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Historical City of Ayutthaya: UNESCO Full Day Tour Featuring Ancient Buddhas and Temple Ruins

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Khwaeng Pom Prap

Embark on a full-day tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to discover ancient buddhas and stunning temple ruins. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this former capital of Siam.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Bang Pa In Palace - Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings.
A number of impressive buildings can be found in the palace complex, built in very different architectural styles, some in classical Thai, some Chinese and some European design.
Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon - Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was founded in the second half of the 14th century during the reign of King U Thong, first ruler of Ayutthaya. Highlight of the monastery is its very large imposing prang dominating the area.
century. During the Burmese invasion of 1767 the temple was largely destroyed.
Wat Mahathat - Wat Mahathat, also known as the Monastery of the Great Relic, is believed to have been built around the 14th century and was once residence to the Supreme Patriarch leader of the Thai Buddhist monks.
The most popular tourist attraction of Wat Mahathat is a tree whose roots have grown around the head of the Buddha statue.
Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit - This famous temple is situated on the south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Its large bronze seated Buddha image or Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand with its measures of 9.5 meters across the lap and a height of 12.5 meters. During the fall of Ayutthaya, the building and the image were badly destroyed by fire. The present Vihara and Buddha image have been reconstructed and renovated in the reign of King Rama V.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - Used mainly for ceremonies that served to authenticate the kingâs spiritual and moral authority, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the official royal temple. No monks lived here and only people within the royal circle were allowed to enter.
Destroying Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Royal Palace was a priority of the invading Burmese. They melted down 160 kilos of gold from the Phra Buddha Chai Sri Sanphet image and set fire to everything else.
The distinctive pagodas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet are one of the most famous sights in Ayutthaya.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram - Wat Chaiwatthanaram was built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong during the later period of Ayutthaya. It was built to commemorate his mother’s hometown and to celebrate his coronation. The main prang is surrounded by many lesser prangs and towers in eight directions.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was a royal monastery. The King and its descendants would perform religious rites here. It was also a cremation site for members of the Royal family.
With its Khmer-style buildings, Wat Chaiwatthanaram is one of the most impressive ancient temples in Ayutthaya.

What's Included

Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
English speaking tour guide
Parking fees

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Gratuities
Carbonated beverages

Additional Information

Embark on an expedition to Ayutthaya Historical Park and discover antiquated buddhas and some of the nation’s most stunning temple debris.
Through this full-day Ayutthaya tour, you will investigate the past capital of Siam guided by an English-speaking tour professional.
A trek back in history to Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site today, offers a vivid depiction of this ancient city’s once abundant and splendid past!

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.
Maximum number of participants per group is 10 people.
We only pick up from hotels in a few selected areas in Bangkok: Khao San Road and Siam Square. If you do not stay in a hotel in one of these areas, the meeting point is our office in Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact meeting/departure time will be informed in a private message via the booking platform the day before before the tour. Departure time/meeting time depends on the number of participants on your travel date. Please carefully check your message the day before.

Location

WanderSiam - Tour Operator

Thanon Chaokhamrop

The meeting point is at our office in Chao Khamrop Road, opposite the ‘Tai Hong Kong Shrine’ and Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station (for taxi: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dominique

Apr 23, 2024

So interesting! - Thanya was a wonderful guide! She was funny, interesting, and taught me a lot about the different temples. I recommend this activity!