Morning Buddhist Almsgiving, Grand Palace and Flower Market Tour in Bangkok
Experience Thailand like a local, by giving alms to Buddhist monks! This 5-hour tour includes a visit to Bangkok’s largest flower market and a comprehensive tour of the Grand Palace—a combo that’s a Viator Exclusive, available nowhere else. Rise in the early morning for your almsgiving in front of a local monastery like Marble Temple (Wat Benchamabophit). Then step foot inside the famous Wat Phra Kaew to view the Emerald Buddha. Numbers are limited to 8 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group and professional local guide.
Options
Morning Buddhist Almsgiving, Grand Palace and Flower Market Tour in Bangkok
Pickup included
What's included in Morning Buddhist Almsgiving, Grand Palace and Flower Market Tour in Bangkok
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
An elaborate temple that houses the revered Emerald Buddha. Carved from just one piece of jade, the Emerald Buddha is considered the holiest religious object in Thailand.
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is undeniably one of Thailand's most famous attractions. Learn about the current royal family, which still uses the Grand Palace and its vast grounds for ceremonial occasions.
The Upper Terrace
Admire the traditional Thai architecture mixed with European design as you embark on a 1.5-hour guided tour of the complex.
Inclusions
- Food for monks
- Cold towels
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Extra offerings to monks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Offering additional alms to monks is done at own expense
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Dress Code: There is a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves - no sleeveless tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. It is also recommended to avoid wearing bright colors
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please be aware that the pick-up for this tour is included and covers all the hotel located in the following areas: (Silom Road, Thai Cultural Centre, Phaya Thai, Huai Khang, Bang Rak, Sathorn, Surawong Road, Rajdamri Road, Ram Buttri Chana Songkhram, Luangsuan Road, Khaosan Road) For hotel pick-ups outside of this area, an additional charge may be applied or a closer meeting point pick-up may be suggested to you by our Team upon reception of your booking.
Meeting / End Points
- Bangkok
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Tour East Thailand will contact you at your hotel the evening prior to your tour/transfer service to advise the exact pick-up time and location. If you have not received these details, please contact Tour East Thailand: Email: [email protected] Office number: +66 (0)2 230 0405 (from 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday). For emergencies only (24 hrs/24 hrs): +66 (0)81 819 3641