Recently Viewed
Ayutthaya Day Tour: Explore 5 UNESCO Temples and National Museum from Bangkok
4.5
11 Ratings
Ayutthaya
This excursion stands out from other programs as it includes more temple visits along with the National Museum. Lunch will be provided in the form of Thai and international buffet in the hotel.
This excursion stands out from other programs as it includes more temple visits along with the National Museum. Lunch will be provided in the form of Thai and international buffet in the hotel.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam) - A notable feature of Wat Lokayasutharam is the enormous reclining Buddha statue, known as Phra Bhuddhasaiyart, which faces east. Constructed from bricks and cement, it reflects the art style of the Middle Ayutthaya Period. The statue measures 37 meters in length and 8 meters in height. While…
- Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam) - A notable feature of Wat Lokayasutharam is the enormous reclining Buddha statue, known as Phra Bhuddhasaiyart, which faces east. Constructed from bricks and cement, it reflects the art style of the Middle Ayutthaya Period. The statue measures 37 meters in length and 8 meters in height. While there are other remarkable Reclining Buddha Images in Ayutthaya, this one is considered the largest.
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet - This monastery was the most significant temple in Ayutthaya and was located within the Grand Palace grounds.
- Wat Mahathat - Wat Mahathat was among Ayutthaya’s most vital temples. It housed Buddha relics and served as the seat of the Supreme Patriarch of Buddhism, making it the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
- Wat Ratchaburana (Temple of the Royal Restoration) - In 1957, the crypt of Wat Ratchaburana was looted, and many valuable artifacts such as votive tablets, golden royal regalia, gems, and Buddha images were stolen. The culprits were apprehended, and some treasures were recovered.
A year later, the Fine Arts Department initiated excavation and restoration of the temple. Numerous priceless objects were uncovered and are now displayed at the nearby
- Chao Sam Phraya National Museum - Named after Chao Sam Phraya, a 15th-century King of Ayutthaya, the museum showcases several thousand items, including Buddha images, votive tablets, gold artifacts, and other treasures retrieved from the crypts of various temples.
- Wat Chaiwatthanaram - Constructed in 1630 by King Prasat Thong, Wat Chaiwatthanaram was one of the most magnificent monuments of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
The King built the temple to earn Buddhist merit and as a tribute to his mother. Her ashes are enshrined in two square chedis flanking the ubosot on the east side of the temple.
What's Included
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- On-board WiFi
- Alcoholic beverages
- On-board WiFi
- Alcoholic beverages
Location
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
Phratuchai Subdistrict,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(11 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
David_l
Dec 25, 2024
Lively and knowledgeable trip - Guide with well rounded knowledge, comfortable journey out of Bangkok, there was not a dull moment even in transit, various historic bits shared by the guide who's knowledgeable and passionate about the Thai history.
Review provided by Viator
Carlos
Feb 19, 2023
Fair and accurate - Fair and precise. Time needed for everything without fillings and the very explanatory guide included the 4 most important and also the very rich lunch. I recommend it
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Chrislond0n
Jan 13, 2023
Great privat day trip - We had an absolutely amazing experience! If you’re searching for a private more convenient tour through Ayutthaya I highly recommend you this tour. Lunch spot was very good and the guide took great care of us. Thank you!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Freedom45419190837
Jan 29, 2020
Great value tour of Ayutthaya temples - Booked this tour through Tripadvisor. We chose the tour because it visited more temples in Ayutthaya than most of the other tours that we found. Meeting point was very easy to reach via BTS Chong Nonsi. Minivan was comfortable and our tour guide Mr Siri was absolutely fantastic!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ajaychak
Jan 22, 2020
One great way to visit the past - If visiting Ayutthaya is in your to do list, I would suggest you to use this way. A little pricey but the guide Siri is helpful and gives insight to history of the temples and also takes to the museum to see the artefacts that cant be found anywhere else.
Lunch is included and the vegetarian options are pretty limited. But they made 4 special dishes just for us..
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Katesa790bx
Nov 26, 2019
This tour stands out from the rest! - If you go to ayutthaya interested in the history of Thailand and truly understanding the ancient culture, a tour like this is a must. This tour is the only that I found that visits more of the temples and also stops at the museum. The museum is a must because the most valuable objects have been removed from the temples for preservation, and live at the museum. I toyed with doing a trip myself but the information provided by Siri was more than worth the cost, plus the convince of being picked from my hotel and an a/c vehicle to show me around was super nice.
Siri was a fantastic guide, and the lunch was high end. Highly recommend as the best way to visit ayutthaya!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dcuky
Nov 2, 2019
Siri was amazing - Hubby and I booked this tour through GetYourGuide and were joined by another 7 adults in the minivan from 7.20am to 5.30pm. The easy air conditioned ride to each site was very much appreciated, especially as light rain followed us for most of the day! Siri is a repository of knowledge about the Ayutthayan ruins and Thai culture in general, but especially demonstrates an understanding of historiography in providing his clear, objective explanations. Our driver was very obliging and kind, offering us cool sanitary face wipes as the afternoon heated up and kept the minivan clean and mud-free as we traipsed on and off. Lunch at the international buffet was perfectly acceptable. If you keep in mind the number of sites visited and photo opportunities (Siri knows all the best angles, by the way), you would also understand the tight schedule that the tour pace must keep. All in all, hubby and I agree that it a day well spent!
CON: space in the minivan is tight and the back seats are elevated. This made it difficult to look out the window when Siri pointed things out as we drove past. So board first and sit at the front!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Susansg778wk
Oct 26, 2019
Ayutthaya Floating market, Historical City 5 Temples and Boat ride on Rivers to last Burmese Temple - Yishim and driver Boy were more than excellent. Yo should be a history professor for young bright college minds. Likable, makes learning Thai history fun. Never a dull moment. Kind, compassionate and treated his clients like family. No detours for kickbacks. The impossible, exhausting schedule flew by smooth as the glassy water of the Rivers. He provided snacks, water, rest. Successfully accomadated a 3 generation age span from 3 different countries. 30 yr_66 yr old. We all loved our tours and Yo. Boy the driver was laid back, experienced. Don't think I ever felt safer. I was referred to him by Wanpen who guides through AirBnB. Missed her tour the day before, my lack of communication?? She was able to meet my needs for the next day, today and it was fabulous.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
H.
Oct 31, 2023
Wonderful, impressive visit to Ayhuttaya - Our guide and driver did everything to make it an unforgettable day. Tumtum told us a lot about the temples and also took many photos of us. She knows the best spots. Lunch was excellent. Had a wonderful day.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Curiosity588821
Sep 29, 2019
Not recommended, the whole day was rushed! - My trip was the 'From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Day Tour by Bus & Boat'
Whole day was very rushed, only had 15-30 min at each stop. Ayutthaya Historical Park was my highlight that I was most excited to see but we only had 15 minutes. The group was too large too, I was not aware there will be so many people on this tour.
Pick up from the hotel was on time but there should be strict rules to only wait for people 5-10 min max as at one hotel we all had to wait for 30 minutes for the last people to join the tour.
Food on the boat was okay but nothing special and selection was not great.
Tour guide was nice but I did not understand her English most of the time.
My suggestion is to hire a driver for the day and explore these places without rushing.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
