The Ancient City
A vast park that brings together landmark buildings and cultural landscapes from all over Thailand, well worth a longer stay.
Departs from Bangkok | Private day charter
Bangkok Ancient City, Wat Arun Thai Dress and Erawan Shrine Day Tour
See Thai architecture from across the country at The Ancient City, dress up in traditional Thai dress for photos at Wat Arun, pay your respects at the Erawan Shrine, then link up BIG C, CentralWorld and JODD FAIRS.
Overview
Tour Overview
This is a full-day Bangkok route with a generous number of stops. The first half of the day centres on The Ancient City and a Thai dress session at Wat Arun; the afternoon returns to the city centre for the shrine and shopping, and the evening ends at a night market. The actual time at each stop depends on traffic and the places you most want to explore.
Highlights
Highlights
- The Ancient City, a vast open-air cultural park
- Thai dress photo session at Wat Arun
- Erawan Shrine and shopping in central Bangkok
- Free time to eat your way around JODD FAIRS night market
Itinerary
Day by Day
DAY1
Bangkok Ancient City, Wat Arun Thai Dress and Erawan Shrine Day Tour
- Pick-up from your Bangkok city hotelThe departure time is set according to where you are staying and the traffic; allow a full day.
- The Ancient CityExplore the vast open-air cultural park; how you tour it, admission and lunch inside the park are confirmed in the formal plan.
- Wat Arun Thai dress experienceHead to Wat Arun to change into traditional Thai dress for photos; the costumes, hair and make-up and photography are confirmed in the booked package.
- Erawan ShrineBack in central Bangkok to pay your respects; the time spent is adjusted to the crowds on the day.
- BIG C → CentralWorldFree time to shop for souvenirs and browse the department stores; if you would like longer here, discuss with your consultant which other stop to shorten.
- JODD FAIRS night marketFree time for street food and browsing the stalls; the venue and opening dates are reconfirmed before departure.
- Return to your Bangkok city hotelYou are driven back to your hotel according to traffic and the actual time spent at each stop.
Bangkok city hotel → The Ancient City, with landmarks from all 76 provinces → Wat Arun Thai dress experience → Erawan Shrine → BIG C → CentralWorld → JODD FAIRS night market → Bangkok city hotel.
Inclusions
What's Included
Quoted per trip. Tell us your dates and group size and a travel consultant will send a tailored quote within 24 hours.
Included
- 10 hours of private vehicle and private driver service
- Pick-up and drop-off at Bangkok city hotels
- Driver's meals and fuel
- Compulsory motor insurance and personal accident insurance
Not Included
- Admission to The Ancient City, Thai dress hire and meals (we can book these for you; charged separately)
- Tolls and parking fees (charged separately, as per the itinerary quote)
- Overtime, charged per hour
- Tour guide (can be added; charged separately as per the itinerary quote)
Good to Know
- Choosing stops: this route has many stops; in heavy traffic, or if you would rather spend longer in the department stores, we suggest dropping one shopping or night-market stop.
- Thai dress bookings: please confirm the number of people, sizes, hair and make-up and whether you need a photographer in advance; walk-in slots on the day are not guaranteed.
- Temple dress code: visitors must follow the temple's dress and photography rules, and the style of Thai dress should also meet on-site requirements.
- Night market opening: the venue and opening days may change; if the market is closed, your consultant will help arrange an alternative along the way.
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Stops
Featured Stops
Wat Arun Thai dress experience
Pose in traditional Thai dress against the porcelain-tiled prang and temple grounds; what the session includes is confirmed in the booked package.
Erawan Shrine
An important place of worship in the heart of Bangkok; after paying your respects, the neighbouring shopping district is on the way.
BIG C and CentralWorld
Free time to buy souvenirs, browse the department stores and arrange a meal; this is not a compulsory shopping stop.
JODD FAIRS night market
Round off the day with night-market street food and an evening browse; the actual opening status is confirmed before departure.
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