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The 15 Best Temple & Palace Tours in Thailand

76 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Covered shoulders, covered knees, shoes off at the door, and go at opening. These 15 cover the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun in the capital, the brick ruins at Ayutthaya and the mountain wats in the north, with prices and how strict each gate really is.

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - Wat Chaiwatthanaram and its Khmer-style towers
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

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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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs starts the day gently
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

2.Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan, or Ann. See the White, Blue, and Huay Pla Kang Temples, stop at Mae Kachan Hot Springs, and visit a Karen long-neck village. The $35 price includes transport and temple fees, but not lunch or the 300 THB village fee. Bring earphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“We had an amazing day in Chiang Rai visiting the temples. Ann was a fantastic guide – friendly, knowledgeable, and very engaging. She explained everything with passion and made the whole experience interesting and fun from start to finish. We learned so much about the history and culture, and we truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended!”

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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - Meeting at River City Bangkok
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

3.Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

Meet at River City Bangkok and travel by local transport to the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple. Depending on your chosen option, continue to Wat Pho and Wat Arun, with market stops along the way. Small groups of up to 10, drinking water, entrance fees, and an English or German-speaking guide are included.

“Loved the tour. Guide Mina was fabulous. Lots of information and interaction. We really enjoyed jumping on and off local transport. Palace and temples were really interesting and so so beautiful.”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - The first ride through Thonburi
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

4.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79Top rated

Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk-tuk, from Wongwian Yai street snacks and Wat Prayurawongsawat to the 24-hour flower market, Old City landmarks, and Chinatown dessert. Guides such as Sasa, Tony, Kevin, and Jazzie lead small groups or private tours. Dinner, drinks, snacks, and drop-off are included.

“This was by far one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! It was fabulous and filled with sights, food, and experiences. Very well organized and informative. I loved it and it appears everyone on our tour did as well. Our guide Nylan was outstanding!”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour - Meeting at Tha Chang and Getting Oriented
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

5.Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

See Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 10. You’ll visit the Emerald Buddha, the 46-meter Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun by boat. Guides such as Sunday, Betty, CK, Eve, and Guitar add history, humor, and useful photo tips. Temple entrance fees are extra.

“Our guide, Guitar, who is from the area, spoke excellent English. He knew the perfect spots for the most beautiful photos and shared the history of the Royal Family and the temples in a captivating and engaging way. Highly recommended!”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour - Emerald Pool: the best early stop
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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

6.Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59

Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide such as Arun, AB, Tan, or Oly, visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Expect a comfortable air-conditioned van, a group of up to nine, included entry fees, glass-bottle drinking water, and a steep 1,200-plus-step climb.

“Everything was perfect! Thank you Arun for that amazing trip :)”

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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour - Wat Khun Chan and the temple stops
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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

7.Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,511 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Ride about 15 km through Thonburi with guides such as Dan, Coco, or Philip, passing canals, markets, wooden homes, and local temples. The pace is easy, but narrow lanes, uneven paving, gentle slopes, and busy road crossings require basic cycling confidence. Bikes, water, and a guide are included.

“Loved the tour and the nice people I met on it. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us to a lot of different temples indeed, with introduction to the side of Thai culture that I wasn't aware. I would love to do it again if I can!”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - The drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

8.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,366 reviews · from $27

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van, stopping at DOI CHAANG Caffè, the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan. English, French, Spanish, and Chinese guides are available. Expect a long but well-paced day with temple talks, free time, lunch at your own cost, and hotel pickup on selected options.

“my tour guide Atii is a good tour guide. She gave a good summary of each of the locations we were going to visit along with an eta. She also threw in some Thai lessons haha. The driver was also great, smooth ride and prompt. I liked that I was able to walk around on my own and just meet at the rendezvous point at the agreed upon time.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour - Entering the Grand Palace at 34 Na Phra Lan Road
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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

9.Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,417 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $17

Walk through Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect striking royal buildings, sacred images, and the Emerald Buddha, with guides such as Sun, Fern, Jack, and Nancy often praised for clear explanations and helpful pacing. Choose a private or small-group option, with entrance fees included only on selected bookings.

“Although the tour started a bit later than expected due to late travelers, our guide Sun was very efficient and flexible. She guided us through the palace with interesting facts and stories, I enjoyed it very much! Thank you!”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour - Starting on the Chao Phraya River
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

10.Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,256 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $18

Follow an English-speaking guide through Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Pak Khlong Talat flower market. You’ll travel by river boat, tuk-tuk, and ferry, with guides such as Kiwi, Kwang, Amy, and Sunny leading the way. Expect about five hours of walking, temple dress rules, and admission fees paid separately.

“Tour guide (Jhonny) knew every detail and answered every question clearly, made it very easy to understand. definitely worthwhile. if I had went alone without him the experience would've not been anywhere near as good.”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Lunch beside the White Temple
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

11.Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Spend 12 hours traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with guides such as Danai, Andy, Suzy, or Pom. Visit the dazzling White Temple, jewel-toned Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang, and Baan Dam Museum, with lunch, fruit, water, and hotel pickup included. Add the Karen village for 300 THB, but expect a long van ride.

“The temples were so beautiful and the trip was so worth it. The lunch was buffet style and really delicious.”

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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour - Hotel pickup and the ride into Phuket
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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

12.Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

This five-hour Phuket tour links Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew nut factory, Saeng Tham Shrine, and Old Town. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tang, Molly, Pat, or Eve, explains Buddhist customs, local food, and Phuket history. Hotel pickup, snacks, water, entry fees, and transport are included. Big Buddha is currently closed.

“This tour was amazing. The best part was the cashew stop.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - Wat Umong gives the tour a quieter beginning
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

13.Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Spend an evening with a local guide at quiet Wat Umong and hilltop Doi Suthep. You’ll explore forest tunnels, climb 309 steps, watch the city light up, and may join a traditional monk ceremony. Guides such as TomTam, Boon, James, and Happy are praised for clear stories and warm care. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Sam was a great guide and show us all the main spots and explain everything on each of of the temples or places we visited .”

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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour - Wat Pho and the 46-meter reclining Buddha
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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

14.Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,720 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Meet your English- or Chinese-speaking TripGuru guide at Tha Tian Pier for a three-hour visit to Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Expect clear temple context, photo time, coconut water, and a short walk between sites, with entry fees paid separately. Guides such as Nancy, Sun, Jack, and Tee are praised for warmth and strong storytelling.

“The tour was great and Bela was an excellent guide with great knowledge. The only thing I would suggest is a small microphone and speaker so we can hear a bit clearer, only due to the noise in the street, otherwise a great experience”

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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok - Wat Mahathat and the Buddha head in the roots
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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

15.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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