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Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Private Tour [Optional Luxury]
(28) Reviews
Bangkok
About
If you’re drawn to the elegance of Thai royal history and curious about local traditions, this tour offers a perfect cultural blend. With your private guide, step into the grandeur of the Royal Grand Palace and marvel at the sacred Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most revered icon. Beyond the majestic architecture, you’ll also join a peaceful lotus flower folding activity, an ancient Thai custom tied to spiritual offerings. This enriching experience offers both iconic landmarks and hands-on cultural insight.
- Private tour exploring Bangkok’s royal and spiritual heritage - Visit the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Experience a guided lotus folding session with cultural context - ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lotus folding activity
[Luxury option only] Luxury air-conditioned van
Admission tickets to all listed places.
Licensed English-speaking guide.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bangkok downtown
Travel Accident Insurance
Lunch (self-ordered and paid)
Meeting Points
Departure
Sanam Luang (Opposite Thammasat University)
Please meet our guide at the Sanam Luang parking lot. They’ll send you a message on WhatsApp to help locate you easily. Once you’ve met, your guide will accompany you on a pleasant walk to the Grand Palace.
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Total duration: 4 hours (includes 1 hour of travel time).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Private Tour [Optional Luxury]
(28) Reviews
Bangkok
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$124.50
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About
If you’re drawn to the elegance of Thai royal history and curious about local traditions, this tour offers a perfect cultural blend. With your private guide, step into the grandeur of the Royal Grand Palace and marvel at the sacred Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most revered icon. Beyond the majestic architecture, you’ll also join a peaceful lotus flower folding activity, an ancient Thai custom tied to spiritual offerings. This enriching experience offers both iconic landmarks and hands-on cultural insight.
- Private tour exploring Bangkok’s royal and spiritual heritage - Visit the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Experience a guided lotus folding session with cultural context - ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lotus folding activity
[Luxury option only] Luxury air-conditioned van
Admission tickets to all listed places.
Licensed English-speaking guide.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bangkok downtown
Travel Accident Insurance
Lunch (self-ordered and paid)
Meeting Points
Departure
Sanam Luang (Opposite Thammasat University)
Please meet our guide at the Sanam Luang parking lot. They’ll send you a message on WhatsApp to help locate you easily. Once you’ve met, your guide will accompany you on a pleasant walk to the Grand Palace.
Return
Itinerary
1
Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)
Start your morning at Bangkok’s iconic Flower Market, where vibrant blooms and cultural traditions fill the air. Stroll through colorful aisles of flowers and observe how local florists and vendors carefully arrange blooms for temple offerings, weddings, and daily rituals. Participating in a peaceful lotus folding activity guided by a local vendor.
20 minutes
2
ร้านพี่ดาขายบัวปากคลองตลาด
Learn how to fold lotus petals into elegant traditional forms. These folded flowers are commonly used in Buddhist offerings, symbolizing purity and respect.
20 minutes
3
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
Step into Thailand’s most sacred temple. See the revered Emerald Buddha, carved from a single piece of jade and housed within a richly decorated chapel. Your guide will explain the deep significance of this spiritual symbol and royal tradition.
1 hour
4
The Grand Palace
Enter the heart of Thai royal heritage. Walk through opulent halls, golden spires, and beautifully manicured courtyards that once served as the official residence of the Thai monarch. Your guide will share insights into Thai monarchy, royal ceremonies, and architectural symbolism.
30 minutes
5
Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Visit this elegant museum located within the palace grounds. Discover the intricate world of traditional Thai fabrics, royal attire, and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s lifelong work in preserving Thailand’s textile arts.
Just a small note for this part of the tour: the museum only grants entry to the travelers who have purchased Grand Palace tickets, so you’ll be exploring on your own while our guide kindly waits downstairs. Take your time and enjoy the beauty inside.
