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Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Ancient Temples & Royal Palace★ 4.67 (1,728) · 11h 30m
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Bangkok to Ayutthaya: Train & Temple Day Trip with Lunch★ 5.00 (5) · 7h 30m
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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Day Trip with Ayutthaya★ 4.99 (538) · 11h–12h
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✓ 2026-09-25Real price per person across the 24 options: US$ 13.91–US$ 261 (median US$ 104). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 24. With 100+ reviews: 7 of 24.
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Private experiences (10)
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Private Temples & Boat TourYou’ll step inside centuries-old temples in Ayutthaya with a local guide who brings their stories alive, float past riverside ruins on a private boat tour, sample roti saimai at a bustling market, and feel both history and daily life all around you. Expect hotel pickup from Bangkok — but don’t expect to stay detached.
Ayutthaya Temples Day Trip from Bangkok with Private CarYou’ll feel Ayutthaya’s history under your fingertips as you wander ancient temples with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Enjoy riverside lunch after exploring Wat Pra Srisanpetch and Mahathat, then find calm at hidden Wat Worachettaram before heading back to Bangkok—all with pickup and drop-off included.
Ayutthaya Temples & Sunset Boat: Private Day Trip from BangkokYou’ll walk among Ayutthaya’s ancient temples with a local guide who brings old stories to life, step through the “Time Portal” archway wrapped in roots, enjoy lunch or dinner with real Thai flavors, and finish your day floating past riverside homes as the sun sets over ruined spires. It’s a day that lingers long after you’re back in Bangkok.Is it for me?Your guide handles transport and tickets while you hit Wat Mahathat, Wat Chai Wattanaram, and the lesser-known temples—then watch the sunset from the river.
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Private Guide & Boat TourYou visit four major temples and ruins across Ayutthaya, including the Buddha head at Wat Mahathat and the three chedis at Wat Phra Si Sanphet; taste traditional snacks at Si Sanphet Market and sample fresh flossy sugar at a working workshop; take a scenic boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to see riverside life; and return to your Bangkok hotel with lunch and all transport handled by your private guide and driver.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ayutthaya's main temples and get a real sense of the city without arranging your own transport or timing — the private guide and included pickup handle all the logistics, so you can focus on the ruins, the river and the details that make the day stick.
Ayutthaya & Bang Pa-In: Private Day Trip with Hotel PickupYou’ll wander royal gardens at Bang Pa-In Palace, explore Ayutthaya’s ancient temples with a local guide who brings history alive, and share quiet moments among ruins where incense drifts on the breeze. This private day trip includes hotel pickup in Bangkok and entry fees—just bring your curiosity (and maybe good shoes).
Ayutthaya Historical Park & Sunset Boat Tour: Private Day TripA private, full-day tour of Ayutthaya Town Island combines visits to the UNESCO Historical Park's major temples with a long-tail boat ride at sunset and a drive through the city after dark. The guide speaks English, pickup is included, and the day runs eight hours with bottled water provided throughout.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the main temples by private car with a guide, then watch the sunset from a boat on the water rather than standing on shore.
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Private Tour & LunchYou get picked up from your Bangkok hotel and driven to Ayutthaya's five major temples — including the 12.5-meter bronze Buddha and the reclining Buddha at Wat Lokaya Sutha — with a guide explaining the 1767 Burmese invasion and the reconstructions that followed. Lunch and all entry fees are included, and you return by 5pm without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Ayutthaya's main temples and palaces in one day without arranging your own transport, buying tickets at each site, or timing the stops — the private format means you move at your own pace and return to Bangkok by evening.
Ayutthaya UNESCO Ruins Private Day Trip from BangkokYou're picked up from your Bangkok hotel and driven to Ayutthaya's main temples and palaces in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide. You visit Bang Pa-In Palace, Wat Mahathat (with the famous Buddha head in banyan roots), Wat Chai Wattanaram, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mongkhon Bophit, with all entry tickets included. The full day is yours alone—no group tours, no fixed pace—and you return to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?This works best if you want the main Ayutthaya temples in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private format means you move at your own pace and skip the crowded bus tour experience entirely.
Ayutthaya Temples Day Trip from Bangkok: Private Tour & River CruiseYou get picked up from your hotel and driven to five major temples across Ayutthaya's ruins, including the 42-meter reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam and the tree-wrapped Buddha head at Wat Phra Mahathat. A river cruise circles Ayutthaya Island, you eat lunch locally, and your guide explains what you're seeing. The drive back to Bangkok happens in the late afternoon, so book this if you want the main sites without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Ayutthaya temples without renting a car, arranging tickets separately, or keeping track of timing — the private format and included transport let you focus on the ruins instead of logistics.
Bangkok to Ayutthaya: Private Day Trip & Ancient TemplesYou're picked up at your Bangkok hotel and driven to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, where five architectural styles sit in one royal garden. Then to three UNESCO temples in Ayutthaya: the Buddha head in tree roots at Wat Mahathat, the three golden chedis at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and the cosmic-geometry temple at Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Your English-speaking guide brings the history to life, takes photos of your group, and all entry fees are included. The private vehicle stays with you all day, so you set the pace and return to your hotel in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the main Ayutthaya temples and Bang Pa-In Palace in one day without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing yourself — the private guide and vehicle let you move at your own pace and spend real time at each site instead of rushing between stops.
Half day and longer (11)
Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Day Trip from BangkokYou’ll wander ancient Ayutthaya’s temple ruins with a local guide, climb weathered steps for sweeping views, and watch wild monkeys dart around Lopburi’s famous temple—all in one day trip from Bangkok with pickup included. Expect surprising moments (and maybe some monkey mischief), plus time to soak up stories and local color along the way.
Ayutthaya Temples & Summer Palace Day Trip from BangkokYou’ll step into Ayutthaya’s royal pavilions, climb ancient chedis for sweeping views, and pause at the iconic Buddha head tangled in tree roots—all with a local guide who brings stories alive. Expect peaceful gardens, bursts of color from monks’ robes, and a real sense of history under your feet.
Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Floating Market & Railway Market Day TripYou watch a train squeeze through a market, ride a longtail boat through working canals, and walk through the ruins of a 400-year-old capital — all in one day, with transport, guide, and entry fees arranged. The pace is full but not rushed, and you see three different versions of Thailand without having to coordinate timing or buy tickets separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three distinct sides of Thailand — a working railway market, a living canal culture, and ancient temple ruins — without arranging transport, tickets, or timing between sites yourself. The full-day structure is what makes all three stops possible in one departure.
Bangkok to Ayutthaya & Lopburi: Monkey Temple, Giant Buddha Day TripYou’ll wander Ayutthaya’s ancient ruins, face off with cheeky monkeys at Lopburi’s temple, and look up in awe at Thailand’s tallest seated Buddha in Wiset Chaichan—all with a local guide handling every detail from pickup to stories along the way. Expect laughter, surprises, and moments you’ll keep replaying long after you’re home.
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Temples, Buddha Head & Market LunchYou’ll wander Ayutthaya’s ancient temples with a local guide, climb up chedis for sweeping views, see the famous Buddha head cradled by tree roots, and taste your way through a bustling market lunch. Expect moments of quiet awe mixed with laughter — this day trip from Bangkok lingers long after you leave.
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Temples & Sunset Boat CruiseYou're picked up at 1:30 PM from a central Bangkok train station and driven to Ayutthaya's three most significant temples—Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Mahathat with its famous Buddha-in-roots, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram on the riverside. You get a snack box in the afternoon, then board a traditional boat for a 45-minute sunset cruise on the Chao Phraya River before returning to Bangkok by 6:30 PM. Everything is included: transport, entry fees, guide, and the boat ride.Is it for me?Best for travelers based in Bangkok who want to see Ayutthaya's main temples without arranging their own transport or worrying about timing—the fixed pickup and return times mean you just show up and the day unfolds on schedule.
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: 5 Temples & Royal PalaceYou visit five major temples across ancient Ayutthaya — starting with the iconic Buddha head in tree roots at Wat Mahathat, moving through restored frescoes and three royal chedis, then climbing the 35-meter prang at Wat Chaiwattanaram before ending at Bang Pa-In Palace's lakeside pavilions. Your private driver and English-speaking guide handle all the routing and entrance fees, so you spend the day looking instead of navigating.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Ayutthaya's major temples and the royal palace in a single day without arranging their own transport or managing entrance fees — the private driver and guide mean you move between five sites on a set schedule and never have to figure out which minibus goes where.
Bangkok to Ayutthaya: UNESCO Temples & Elephant Bathing BoatYou get picked up from your Bangkok hotel and driven to Ayutthaya's three most significant temples: Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon with its climbable 14th-century stupa, Wat Mahathat with its famous Buddha head in tree roots, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the former royal temple. A river boat ride in the late afternoon lets you see the ruins from the water and watch elephants bathe as the light fades. All entry tickets, transport, and a knowledgeable guide are included; the group stays under nine people, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want Ayutthaya's main temples and the river experience in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all three, leaving you to move through the day without logistics.
Ayutthaya Temples Day Trip Bangkok: 4 Sites & LunchYou meet at River City Bangkok and travel by air-conditioned van to four major temples in Ayutthaya, with an English-speaking guide explaining the history of Siam's former capital at each stop. Entrance fees and a buffet lunch at a local restaurant are included. You return to MBK Mall in the late afternoon, having seen the Buddha head in tree roots at Wat Mahathat, the royal palace temple Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutha, and the riverside Wat Chaiwattanaram — without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Ayutthaya's main temples in one day without arranging your own transport, buying tickets separately, or figuring out which sites matter most — the guide handles the route and the history, so you just show up and walk.
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Floating Markets with Ayutthaya TemplesYou start at Maeklong Railway Market watching vendors pull carts as the train passes, then boat through Damnoen Saduak's floating canals and learn how coconut sugar is made in a traditional house. After lunch, you explore three major temples in Ayutthaya—Wat Lokayasutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat—before returning to Bangkok. Hotel pickup, all entrance fees, guide, transport, and lunch are included in one organized route.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see three different sides of Thailand—a working market, canal life, and ancient temples—without arranging separate trips, transport, or figuring out timing yourself. The fixed route and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on what you're seeing.
Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park day trip from BangkokThis full-day tour from Bangkok combines Ayutthaya's ancient temples and ruins with a hike through Khao Yai National Park, including hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and park entry. You'll visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and other major sites in the old capital, then travel to the national park to hike to Heaw Narok Waterfall and view the landscape from Thanarat Road. The tour returns to Bangkok by around 6:30pm. Choose between a private tour for your group or a shared departure.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you're traveling with family or friends and want to move at your own pace without waiting for other groups; book the shared tour if you're traveling solo or with one other person and want to meet other travelers while keeping costs down. Either way, the 12-hour day is built to fit both Ayutthaya's temples and a real hike into the jungle, so you're not choosing between history and nature—you get both.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 22 of the 24 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Ancient Temples & Royal Palace is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.67 out of 5 across 1,728 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 10 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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