Private Grand Palace & Long-tail boat tour in Bangkok

There’s nothing more perfect than to start your exploration of Bangkok with a visit to the most well-known sight in the city: the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
With its grandeur and imposing architecture, it is one of the must see places for every visitor to the City of Angels.

The long-tail boat canal trip (approx. 2 hours) gives you the chance to experience a local part of Bangkok, far away from the crowded and well-known tourist areas. Get to see a part of Bangkok where you would never come on your own and experience life in Bangkok like it was 50 years ago!

Located at the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace was the former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king’s guests, state guests, and other foreign dignitaries.
You will visit the key attractions around the Grand Palace like the Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi, and the Royal Pantheon.
Wat Phra Kaew (known as the ‘Temple of the Emerald Buddha’ or locally as ‘Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram’) is located within the grounds of the Grand Palace and one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand. The temple enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade.

PLEASE NOTE:
Entrance fee of THB 500 per person is not included and has to be paid cash on day of the tour.

Total time includes traveling time from the meeting point.

We will make a stop at Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House), located on the banks of Klong Bang Luang (Bang Luang Canal) on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, a hidden gem devoted to preserving Thai culture. Here you’ll experience what life in Bangkok was like before the concrete jungle took hold.
The wooden house, over 200 years old and lovingly restored by its owner, sits at the heart of a small community of rustic shophouses which are connected by a wooden walkway that follows the edge of the klong (canal).

PLEASE NOTE:
The total time includes traveling time from the Grand Palace to the pier and the time on the water.
Actual time at Baan Silapin is approx. 30 minutes.

We pass Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen (but not get off the boat), built in the mid-Ayutthaya period in the Phasi Charoen District in Thonburi. The boat driver will stop the boat so that you can take a good photo of the huge Buddha statue at this temple. The Buddha statue is towering nearly 70 meters above the ground, the height of a 20-story building, and it is Bangkok’s tallest Buddha, with a width of 40 meters in its cross-legged meditation posture.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Remember that the Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and ankles need to be covered (for both men and women; sleeveless shirt with a scarf covering is also not allowed). No shorts, leggings, ripped jeans, slippers (flip-flops), or revealing tops, otherwise you won’t be allowed in.
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues since it might be too hard to get in and out the boat (there are no stairs at the piers).

• Private Grand Palace & Long-tail boat tour in Bangkok
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• English speaking guide
• Long-tail boat trip (approx. 2 hrs)

• Entrance fee for Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (THB 500 per person)
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities for guide (not mandatory)
• Snacks/food
• Hotel transfers

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• This Tour is Provided by WanderSiam.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Bangkok.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.