The waterways of Thonburi and the Grand Palace of Bangkok offer you a spectacular window into the world of Thailand's capital. This half-day tour through the lively heart of the city shows you some of its most elegant sights and lets you see the centuries of history behind them.

It begins when you set out from your hotel and ride to the Chao Phraya River, where you board a traditional long-tailed boat. Your ride along the klongs, or ancient canals, gives you a look at local life along the waterways, along with impressive sights like the magnificent Royal Barges Museum and the towering pagoda of Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn.

Next, step ashore for a visit to the Grand Palace, an architectural wonder that blends traditional Thai and European styles with its golden stupas, classical pillars, and colorful mosaics. Within the palace complex, you can see the Wat Phra Kaew, one of Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temples and home of the famed Emerald Buddha, before a drive through the streets brings you back to your hotel.

Highlights

• Morning excursion to must-see landmarks in central Bangkok

• Wondering at the architectural structure of the Grand Palace

• Relaxed cruise along the calm & mighty river of Chao Phraya

• Visiting the most sacred temple in the city, Wat Phra Kaew

• Ample photo opportunities against the lovely stupa & pagoda

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple

• Chao Phraya river cruise in a long-tail boat

• Admission fees

• Roundtrip transportation to and from most central Bangkok hotels

• Live tour commentary provided in English

• Beverages, bottled water, and snacks

Additional info

• Children 1 and younger are complimentary.

• Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• At least 4 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day.

• Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Bangkok hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.

• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

• Dress code: No sleeveless tops showing shoulders. No
  see-through garments. No dresses above the knee. No short pants or three
  quarter pants. No sports-wear. (Should visitors be required to change, there
  are places just outside the palace where inexpensive, yet appropriate, clothing
  can be bought).

• This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  

• At the end of this tour we will visit Gems Gallery
  International, the world's biggest jewelery and gem centre. Transport back to
  your hotel will be available when you wish to leave. Just inform your guide or
  Gems Gallery staff.