The 12 Best Wat Arun Tours in Bangkok

1.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24Our pick

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar, visiting Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Expect a small group of up to 10, plenty of photo time, a Chao Phraya boat ride, and separate cash entrance fees at two temples.

“Excellent tour. Our guide Siri was fantastic, provided us the right amount of information to keep us interested but not overwhelmed, took a lot of photos for us and knew all the tricks to move around sites easily. It was a great way to visit some of the most important sites in Bangkok and one I highly recommend.”

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2.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,256 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $18

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Kiwi, Kwang, Amy, or Sunny through Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Pak Khlong Talat. Boat, tuk tuk, and ferry rides are included. Bring cash for admission, dress modestly, and expect five hours of walking in the heat.

“Great tour guide :) friendly and took great care of us. Highly recommended.”

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3.Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,720 reviews · 3 hours · from $17Best value

Meet your guide at Tha Tian Pier for a three-hour visit to Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Expect clear introductions to Buddhist art, Thai history, and temple customs, with guides such as Nancy, Sun, Jack, and Tee praised for warmth and humor. Bring cash for the 500-baht entry fees.

“Great tour. Our guide Tank was super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend.”

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4.Evening Tour with Wat Arun, Wat Pho & Tuk Tuk Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 701 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Meet your guide at Tha Tian Pier for a four-hour small-group tour of Wat Pho and Wat Arun, followed by a tuk-tuk ride to Chinatown. Guides such as Sun, Jacky, Fern, Nancy, and Jack add history, local customs, photo help, and food tips along the way.

“Nancy is really nice and lovely, in the end even teach me with the underground. Thanks her a lot!”

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5.Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Wat Arun

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 438 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Start at Tha Tian Pier for a three-hour small-group boat tour through Bangkok’s klongs. Visit Wat Paknam’s emerald pagoda and Giant Golden Buddha, then see Wat Arun from the river. Guides such as Jack, Nancy, and Mr. Thai add useful cultural context.

“Jack our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was really nice driving through the canals and seeing all the houses. He kept pointing things out on the boat for us to photograph like monitor lizards sunbathing. Lovely chilled afternoon.”

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6.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Wat Sa Ket Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 290 reviews · from $37

Spend 7 to 7.5 hours touring Bangkok’s grandest temples with an English-speaking guide. See the Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha, riverside Wat Arun, and Golden Mount. Guides such as Sunday, CK, Eve, Betty, Fighter, and Jirapa are praised for clear stories, photos, and friendly help.

“We loved the passion and enthusiasm of our guide (Eve), the stories she told about the different places we went to as well as the respect that the Thai people have for Buddhism. We also loved the snippets of everyday life (walking through the different neighbourhoods, the food, and the tuktuk ride). What did we like the least? The heat. But no one can do anything about that.”

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7.Grand Palace and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $18

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide at Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Arun. The group is limited to nine, with a tuk tuk ride and ferry crossing included. Guides such as Fern, Suntaree, and Sunny have been praised for clear explanations and helpful photo stops.

“Very professionnal guide and nice ! Thank you very much Jacky ! We have enough time to visit everything and taking pictures without filling any pressure.”

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8.Bangkok Royal Road – Top 3 Major Monuments (Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat arun)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · from $72

Spend about five hours visiting Bangkok’s essential royal and religious sights with hotel pickup, temple admissions, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a river boat crossing. Guides such as Tom, Chai, Ex, Chi, and Amm have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly service, though the pace can feel brisk in the heat.

“Excellent. Our guide was nice and knew a lot about the sights. Precise tour for one morning with three of the most or the most important temples. Easy pick up at our hotel. Took us to the sights by van.”

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9.3-Hour Bangkok Walking Tour: Wat Pho and Wat Arun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $18Top rated

Meet near Tha Tian Pier for a three-hour guided walk through Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Guides such as Sun, Tank, Nancy, and Ying explain Thai culture, point out photo spots, and help with the river crossing. Expect temple entry fees, heat, stairs, and a group of up to 15.

“Tank was a kind and energetic guide. He gave enough history and showed us the best places to take photos. Memorable!”

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10.Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun Walking Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $97

Spend about four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Mina, Kiwi, or Johnny, visiting the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Expect substantial walking, strict temple dress rules, possible ferry or tuk-tuk rides, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“It was a nice experience. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Wear comfy shoes and cover up legs.”

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11.Private Tour to Grand Palace, Pho Temple and Arun Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $131

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Angie, Nok, and Victor have led this tour, which includes hotel pickup in central Bangkok, air-conditioned transport, admission fees, and bottled water.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our two-week trip to Thailand! Angie, our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and took the BEST pictures! Our favorite photos from the entire trip are ones she took on this tour. The tour iRead more”

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12.Private tour to Wat Pho,Wat Arun, Canal Tour,Flower Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $159

Explore Bangkok by private car and boat on a 4 to 5 hour tour with an English-speaking guide. Cruise past canal homes, visit Wat Arun and Wat Pho, cross by ferry, and finish at Pak Khlong Talad flower market. Hotel pickup is offered in central Bangkok.

“We had a wonderful time on the 8 pm dinner cruise! It is worth paying more for the upper level if offered. Staff was great and food amazing!”

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