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Bangkok Temple Walking Tour: Wat Pho Reclining Buddha & Wat Arun
About this experience
Bangkok's two greatest temples sit side by side on the Chao Phraya riverbank — and most visitors rush through both without understanding what they're seeing. Wat Pho was founded in the 16th century, predating Bangkok itself. King Rama I rebuilt it in 1788 as Thailand's first public university. Its 46-metre Reclining Buddha, covered in gold leaf with 108 mother-of-pearl symbols on its feet, represents the Buddha's passage into nirvana — not sleep. From there, a short local ferry crosses the river to Wat Arun. King Rama III covered its 82-metre prang with millions of broken Chinese porcelain fragments, recycled from export ceramics. In direct sunlight, the whole tower shimmers. Your expert guide explains the history most visitors never hear, in a small group of maximum 15 people. Multiple daily departures from 9 AM. Instant confirmation. Last-minute bookings welcome.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h 30min
With its remarkable 46-meter-long reclining Buddha statue and colorful mosaic shrines, Wat Pho is one of Bangkok's most stunningly aesthetic temples.
Stop 2 · 1h 30min
Located at the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this 300-year-old temple is known for its enormous white chedi inlaid with thousands of colorful mosaic pieces.
What’s included
- English-speaking tour guide
- 3-hour walking tour
- Insurance
- Coconut water
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Personal expenses
- Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
- Wat Pho
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Small Group Tour
Entrance fees not included: Please prepare cash for entrance fees (500 THB)
Private Walking Tour
Entrance fees not included
Private Tour in Chinese
Small Group in Chinese
Entrance fees not included: Please prepare cash for entrance fees (500 THB)
Meeting & pickup
- Meeting Point: Tha Tian Pier ท่าเรือท่าเตียน
End point
- Meeting Point: Tha Tian Pier ท่าเรือท่าเตียน
Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign. Kindly take note of the dress code. Clothes revealing the shoulders, underarms, back, and knees are not on this tour; implementation is strict. Kindly bring a sarong/scarf/sweater to cover up or wear clothes that fit the dress code. Meeting Point: Bellamy Gelato Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4WfT4BT7mHpWeirH8
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.