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15 Temple Tours in Ayutthaya For A First Thai Trip

25 tours  ·  from $28

High season books out the good ones by breakfast. Below: 15 temple tours in Ayutthaya worth reserving early, what each includes and where they differ.

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - The Bangkok departure and 1.5-hour road trip
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

1.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend seven hours touring Ayutthaya’s major temple ruins from Bangkok. Visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokayasutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat with a guide such as Paul, AJ, or Philip, then enjoy a Thai buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is optional, and the tour ends at MBK Mall rather than your hotel.

“Long drive made a few stops for bathroom, guide was good. The lunch was very good not a huge selection but was tasty!. Spent good time in temples.”

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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok - The early start and ride north
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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

2.Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,692 reviews · from $73

Travel from Bangkok to UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya by air-conditioned vehicle, touring Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, and the Reclining Buddha with an English-speaking guide. Return by riverboat with a Thai and international buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides such as Donna, First, and Ken are praised for their clear, friendly style.

“Great overview of an ancient city. Fascinating appreciated the air condition bus and the scenic ride back.”

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The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch - The morning ride from Bangkok
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The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

3.The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 992 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours exploring Ayutthaya with a guide such as AJ, Sam, Jum, Karl, or Luke, depending on the day. Visit four major temple sites, hear stories about Siam and Buddhism, enjoy a local Thai lunch, and travel between ruins in an air-conditioned van or mini coach. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The tour was great & our guide AJ was very informative & friendly. I enjoyed myself a lot”

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Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok - Phra Prang Sam Yot and Lopburi’s monkeys
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Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

4.Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 719 reviews · from $61Top rated

Spend about 10 hours visiting Ayutthaya’s ruined temples and Lopburi’s monkey district from Bangkok. Guides such as Surina, Piya, Ken, and Thanya have been praised for clear history, humor, and patient help. Expect long drives, hot temple grounds, separate entrance fees, and monkeys that are wild, unpredictable, and no longer guaranteed at the main temple.

“Amazing tour with an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and informative with a great personality. I recommend people give this tour a go as you will not be disappointed.”

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Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch - The ride from Bangkok and the question of group size
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Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

5.Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 656 reviews · from $35

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle for a 7.5-hour guided visit to four major temple sites. You’ll see the giant reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam, royal ruins at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the tree-wrapped Buddha head at Wat Mahathat, and riverside Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Guides such as Kelly, Karl, Mindy, and Paul add history and humor. Lunch depends on the option selected.

“Very bad experience with booking - better to book directly or other companies rather than Viator , who provides incorrect info in the web site such lunch and tickets are included but later their operator informed “NO” you have to buy !”

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Ayutthaya Sunset Tour: UNESCO Temples & Peaceful River Cruise - Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and its reclining Buddha
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Ayutthaya Sunset Tour: UNESCO Temples & Peaceful River Cruise

6.Ayutthaya Sunset Tour: UNESCO Temples & Peaceful River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · from $52

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with an English-speaking guide, visiting Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and Wat Mahathat before a sunset boat ride past riverside temples. Guides such as Johnny, Nina, Ken, and Gill have led this route, but the guide and exact running order vary. Temple fees and shared boat transport are included.

“It was a good tour where you really get your money's worth. You get to see a few temples and have time to explore 2 of them and especially see the Buddha face entwined in tree roots at Wat Mahathat. It would be nice to have a little more time exploring but you cover many experiences in a relatively short time. The tour guide named Johnny and driver named Youngman took good care of us. Johnny was very informative and always happy and positive. All around good value for the money.”

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Ayutthaya One Day: Famous Temples & Bang Pa-In Palace Tour - Bang Pa-In Palace: a graceful opening stop
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Ayutthaya One Day: Famous Temples & Bang Pa-In Palace Tour

7.Ayutthaya One Day: Famous Temples & Bang Pa-In Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 9 hours · from $38

Travel from Bangkok to Bang Pa-In Palace and four Ayutthaya sights on a 9-hour small-group or private tour. Guides such as Jackson, Aum, Tony, and Vone have been praised for clear history and good humor. Expect air-conditioned transport, free time for lunch, temple walks, optional entrance fees, and a CentralWorld meeting point.

“Our guide was great, really explaining the culture and history, and also kept the trip entertaining. Time per Wat was ~30 mins but honestly, it’s more than enough with the sun above you. Highly recommended!”

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Ayutthaya Summer Palace and Temples Day Tour from Bangkok - Bang Pa-In Palace and the royal opening
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Ayutthaya Summer Palace and Temples Day Tour from Bangkok

8.Ayutthaya Summer Palace and Temples Day Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $39

Travel from central Bangkok to Ayutthaya for a nine-hour visit to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, a guide, and several hours among Siam’s former royal and religious monuments. Guides may include Jake, Jimmy, Tony, or Chicky.

“Our guide Jake and driver Jimmy were both amazing. We had a great time visiting the palace and temples as well as had a free time for lunch and shopping trying local food and products. We had free bottled water and Jake even gave us mango sticky rice. Jake has a rich knowledge of his culture and the places that we had visited.”

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Ayutthaya Sunset Tour: Iconic Temples & Scenic River Boat Ride - Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and its tall chedi
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Ayutthaya Sunset Tour: Iconic Temples & Scenic River Boat Ride

9.Ayutthaya Sunset Tour: Iconic Temples & Scenic River Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $61

Spend about eight hours exploring Ayutthaya from Bangkok, with visits to Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. A traditional boat ride adds a fine sunset view, while guides such as Jom, Cindy, Susan, and Johnny bring different strengths. Hotel pickup is optional, and temple fees are included.

“After paying extra for pickup from my hotel, and confirming pickup the night before via WhatsApp, they never showed up. After calls stating that, they told me driver is en route and second story was that driver was in an accident. They then Read more”

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Ayutthaya: Private Boat Tour with Optional Temple Visits - Choosing between 50 minutes, two hours, and four hours
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Ayutthaya: Private Boat Tour with Optional Temple Visits

10.Private Boat Tour with Optional Temple Visits

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 50 minutes - 4 hours

You’ll ride a private longtail boat with a local captain along Ayutthaya’s rivers. Choose a 50-minute scenic cruise, a two-hour route with three temples, or a four-hour outing to nine sites. There is no tour guide, and the captain speaks basic English, but the boat offers privacy, river breezes, and a fine view of temples beyond the main historic park.

“This was a super memorable longtail boat excursion in Ayutthaya to see temples and ruins that are outside of the historical park. It was a fun ride on the river and we were given ample time at each of the three sites we visited. We also noted a restaurant on the river that looked good and went there later for dinner! Great tour.”

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Ayutthaya Sunset Boat & UNESCO Temples: Multi-language private tour from Bangkok - The giant Buddha at Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
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Ayutthaya Sunset Boat & UNESCO Temples: Multi-language private tour from Bangkok

11.Ayutthaya Sunset Boat & UNESCO Temples: Multi-language private tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $196

You’ll spend about eight hours exploring Ayutthaya’s major temples with a private guide and round-trip transfer from select central Bangkok hotels. See the Buddha head at Wat Mahathat, visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, enjoy dinner, then view the ruins from a boat. Guides may include Adam, Pui, Pop, Nina, Yuth, or Anond.

“We enjoyed the tour of the many temples of Ayutthaya. Our guide and driver were knowledgeable and friendly. It was a memorable day. We lucked out and weather held out for us and we were able to have a lovely sunset boat ride. The only disappointment for the day was lunch. Don't expect much. The lunch was not good. Other than that it was a lovely day”

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Ayutthaya Temples Tour from Bangkok with Grand Pearl River Cruise - The early start and the road north from Bangkok
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Ayutthaya Temples Tour from Bangkok with Grand Pearl River Cruise

12.Ayutthaya Temples Tour from Bangkok with Grand Pearl River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $143

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya by air-conditioned vehicle, visit four major temple sites with an English-speaking guide, then return by Grand Pearl Cruise. Guide Donna is especially praised for her local stories and clear explanations. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included, but expect a long, warm day with a group of up to 30.

“The Ayutthaya temples were great. Must see. Great experience and not too far from Bangkok. Always wanted to see where the movie kixkboxer starring Jean Claude van damme was filmed.”

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Ayutthaya UNESCO Temples Group Tour with Lunch - Wat Lokayasutha and the 42-meter reclining Buddha
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Ayutthaya UNESCO Temples Group Tour with Lunch

13.Ayutthaya UNESCO Temples Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $63

Travel by bus from Bangkok to Ayutthaya for four major temple sites, including the reclining Buddha, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. English-speaking guides such as Sam, Paul, AJ, and Jokey explain the past, then give you time to explore. Lunch, entrance fees, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“Great organization by the team. Our guide Aori was very knowledgeable. Good lunch. Strongly recommended.”

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Ayuthaya Must Visit Temples Tour from Bangkok by MyProGuide - Starting at Future Cafe at 8:00 am
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Ayuthaya Must Visit Temples Tour from Bangkok by MyProGuide

14.Ayuthaya Must Visit Temples Tour from Bangkok by MyProGuide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $30

Spend about 10 hours visiting Bang Pa In Palace and Ayutthaya’s major temples with an English-speaking guide. See the tree-encased Buddha at Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and the giant reclining Buddha, then finish at JODD FAIRS Rama 9. Guides Two and Nicky have earned special praise for clear explanations and careful organization.

“Nicky was the best guide ever! She gave so much information and was so helpful. The tour itself was very well-organised and Nicky made sure we were all comfortable and knew what we were doing next. Would definitely book again with MyProGuide next time we are doing a tour!”

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Bangkok to Ayutthaya Lopburi Monkey Temple, Largest Buddha Tour - Wat Muang and the giant seated Buddha
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Bangkok to Ayutthaya Lopburi Monkey Temple, Largest Buddha Tour

15.Bangkok to Ayutthaya Lopburi Monkey Temple, Largest Buddha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $54

Travel from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 10. See Lopburi’s monkey-filled Khmer temple, Wat Muang’s huge seated Buddha, Ayutthaya’s famous Buddha tree roots and royal stupas, plus Wat Khun Inthapramun’s long reclining Buddha. Guides such as Geng and Patsayuit are known for history, photos, jokes, and local tips.

“nice and good experience. good driver and nice guidance. been to 5 different temples. been to two biggest buddhas”

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