The 15 Best Ayutthaya Day Trips from Bangkok

1.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28Our pick

Visit four major Ayutthaya ruins in seven hours, including Wat Mahathat’s Buddha head in the Bodhi roots and the royal temple Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. Guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, and Mindy lead the history-focused tour. Choose Bangkok pickup or meet in Ayutthaya, then return to central Bangkok.

“Ive decided for the tour instead of going by myself and it was the right thing! Great explanations from the guide Kelly, who walked us through centuries of Thailand history.”

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2.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

Spend eight hours visiting Ayutthaya’s major temple ruins, including Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. An English- or Thai-speaking guide such as Jenny, Max, Alex, or Boy leads the day, with air-conditioned transport from Robinson Sukhumvit and free time at Ayothaya Floating Market.

“I lost my phone during our trip and I tracked it using my spare phone. Gladly, Max, our tourist guide helped me to recover my phone. It was found by a staff member of McDonald’s at Robinson. Thank you so much for the concern Max as well as our day tour tourist guide. My first tour was a memorable experience!”

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3.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,020 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $28

Spend nine hours traveling from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with a TripGuru guide such as Jack, Bonnie, TumTum, or Fern. Visit Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat, including the famous Buddha head among tree roots. Choose a shared or private trip, with English or Spanish guiding and optional Bangkok hotel pickup.

“Amazing tour! Aoi was super knowledgeable and kind throughout the day. I would definitely recommend.”

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4.Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,692 reviews · from $73

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, and the Reclining Buddha. After the ruins, enjoy a Thai and international buffet aboard a boat back to Bangkok. Hotel pickup is available, and guides may include Donna, First, or Ken.

“Pick up was way too early. We went on a minibus to go to a bigger bus. We waited 30min in the big bus for other people to arrive. The temples were pretty but maybe too much free time on site and not enough explanation about the life in the temple etc. Food on the cruise was good, just the cruise was too long.. to be fair only the last 40min was worth it ( more than 3h cruise).”

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5.UNESCO’s Ayutthaya Historical Park: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,559 reviews · from $28

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya in a small group of up to nine, stopping at Bang Pa-In Palace, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Guides such as Fern, Cherry, Jack, and Ratima explain the sites and help with photos. Choose carefully between meeting-point, hotel-transfer, entrance-fee, and private-tour options.

“These are quite beautiful historic locations. We visited 4 historic sites on the morning and the palace in the afternoon. The palace is quite unnecessary in my view allowing greater time at the other sites”

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6.The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 992 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya for four major temple sites, including the Buddha head in tree roots and Wat Chaiwatthanaram’s Khmer-style towers. Guides such as AJ, Sam, Jum, and Karl add history and cultural context. Air-conditioned transport, temple fees, water, and lunch are included with selected options.

“After seeing some temples around Bangkok first, I really enjoyed seeing the ruins of these old temples. They were beautiful and learning the history was interesting. Our guide AJ was great, he was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions we had. The bus was air conditioned and comfy seats.”

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7.Historical City of Ayutthaya – Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 847 reviews · from $41Top rated

Spend about nine hours visiting Bang Pa-In Palace and five Ayutthaya sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with a group of up to 12. Guides such as Coco, Wan, Ken, Alex, and Sunday have earned praise for clear history, helpful photos, and warm service. Bring extra cash for entrance fees and lunch.

“It was extremely well organized, and full tour of main sites in Ayuttaya. Guide Sunday was a very informed knowledgeable and carrying guide. Of the trips I have been on in Thailand. He rates as one of the most knowledgeable and attentive to the group. I would highly recommend additional tours with him. Our tour was cut a little bit short because of the earthquake, but that’s clearly not the fault of anyone.”

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8.Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 719 reviews · from $61

Spend about 10 hours visiting Ayutthaya’s ancient temples and Lopburi’s Khmer-era ruins from Bangkok. You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Surina, Piya, or Ken, see free-roaming monkeys when conditions allow, and stop at Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.

“A must-do. You would not regret it. Granted, it was really hot, our tour guide encouraged us to power through. The Monkey City was especially memorable. I was not a fan of monkeys before, but now I want to meet those monkeys again! What a great day”

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9.Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 656 reviews · from $35

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle and visit Wat Lokayasutharam, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Guides such as Kelly, Karl, Mindy, and Paul explain the ruins, then give you time to explore. The tour includes admission fees, with lunch included on selected options.

“Kelly was an excellent guide and kept all the group engaged throughout. ............................”

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10.Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · from $184

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoensaduak Floating Market, and Ayutthaya. Guides such as Army, Gwen, Nok, Time, and Oan tailor the day, provide snacks and water, and help with photos. Expect a long but rewarding day with several hours on the road.

“My husband and I spent three weeks in Thailand and this was, by far, our favorite trip that we did!! Our guide, Gwen, and our driver, Mark, are truly professionals in their fields. Gwen was extremely knowledgable about the sites we visited, geneRead more”

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11.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Ayutthaya Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $70

Leave Bangkok early for Mae Klong Railway Market, then take a traditional long-tail boat through Damnoen Saduak. After lunch, visit three major Ayutthaya temples with an English-speaking guide such as Joyce, Wan, or Johanne. Expect a small-group day, plenty of driving, market shopping, hot weather, and a late return.

“One of the best tour guides ever. He spoke perfect English and was extremely knowledgeable on the sites we visited. We were never rushed or pushed to hurry up. When came back from our boat ride he greeted us with warm fried bananas, great surprise. Not going on this tour would have been a big mistake.”

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12.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Heritage Tour with Sunset Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $32

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Maha That, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. You’ll also stop at a fruit market for snacks and take a one-hour sunset boat ride. Guides such as Ken, Kit, Nina, and Chaiwat have been praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“We had a really good time in Ayutthaya. Both guide and driver were friendly and did a great job. After a 1,5h drive you visit two temples (little info from the guide, than time to yourself), than there is the possibility to buy food from a market followed by a bost ride, where you can see the sun set. Last stop is another temple. Can totally recommend it :)”

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13.Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · from $159

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide such as Johnny, Kim, Nok, or Peter. Visit Wat Yai Chai Mong Khon, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wiharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit, then circle the old city by private boat and browse a local market.

“Tour guide was great in giving us information about what we were looking at and answering our questions.”

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14.Bangkok: Private Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $184

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private guide exploring Ayutthaya’s temple ruins, the reclining Buddha, Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Hotel pickup, private transport, lunch, bottled water, admission fees, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Jill, Bea, Lucky, and Till have earned especially warm praise.

“Very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide. We would definitely be happy to go with Tai on another tour. Good transport with safe driver.”

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15.Ayutthaya Sunset Tour: UNESCO Temples & Peaceful River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · from $52

Spend an afternoon at Ayutthaya’s key temple ruins, including Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and Wat Mahathat, with an English-speaking guide. A shared heritage boat ride adds a calm sunset view, while optional hotel pickup and private touring offer more comfort. Guides such as Johnny, Nina, Ken, and Chaitwat have earned especially warm praise.

“Our guide Ken was absolutely great, he made the trip very interesting. Apart from the Ayutthaya ruins, we also had a great time at the boat ride and the restaurant. All in all, definitely worth it.”

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