Ayutthaya Historical City – Full Day Tour

Set off on a fascinating journey to the Ayutthaya Historical Park and explore ancient Buddha images and some of Thailand’s most iconic temple ruins. This full-day tour takes you back in time to the former capital of Siam, a city once known for its wealth, grandeur, and international influence.

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya offers a glimpse into Thailand’s rich past, with awe-inspiring architecture, sacred monuments, and a powerful sense of history.

During this full-day excursion, you’ll visit the following highlights:

• Bang Pa-In Summer Palace: Located 20 km south of Ayutthaya, this elegant riverside retreat was used by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). Its landscaped gardens and eclectic mix of European and Oriental architecture reflect the king’s fascination with Western styles.
• Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon: A striking temple just outside the historical center, known for its 60-meter-high bell-shaped chedi and serene Reclining Buddha.
• Wat Mahathat: One of the most important temples of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It's famous for the iconic Buddha head entwined in the roots of a Banyan tree; one of the most photographed sights in the city.
• Wat Phra Si Sanphet: This royal temple once formed part of the ancient Grand Palace complex and hosted some of Ayutthaya’s most important royal ceremonies.
• Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit: Located next to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, this temple houses one of Thailand’s largest bronze Buddha statues, beautifully gilded and deeply revered.
• Wat Chaiwatthanaram: Often considered one of the most impressive temple ruins in Ayutthaya. Its design is inspired by Khmer architecture, symbolizing the structure of the universe in Hindu-Buddhist cosmology.

Although the city was largely destroyed by the Burmese army in 1767, its atmospheric ruins still tell a vivid story of a once-magnificent kingdom.

After a full day of exploration and cultural discovery, we make our way back to Bangkok, filled with new impressions and a deeper understanding of Thailand’s rich heritage.

Pick up/Meeting point:

We provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and on Siam Square. The exact pick-up time will be sent to you by email 1 day before the tour.
If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in our pick-up area, the designated meeting point will be our office.
Our office is located in Chao Khamrop Road, close to Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station and right next to the Tai Hong Kong Shrine.
(For taxi drivers: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).
WanderSiam office on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/9SnsNdNh2ZyVXv6C6

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• There is a strict dress code to enter Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Shoulders and ankles need to be covered. No sleeveless shirts, shorts, ripped jeans, tight trousers, leggings, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops, otherwise you won't be allowed in.
• Bangkok’s traffic is notorious and often extremely congested. As our tours operate on a group basis, we kindly ask everyone to be on time. We can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After the 10 minutes grace period, the guide will start with the tour.
  If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply.
• Entrance fees are not included and are as follows (subject to changes):Bang Pa-In Summer Palace: THB 100 per person
  Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon: THB 20 per person
  Wat Mahathat: THB 80 per person
  Wat Phra Si Sanphet: THB 80 per person
  Wat Chaiwatthanaram: THB 80 per person