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Three-headed elephant statue at Erawan Museum, Thailand.
Erawan Museum interior with ornate staircase and stained glass ceiling, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Ancient City & Erawan Museum Guided Tour, Bangkok

Bangkok
Museums
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Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

Transfers included
Transfers included
Meals included
Meals included
Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

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Explore Bangkok’s rich cultural tapestry with this guided tour, featuring visits to The Ancient City and Erawan Museum in Thailand's vibrant capital. This experience offers a glimpse into Thailand’s enduring heritage through different ticket packages that include these two major sights. Additionally, you can enhance your journey by adding Khan Toke lunch or dinner for an authentic Thai dining presentation.

The Ancient City in Bangkok serves as an open-air museum where visitors can explore Thailand’s architectural heritage and historical narrative.

A visit to the Erawan Museum is included for guests interested in rare collections and artifacts that are of considerable historical significance, such as those found at Discover History Ancient City & Erawan Museum Guided Tour.

Complement your journey with a multilingual audio guide offering narratives in several languages, providing deeper insights into each landmark’s history during the Expert Hug Thai tour.

Round-trip transfers to and from Central World are available for convenience. An optional experience includes dressing in traditional Thai costumes while exploring the cultural sites of The Ancient City.

Did you know? In Hindu mythology, 'Erawan', which means Airawata, is a sacred elephant with seven trunks and four tusks.

Admission to Ancient City

Access to cultural performances daily within Ancient City

Free audio guide in English, Chinese & Korean for Ancient City

Ticket to Erawan Museum

Use of free audio guide in English & Chinese at the Erawan Museum

One Thai lunch buffet at Pavillion One restaurant (menu here) (as per option selected)

Expert guide (as per option selected)

Rental of traditional Thai costumes (as per option selected)

Return shared transfers for round-trip (as per option selected)

Individual Costs

Woman in traditional attire at Erawan Museum with dragon sculptures and golden deity statue.

Woman in traditional attire at Erawan Museum with dragon sculptures and golden deity statue.

Your experience

This tour brings you to two significant attractions in Bangkok: The Ancient City and Erawan Museum. Each ticket offers various packages that include visits to these cultural landmarks, with the option to add a Khan Toke lunch or dinner for an enhanced Thai dining experience. At Khan Toke restaurants, meals are served on beautifully crafted round wooden tables adorned with intricate carvings.

Discover History Ancient City

The Ancient City is one of the largest open-air museums globally and serves as a miniature version of Thailand itself. It features replicas and reconstructions of historically significant Thai structures. Visitors can explore authentic wooden villages, renowned temples, shrines, floating marketplaces, rural arts, ancient tools, and hunting equipment that highlight this enduring native culture.

Enhance your visit by renting traditional Thai costumes for an engaging cultural experience. Enjoy convenient round-trip transfers to and from Hug Thai without the hassle of arranging transportation!

Meet Mythology at Erawan Museum

The Erawan Museum is structured into three levels representing the Underworld, Earth, and Heaven. It showcases rare eastern antiques, religious iconography, and vibrant décor. Begin your journey on the Suvannabhumi level to explore treasures such as Chinese porcelain, Chakri Dynasty tea sets, and Benjarong ceramics. The Earth section features walls adorned with colorful artistic expressions. Atop it all is Tavatimsa Heaven, where art forms blend in a series of Buddha imagery.

Three-headed elephant statue at Erawan Museum, Thailand.

Three-headed elephant statue at Erawan Museum, Thailand.

Erawan Museum interior with ornate staircase and stained glass ceiling, Bangkok, Thailand.

Erawan Museum interior with ornate staircase and stained glass ceiling, Bangkok, Thailand.

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  • This offer is not available to those holding a Thai passport.
  • The ticket must be used on the day of purchase only.

Lunch or dinner buffet times can be chosen upon arrival at your convenience.

Rental and Clothing Information

  • Golf car rental is available for adults aged 18 and over, requiring a Thai driving license or an International one.

The Ancient City offers the option to rent traditional Thai clothing for children older than three years as well as adults.

Policies on Costumes

    Visitors are not allowed to bring their own costumes and will incur a THB 600 fine per costume if they do so at the Ancient City/Erawan Museum.

    Dining Schedule

      Pavillion One Restaurant operates daily from 11am until 6pm.

      To access an audio guide, please click here.

      Woman in red dress at ornate pavilion in Ancient City, Bangkok.

      Woman in red dress at ornate pavilion in Ancient City, Bangkok.

      Women in traditional attire at ancient ruins during the Ancient City & Erawan Museum tour.

      Women in traditional attire at ancient ruins during the Ancient City & Erawan Museum tour.

      Book in advance if visiting during peak season to secure a spot for the same-day ticket offer and avoid disappointment.

      If interested in dining at Khan Toke, select your lunch or dinner buffet time on arrival as it's available upon selection.

      To enjoy round trip transfers conveniently, opt-in for this service if you're over 18 years old with a valid Thai driving license or an international one.

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      FAQs

      Personal expenses are not covered by the ticket and must be managed separately during your visit.
      Adults over eighteen years old can rent a golf car, but they must show either their Thai driving license or an International Driving License at the time of rental.
      The Ancient City & Erawan Museum Guided Tour includes visits to The Ancient City and Erawan Museum, both offering rich insights into Thailand’s architecture and history.
      The ticket includes round trip transfers to and from Central World as part of your experience on this guided tour.
      This offer is not available to individuals holding a Thai passport.
      Yes, The Ancient City provides rental services for Thai clothing specifically for children above three years old during your visit.
      The tour offers free multilingual audio guides. For The Ancient City, they are available in English, Chinese, and Korean; while at Erawan Museum, they're accessible in English and Chinese.
      Guests can select their preferred time for the lunch or dinner buffet on the spot when participating in this tour.
      The Khan Toke meal focuses on presentation as much as cuisine. It's served on small round wooden tables adorned with carvings, finished with lacquer for an authentic experience.
      Yes, visitors to The Ancient City have access to daily cultural performances as part of the ticket inclusion.

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