Ayutthaya: Historical City Tour with Optional Boat Ride
ID: GYG896051-1406274
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the historical city of Ayutthaya on a guided tour. Visit the Summer Palace, the Grand Palace, and the iconic Buddha head under a tree. Opt for a boat ride to see the city's temples.
Discover the historical city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Visit the Summer Palace, the Grand Palace, and the iconic head of Buddha under the Bodhi tree. Opt to enjoy a lunch or dinner cruise along the river.
Start your tour with a visit to the Summer Palace, which is still active. Learn about the history of the palace, which was once the site of a luxurious party thrown by King Rama 5 for the Prince Tzar of Russia.
Next, head to the site of the Grand Palace of Ayutthaya. Admire the ruins of the palace and learn about its history. Continue to the second temple with the iconic head of Buddha under the Bodhi tree.
Finally, visit the many other temples that are the highlights of the city. Opt to take a lunch or dinner cruise along the river to see how the local people live in the magnificent temples along the way.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand
- Visit the Summer Palace, where King Rama 5 hosted a party for Prince
- See the ruins of the Grand Palace and the iconic Buddha head under a tree
- Explore the city's many temples and learn about their significance
- Opt for a boat ride to see the city's temples from a different perspective
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Be prepared for the weather; it can be very hot, so bring a hat and sunscreen.
Respect the local customs and dress modestly when visiting temples.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the temples.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
