Excursions & day trips

Historical City of Ayutthaya full-day tour

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$39.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 9 hours

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Guided Tour

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

Why you’ll love this…

Explore the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit the Royal Summer Palace Bang Pa-In
Marvel at the iconic temples ruins of Ayutthaya
Smaller group size gives you a personalized experience in good company

What to expect

Travel back through the centuries on a captivating day trip to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s former royal capital and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the heart of a powerful kingdom, Ayutthaya was known for its grand temples, intricate architecture, and diverse cultural influences.

On this full-day tour, you’ll explore the atmospheric ruins of ancient monasteries and Buddha images that tell the story of a city that was once among the world’s most influential trade hubs.

Accompanied by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, you'll visit several of the most impressive and picturesque sites in the Ayutthaya Historical Park. Along the way, learn about the city’s founding in 1350, its golden age of international diplomacy and wealth, and its dramatic destruction in 1767.

This journey offers the perfect mix of history, culture, and breathtaking sights, ideal for travelers looking to dive deeper into Thailand’s rich heritage.

What's included

Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Bottled water

What's not included

Entrance fees
Lunch

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup available for selected locations in the center of Bangkok (Witthayu Road, area Khao San Road and around Siam Square).You will need to contact the local tour operator 24 hours prior to your activity to arrange your pickup location. If your hotel is not located in the center. You can arrange a convenient meeting point in Bangkok for your pickup with the local tour operator after booking. You will find their information on the voucher after booking.

What to remember

Not allowed:

To wear shorts, skinny jeans, tight trousers, leggings, slippers, sandals or revealing tops when visiting the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Shoulders and ankles must be covered

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Entrance fees aren't included and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour: Bang Pa-In (THB 100 per person), Wat Mahathat (THB 80 per person), Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon (THB 20 per person), Wat Phra Si Sanphet (THB 80 per person), Wat Chaiwatthanaram (THB 80 per person)

Know in advance:

The local partner will provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and in Siam Square. If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in that area, the designated meeting point will be the local WanderSiam office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown

The exact meeting and departure times will be sent to you via email or WhatsApp the day before your tour. These times depend on the number of participants on your selected date, so please check your messages carefully the day before the tour
Bangkok's traffic is notoriously bad and often extremely congested. As tours operate on a group basis, please be on time. The local operator can only wait up to 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will start the tour. If you're unable to make it on time, please inform the operator before the tour starts. If possible, they'll try to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply
This tour operates rain or shine. Therefore, cancellations due to adverse weather conditions aren't eligible for a refund

Provider

WanderSiam

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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