Bangkok Temple Walking Tour: Wat Pho Reclining Buddha & Wat Arun
Description
• See the remarkable 46-meter-long reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho. • Marvel at the magnificently Instagrammable structure that is Wat Arun. • Book at any time – last-minute bookings are accepted. • Choose from multiple start time options. • Enjoy a TripGuru Signature experience: curated, solo travel-friendly, and in small groups.
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With its remarkable 46-meter-long reclining Buddha statue and colorful mosaic shrines, Wat Pho is one of Bangkok's most stunningly aesthetic temples.
Located at the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this 300-year-old temple is known for its enormous white chedi inlaid with thousands of colorful mosaic pieces.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(125)
**Absolutely Worth the Entrance Fee — Especially Early in the Morning** As an influencer, I have to admit that I am never particularly enthusiastic about paying for things! 😄 But in this case, the **300 Thai baht entrance fee was an absolute bargain**. What you are paying for is not simply the opportunity to see the famous Reclining Buddha. Wat Pho is an expansive and remarkably beautiful temple complex where you can easily spend quite some time exploring. My strongest recommendation is to **arrive as early as possible**. I went around opening time and headed straight for the Reclining Buddha. Being there while it was still quiet, peaceful and relatively empty made an enormous difference. You can take your time walking alongside this magnificent golden Buddha, stop to appreciate the details and take plenty of photographs without constantly fighting through crowds. Afterwards, give yourself time to explore the rest of Wat Pho. There is far more here than many visitors probably realise. You can wander through the grounds, enter several of the buildings, admire the Buddha images and photograph the beautifully decorated chedis throughout the complex. It is a very pleasant place simply to walk around slowly and absorb the atmosphere rather than treating it as a quick sightseeing stop. Wat Pho is also famous for traditional Thai massage, and there is a massage facility within the complex if you would like to experience one while visiting. Just be aware that the prices are considerably higher — roughly double what you might expect to pay at many ordinary massage shops elsewhere in Bangkok. My suggestion would be to make a complete circuit of the temple grounds and then, **before leaving, return to the Reclining Buddha one last time**. By then it may already be noticeably busier, which also makes you appreciate just how worthwhile that early start was. The enormous golden Reclining Buddha is certainly the star attraction, but for me the whole Wat Pho experience made the entrance fee worthwhile. The architecture, chedis, temples, courtyards and peaceful early-morning atmosphere turn this into much more than simply walking in, photographing one famous Buddha and leaving. **Go early, take your time, explore the entire complex, and then say one final goodbye to the Reclining Buddha on your way out.** For 300 baht, I thought this was excellent value.
We’re glad you enjoyed the early start—arriving quietly allows for a deeper connection with the Reclining Buddha’s details and fewer crowds, which we always aim to preserve for guests. Exploring Wat Pho’s quieter moments beyond the main attraction helps visitors discover hidden gems like its lesser-known chedis and serene courtyards. It’s rewarding to hear when our approach lets travelers savor both the iconic highlights and the temple’s peaceful atmosphere at once.
Ohm was very sweet. We’re the only 2 in the group this afternoon and we’d both forgotten sunglasses. He took us around until we found the sunglasses we wanted. Also didn’t mind if we stopped off and waited for a fresh fruit smoothy to be made. I offered to buy him one but he declined. Suggested meal (T & K Seafood) for dinner near where we stayed (Chinatown) and it was excellent. Ohm has a thick accent but if you stop and listen carefully you can understand for the most part. He didn't mind repeating himself. Overall it was a great tour (again there was only 2 of us). Genuine lovely Thai gentleman.
Teresa, we’re glad Ohm’s sweet demeanor and flexibility with the fruit smoothy stop made your Bangkok Temple Walking Tour enjoyable—it’s those small touches that make experiences special. Your feedback about his recommendations, like T & K Seafood, highlights how valuable his local insights were. We’re thrilled to have contributed to such a positive adventure!
Ohm was wonderful. He gave us a lot of wonderful history and shared his love of his country.
We’re glad you enjoyed Ohm’s deep insights into Bangkok’s history—his knowledge made the temples feel alive. Sharing his love for the country added a personal touch that truly enriched the experience. If you’d like to explore more of Thailand’s wonders, we’d be thrilled to help plan your next adventure.
Very informative. Guide was very detailed about the information given. Additionally, enough free time was given for us to taking the sights fully on our own too. I would recommend the bb tour. The site was quite impressive anf
Your 5-star rating means the world to us! We're glad to know that you were completely satisfied with your experience.
Fern,is an excellent guide, mentor, very knowledgeable, I would love ❤️ to come back or have another tour with her as our guide, hopefully we can come back very soon 🥰😍🤩😗 It was a great tour of the big temples it's worth it!
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
Our tour guide Tee was super knowledgeable and answered all our questions - also flexible too and you can tell he is super passionate about what he does. He is vocal about his opinions. He knows so much about the culture and the temples so I recommend!
We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and gave us a 5-star review. Thank you for your support!
Amazing guide amazing pictures very patient and very amazing
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
Jack was an amazing tour guide. He was very kind and very knowledgeable about the area. Would recommend! From Matthew and Noah
Thanks Matthew and Noah for the great review! We’re so glad Jack was an amazing guide for you and that you appreciated how kind and knowledgeable he was about the area. Your recommendation means a lot to our whole team. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Kulsaya was really helpful and patient. She has good knowledge of the history and culture. I recommend going with the tour if you want to find out more.
Your 5-star review is greatly appreciated! We're glad to know that we exceeded your expectations.
It is insightful and good tour. Kulsaya is very hospitable.
We appreciate your 5-star review and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience with us.
