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The Grand Palace and Temples and Klongs (canals)

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Tour Ref WPB01

Bangkok City Highlights: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun & Canal Tour

️ Tour Reference: WPB01

Bangkok City Highlights Tour

Private or Public Transport Options | Tour begins and ends at your Bangkok hotel or city centre

Overview

Experience the very best of Bangkok in a single day on this privately guided tour, combining the city’s most iconic landmarks with the hidden charm of riverside life. This immersive journey blends grand cultural sites, local experiences, and scenic canal cruising — all curated to give you a true taste of Bangkok.

Tour Highlights

Start at the Grand Palace

We begin our day at the magnificent Grand Palace, the spiritual and cultural heart of Thailand. Admire its glittering spires, intricate carvings, and golden rooftops as you explore the former royal residence.

Within the palace complex, we’ll visit the sacred Temple of the Emerald Buddha, where a revered statue carved from a single piece of jade sits in serene splendour.

Continue to Wat Pho

From there, we head to Wat Pho, home to the awe-inspiring 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha. As one of the city’s oldest and largest temples, Wat Pho is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

Take time to appreciate the peaceful ambience, elaborate wall murals, and over 1,000 Buddha images that make this stop truly memorable.

Cruise the Historic Canals

Next, we shift from land to water for a relaxing 90-minute long-tail boat ride through Bangkok’s historic canals (klongs). This part of the tour offers a glimpse into the quieter, more traditional side of city life.

  • Along the way, see wooden stilt houses, local temples, and daily scenes of life along the water

  • Spot the occasional monitor lizard sunbathing on the banks

  • Feed the fish and enjoy views of the striking Royal Barges Museum from the boat

Finish at Wat Arun

To conclude the day, we visit the majestic Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn. Towering over the Chao Phraya River, its Khmer-style spires are beautifully decorated with colourful porcelain and seashells.

In the late afternoon light, Wat Arun truly shines — a perfect finale to your cultural day in Bangkok.

Additional Details

  • Duration: Full day (approx. 6–8 hours)

  • Available: Daily (with 2 days’ notice recommended)

  • Transport: Choose between private car or local public transport

  • Includes: Licensed English-speaking guide, all entry fees, long-tail boat ride

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️ Lunch Options

Lunch can be arranged at a local riverside restaurant, or you’re free to choose your own — we’re happy to recommend something that suits your taste. Flexibility is always part of the Wandee experience.

Optional Add-Ons

Interested in seeing even more of Bangkok? You can extend your day with one or more of these fascinating locations:

  • Wat Traimit: See the 5.5-ton solid gold Buddha in Chinatown

  • Chinatown Tour: Explore lively markets, food stalls, and Chinese-Thai culture

  • Royal Barges Museum: Option to stop during canal tour

  • Wat Saket (Golden Mount): Climb to the top for stunning panoramic views

  • Baan Bat Community: Visit traditional artisans who craft monks’ alms bowls by hand

   

  • Ban Bu Community:

    Step into Bangkok’s last traditional bronze workshops in the Ban Bu Community, where the rare Khan Long Hin (stone-finished bronze bowl) is still made by hand — a fading craft you won’t find just anywhere.

    • Factory visit: A fascinating look behind the scenes of traditional bronzeware production.

    • Watch the artisans at work: See the centuries-old process where two craftsmen hammer red-hot bronze into perfectly shaped bowls.

    • Stone-polished finish: Learn how these beautiful bowls are burnished by hand for their signature soft glow.

    Note: This experience requires 2 days’ notice to arrange, as the factory is not always open every and often not open to walk-ins.

    

 

 

 

Please let me know which experiences interest you, and I’ll be happy to prepare a personalised quote for your tour. I can tailor your day to match your preferences and make it truly memorable.

Options

  • Private Tour : Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any city centre location in Bangkok

  • Public Transport Tour (Lower Cost): Explore like a local via BTS, MRT, ferry & tuk-tuk — fully accompanied and guided

Why Choose Wandee Tours?

  • ✅ Personalised Experiences: Every tour is crafted to match your interests, pace, and comfort level

  • ✅ Authentic Thailand: We go beyond the tourist trail for truly local encounters

  • ✅ Private, Flexible, Friendly: Small-scale, personal service with no rushing

  • ✅ Expert Local Insight: Learn more from someone who knows and loves this city

  • ✅ Easy Communication: Direct contact, prompt replies, and help every step of the way

Interested?

For a competitive, personalised quotation, please contact me:

Email: [email protected]
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Let me know your preferences — such as lunch plans, optional sites, and whether you’d like a private long-tail boat for the canals  or prefer to join a group boat (I’m happy to quote both so you can compare).

 

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Please note there is a strict dress code at the Grand Palace. Women must be modestly dressed with no see through clothing or showing bare shoulders, no shorts or tights. Men must wear long trousers and shirts that have sleeves long or short. No tank tops or singlets are allowed. Footwear is to be proper ie no flip flops.

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