TEMPLES & SHRINES · BANGKOK TEMPLE TOURS

Best Bangkok Temple Tours — Our Top 15

37 tours  ·  from $16 a head

The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun on one river crossing, plus the night markets and canal temples beyond. The 15 below cover dress codes, ferry legs and which ones start early enough to matter.

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - Getting there from Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

1.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28Our pick

Visit four Ayutthaya temple ruins from Bangkok in seven hours, with an English, German, Thai, or Japanese-speaking guide. Guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, and Jum are known for clear history talks and good humor. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, temple entry, and a Thai buffet lunch on selected options.

“Wonderful day! Our guide Paul was lovely, very knowedlegable and gave good insights in Thai history and culture. Good balance of jokes and information, great at keeping the strucutre and pace. highly recommended. Thanks Paul”

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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - From River City Bangkok to the old city
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

2.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

Start at River City Bangkok and follow a licensed guide through Bangkok’s royal and religious center. You’ll see the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, with Wat Pho and Wat Arun included on selected options. Expect local transport, market stops, temple etiquette, bottled water, and a group capped at 10.

“Absolutely loved every minute of it. Our tour guide Kiwi was very knowledgeable and I actually learnt a lot about Buddhism on the day. She explained traditions and certain customs and guided us on what to do and what the significance of the rituals is. She was attentive of the group’s needs, making everyone feel included and engaged throughout the tour. We tried all different kinds of means of transport including tuktuks. She even made sure I was on the right boat back to the hotel. Would highly recommend the tour and our guide to anyone seeking and enriching and enjoyable tour.Read more”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Starting at Krung Thonburi BTS Station
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

3.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79Top rated

Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour tuk-tuk tour through Bangkok after dark. With guides such as Jazzie, Sasa, Kevin, or Tony, you’ll sample market snacks, visit a temple, walk the 24-hour flower market, eat dinner, and finish in Chinatown.

“Amazing experience with Tony as our guide! Very well organised and great vaule. Would recommend to anyone.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour - Starting at the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

4.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar, visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. The small group, capped at 10 people, includes the river boat and water, but temple admission fees are paid separately.

“The tour was incredible. Betty was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable! It was a really hot day and Betty was very focused on our safety the whole time, making sure we always had plenty of water! It was the perfect start for our trip to Thailand!”

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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour - Starting Near BTS Pho Nimit
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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

5.Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,511 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Start near BTS Pho Nimit and ride about 15 km through Thonburi’s backstreets, canals, markets, and local temples. Guides such as Dan, Coco, and Phillip lead small groups at an easy pace, with water, bicycles, and a temple visit included. Ask for a helmet before setting off.

“The tour was very interesting, run away from central noise and busy streets into some local life feeling with many temples on the way 🙂 Our guide Coco was amazing, told us many stories. Activity itself was fun, we also had coffee break in a cute place by the river.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour - Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha
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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

6.Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,417 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $17

Walk through Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with a guide such as Sun, Tank, Fern, or Jack. Expect about 2 to 3 hours of temple art, royal history, Emerald Buddha views, photo stops, and helpful advice on dress, shade, and nearby sights.

“Angie was a very knowledgeable guide and took some great photos - thank you!”

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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk - Food comes in several rounds, not one stop
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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

7.Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,371 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk, with an English-speaking guide such as Sasa, P, or Kevin. Expect market snacks, pad Thai, mango sticky rice, Wat Prayoon, Chinatown, and the flower market. Food, drinks, transport, and end-of-tour drop-off are included.

“It was a great experience, SASA our guide give us a lot of interesting informations. I recommend to do this Tour if it’s your first time in Bangkok.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour - The river boat sets the tone
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

8.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,256 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $18

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Kiwi, Kwang, Amy, or Sunny through Bangkok’s royal and sacred heart. You’ll visit Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Pak Khlong Talat, using a river boat, tuk tuk, and ferry. Expect four to five hours of walking, heat, temple rules, and a memorable look at local life.

“Pom was the best! The tour was fantastic and definitely recommending it on your to do list. Pom was very knowledgeable, kind and polite! He arranged the transfers perfectly via boats and tuktuk, we did not have to worry about anything, just follow him and enjoy”

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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour - Wat Arun beside the Chao Phraya
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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

9.Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,720 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Meet your English or Chinese-speaking guide at Tha Tian Pier for a three-hour walk through Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Expect detailed temple stories, time for photos, coconut water, and helpful guidance with Thai Buddhist customs. Guides such as Nancy, Sun, Jack, and Tee are praised for warmth and clear explanations.

“It was an amazing tour! Well worth time to learn from local knowledge.”

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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok - The morning journey and meeting point
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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

10.Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,692 reviews · from $73

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with a guide such as Donna, First, or Ken, explore major temple ruins, then return by riverboat with a Thai and international buffet. Choose hotel pickup or meet at River City Bangkok. Expect a full 9-hour day with walking, history, and a long cruise.

“Excellent tour! Learned a lot about the history of Ayutthaya. We also love the boat ride back to Bangkok. First, out tour guide did an excellent job and was really informative.”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Maeklong Railway Market and the train that cuts through it
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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

11.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,225 reviews · 7h 30m · from $16Best value

Travel from Bangkok in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Nice or Oil. Watch Maeklong vendors clear the tracks for a train, cruise Damnoen Saduak by boat, then visit Wat Sam Phran’s giant pink Dragon Temple. Expect a full 7.5-hour day and some walking.

“Just a fantastic day! the guid was amazing. the driver was perfect”

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The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch - Leaving Bangkok for the old capital
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The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

12.The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 992 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours exploring Ayutthaya with an English, German, Japanese, or Thai-speaking guide. Visit four major temple sites, stop for a local Thai lunch, and ride between them in an air-conditioned van or mini coach. Hotel pickup from selected Bangkok areas is optional.

“This tour was amazing, I and so glad we booked it. It would have been very difficult to get between sites otherwise. Our guide, Jum, was very knowledgeable and SO helpful. We were having an issue with our train and she went above and beyond to help us get things solved. We are so grateful and we also had the best day! Thank you Jum!”

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Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide - Starting at Tha Chang Pier
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Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide

13.Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $22

Meet near Tha Chang Pier for a four-hour guided walk through the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Guides such as Paula, Nicky, DJ, and Ken have earned praise for history, photos, and patient pacing. Bring 1,000 baht for entry fees, proper clothing, and sturdy shoes.

“The tour itself was fine. They claim to promise to leave on time yet we sat in the hot sun and waited 20 min for the last 2 people to arrive. Our guide wasn’t the best, he even told us he was subbing in for someone and that he normally does canal tours.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Private Tour - Wat Phra Kaew is the spiritual center of the visit
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Private Tour

14.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 855 reviews · 5 hours · from $143

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle at Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, with optional Wat Pho and Wat Arun visits. Guides such as Kay, Pui, Penny, and Tum Tum are praised for clear explanations, flexible pacing, photo help, and practical Bangkok tips.

“Penny was amazing! Everything was great! Very knowledgeable and attentive!”

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Bangkok: Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit - Starting near MRT Sam Yot and Loha Prasat
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Bangkok: Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit

15.Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 751 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Ride about 12 km with an English-speaking guide such as Top, Tom, Max, or Tammy through Bangkok’s quiet lanes, temples, riverside paths, and flower market. Expect a relaxed but active four-hour outing with a ferry crossing, local snacks, and illuminated landmarks. Bikes, helmets, water, and insurance are included.

“Absolutely fantastic way to see the hidden gems of Bangkok. Our guide Woody was brilliant with loads of local knowledge. Visited the palace, temples, khao San road, chao Praya river, flower market, sampled some great street food and learned how to craft lotus flowers. Our family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers couldn’t recommend it enough!!”

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