Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew Walking Tour with Professional Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
• Explore the Grand Palace, the home of the Thai royal family and one of Thailand’s must-see attractions.
• Visit Wat Phra Kaew and marvel at the famous Emerald Buddha statue.
• Book at any time – last-minute bookings are accepted.
• Choose from multiple start-time options
• Enjoy a TripGuru Signature experience: curated, solo travel-friendly, and in small groups.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a massive former royal family home and one of Thailand's most visually stunning architectural marvels.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
Aptly named for housing one of the country’s most sacred and revered statues, Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) is where the famed jade statue sits in all its majestic glory.
What‘s Included
Walking tour
English- and Thai-speaking tour guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance fees - Grand Palace
Meals
Personal expenses
Options
Small Group Tour
Shared Group
Private Tour
Private Tour Guide: Excludes entrance fees
Small Group Tour in Chinese
Small Group Tour in Chinese: Entrance fees not included
Private Tour in Chinese
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Royal Palace and War Arun, the aesthetic heart of this fantastic nation
Giovanni B,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Helpful and shrewd guide guided us taking care of us throughout the tour Ohm carefully illustrated the monuments and made us live the most authentic experiences.
Brilliant
Griff2008,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely tour with an amazing tour guide Nancy. Thank you. We would highly recommend this tour and Nancy as your guide
Beautiful tour
H2507GChannahh,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Nancy was really nice and very informative. Such a beautiful palace. Was a perfect amount of time. Really enjoyed the tour!
Awesome tour!
NatashaLM825,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I enjoyed having a guide to help give me historical and present context of the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha! If we went by ourselves I feel like we would have had a poorer experience. My only feedback is for the guide to slow down a little bit
Wonderful experience
hiabst,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nancy was such a nice tour guide, learned a lot of the kings and the past history of thailand. Thank you for you time! kind regards
Grand palace secrets and beautiful spots with nancy
Vmfm,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to the grand Palace with Nancy, who is very knowledgeable and we had such a great time. She made sure we stayed away from the heat and the sun took great care of us and show us all the beautiful spots and help us with fantastic pictures too, and then.
Tour with Kiki
Sherpa00878372101,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Kiki as our tour guide. She was very informative and shared interesting details throughout the tour. Kiki answered all of our questions, happily took our photos, and even suggested what we could do next to make the most of our visit. She was professional, spoke excellent English, and made sure we stayed on time without ever feeling rushed. Highly recommend her as a guide!
Fantastic Tour – Highly Recommend Mr. Tee!
mitchzenger,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic! Our guide, Mr. Tee, had an impressive depth of knowledge about the Grand Palace and shared fascinating historical insights throughout the visit. His ability to mix engaging stories with humor made the experience both fun and educational. I’d highly recommend booking a tour with him!
Mr. Tee
laurenzenger,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Tee gave us an amazing tour and taught us so much about the culture. He has the best jokes to make it an extra memorable time while still teaching us about the history and story of the temple. He also took some great photos of our family and overall was a wonderful guide.
Exceptional tour with Mr Tee at the Grand Palace
144kellyz,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour. Our guide Mr Tee was exceptionally knowledgeable about the Grand Palace. He offered interesting regarding the history of this beautiful place. He combined history and humor to keep us entertained during our tour. I would highly recommend Mr. Tee!
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