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Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Morning Tour

Overview
A brief morning foray into some of the emblematic sites of Bangkok, including the Grand Palace and the giant swing.
Tour Timings
08:30 - 12:00
Duration
Half Day
Meals Included
None
Location
Bangkok

Itinerary

Jump aboard an environmentally-friendly variant of one of Thailand’s iconic tuk-tuks for a spin around Bangkok on a morning tour to take in the Grand Palace, a temple, and the area surrounding Bangkok’s intriguing giant swing statue.

We’ll pick guests up around 08:30 and head straight to Wat Suthat Thepwararam. This fantastically ornate temple holds its status as the highest-ranking royal temple in the capital.

Take time to admire its elegant architecture, its grand praying hall with its vast sweeping roof, and the intricate, magnificently sweeping murals.

Immediately out the front of the temple, visitors will see the giant swing. The Giant Swing, with its two towering pillars, is one of the immediately recognisable symbols of Bangkok and has its own complex story to uncover. Our guide will explain the backstory of this odd-looking monument.

The area around the Giant Swing is known as a hotspot for delicious street food. We’ll explore the market for the opportunity to try some tasty Thai snacks.

Finally, we’ll jump back in the tuk-tuks to visit Bangkok’s famous riverside Grand Palace. This sprawling complex of buildings in the heart of Bangkok has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782.

Today, it’s used mainly for ceremonial purposes as visitors are allowed to explore the grounds and admire the mix of old Bangkok-style architecture combined with European influences. Its most famous attraction is the hall of the Emerald Buddha, an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

The tour concludes at around noon and visitors are free to explore for the rest of the day.

Important Information
Inclusions
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Transportation
  • Meals and Snacks as mentioned
  • Drinking Water
  • Exclusions
  • Tips for Guide and Driver
  • Personal Expenses
  • Beverages Not Mentioned
  • Services Not Mentioned
  • Additional Notes
  • The street food area at the Giant Swing is not available on Mondays.
  • This tour may be completely tailor-made to suit your interests.
  • Economic Distribution Disclosure

    Where does your money go?

    52% of the costs from this tour directly benefit the specific locality where the tour takes place.
    46.8% of the costs from this tour are distributed to the wider provincial area, outside of the specific locality of the tour.
    0% of the costs of this tour are distributed to costs occurring in the wider national area, outside of the same province.
    1.2% of the costs of this tour are distributed overseas.

    *EDDI, Tripseed’s Economic Distribution Disclosure Initiative is in the very early stages of rollout. Check back soon for more information.

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