Private Guided Day Tour of the Ancient Ayutthaya

Overview

Discover the historical marvels of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya, formerly the magnificent capital of Siam, on a guided day trip. Immerse yourself in Thailand's ancient gems, i.e. four remarkable temples - Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Chaiwattanaram. In addition, explore the famous Chao Sam Phraya National Museum and the Bang Pa-In Palace.

What's included

• ✓Airconditioned vehicle
• ✓Entrance
• ✓Tolls and Taxes
• ✓Tour Guide

• ✕Personal expenses
• ✕Food and beverages.
• ✕Gratuities (Optional)

What you'll do

1. 1

   Wat Mahathat is considered one of the oldest and most significant temples of ancient Ayutthaya, known for housing the Buddha's holy relic and hosting important royal ceremonies. The temple features ancient structures, murals, and a famous Buddha image embedded in a tree's root.

   ⏱ 1 hour
2. 2

   Wat Ratchaburana is a historically significant Buddhist temple known for its fine main prang. The monastery was founded in 1424 by King Borommarachathirat II on the cremation site of his two elder brothers who died in a royal succession duel. Despite being looted in 1957, the temple still exhibits remains of original stucco work, pictures of mythical creature, Sri Lankan stupas, precious frescoes and Buddha images.

   ⏱ 1 hour
3. 3

   Wat Phra Si Sanphet served as the royal chapel and spiritual center for the Thais, notable for its role in royal ceremonies, and its three chedis housing the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings. Despite serious damage to its enormous Buddha image during the fall of Ayutthaya (1767), the temple, which has undergone significant restoration efforts, remains a key historical and archaeological site.

   ⏱ 30 min
4. 4

   Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a major tourist attraction in Ayutthaya Historical Park, is a Buddhist temple built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong, designed in Khmer style to memorialize his mother and celebrate Ayutthaya Kingdom's victory over Longvek. The temple has a magnificient central 35-meter-high prang surrounded by four smaller prangs, eight chedi-shaped chapels with detailed Buddha reliefs, and an ordination hall. It faced destruction in 1767 by the Burmese, but underwent restoration by the Thai Department of Fine Arts in 1987.

   ⏱ 45 min

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Remaining duration of the tour will be allotted for travel time

Cancellation policy

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