Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.)
Description
Witness the most photographed site in all of Thailand with this self-guided audio tour! Explore the lavish palace that was home to the Kings of Siam for centuries—Marvel at the incredible artifacts and works of art throughout the palace, like the world-famous Emerald Buddha. As you move, your audio guide will fill you in on the history and significance of the most important sights so you get to know the palace inside and out! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. This audio tour does not use GPS so that the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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This self-guided audio tour gives you the most flexibility and value when exploring the Grand Palace. You must purchase admission tickets at the Grand Palace gates. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok and is among the most-visited and most-photographed sites in Thailand. Here, you'll find the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, lavish architecture, and a rich history dating back hundreds of years. NOTE: This 0.1+mile-long tour covers the essentials of the Grand Palace in 1 hour. This audio tour does not use GPS so that the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. You can also play all stories from the 'Story List' if you wish to skip ahead or listen to earlier stories again. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Golden stupa enshrining a relic of the Buddha.
Ornate library housing sacred Buddhist scriptures.
European-style palace residence built for King Rama V.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
Reviews(8)
They have filled us. It is not a entrance ticket. It was a audio tour. Nonoption to cancel. It shows Grand palace ticket. But then it's only audio tour.
Brijesh, I’m sorry to hear about the confusion. I do clearly mention in the tour title that entry is not included, and throughout the listing, I’ve made sure it’s clear that this is a self-guided audio tour and does not include admission to the Grand Palace. I can see that my team has already processed a refund for your booking, so they were able to assist with the cancellation and make this right for you. I appreciate your feedback and will continue working to make the details as clear as possible for future travelers.
The non-GPS audio worked smoothly, and the commentary added real context as we moved through the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple. We bought our tickets at the gate (the main point of sale) with no issues. We visited shortly after the recent passing of Thailand’s queen, which made the experience feel even more solemn, complementing the historical context of the tour. Overall, a clear, respectful, and highly recommended self-guided experience.
Dorothy, I’m so glad to hear you had such a meaningful experience with my Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour. It’s terrific that the non-GPS audio and commentary helped you connect with the rich history and atmosphere of the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, especially during such a solemn time. Thank you for appreciating the clarity and tone of the tour — I’m thrilled it added depth to your visit. If you're planning to travel more, you might be interested in our Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes all of our self-guided tours, totaling over 100. Have a safe journey and enjoy your exploration!
It was great to sit down in the shade and listen to the stories. There was no gps support to identify the correct locations though so it was impossible to know how to find places of interest.
Janos, I'm glad you found the information on the Grand Palace Walking Audio Tour informative and enjoyable, especially while taking a break in the shade. The app does include an offline map and directional guidance at the end of each audio story to help navigate. I'm here to make your experience as smooth as possible. Remember, your purchase never expires, so you can revisit the stories at home or on your next visit, maybe with a refreshed perspective on navigating the tour. Your feedback is precious and helps us improve. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Very interesting and relevant information with the most important facts and history. Clear and nice voice.
Ewelina, thank you for sharing your experience with the Grand Palace Walking Audio Tour. I'm glad to hear that you found the information interesting and enjoyable. I'm delighted that you decided to explore the Grand Palace at your own pace with our self-guided tour. If you're planning to travel more, you might be interested in our Action+ Tour Bundle which includes all of our self-guided tours, totaling over 100. Have a safe journey and happy exploring!
Load from home, follow the instructions and you will have a great experience. The voice-over was well done.
Thanks for your wonderful feedback! I’m so glad you enjoyed my Grand Palace tour. It’s so freeing to be able to explore it at your own pace. I hope you try my other tours across the world on future vacations!
I booked 3 tickets for November 18. But for some reason, Grand palace was closed on that day . My ticket got wasted and there was no option for refund. Next day when I went to Grand palace, they did not accept my ticket. Very upset.
It sounds like your review is for something else since this isn’t an online ticket! This is a self-guided walking audio tour of The Grand Palace.
Really enjoyed this! Offer the ability to cut it short if needed or add to it with alternates. My family was very satisfied with this!
Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m thrilled that my tour of the Grand Palace added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
There was a lot of noise making it hard to hear the tour guide sometimes, but that is certainly not the fault of Viator. I am new to this and guess I didn’t realize the ticket was included in the price, so I paid for entry again at the gate. It was an inexpensive learning lesson for me.
The tour guide's price does not include the entry ticket. So, what you paid is correct.
