Private Bangkok City Tour with Grand Palace in One Day
Overview
Step into the heart of Thailand’s capital with the Private Bangkok City Tour with Grand Palace in One Day, a carefully crafted cultural adventure designed for curious travelers who want to experience the spiritual, historical, and architectural essence of Bangkok in just 8 hours. Guided by a local expert and traveling in private, air-conditioned comfort, you’ll explore some of the city's most treasured locations—from majestic temples to lively street markets.
The day begins with a hotel pickup and leads you to Wat Traimit, home to the magnificent Golden Buddha. Wander through Chinatown Yaowarat Road, where old-world traditions meet vibrant street life. Get swept up in floral color at the Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market, a sensory stop on every Bangkok cultural tour.
Midday, your journey continues with a deep dive into Thai royal heritage at the Grand Palace, followed by the spiritual grandeur of Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha awaits. A delicious Thai lunch fuels the next leg, taking you riverside to the stunning Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and concluding at the serene grounds of Wat Pho, home to the reclining Buddha and the birthplace of Thai massage.
This Private Bangkok City Tour with Grand Palace in One Day blends iconic landmarks, sacred temples, local cuisine, and city color into a fulfilling, one-day urban discovery.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit the royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
- Admire the sacred Emerald Buddha temple experience
- Stroll through the cultural core of Chinatown, Yaowarat Road
- Marvel at the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit
- Explore Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market and its religious symbolism
- Cross the river to see the soaring spires of Wat Arun – Temple of Dawn
- Reflect at Wat Pho – Temple of the Reclining Buddha
- Learn Thai royal history with a private, English-speaking guide
- Enjoy an authentic Thai lunch in a local eatery
- Includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and all entrance fees
Notice: Royal Events & Public Holiday Closures
While most sites are open year-round, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew tour may occasionally be closed due to royal ceremonies or national holidays. We will confirm the schedule when you book.
Possible closure dates include:
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- April 13–15 – Songkran Festival
- May 4 – Coronation Day
- July 28 – His Majesty the King’s Birthday
- August 12 – Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday
- October 13 – King Bhumibol Memorial Day
Grand Palace Dress Code
For Men:
- Long pants required (no shorts)
- Shirts must have sleeves (no tank tops)
- Closed shoes or sandals with back straps
For Women:
- Shoulders and knees must be covered
- No sheer or see-through clothing
- Wraps or scarves over sleeveless tops are not acceptable
Proper attire is mandatory for entrance to the Grand Palace, Bangkok, and most sacred temples. Dressing respectfully is part of the cultural experience.
Tour Amenities
Any amendments can be made up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
The sightseeing will proceed according to the itinerary.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
We offer 24/7 global customer support.
This is a private tour for you and your group only.
Included
Pick-up from your Bangkok Hotel.
The English-speaking tour guide during the sightseeing tour.
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable tour.
All entrance fees for attractions are included.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Drop-off at your Bangkok Hotel.
Excluded
Personal expenses are not included.
Tour Plan
Why Choose Our Bangkok Full Day City Tour?
- 100% private, fully guided experience with personal attention
- Covers the most iconic Bangkok historical sites in one day
- Great for families, couples, or solo travelers with limited time
- Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and private transport
- Features lesser-known details from a licensed, local guide
- Includes entrance tickets to all featured landmarks
- Balanced mix of sightseeing, cultural insight, and relaxation
- Perfect blend of Bangkok temple hopping, royal history, and food
Book Your Bangkok Full Day City Tour Today!
Don’t miss your chance to explore the very best of Bangkok in one seamless, expertly guided day. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to uncover deeper stories, this Bangkok City Tour delivers unforgettable moments, spiritual insights, and cultural richness. With hotel pickup, all tickets, and meals taken care of, you’re free to enjoy, learn, and connect with the soul of the city. Book now and let your Bangkok adventure begin—your private guide is ready to show you the sacred, the royal, and the extraordinary.
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Sally A
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We had a great day with Jenny as our...
We had a great day with Jenny as our tour guide - everything we could have wanted and more. My family were collected at 9am and from then on we felt safe in the bustling city, we learned loads and saw so much - temples flower markets canal trips an authentic Thai meal. a great day - I recommend..
Written August 2, 2017
Jonathan H
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Fantastic day with Ken. I only had...
Fantastic day with Ken. I only had one full day in Bangkok so decided to book this tour to make sure I had a full experience while there. Ken couldn't have been more helpful - he was a great guy and I really enjoyed speaking to him as he showed me around the city...
Written July 13, 2017
Matthew W
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What a super tour. Justbthe two of...
What a super tour. Justbthe two of us and our tour guide we went to so many temples and different areas. The boat trip was fast and exciting and the food excellent. We did the tour with Ms Jenny who was a fantastic tour lady. If we ever come to BKk again we will do this. Well worth the money...
Written July 3, 2017
kbaumeister59
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Kuhn Aey was a great guide...very...
Kuhn Aey was a great guide...very informed about sights on the tour...spent just about the right amount of time at each stop and the boat ride on the Klong was a good break from the Bangkok heat...also my group wanted to change the lunch place and Aey accomodated that with no problem...I recommend this tour for those who want to see the Grand Palace, the other important temples nearby and get a good look at Chinatown...
Written June 26, 2017
Maria Rosanna J
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My friend backed out at the last...
My friend backed out at the last minute so I chose to book a private tour to see Bangkok. Katy was such a fabulous guide. She explained everything so well and in detail, and aside from that, she takes wonderful photos and selfies. She made the trip so enjoyable and comfortable that it felt like I was visiting Bangkok with a good friend instead of someone I just met on that day. Our driver Tong was also a very pleasant fellow. Visitors to Bangkok would be assured a memorable time with Katy...
Written June 17, 2017
Nigel S
Source Viator
Excellent tour and thanks to our..
Excellent tour and thanks to our guide Aye and driver. However, I would recommend to read a bit about the Grand Palace first if you can. There is sooooo much there, that the guide cannot cover it all is the time available, so a bit of pre-knowledge will add to the enjoyment. Its also mega busy at the Emerald Buddha as it looks like so tours only look at that. The rest of the complex is less busy. The flower market and China Town made a nice change form temples at the end of the day...
Written June 15, 2017
Karl S
Source Viator
My tour guide Khun Aey was nothing...
My tour guide Khun Aey was nothing short of amazing. She made sure I had a great time in Bangkok. We saw all the important sites and she explained everything I wanted to know. I've used Viator in the past and will keep using them in the future. Their guides make sure your time is well spent...
Written June 2, 2017
Cynthia_E
Source Viator
This tour was pretty good. The Grand...
This tour was pretty good. The Grand Palace was beautiful, as was Wat Pho. Wat Arun was under construction while we were there but I still enjoyed the visit. The first part of the tour was pretty fast paced, and I wish we could have spent more time looking around or at least walking through slower, but we did have a lot to see in a short amount of time. Our tour guide made sure we had water since the weather was so hot. The cruise up the river to the restaurant was nice and relaxing after all the walking in the morning. The buffet lunch was really good too, and our tour guide made sure to recommend the best foods. The trip to Chinatown was also nice. There were so many shops and not enough time, so the tour guide helped us find anything specific we were interested in. That was a relief. Overall, the tour was good. I would have liked to have learned more about the buildings, history, and other information at each place though, but we walked through too quickly. This was my first time doing a private tour, and it was nice, but I think I enjoy group tours more...
Written May 23, 2017
Corey_W
Source Viator
The Tour guide was amazing. She was...
The Tour guide was amazing. She was really nice and knew sooo many things about the culture and spoke good english. She was very much so accommodating and did a great job. The driver was different and seemed to be multiple tasking alot. But the tour guide was amazing. Within this tour you see everything and make every stop that is on the Bangkok top ten must see list.. Plus more... The ONLY Thing that I would have changed is, I wish they would have taken us to a more local true Thailand restaurants.. They took us to a restaurant that has been americanized. It was very clean and nice but it was nothing but tourist there...
Written May 15, 2017
Anshuman B
Source Viator
Excellent Tour Operators !! I was...
Excellent Tour Operators !! I was there late last year and early this year. It has been an excellent tour of the city by this tour operator. In particular was the Tour guide Ms Khun Aey !! and the driver, They both came in on time and toured me the entire city ...
Written May 2, 2017
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