Private Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok
Description
Book this private Ayutthaya day tour from Bangkok to enjoy Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Wat Phra Ram, Ayutthaya Ruins, Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Mahathat and Bang Pa-In Palace.
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Itinerary
Our English speaking guide will pick you up from Bangkok City area hotel at 8 am and leave to Ayutthaya Historical Park or Ayutthaya Ruins, the Ancient City as it is furthermore known.
This once excellent capital city, masterminded 80 km from Ayutthaya was squashed by the Burmese outfitted power in 1767 and is at present an UNESCO world heritage site. A broad number of palaces, temples and chedis are yet standing. In 1782 Ayutthaya transformed into the capital of Thailand. The main sights fuse the huge bronze statues of Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, moreover Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon.
It's large bronze seated Buddha image or Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand with its measures of 9.5 meters across the lap and a height of 12.5 meters. The Buddha image is seated in the position of Subduing Mara. During the second fall of Ayutthaya, the building and the image were badly destroyed by fire. The present Vihara and Buddha image have been reconstructed and renovated in the reign of King Rama V. The open area located east of the Vihara was formerly Sanam Luang, where royal cremation ceremonies took place.
One of the most important temples in Ayutthaya, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon has a long and illustrious history. And unlike many of the other ancient sites in Ayutthaya, this is still an active temple where monks reside. Thai people visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon to not only pay respects to Buddha, but also to pay homage to one of the most respected kings in Thai history, King Naresuan the Great.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is situated on the city island in Ayutthaya’s World Heritage park in Pratu Chai Sub-district. It has been registered as a national historic site by the Fine Arts Department since 5 March 1935. This monastery was the most important temple of Ayutthaya and situated within the Grand Palace grounds. It served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.
Wat Lokaya Sutha, “the temple of the Earth” is located near the North West tip of the historical island near the old Royal Palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Highlight of the monastery is its 42 meter long Reclining Buddha image, usually draped in orange cloth. Apart from the central prang which is in fairly good condition, little more than the base of the main buildings remains today.
Wat Mahathat (Temple of the Great Relics) is located almost right in the center of Ayutthaya. Apart from being the symbolic center where the Buddha's relics were enshrined, Wat Mahathat was also the residence of the Supreme Patriarch or leader of the Thai Buddhist monks. The temple is believed to be built during the 14th century A.D. (the early Ayutthaya period).
Bang Pa-in Palace is ancient palace back to Ayutthaya era. This palace was built by King Prasart Thong and then it was rebuilt by King Mongkut after it’s abandoned for long time. The palace is divide into 2 zone one is inner zone that for royal family to use as a resting place the other zone is outer zone that open for normal people and tourist. Following a pleasant day you arrive back in Bangkok at 05:00 pm.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup & Drop off from Bangkok City area Hotel. Our guide will pickup you from your hotel lobby.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Temple Dress: The essential run is to cover your shoulders and knees (both genders), and preferably you would cover your lower legs as well. On the base, wear longer shorts, capris, gasp/pant or a knee-length-or-longer skirt. To finish everything, pick any shirt that completely covers your shoulders. A T-shirt, pullover or polo is fine, while a tank top isn't.
Reviews(112)
It was an outstanding day of history and culture visiting the ancient capital of Thailand. Kit was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Paul was an excellent and safe driver. Highly recommend this tour and even more with Kit and Paul!!
I booked this private solo tour for Mom and she loved it. Her guide Makhus went above and beyond to make her trip memorable. He took tons of photos for her and sent them all to us via multiple emails. Highly recommended!
I booked a private tour for my Mom. She had a wonderful time. The guide Makhus has gone out of his way to make her experience enjoyable. Thank you!
We had an amazing experience on the Private Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok, and our guide Kit truly made the day special. He was incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the history in a clear and engaging way, and was always patient and happy to answer all our questions. The tour itself was very well organized, with comfortable transportation, good pacing, and plenty of time to explore the temples. Kit also made sure we were comfortable throughout the day, helped with photos, and shared interesting cultural insights that made the experience much richer. Overall, it was a fantastic and memorable trip—highly recommended if you want a personalized and insightful visit to Ayutthaya.
We went in April, which is the summer season, so if you go during this time be prepared for a lot of heat. Since you are going into temples and need to wear long pants, be sure they are light and cool. With that said, the stories were very educational and interesting and you will learn a lot about the Thai people and religon and culture. The ancient city is about 2 hours out of Bangkok, so plan on this tour being all day. Also, this is a private tour and our guide, Kit, was always helpful and also a great photographer at all the sites.
Amazing experience and our guide Kit is the best. Highly recommended!
What a fantastic experience, our guide was so full of knowledge about Malaysia, this enhanced the experience so much. Always making sure we had refreshments and a good lunch. But the site visits themselves were amazing, a great half day excursion if you want to know a little more about the history of Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur.
Kit took us on this tour all around Ayutthaya. He was really knowledgeable and accommodating. He could answer all our questions about the sites and gave us time to wander independently. One of us got too hot and he found a place for them to rest. Highly recommend this tour!
From start to finish the experience was seamless and delightful! Ms. Puk and the driver arrived at the hotel promptly at 8:00 AM, quickly found us, and greeted us warmly. Ms. Puk thoughtfully brought offerings for our first stop and introduced us to proper Thai etiquette. She ensured we stayed comfortable and hydrated in the intense heat, and her deep knowledge of the sites, history, and temples greatly enriched the tour. She also accommodated our dietary needs at lunch and made sure to capture family photos throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour—ask for Ms. Puk!
Kate was excellent. Great level of knowledge. Very helpful to us physically making sure we’re safe during our tour at various BUDAH sites as we are in our upper seventies. Price included traditional Thai lunch this was a private price was very reasonable for almost 9 hours
