Bangkok Trip Overview
The Ancient City of Ayutthaya is an absolute MUST if you’re planning a vacation to Bangkok! Our Ancient City Tour will take you to all of the most historic spots all in one day. Indulge yourself in the most iconic locations in Ayutthaya, get some great vacation snaps and even experience a local market!
Our all-inclusive Ayutthaya day tour will start with you being picked up from your hotel by one of our awesome local tour guides.
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8:00 AM – Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
9:45 AM – Visit the one of a kind Wat Phra Mahathat
10:35 AM – Arrive at beautiful Wat Ratchaburna
11:15 AM – Stock up on souvenirs at a Local Market
12:05 PM – Lunch time!
1:00 PM – Explore the incredible Wat Phra Si Sanphet
1:55 PM – See where King Prasat Thong reigned at Wat Chiwatthanaram
2:30 PM – Return back to your hotel
4:00 PM – Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
The Ancient City of Ayutthaya is an absolute MUST if you’re planning a vacation to Bangkok! Our Ancient City Tour will take you to all of the most historic spots all in one day. Indulge yourself in the most iconic locations in Ayutthaya, get some great vacation snaps and even experience a local market!
Our all-inclusive Ayutthaya day tour will start with you being picked up from your hotel by one of our awesome local tour guides.
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8:00 AM – Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
9:45 AM – Visit the one of a kind Wat Phra Mahathat
10:35 AM – Arrive at beautiful Wat Ratchaburna
11:15 AM – Stock up on souvenirs at a Local Market
12:05 PM – Lunch time!
1:00 PM – Explore the incredible Wat Phra Si Sanphet
1:55 PM – See where King Prasat Thong reigned at Wat Chiwatthanaram
2:30 PM – Return back to your hotel
4:00 PM – Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Originally built to house a relic of the Buddha, Wat Mahathat is one of the oldest shrines in Bangkok.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Ratchaburana (Temple of the Royal Restoration), Pratuchai Phra Nakhon Tha Wa Su Kri, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Ratchaburana was founded in 1424 by King Borommarachathirat II of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and built on the cremation site of his two elder brothers. The two brothers had fought to their deaths in a duel for the royal succession to their father Intha Racha.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chao Phrom Market, Ho Rattanachai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
The Chao Phrom market is a beautiful market where you can find souvenirs and try some authentic thai street food.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the holiest temple on the site of the old Royal Palace in Thailand’s ancient capital of Ayutthaya until the city was completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital and it served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was a royal temple where the king and his successors performed religious ceremonies. Princes and princess were cremated here, including King Boromakot’s son Chaofa Thammathibet.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat yai chai mongkhon is a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand
Pass By: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Phratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
The temple was constructed in 1630 by the king Prasat Thong as the first temple of his reign, as a memorial of his mother’s residence in that area. The temple’s name literally means the Temple of long reign and glorious era.
Pass By: Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan, 2 Moo 12 Tambon Kamang, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Overlooking the River on the opposite bank from the main city, Wat Phanan Choeng was founded shortly before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the Kingdoms capital
Pass By: Wat Thammikarat, Tha Wa Su Kri, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Just outside of the Ayutthaya Historical Park, this large working temple has long been overgrown, but the ruins are still considerable. You can see sections of the terrace, the pillars of the portico, and a chedi encircled by lion statues.
Pass By: Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Set in several buildings surrounded by lily ponds, Chao Sam Phraya National Museum was founded by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1961.
Pass By: Wat Suwan Dararam Ratchaworawihan, Moo 2 Ho Rattanachai Subdistrcit, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Suwan Dararam stands proudly surrounded by three small lakes. Built around 1700 by the grandfather of Rama I, it was extended by the rulers of the Chakri dynasty, who also carried out a considerable amount of restoration work and decorated the temple with numerous paintings, which are now among its best known features
Pass By: Bang Pa In Palace, Ban Len, Bang Pa-in 13160 Thailand
If you tire of seeing ruins and are looking for a little more modern regality, head to Bang Pa-in Palace, dating to the 17th century. Also known as the Summer Palace, this royal residence is one of the best-preserved compounds in the area.
Pass By: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Na Phra Lan Road Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Pass By: The Golden Mount (Wat Saket), 344 Chakkraphat Diphong Road Bang Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae . When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Pass By: Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple), 69 Nakornpathom Rd Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram is a Buddhist temple in the Dusit District of Bangkok, Thailand. Also known as the marble temple, it is one of Bangkok’s best-known temples and a major tourist attraction.
Pass By: Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat), Maha Chai Road Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok Thailand
Meaning Temple of the Royal Niece, the temple was built to the order of King Nangklao for the princess granddaughter, Somanass Waddhanawathy in 1846.
Pass By: Wat Phra Chetuphon, 2 Sanamchai Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Wat Pho, also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace.
Pass By: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Na Phra Lan Road Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The complex consists of a number of buildings within the precincts of the Grand Palace in the historical centre of Bangkok.
Pass By: SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, 991 Rama 1 Road B1-B2 Floor Siam Paragon, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World is a large aquarium that is 3 storeys underneath the glitzy Siam Paragon shopping mall. It’s an aquatic wonderland the size of 3 Olympic swimming pools – the underground aquarium is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.
Pass By: Chatuchak Weekend Market, Kamphaeng Phet Road Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand
If you like shopping you need to check this place out. If you hate shopping you need to give this place a wide berth. With over 8000 stalls covering 27 acres of space this is one of the largest markets in the world. Open every Saturday and Sunday it attracts nearly 200,000 visitors a day, you will find everything you could ever imagine for sale here and mostly at local prices rather than tourist prices, it is certainly worth picking up a map before you go to avoid you being lost in the market for hours.
Pass By: Siam Paragon, 991, Rama 1 Road Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
The high end shopper’s paradise, a hugely popular shopping mall that houses many different shops for high-end fashion designers, Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, a huge multiplex cinema and enough restaurants to feed you for a life time. There are over 250 shops inside the mall, most of which are frequented by the well-heeled Thai’s and foreigners. Various car manufacturers including Ferrari and Lamborghini also have showrooms within the complex so if you have deep pockets you are sure to find what you are looking for.
Pass By: The National Museum Bangkok, Na Phrathat Road Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakho, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
The Bangkok National Museum is home to the largest collection of artifacts and Thai art in all of Thailand. The museum was first opened by King Rama V to show off all the gifts that his father had given to him. There are many interesting things to see in the museum such as Chinese weapons, precious stones, puppets, clothing and textiles and Khon masks. If you go to the museum on a Thursday you can be given a tour in English to give you a greater understanding of everything in the museum.
Pass By: Nana Plaza Bangkok, 3-3/1 Sukhumvit Soi 4, Bangkok Thailand
Situated just outside the BTS station called Nana is a place called Nana Plaza, many people think that Nana Plaza is the largest sex complex in the world today. Here you will find many gogo bars full of Thai women looking to pleasure you for the evening in return for a fee. Even if you have no intention of participating in any of the girls offers it is worth spending some time sitting down with a drink and watching the people go by.
Pass By: Sathorn Unique Tower, Soi Charoen Krung 51 Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Before the financial crisis hit the world a few years ago a huge 49 story skyscraper was being built in the heart of Bangkok, but when the crisis hit the building work stopped and the tower was never completed. Now it sits there abandoned, far too big for anyone to do anything with, unless you fancy a climb? At the bottom of the tower are some security guards and you will need to pay them but once that is complete you are free to tackle the tower. The views from the top are breath taking and will make the long hard climb up the unfinished tower worth it.
Pass By: Lumpini Park, Rama 4 Road Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
At over 500,000 sq. meters Lumpini Park providers the people of Bangkok with a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of the city. The name of the park originated from the Lord Buddha who was born in Nepal. It is not unusual when you walk through the park to see the older Thai generation practicing their Thai Chi or a romantic couple relaxing by the side of the lake. At the weekends the park is full of people taking part in all sorts of activities so a great time to go is early morning or just before sunset.
Pass By: Dusit Park, Dusit Zoo, Bangkok Thailand
Dusit Zoo is the oldest zoo in Thailand and has been open for over 60 years. There is a large range of animals inside the zoo (approximately 1600) including monkeys, alligators, lions, tigers, penguins and kangaroos. The zoo is very much a working zoo and has an animal hospital which looks after all of the inhabitants of the zoo as well as an education center, museum and train.
Pass By: Jim Thompson House, 6, Soi Kasem San 2, Rama 1 Road Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Thai silk is famous the world over and nowhere will you find a better place to learn about the history behind this craft. As you walk around the house you will not only learn the history of The Thai Silk Company but also the fascinating history of Jim Thompson himself. The house itself is more of a complex with six traditional teak structures forming the complete dwelling.
Pass By: Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine), 494 Ratchadamri Road Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Situated in one of the busiest areas of Bangkok is Erawan Shrine, It is a Brahman shrine and attracts so many visitors that it is more popular than many of the temples. Constructed in the 1950’s the shrine was made because the construction workers on the nearby hotel were too superstitious to continue their work as they felt the land spirits were unhappy and causing problems on the construction site. The shrine itself is a four faced brahma god and people flock there and lay floral garlands in the hope their wishes will come true..
Pass By: Vimanmek Mansion, 5/1 Ratchawithi Rd Khwaeng Dusit, Khet Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand
Vimanmek Mansion is the world’s largest teak wood building. Formally a royal residence it was only used for a few years before being left empty for many decades. The mansion itself is now a museum that is home to many ancient artifacts and even some photographs that have been donated by His Majesty the King. When you are in the grounds of the buildings you may take as many photographs as you wish but you will not be allowed to take your camera inside the museum itself and a strict dress code is in force so ensure you dress modestly.
Pass By: Assumption Cathedral, Oriental Ave, Charoen Krung Road Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand
Assumption Cathedral is Bangkok’s principal Roman Catholic cathedral and the main church of the Archdiocese of Bangkok, which dates back to 1662. Located in Bang Rak, the church was built between 1910 and 1918 to replace an earlier church on the same spot and was repaired after sustaining severe damage during World War II. Pope John Paul II visited the church during his trip in 1984. To get to the church, you can either take a taxi or embark on the Chao Phraya Express Boat to Oriental Pier.
