Bangkok: Half-Day Guided: Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun

A route that connects the landmarks

The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun are often visited as isolated sights. This route joins them into one narrative, from royal Bangkok and the Emerald Buddha to temple medicine, daily worship, and the river that shaped the city.

Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

Read the architecture and murals with context on royal tradition, Buddhism, and respectful behavior inside Thailand’s most important ceremonial complex.

Wat Pho

Meet the Reclining Buddha and learn why the temple is also associated with education, traditional medicine, and massage.

Across the Chao Phraya to Wat Arun

Take the local ferry to the Temple of Dawn and finish with the riverside view that ties old Bangkok together.

Terms & Conditions

By booking, you confirm that you have reviewed the selected option, inclusions, exclusions, participant requirements, and cancellation policy shown at checkout. The terms on your booking confirmation apply to your booking.

Included

• Licensed professional English-speaking guide.
• Guided visits to Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.
• Round-trip Chao Phraya River ferry crossing.
• One bottle of water per person.
• Cultural stories and local context throughout the walk.

Not included

• Temple admission, paid on site: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew THB 500 (card or cash), Wat Pho THB 300 (cash), and Wat Arun THB 200 (cash). Allow approximately THB 1,000 per person.
• Meals, transport to and from the meeting point, and personal expenses.
• Guide tips are optional and not included in the tour price.

Cancellation, changes and refunds

• Unless a different policy is shown for the selected rate, cancel more than 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
• Date, participant, or option changes are subject to availability and must be requested through the channel used to make the booking.
• Approved refunds are returned through the original payment method and may take time to appear depending on the payment provider.

Arrival and no-show

• If you may be late, contact the operator through WhatsApp immediately. Guests may join within five minutes of the scheduled start when operationally possible; after that, the booking may be treated as a no-show.
• The meeting point and selected departure time shown in your booking confirmation are controlling.

Weather and operational changes

• The tour normally operates in sun and rain. The route, order of visits, transport, or timing may change when required by weather, official closures, safety, or circumstances outside reasonable control.
• If Folkpaths cancels the activity and cannot offer a suitable alternative, the booking will be refunded through the original booking channel.

Participant requirements

• This walking tour includes a moderate walking distance and is not suitable for wheelchair users or baby strollers.
• Shoulders and ankles must be covered. Scarves are not accepted as a shoulder covering.
• Bring sunglasses, a sun hat, umbrella, sunscreen, and drinking water.
• Drones, alcohol, drugs, explosive substances, fire, and nudity are not permitted.
• Guests must follow guide instructions, venue rules, and local laws. Entry may be refused when dress, conduct, safety, or venue requirements are not met.

Read the general Folkpaths Terms & Conditions.

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