Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Japanese Tour

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Must-see in Bangkok: the Grand Palace and three major temples.

The Grand Palace and surrounding temples are easy to visit on your own, but to truly understand the deep connection between Buddhism and the Thai monarchy in daily life, a guided tour in Japanese is recommended. This tour includes visits to the stunning Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Temple), Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha and Thai massage headquarters), and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn).

You'll also experience local transport like boats and tuk-tuks, and feel the energy of Bangkok's streets, temples, and markets. The tour starts with a hotel pickup*1 and is great for photography in the cooler morning hours.

Perfect for those with limited time on the last day*2, adding extra memories to your Bangkok visit!

*1: Pickup is limited to certain areas.

*2: Please leave your luggage at the hotel before joining.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. The tour/experience will start on time, even if you are late.

The departure time is listed as 09:00, but the final pickup time will be provided the evening before the tour.

Hotel Pickup Areas: Central Bangkok, Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Charun Krung Road, and the Sukhumvit area (between Soi 1-57 and Soi 2-36).

You may be asked to show an ID when entering the Grand Palace. Please bring your passport (a copy is acceptable).

Since you will frequently need to remove your shoes during sightseeing, we recommend wearing shoes that are easy to take off. Please join the tour in comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing and footwear.

Please leave large luggage, such as suitcases, at your hotel and refrain from bringing them on the tour.

Photography and video recording of the Emerald Buddha and inside the Grand Palace are prohibited.

The tour may be canceled on the day due to bad weather or unexpected local circumstances.

Out of respect for Thailand's Buddhist culture and manners, please ensure your clothing covers your skin appropriately, such as by wearing a cover-up. Shorts shorter than knee-length are not recommended for the tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Japanese guide

Bottled water

Hotel pickup (available in certain areas)

Admission fees

Insurance

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Bangkok

We will pick you up from your hotel within the designated area. The final pickup time will be provided the evening before the tour.

Admission Not Applicable

River City Bangkok

The tour will begin with departure from River City Bangkok.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Japanese Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.75

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was a great satisfaction.
chomomi,
Mar 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This time the booking was for a private tour for just us. Above all, the guides who were in charge were kind! They brought us water after enjoying the temple and took a lot of photos, so I'm very satisfied. Thanks to you, I think I was able to relax and enjoy myself. We recommend you to visit our tour guide, Ron!
The tour guide is very kind. Worth a visit.
快征,
Mar 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Ron, was very kind and we were able to see the sights without any inconvenience. I don’t think it would go as well as this if we were going around on our own.
Tour of the Three Major Temples
kamiki773,
Mar 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I had TARO show me around. The students were able to listen to various histories with detailed explanations. When I also asked her to wash her hands, she showed me around and showed me around quickly. It was fun!
3 Temple Tours
oybn0212 ctit,
Mar 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I joined the tour with Taro's guide. He was very friendly and I enjoyed talking to him. I think we just had to look at it on our own, but thanks to the guide's commentary, we were able to learn about history well. I'm glad I took part in it! I also want to use Tabinaka again next time.
It was fun.
ゆきの2020,
Feb 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was really interesting and enjoyable. It's good to see you as Mr. Tabinaka! Thank you very much.
Taro
更紗,
Feb 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
TARO showed me around. The explanation was easy to understand, but it was a fun tour that made me laugh a lot.
The guide's knowledge is amazing.
miyotazinn,
Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The tour with my family and the many knowledge of the guides were so tiring that I learned a lot. Sometimes it's nice to interject a joke.
Very good!!
ari9at0n,
Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was able to watch it slowly and the guide enjoyed talking to me. The building was so beautiful and I was glad to take so many photos. I was glad to come to Thailand!
Beautiful and cute architecture.
okaeriko ,
Feb 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We could visit thee famous temples in Bangkok. The architecture was so beautiful and I felt its pattern was cute. They made me feel being in Bangkok at that time. I really enjoyed this tour with my friend.
Wonderful tour
izumiac,
Feb 15, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
this is a very wonderful tour. Although it's half-day tour, you can visit four famous places and understand the history of Bangkok easily.