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Ayutthaya Historical Park

At this UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit ancient temples and dive into the history and culture of Thailand.
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Ayutthaya Historical Park
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Bang Pa In Palace pavilion with arched windows and surrounding gardens reflected in a pond.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon temple with central chedi and Buddha statues, Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Buddha head entwined in tree roots at Ayutthaya Temples, Thailand.
Reclining Buddha statue at Ayutthaya Temples with ancient brick ruins and trees.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet ancient temple ruins with chedis in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Boat navigating Ayutthaya Floating Market canal with traditional buildings and lush greenery.
Bang Pa-In Palace with colorful tower and pavilion by a lake, Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Ayutthaya temple ruins with ancient spires and tourists exploring the site.
Tour group with guide viewing map during Ayutthaya temples visit.
Boat navigating Ayutthaya Floating Market with shops and visitors along the water.
Passengers seated inside an AC coach during Ayutthaya Temples guided half-day tour.
7 hr
Transfers available
Pickup available
1 more
  • Spend half a day exploring the beautiful Ayutthaya temples with a bilingual guide, fluent in English and Chinese, and hassle-free transfers from Bangkok with drop-off at MBK Mall.

  • Journey through Ayutthaya’s UNESCO World Heritage zone and view key temples: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Maha That; on guided walks with photo stops.

  • Temple entry is included only in options with admission; otherwise, you’ll explore the grounds from the outside.

  • Upgrade your experience to include lunch and admission tickets, giving you access to the temple interiors, including the massive reclining Buddha, the Buddha head entwined by tree roots, and other striking historic features.

  • Choose an optional hotel pickup upgrade for added convenience from central Bangkok locations.

More details

  • Spend half a day exploring the beautiful Ayutthaya temples with a bilingual guide, fluent in English and Chinese, and hassle-free transfers from Bangkok with drop-off at MBK Mall.

  • Journey through Ayutthaya’s UNESCO World Heritage zone and view key temples: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Maha That; on guided walks with photo stops.

  • Temple entry is included only in options with admission; otherwise, you’ll explore the grounds from the outside.

  • Upgrade your experience to include lunch and admission tickets, giving you access to the temple interiors, including the massive reclining Buddha, the Buddha head entwined by tree roots, and other striking historic features.

  • Choose an optional hotel pickup upgrade for added convenience from central Bangkok locations.

from
฿1,100
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market vendors and Ayutthaya temple ruins on a guided tour.
Vendors selling fruits and vegetables on boats at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.
Train passing through Maeklong Railway Market with tourists and vendors nearby.
Aerial view of ancient temple ruins in Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand.
Seated Buddha statue at Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand, with ancient brick ruins.
Fruit seller in a long tail boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand.
Tour guide explaining Amphawa's history to tourists on a bus in Thailand.
Assorted Thai dishes on a boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
Train passing through Maeklong Railway Market, Thailand.
Buddha head entwined in Bodhi tree roots at Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Ancient Buddha statue at Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand, with brick ruins in the background.
Book now, pay later
10 hr
Transfers available
2 more
  • Saduak Floating Market, and the one-of-a-kind Maeklong Railway Market — with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and smooth transfers.

  • Glide through Damnoen Saduak on a boat ride as you browse fresh produce, Thai snacks, and local crafts while soaking in the colourful floating market energy.

  • Witness Maeklong Railway Market’s famous moment when vendors pull back their stalls for the passing train — a spectacle that’s as thrilling as it is unique.

  • Explore Ayutthaya’s heritage with guided walks and photo stops at Wat Phanan Choeng, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Maha That; temple entry is included only in admission-ticket options.

  • Upgrade your experience to include lunch and temple entry for a closer look at Ayutthaya’s remarkable interiors, including the Buddha head in tree roots and other historic highlights.

More details

  • Saduak Floating Market, and the one-of-a-kind Maeklong Railway Market — with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and smooth transfers.

  • Glide through Damnoen Saduak on a boat ride as you browse fresh produce, Thai snacks, and local crafts while soaking in the colourful floating market energy.

  • Witness Maeklong Railway Market’s famous moment when vendors pull back their stalls for the passing train — a spectacle that’s as thrilling as it is unique.

  • Explore Ayutthaya’s heritage with guided walks and photo stops at Wat Phanan Choeng, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Maha That; temple entry is included only in admission-ticket options.

  • Upgrade your experience to include lunch and temple entry for a closer look at Ayutthaya’s remarkable interiors, including the Buddha head in tree roots and other historic highlights.

from ฿3,000
฿2,200

27% off

Tourists with guide at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya, standing in front of ancient temple ruins.
Tour guide leading tourists through Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand.
Buddha statue and ancient temple ruins at Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand.
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace pavilion on a lake in Ayutthaya, surrounded by gardens.
Ho Withun Thasana tower by a pond at Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Ayutthaya, with visitors taking photos.
Tourists with guide at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya, with ancient stupas in the background.
Seated Buddha statues at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya, with tourists exploring the temple.
Monks walking near ancient ruins at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya.
Tourists boarding a van for Ayutthaya historical temples tour transfer.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
9 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Discover Ayutthaya’s UNESCO-listed temples and the elegant Bang Pa-In Royal Palace in one seamless guided day trip from Bangkok.

  • Stroll through Ayutthaya’s historic temple complexes: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Maha That; and see iconic sights like the Buddha head wrapped in tree roots.

  • Explore the royal summer retreat of Bang Pa-In Palace, known for its landscaped gardens, lakeside pavilions, and blend of Thai and European architecture.

  • Tailor your experience with options for hotel or meeting-point pickup, AC car or bus travel, shared or private tours, and an English-speaking guide.

  • Select ticket upgrades for full temple admission or opt for a private tour that includes both entry and convenient hotel transfers.

More details

  • Discover Ayutthaya’s UNESCO-listed temples and the elegant Bang Pa-In Royal Palace in one seamless guided day trip from Bangkok.

  • Stroll through Ayutthaya’s historic temple complexes: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Maha That; and see iconic sights like the Buddha head wrapped in tree roots.

  • Explore the royal summer retreat of Bang Pa-In Palace, known for its landscaped gardens, lakeside pavilions, and blend of Thai and European architecture.

  • Tailor your experience with options for hotel or meeting-point pickup, AC car or bus travel, shared or private tours, and an English-speaking guide.

  • Select ticket upgrades for full temple admission or opt for a private tour that includes both entry and convenient hotel transfers.

from
฿900
Cruise boat on Chao Phraya River with Wat Arun temple at sunset, Bangkok.
Ancient temple ruins at Ayutthaya, Thailand, featured on the Grand Pearl River Cruise tour.
Tourists exploring ancient ruins in Ayutthaya, Thailand, during the Grand Pearl River Cruise.
Interior dining area of Grand Pearl River Cruise, Ayutthaya Tour, with elegant seating and table settings.
Buddha head entwined in tree roots at Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Tourists exploring ancient Buddha statue at Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand.
Ayutthaya's Bang Pa-In Palace garden with statue and ornate building.
Minivan for Grand Pearl River Cruise and Ayutthaya Tour pickup.
8 hr 30 min
Transfers available
Pickup available
1 more
  • Enjoy a full-day Ayutthaya experience with morning temple visits and palace entry, followed by a relaxing afternoon cruise on the luxurious Grand Pearl along the Chao Phraya River.

  • Explore Ayutthaya’s UNESCO-listed treasures; including Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, with guided insights and photo stops.

  • Stroll through the elegant Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, known for its manicured gardens, lakeside pavilions, and fusion of Thai, Chinese, and European architecture.

  • Unwind on the Grand Pearl cruise as you enjoy an international buffet, coffee and refreshments, and open-air decks offering views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and the Royal Barges.

  • Travel comfortably with AC coach transfers from River City, and upgrade your experience with optional one-way hotel pickup from central Bangkok areas.

More details

  • Enjoy a full-day Ayutthaya experience with morning temple visits and palace entry, followed by a relaxing afternoon cruise on the luxurious Grand Pearl along the Chao Phraya River.

  • Explore Ayutthaya’s UNESCO-listed treasures; including Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, with guided insights and photo stops.

  • Stroll through the elegant Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, known for its manicured gardens, lakeside pavilions, and fusion of Thai, Chinese, and European architecture.

  • Unwind on the Grand Pearl cruise as you enjoy an international buffet, coffee and refreshments, and open-air decks offering views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and the Royal Barges.

  • Travel comfortably with AC coach transfers from River City, and upgrade your experience with optional one-way hotel pickup from central Bangkok areas.

from ฿2,300
฿2,000

13% off

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About Ayutthaya Historical Park

Ayutthaya Historical Park is a captivating UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand, home to the majestic ruins of the ancient capital of the Siamese Kingdom. Wander among centuries-old temples, crumbling prangs, and giant Buddha statues that whisper stories of a powerful empire lost to time.


AddressPratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Visitors per year4000000
Unesco status1991

Why visit Ayutthaya Historical Park?

Explore the ancient ruins of a former capital

Step into the remnants of a once-thriving kingdom that ruled Southeast Asia. The park is dotted with grand temples, royal palaces, and towering stupas that offer a powerful glimpse into Thailand’s golden age.

UNESCO World Heritage Site status

Recognized for its cultural and historical importance, Ayutthaya is protected as a UNESCO site—making it a must-visit for history buffs, heritage lovers, and curious travelers alike.

A scenic day trip from Bangkok

Just 80 km north of the capital, Ayutthaya makes for an easy and enriching day trip—accessible by train, boat, or car. You’ll escape the city chaos and enter a peaceful riverside town steeped in history.

Marvel at iconic temples and architecture

From the stone faces of Wat Mahathat’s famous Buddha head entwined in tree roots to the soaring spires of Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the park’s architecture blends Khmer, Sukhothai, and early Thai styles in a visually striking display.

Plan your visit

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Monday8:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Friday8:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Saturday8:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Sunday8:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm

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