Private Ayutthaya Temple Wonders Day Tour from Bangkok
Overview
Step back in time with the Private Ayutthaya Temple Wonders Day Tour from Bangkok, an expertly guided full-day cultural escape offered by Makhus. This 9-hour private tour takes you beyond the vibrant city to explore the serene beauty and historic significance of Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll be picked up directly from your hotel in Bangkok and transported in comfort to Thailand’s former capital, where centuries-old temples, royal palaces, and sacred statues await.
The journey begins at the elegant Bang Pa-In Palace, a riverside retreat that showcases the fusion of Thai and European design. From there, you’ll visit iconic landmarks like Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, known for its towering chedis, and Wat Mahathat, home to the world-famous Buddha head in tree roots. Enjoy an authentic Thai lunch experience at a local restaurant before continuing your journey through Ayutthaya’s grand temples, including Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, and the peaceful Reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam.
With personalized service, expert commentary, and a thoughtfully designed itinerary, the Private Ayutthaya Temple Wonders Day Tour from Bangkok ensures you experience the best of this historic city in just one day. Whether you're passionate about Thai culture, spiritual landmarks, or ancient architecture, this tour offers a seamless and enriching adventure for every traveler.
Tour Highlights:
- Seamless 8:00 AM private hotel pickup in Bangkok
- Explore Bang Pa-In Palace, a royal summer residence surrounded by gardens and lakes
- Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, featuring giant chedis and meditative courtyards
- Savor an authentic Thai lunch at a locally-loved restaurant
- Discover Wat Mahathat, home to the iconic Buddha head entwined in tree roots
- Step into Ayutthaya’s royal past at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Vihara Mongkhon Bophit
- Admire the majestic Reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam
- Comfortable return journey to your hotel by 5:00 PM
- Full-day private tour with guide, transportation, and historical insight
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.
Get a full refund if cancel the booking 72 hours before it begins.
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.
Thai lunch at a local restaurant.
Drop-off at your Bangkok Hotel.
Excluded
Personal expenses are not included.
Tour Plan
Why Choose Our Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok?
- Fully private tour for a flexible, crowd-free experience
- All major temples in Ayutthaya included in one well-paced itinerary
- Expert storytelling and historical insights from professional guides
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Authentic local dining included — no tourist traps
- Covers iconic locations like Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Bang Pa-In Palace
- Operated by Makhus, a trusted name in cultural travel
- Perfect for history lovers, first-time Thailand visitors, and families
Book Your Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok Today!
Immerse yourself in the cultural riches of Thailand’s ancient capital with the Ayutthaya Temple Wonders Day Tour from Bangkok. This all-inclusive private journey ensures a comfortable, educational, and unforgettable experience from start to finish. With expert local guidance, iconic landmarks, and personal service, you’ll uncover the true essence of Ayutthaya in a single day. Let Makhus show you the best of Thai history, one temple at a time.
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Reviews (138)
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John_P
Source Viator
Instagrammable Ayutthaya
We saw all of the highlights of each of the temple ruins, but started in the morning with visiting the Royal Summer Palace complex for the royal family today. The best part was our guide, Phacharakrit Wichitwarakul whose nickame is "Kit." He unfolded the stories so that we could understand and experience very best during our Private Ayutthaya Day Tour - including how Kit took pictures of us with Instagramable settings!.
Written March 5, 2025
Cordella_F
Source Viator
Wonderful time!
Kit did an amazing job! He was great at explaining the history of each place and answering our questions.
Written February 12, 2025
Madhuri_S
Source Viator
Comfortable and on point tour
The personal touch and individual pace of the tour There was a lot to take in but it was all nicely tailored to our interest and time constraints. The tour managed to indulge us in a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant and took care of all our entrance fees to the venues. Our tour guide Joy was well informed and kept the conversation informative and exciting. Thank you Viator. Keep up the good work.
Written January 11, 2025
ALEXANDERH_S
Source Viator
Horrible guide
The tour itself was ok, but the guide, jackie, not so much. Throughout the day i noticed he was smelling some plastic bottle that smelled like a strong vicky vaporub. Later he told me it was a "thai medicine" for when you are tired, so basically a legal high. On the ride back he was snorting it every 30 seconds, to the point the car was smelling like it after 15min. And then he started talking a lot about bars, girls, massages, really unprofessional and disgusting!!!.
Written January 5, 2025
Kate_D
Source Viator
Great tour!
So fascinating! We really loved seeing this ancient city. The summer palace was really surprising. A great day.
Written September 14, 2024
Stephanie_M
Source Viator
Fantastic Experience
A fantastic trip with a very skilled and careful driver and Aey, the best possible guide. She was so knowledgeable and made it her mission to make me feel comfortable. I learnt so much about Thai history and even Bangkok. I really recommend to start the trip at 7 or 8 am, as the morning is the most peaceful time in Ayutthaya.
Written June 11, 2024
David_A
Source Viator
Ancient Thai Capital Experience
Wonderful guide and driver! The ancient capital was worth seeing and learning g about. The inclusion of lunch is fine but the restaurant was not a good one and the language barrier got in the way of a better dining experience. Please consider a Fixed Items lunch for this tour. Too much confusion currently.
Written June 7, 2024
Amanda_L,
Source Viator
Excellent tour and guide, average food
Benjamat, our guide, was awesome she was extremely knowledgeable about the area and very flexible with our request to add an extra site to the tour. The car was very clean and the driver was prompt, helpful and safe. The only slight downside of this tour is the food provided is a buffet which was a little disappointing compared to some of the other tours.
Written March 14, 2024
Lynette_M
Source Viator
Really depends on the guide
The places we went to were wonderful. My issue was with the guide, who seemed to lack professionalism. She asked the driver to stop at an weekend open market. I was happy to see a very local market, versus a tourist-oriented one. However, she started shopping, complete ignoring me, and I ended up waiting for her at the entrance. Fortunately, the driver saw me and called her, and she came running, carrying many bags. At the historical site, I could tell she was tired, and she tried to rush me, but I told her to sit and wait for me as I walked around to take more pictures. I was disappointed with the guide, but I was very impressed with the driver who was much more considerate of me, and that was the reason for the extra star rating...
Written March 9, 2024
Aman B
Source Trip Advisor
Guide not to High Standard
Happy with the transportation, however the guide language level (English) and knowledge was very poor. Whilst the guide (Wat) is a nice man, in conversation he revealed he became a guide 3 months ago, securing the job via a friend. He has no guide experience. This was clear during the day trip. He knew very limited and vague information on the sites history and was not able to answer my questions. I basically relied on information around the sites. I was also disappointed with the approach to lunch. We were taken to Mong Doo Ruea Restaurant. Certainly looked nice but our guide Wat informed us our budget was limited to 400 BHT for 2 persons, which eliminated much of the menu. Given the tour costs over 300 EUR (almost 11000 BHT) one would think a sufficient part of that will go towards lunch. In summary - we did not get our money worth. We basically paid 11000 BHT for a driver and entrance tickets, with limitations placed on our lunch and a guide who had insufficient knowledge and grasp of English. If the tour operator reads this review, at the very least they should consider a partial refund. But I doubt they will.
Written February 18, 2024
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