your own pace.

“Pop was an excellent guide. Very efficient with communications. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend!”

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Bangkok City Highlights Tour: Grand Palace & Three Iconic Temples - Seeing Thailand’s Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew
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Bangkok City Highlights Tour: Grand Palace & Three Iconic Temples

10.Bangkok City Highlights Tour: Grand Palace & Three Iconic Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · from $149

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun in 3 to 5 hours with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is offered, though join tours meet at Saphan Taksin. Guides such as Panu, Nina, Sunny, and Pat are praised for history, humor, photos, and practical help.

“The experience was great our guide was extremely knowledgeable....she was the best. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Wat Arun - Khlong Bang Luang and the Artist House
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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Wat Arun

11.Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Wat Arun

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 438 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Nancy, or Surin, cruising Bangkok’s canals by longtail boat. Visit Khlong Bang Luang, Wat Paknam’s emerald-glass pagoda and Giant Golden Buddha, then explore Wat Arun. Expect a small group, temple dress rules, and a 200 THB Wat Arun fee.

“It was a good afternoon activity which allowed various sights to be visited. Happy with the tour.”

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Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples: Half Day Tour - The Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha
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Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples: Half Day Tour

12.Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples: Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · from $114

Visit Wat Traimit’s 5.5-ton solid-gold Buddha, the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, and Wat Pho’s reclining Buddha with a private guide and driver. Guides such as Oat, Oddi, Joy, and Sunny are praised for clear history, photo help, and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees are included.

“We went on a half day private excursion to Grand Palace & Temples. This was an excellent trip, included was a pick up and drop off back at hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable. We were shown round at a steady pace, with plenty of time for photos. Highly recommended!”

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Private Tour of Bangkok's Temples Including Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) - Wat Pho and the 46-meter Reclining Buddha
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Private Tour of Bangkok’s Temples Including Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

13.Private Tour of Bangkok’s Temples Including Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 317 reviews · from $65

Visit three major Bangkok temples with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. See Wat Traimit’s solid-gold Buddha, Wat Pho’s enormous Reclining Buddha, and the elegant Marble Temple, with Chinatown, the flower market, and a possible gem-making stop along the way.

“Morning tour 8am. Tour guide Jenny was excellent at explaining the Buddhist religion and how the beautiful temples were constructed. So helpful in taking photos at all the best spots. Driver very safe and considerate. Dropped us off at shopping centre as requested. All in all very nice morning.”

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Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals - Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets - Starting near Hua Lamphong
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Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals – Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets

14.Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals – Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $147

Spend about five hours with a private local guide such as Tony, Nui, Polly, or Tuangtip. Visit Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, Chinatown, Wat Saket, and Bangkok’s canals by public transport, tuk-tuk, and boat, with tickets included and lunch extra.

“We had a wonderful afternoon on the tour with Sudarat. She showed us so many places in Bangkok and was made sure we got out of the heat at various times, which was great. Saw a lot of places not on the regular tours. Had a wonderful iced coffee in the back streets of Chinatown. Would highly recommend this tour....”

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Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour - Entering the Grand Palace complex
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Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour

15.Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 312 reviews · from $72

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with an English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport. You’ll pass Chinatown and the Flower Market, see the Emerald Buddha, and finish at the Gems Gallery. Choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“A great experience of such a large facility.... disappointed in the size of the Emerald Buddha... somehow I expected something larger.... perhaps that's why photos were not permitted... very crowded but that's to be expected... the decoration of the Halls was awesome..... the cement ballast figures were interesting.... loved the colorful pagodas and guards... Sandra L.”

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New in Temple Tours in Bangkok

★ 4.5Amazing Bangkok Tour with Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha & Wat ArunFrom $15929 reviews
★ 4.6Shared Tour: Wat Pho, Wat Traimit and Wat BenchamabophitFrom $4656 reviews
★ 4.7Private Thonburi Longtail Boat Tour & Wat Pho Visit24 reviews
★ 4.3Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Tour in ItalianFrom $4638 reviews
★ 3.6Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Entry with AudioguideFrom $2826 reviews
★ 3.8Bangkok Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Flexible Pass w/ AudioFrom $2935 reviews
★ 4.5Famous Markets and Dragon Temple Guided Day TourFrom $2836 reviews
★ 4.5Canal Tour, River Local Life & Wat Arun Guide VisitFrom $1525 reviews
★ 4.92 Hours Grand Palace & Wat Pho Private TourFrom $5115 reviews
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