Visitor exploring Wat Pho temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Pho stupas in Bangkok with tourists exploring the temple grounds.
Tour guide explaining Grand Palace details to tourists in Bangkok.
Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho, Bangkok, part of guided tour with mango dessert.
Mango sticky rice dessert with coconut milk, Bangkok tour.
Visitors ringing bells at Wat Pho, Bangkok, surrounded by lush greenery and yellow flowers.
Tourists exploring golden Buddha statues at Wat Pho, Bangkok.

Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Guided Tour with Michelin Dessert, Bangkok

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Explore Bangkok's rich heritage with this Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Guided Tour, featuring an exquisite Michelin dessert experience in Thailand. Begin your journey at the historic Wat Pho, known as the birthplace of Thai massage and home to over 1,000 Buddha images including the majestic Reclining Buddha. Continue on to marvel at the opulent Grand Palace with its glittering gold facades and explore Bangkok's vibrant streets via a lively tuk-tuk ride through iconic landmarks like the City Pillar.

Visit Wat Pho with a guide who will tell you about the birthplace of Thai massage and Bangkok's oldest public university, which houses 1000+ Buddha images.

Next up, deep-dive into Thai-Buddhist architecture at the Grand Palace, a temple complex that is also home to a 700-year-old emerald Buddha statue.

Ride a tuk-tuk to Kor Panich, a Michelin Bib Gourmand shop, serving you mango sticky rice made with freshly squeezed coconut milk. Yum, indeed.

Spot iconic landmarks along the way during the tuk-tuk ride, including the City Pillar Shrine and the Ministry of Defence.

Fun fact: Grand Palace is so huge, it houses 100 buildings and covers 2.35 million square feet, equivalent to 40 football fields.

Half-day tour of Bangkok

Admission to Grand Palace & Wat Pho

Expert English speaking tour guide

Mango sticky rice at Kor Panich

Bottle of water

Travel insurance

Tuk-tuk ride

Visitor exploring Wat Pho temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand.

Visitor exploring Wat Pho temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand.

Start your adventure at Wat Pho, where your guide will reveal its secrets as the birthplace of Thai massage and Bangkok's oldest public university. Wander among over 1,000 Buddha images, including the breathtaking Reclining Buddha.

Next, dive into the splendor of the Grand Palace. Explore this magnificent complex, home to the revered Emerald Buddha, over 700 years old. The glittering gold facades and intricate details of the palace buildings will leave you in awe.

Hop on a tuk-tuk for a lively ride through Bangkok’s vibrant streets. Pass by landmarks like the City Pillar Shrine, marking the city's founding, and the impressive Ministry of Defence with its stately yellow facade and vintage cannons.

Enjoy the tuk-tuk experience as you weave through bustling markets and colorful street scenes. Feel the city's energy and catch glimpses of local life.

End your journey with a sweet treat at Kor Panich, a Michelin Bib Gourmand gem. Savor their famous mango sticky rice, made with freshly squeezed coconut milk—pure bliss in every bite. The cozy shop and the aroma of traditional Thai desserts make it the perfect finale.

Wat Pho stupas in Bangkok with tourists exploring the temple grounds.

Wat Pho stupas in Bangkok with tourists exploring the temple grounds.

Tour guide explaining Grand Palace details to tourists in Bangkok.

Tour guide explaining Grand Palace details to tourists in Bangkok.

Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho, Bangkok, part of guided tour with mango dessert.

Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho, Bangkok, part of guided tour with mango dessert.

What to bring

  • Bring along a hat/cap and sunscreen.

What's not allowed

  • Shorts, skirts, and sleeveless clothing are not allowed on this tour.
Mango sticky rice dessert with coconut milk, Bangkok tour.

Mango sticky rice dessert with coconut milk, Bangkok tour.

Visitors ringing bells at Wat Pho, Bangkok, surrounded by lush greenery and yellow flowers.

Visitors ringing bells at Wat Pho, Bangkok, surrounded by lush greenery and yellow flowers.

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Included are admission to both Grand Palace & Wat Pho, an English-speaking guide, mango sticky rice at Kor Panich, a bottle of water, and travel insurance coverage.
The revered Emerald Buddha statue is over 700 years old and resides within the Grand Palace complex you will visit during your tour.
During your tuk-tuk journey, you'll pass by iconic sites such as the City Pillar Shrine and the Ministry of Defence.
This is a half-day guided tour of Bangkok, allowing ample time to explore the Grand Palace and Wat Pho thoroughly.
The adventure begins at Wat Pho, where you will explore its historical significance including being the birthplace of Thai massage.
An expert English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout your visit to both attractions.
You'll savor mango sticky rice made with freshly squeezed coconut milk at Kor Panich, which is recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand establishment.
At Wat Pho, you'll learn about its historical role as Thailand's oldest public university and see over a thousand Buddha images including the Reclining Buddha.
Please avoid wearing shorts, skirts, or sleeveless clothing as they are not permitted during the tour. Don't forget your hat/cap and sunscreen for protection against the sun.
An intriguing detail about the Grand Palace is that it covers a massive area equivalent to 40 football fields and contains over 100 buildings.

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