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Temple Tours in Thailand: The 15 Worth The Early Start

243 tours  ·  from $13

Shoulders and knees covered, shoes off at the door, and go early. The 15 below cover the Bangkok river temples, the Chiang Rai trio and the old capitals, with entry prices and the ones that include a guide worth having.

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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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs gives you an easy start
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

2.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan, or Ann. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. It is a full day on the road, with temple fees, transport, and insurance included. Bring lunch money and earphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“Our day trip with the blue monkey group was amazing, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and just lovely. Really enjoyed the whole day, was a lot to see and do, and highly recommended.”

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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - Meeting at River City Bangkok
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

3.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

Visit Bangkok’s royal palace and sacred temples with a guide such as Mina, Kiwi, Johnny, or Pete. You’ll travel by local transport, pass amulet and food markets, and learn the meaning behind the Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun. The small group is capped at 10, with some options including Wat Pho and Wat Arun admissions.

“Kiwi is a wonderful tour guide. Very energetic, welcoming and knowledgable”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Wongwian Yai and the first taste of Bangkok
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

4.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79Top rated

Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour evening ride through Bangkok. Visit a local food market, a temple, the 24-hour Pak Khlong Talat flower market, the Grand Palace area, the Giant Swing, and Chinatown. Snacks, dinner, dessert, soft drinks, and limited drop-off are included.

“Sass was a great tour guide! She was very enthusiastic, informative, and kind. She was so sweet in taking photos of everyone in front of the temples and sights. The bites we tried were delicious and the Michelin Pad Thai we had for dinner was outstanding. I highly recommend the tour !”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour - Wat Pho and the 46-meter Reclining Buddha
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

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

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar for a five-hour visit to Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Expect a small group of up to 10, a Chao Phraya boat ride, bottled water, temple dress rules, and entrance fees paid separately.

“I really enjoyed the tour and Betty was a great guide! It was my first full day in Bangkok so the tour helped orient me to the city and culture. Totally worth the price.”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour - Emerald Pool: the day’s best first stop
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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

6.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59

Spend nine hours exploring Krabi’s freshwater pools, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a small group of up to nine. Your English-speaking guide, such as Arun, Tan, Oly, or AB, manages the timing, explains the forest and temples, and often takes photos. Expect swimming, a local lunch stop, and roughly 1,200 steep temple steps.

“The whole day was brilliant from beginning to end. Our guide AB was easy to understand, full of knowledge and happy to answer any questions regardless if it was about the place or something else such as the nature around us. The only part I would say could possibly be a downfall would be the 1200 plus steps up to the Buddha. If you suffer with vertigo or are not fit and healthy you won't make it up ther. A lot of the steps are very high and extremely steep. There are plenty of toilets and wonderful eating and drinking spots. A great day out”

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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour - Starting near BTS Pho Nimit
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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

7.Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,511 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Start near BTS Pho Nimit and ride about 15 km through Thonburi with guides such as Dan, Coco, or Philip. Expect canalside paths, local markets, wooden homes, temples, narrow lanes, and useful stories about Bangkok life. The pace is easy, but you need to ride confidently on uneven paths and occasional busy roads.

“So interesting to see the temples and the back streets of Bangkok. And our guide Coco was fantastic”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - Breaking up the ride at DOI CHAANG Caffè Mae Suai
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

8.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,366 reviews · from $27

Ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van, stopping at a coffee shop, the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Temple of Light. A guide such as Avi, Banana, Wasta, or Atii may explain Buddhist customs and local culture. Expect a long day, good photo stops, and lunch at your own cost.

“Everything was great and the tour guide was very nice and funny!”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour - Starting at 34 Na Phra Lan Road
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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

9.Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,417 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $17

Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew on a 150-minute to three-hour guided walk. An English or Chinese-speaking guide such as Sun, Fern, Jack, or Tank explains the royal complex, sacred art, and Emerald Buddha. Choose a private or small-group option, and check if the 500-baht entrance fee is included.

“very good experience. Thank you. It was a nice and interesting guided tour by Niranya.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour - Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace: Thailand’s royal center
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

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

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

This 4 to 5-hour Bangkok tour links Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Pak Khlong Talat with river travel, a tuk-tuk ride, and a ferry crossing. English-speaking guides such as Kiwi, Kwang, Sunny, and Aor lead groups through the temples, explain Thai history, and help with the heat, dress code, and timing.

“Brilliant tour, amazing temples. My only recommendation is a lunch break could be added as it’s 5 hours walking. Other than that highly recommend, we thoroughly enjoyed learning and seeing the sights”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - A buffet lunch near the White Temple
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

11.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van with a guide such as Danai, Andy, Suzy, or Pom. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang Temple, and Baan Dam Museum, with lunch, hot springs, and an optional Karen village stop. It is a packed 12-hour day, but the $33 price covers a remarkable amount.

“Very nice day trip, included the main tourist spots in Chiang Rai, very well organised and right on time. The guide was also very hepful with a lot of explanations along the way. We were aprox. 10 people in a minivan with air conditioning, very good travelling conditions. The White Temple is magnificent, highly recommend choosing this trip, very good value for money.”

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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour - Hotel pickup and the drive across Phuket
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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

12.Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Spend five hours exploring Phuket with an English-speaking guide such as Tang, Pat, Molly, or Eve. See Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Phuket Old Town, and Saeng Tham Shrine, with snacks, water, entry fees, and hotel pickup included. Big Buddha is currently closed.

“Molly is a great tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you Molly!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - The short ride to Wat Umong
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

13.Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Spend an evening with a guide such as TomTam, Boon, or Atii at two very different Chiang Mai temples. Walk through Wat Umong’s forest tunnels, climb 309 steps at Doi Suthep, join a monk ceremony, and watch the city light up. Hotel pickup is optional, and the $27 price includes transport, entry fees, a guide, and glass-bottled water.

“Tour was great! In total it took 4.5 hours. I liked it a lot because I got to see a new temple (Wat Umong) and Doi Suthep in the evening light when I think it looks more beautiful than in the day because it helps to accentuate the golden colour. The guide Layla did a brilliant job. She provided lots of useful information & assisted with taking photos. I really appreciated her clear communication style - at all times we were aware of where we were going, what we were doing next etc. I recommend the tour because it's a nice experience & good value; just beware that there are…”

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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Tha Tian Pier
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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

14.Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

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

Meet your English- or Chinese-speaking TripGuru guide at Tha Tian Pier for a three-hour visit to Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Expect temple stories, Buddhist context, time for photos, coconut water, and a small group when available. Entry tickets cost extra, and strict temple clothing rules apply.

“A wonderful tour with a friendly and very informative guide Mr Jack. Very recommendable.”

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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

15.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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