Ayutthaya Ancient City

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Entrance tickets to all temples described
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking Tour Guide

Elephant riding Optional extra program.
Lunch

Overview

The Ayutthaya Experience takes you through the historical wonders of Thailand's ancient capital. Ayutthaya is dotted with ruins and grand temples, surrounded by the Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lop Buri Rivers. Explore Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand. See sights such as, Wat Mahathat to encounter the famous Buddha head covered in tree roots. Admire beautiful remnants of murals left behind on the temple ruins. Pay a visit to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the holiest temple with the old Royal Palace. Witness the iconic three chedis or bell-shaped pagodas. Next see Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, with its towering stupa and golden statues. Encounter rows of seated Buddhas in bright, saffron robes. Venture to Wat Chaiwatthanaram, my favourite temple with its unique Cambodian-style architecture. Here you can put on a traditional Thai outfit for a unique photo opportunity.

Pickup points

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Bangkok City Hotel 268 Petchburi Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
Bangkok City Suite 1 Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
Banyan Tree Bangkok 21/100 South Sathon Road, Thai Wah Plaza Co. LTD, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10120
Daraya Boutique Hotel 80 Soi Kasemsan 3, Rama 1 Road, Khwaeng Wangmai, Khet Patthumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Diamond City Hotel 594/23 Soi Payanark ,Rama 6 Road, Thanon Phetchaburi,Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
Eco House Rama 6 soi 21, Ratchathevi, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
Evergreen Place Siam by UHG 318 Phayathai Road, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
Happy 3 Hotel 33 Soi Kasemsan, 3, Rama I Rd., Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam, an IHG hotel 889 Rama 1 Road, Wang Mai, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Hotel VELA Be Ratchathewi 598 Soi Phayanak, Phetchaburi Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
House of Papa Bangkok Siam 188/44 Soi Chula 16, Wangmai, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel 400 Phayathai Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Krit Thai Mansion 931/1 Rama 1 Rd, Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Krit Thai Residence 931/1 Soi Kasemsun 2 Rama 1 Rd, Wangmai Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Lit Bangkok Hotel 36/1 Kasemsan 1 Alley, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Mercure Bangkok Siam 927 Rama 1 Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Muangphol Mansion 931/9 Soi Kasemsan 1, Rama 1 Road, Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam 220 Petchaburi Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 19/9, Soi Sukhumvit 20, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10110
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square 392/44 Siam Square Soi 6, Rama I Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Prince Palace Hotel 488/800 Bo Bae Tower, Damrongrak Road, Klong Mahanak, Pomprab, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10100
Prince Suites Residence Managed by Prince Palace 488 BoBae Tower Damrongrak Road, Klong Mahanak, Pomprab, Klong, Mahanak, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10100
Reno Hotel 40 soi Kasemsan 1, Rama 1 Rd, Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Samran Place Hotel 302 Petchburi Rd, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
Shangri-La Bangkok 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10500
Siam At Siam Design Hotel Bangkok 865 Rama 1 Road, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Siam Square House 38 Rama I Road Khwaeng Wan Mai, Khet Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
Siam Swana Hotel 359/1 Soi Phayanak, Phetchaburi Rd., Phayathai Bangkok, , Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10400
The Bed & Breakfast 36/42-43 Soi Kasemsan 1 Rama 1 RdPathumwan, 10330, , Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
The Twin Towers Hotel 88 Rong Muang, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330
ibis Bangkok Siam 927 Rama 1 Rd, Bangkok, Thailand, TH, 10330

Pickup details

We will be chatting via email before your tour to ensure your chosen pick up time and location is confirmed. We also check-in with your hotel concierge so that they will be prepared and ready to assist you in the morning. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

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Bang Pa In, the Summer Palace, a former royal palace. Inside you can see a perfect blend of oriental and western architectural style with a vast garden and a large pond surrounded by elegant royal residential buildings and monumental towers. Observe the beautifully decorated floating pavilion of Aisawan Thipaya, built in the middle of the pond.

1 hour
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol

Next see Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, with its towering stupa and golden statues. Encounter rows of seated Buddhas in bright, saffron robes.

1 hour
Wat Mahathat

Wat Mahathat to encounter the famous Buddha head covered in tree roots. Admire beautiful remnants of murals left behind on the temple ruins.

1 hour
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

Pay a visit to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the holiest temple with the old Royal Palace.

1 hour
Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Venture to Wat Chaiwatthanaram, my favourite temple with its unique Cambodian-style architecture. Here you can put on a traditional Thai outfit for a unique photo opportunity.

1 hour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 27100% refund

April 28No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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An incredible experience

Published on Oct, 2024

I had an amazing day trip to Ayutthaya with Nikki. He was incredibly professional, kind, and knowledgeable, organizing every aspect of the tour with great attention to detail. Nikki's explanations of the historical sites and stories were engaging and thorough, making the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a well-spent day in Thailand. I would definitely contact him again for my next trip to Bangkok. A fantastic guide and an unforgettable trip!

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Published on Jul, 2024

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Published on Jun, 2024

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Great guide, awesome attitude and service

Published on Jun, 2024

Nikki made of our first trip to Thailand a wonderful experience. We booked him for two different tours, one in Bangkok and the other to Ayutthaya. We absolutely loved both!!! He took us to the very best spots, was very knowledgeable and had great recommendations. We truly appreciated his insights and overall service. He’s always on time, extra friendly and a great photographer. I would totally recommend him.

Best Tour in Thailand!

Published on Apr, 2024

My mom and I participated in a full day tour. In the morning, we visited a farm and we learned how to plant rice. We also picked fresh herbs and cooked our own lunch with locals. This was a truly authentic experience and it was amazing to learn more about Thai farming culture and cuisine. Our tour guide Nikki was excellent at time management. He didn’t rush us through the morning, instead he allowed us to learn about the farm at a relaxed, slow pace so we could understand more about their way of life and experience a different Thai lifestyle than Bangkok. His translation skills from Thai to English were also quite impressive. During the experience, he took lots of pictures for us and suggested that we make a video of our trip with the footage. Afterwards, he took us to the summer palace and several temples in Ayutthaya! His knowledge of Thai history was incredible. We learned so much about the old capitol, historical conflicts, architecture, Buddhist practices, and cultural preservation. We are really grateful for the experience with Nikki. Even after our tour date, he kept in contact with us in case we had any more questions about Thailand. He also gave us some advice for booking a car for a different excursion. At the end of our trip, he messaged us a farewell and safe travels. He is the best tour guide we had in Thailand and we 100% recommend any of his tours!