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Taking an Ayutthaya tour from Bangkok is to journey more than 400 years in the past into Thai culture and civilization.
Ayutthaya, Thailand’s ancient capital, was once one of the most powerful cities in the world.
Eager to explore this former capital, we decided to take a private tour rather than organizing it ourselves.
If you are considering taking a day tour, here’s what to expect on an Ayutthaya day tour from Bangkok.
Why Visit Ayutthaya – The Ancient Capital of Thailand
Ayutthaya was once the biggest city in the world. Founded around 1350 by King Ramathibodi, Ayutthaya became the second capital of Siam (Thailand’s former name) after Sukhothai.
The ancient city came to prominence after the fall of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, taking its place as Southeast Asia’s hub of global diplomacy and commerce.
The royal court at Ayutthaya regularly welcomed merchants and traders from the world over, including China, Japan, India, Portugal, France, and the Netherlands.
Upon seeing the golden temples and stone statues within the Royal Palace, merchants from the west proclaimed Ayutthaya to be the most beautiful city in the world.
Some said it rivaled the great monuments and architecture of Rome and Venice. In 1787, the Burmese army invaded Ayutthaya, stripped it of its gold, and burned the temples to the ground.
What remains now are magnificent ruins of a former splendor.
Why Take A Private Ayutthaya Day Tour With A Local Guide
There are a few reasons that made us decided to book an organized Ayutthaya day tour rather than diy day trip this tour.
- Easy to get to Ayutthaya – One of the main reason we decided to book a day trip was the convenience to get to Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya, one of Thailand’s majestic and cultural highlights, is located at about 53 miles (86 km) north of Bangkok. With a private tour, we made the round trip to Ayuttahya in a cosy private car which is the fastest way.
- Pick up at our hotel in Bangkok – Our local tour guide came to pick us up at our hotel in Bangkok. And after a long day sightseeing, we were brought back directly to our hotel.
- Custom Experience – Like with any private tour, the experience can be customized allowing to see as many ancient sights as you’d like.
- Insight into the history – The Ayutthaya site is vast and navigating it with a local guide makes all the difference to an enriching experience. With a a local guide, you’ll get a deeper understanding of this historic site.
- Access to local gems – The opportunity to visit the local market and access a hard to find restaurant for lunch, was only possible with the help of a local guide.
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Recommended Ayutthaya Private Day Trip From Bangkok – This full-day trip from Bangkok takes you to discover the ancient capitals and main temples in a private car. You’ll visit the Summer Palace, the most significant temples, and even take a boat ride around the island. In addition to a delicious lunch, you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your local guide.
Alternative Ayutthaya Temples With Boat Tour From Bangkok – For a unique experience, this Ayutthaya from Bangkok tour includes a river cruise on the Chao Phraya River. You’ll explore the historic city and main temples as you learn about the history. This group tour includes lunch and a return trip back to Bangkok by boat.
Where to Stay In Bangkok For Your Ayutthaya Day Trip
We visited Ayutthaya having just arrived on a long-haul flight to Bangkok on our way to Chiang Mai. For that reason, we chose to stay near the airport at At Residence Suvarnabhumi which is only about 10 minutes away from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
The Residence has comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and laundry services. We took advantage of the breakfast offered, which was perfect for our jet-lagged mornings.
Right around the corner from the residence is a Thai local market and The Paseo Mall.
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What To Expect On a Day Trip to Ayutthaya
Our visit started at the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. The Ayutthaya temple ruins are rich in history and the site is a beautiful place to explore.
There are many significant temples to visit in Ayutthaya. On our day trip from Bangkok, we visited four main sites within the Ayutthaya Historical Park.
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Wat Chaiwatthanaram – Khmer Style Tower
We arrived early in the morning at our first wat, or temple. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, the beautiful prang, or Khmer-style tower, reveals a Cambodia Angkor Wat architectural design that was en vogue at the time.
The temple was used for religious ceremonies by the royal family now buried on site. Among the most striking parts of the ruins are the headless Buddha statues surrounding the temple.
Wat Chai Watthanaram is one of the grandest and most popular temples in the Ayutthaya Historical Park.
Wat Mahathat – The Giant Buddha Head in The Tree
This spectacular wat is located in the city center and is part of the Ayutthaya UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is home to what is maybe the most photographed site in the park – the Giant Buddha’s head anchored in tree roots.
No one knows exactly how the head of the Buddha statue got there. One theory suggests that during the period of ruin, the tree just happened to grow around it.
Non, our local guide, shared another theory which claims that a thief may have hidden the head of the Buddha in the tree, only to never return.
Wat Mahathat was one of the most important monasteries of the Ayutthaya kingdom. It is said to have housed the Buddha’s holy relics. The name, “Wat Mahathat” literally means “Monastery of the Great Relic.”
Wat Phra Si Sanphet – The Former Royal Palace
Wat Phra Si Sanphet is within walking distance from Wat Mahathat. It was a temple used solely by the royal family for ceremonies and storing royal relics.
Visitors will see three bell-shaped stupas lined up on the premises. In the core of each stupa is a small chamber where the ashes of three Ayutthaya Kings are enshrined.
Next to the ruins is Wat Mongkhon Bophit, a modern and important temple that provides quite the contrast with its impressive bronze Buddha image, measuring close to 17 meters high.
On this active temple compound, many people visit and worship the Buddha image.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon – Draped Buddha Statues
Before leaving Ayutthaya, we stopped at the temple, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, in the southeastern part of the ancient capital.
This temple is one of the most colorful within the main historical park. Statues made in Buddha images draped in yellow robes, encircle the temple.
The robes, we learned from Non, our guide are changed daily by devotees and local people.
Also on the grounds of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (or Mongkhon), is a giant reclining Buddha – one of the largest in Ayutthaya. Just like the other Buddha images, this one is draped in a giant yellow robe.
While we were there, devotees were placing the robe on the reclining Buddha statue and walking around, showing their respects while praying and chanting.
Wat Muang in Ang Thong Province – The Largest Sitting Buddha in Thailand
After leaving the Ayutthaya Historical Park, our day trip continued on to the nearby Ang Thong province.
Also located in central Thailand, this small province houses the largest sitting Buddha image in Thailand and possibly in the world.
Wat Muang is a lively temple in contrast to the ancient ruins of the Ayutthaya historical park.
The temple grounds have religious imagery including life-size representations of Indian epics, and striking scenes of the Burmese invasion.
The dominating presence of the sitting Buddha image is impressive. Measuring at 84 meters tall and 92 meters when you include the pedestal, you can’t help but be awestruck as we were.
Where And What To Eat in Ayutthaya: Giant Prawns Restaurant
Staying within the central province, our Ayuthaya tour took us to Kung Phao Mae Thong Chup restaurant in Sing Buri Province for lunch.
Not easy to find, the restaurant is located at the back of a market, where you have to take steps down to what looks like someone’s personal home. We were thankful to have a local guide with us.
Opened for more than 40 years, this local restaurant is famous for serving traditional Ayutthaya recipes.
The main specialty is melt-in-your-mouth grilled giant prawns with an addictive, zesty, accompanying sauce.
In addition to the giant grilled shrimp, we also had Tom Yum soup, fish cakes, and a young coconut salad with shrimp.
Menu Highlight: Grilled Giant Freshwater Prawns
We could not believe the size of the freshwater prawns. They were definitely the biggest prawns we’ve ever seen. Each giant freshwater prawn was cut in half, with each half being about the size of your palm.
Perfectly grilled, the prawns were cut open in a butterfly style to reveal an opaque white interior and orange-colored head.
An Ayuttaya specialty, the giant shrimp were luscious and sweet. The meat was firm and fleshy and full of flavor.
The accompanying dipping sauce, made with Thai chiles and fish sauce, enhanced the savory flavors even more.
Visit To San Chao Rong Thong Local Market
Before lunch, our Thai guide took us to San Chao Rong Thong Market, a 100-year old market known for regional desserts.
The desserts are unique to the Ayutthaya region and come from the Thai-Chinese community living in the area.
Of the many top sights to see and desserts to try, we particularly appreciated the following three specialties. Dessert lovers should not miss this market on an Ayutthaya day trip.
Thai Grilled Coconut Pancake – Khanom Ba Bin
Our first stop was at a stall run by an older lady who is known for her coconut pancakes.
Prepared with a mix of rice flour and shredded coconut, these small round flat cakes are lightly grilled on a hot griddle. According to our guide, the coconut pancakes get their purple color, naturally, from a local flower.
The texture is lightly crunchy followed by a softer, almost gooey, mouth feel. So delectable, we easily finished these mildly sweet pancakes. These were our personal favourite of all the Thai sweets we had.
Thai Peanut Cake – Kanom Luk Tao
This popular stall is family-run and renowned for its traditional Thai peanut cakes.
The small peanut cakes are made of peanuts, coconut, flour, butter, and eggs, and cut into small cubes, similar to the shape of dice.
It’s quite impressive watching them cooked on a hot griddle.
Soft with a light peanut flavor, they are not too sweet and are a perfect treat for peanut lovers.
Thai “Fish Egg” Dessert – Kanom Khai Pla
Another Ayutthaya specialty we tried was a Thai “Fish Egg” dessert, named for its shape and color.
This local dessert is made from palm sugar and doesn’t taste at all like fish eggs!
To eat this dessert, you first dip one “fish egg” into a small container filled with shredded coconut.
This gives the goey dessert a light coconut taste which was enjoyable.
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Overall Impressions of the Ayutthaya Day Tour
What We Loved
If you are looking to see a different side of Thailand, a day trip from Bangkok to this UNESCO World Heritage Site will enrich your travel experience.
We particularly enjoyed:
- Visiting several main temples without needing to organize our own Ayutthaya day trip itinerary
- Having temple entrance fees already taken care of without needing to wait in line
- Getting expert insight into Thai culture and food from a local guide
- Having a local pick our restaurant, order the right food, and guide us through a local market
- No need to try to get a guide on-site where you don’t know what you’re going to get
- Transportation from and to Bangkok and around Ayutthaya included, with no need to plan for a train, bus, or rent a car.
What Could Be Improved
There is not much that could be improved on our private day trip to Ayutthaya from Bangkok. Though if we had to do it again, here is what we would change.
- Our only preference would have been to visit the San Chao Rong Thong market for dessert, after lunch, rather than before lunch.
- The 8-hour tour makes for a long day, which is expected if you want to visit all the temples.
Is Ayutthaya Worth Visiting?
A day trip to Ayutthaya from Bangkok is definitely worth it, especially if you’ve been to Thailand before and want to go deeper.
Visiting the ancient city and learning about Thailand’s history while on the grounds of the former capital is fascinating.
Having a quality Thai guide share the history of the ancient temples and Buddha statues helps you better understand this historical park.
Food lovers will also want to explore the regional specialties in Ayutthaya and around the province. Seafood including giant prawns and regional desserts should not be missed.
How To Book Your Ayutthaya Day Tours
For our Ayutthaya tour from Bangkok, we teamed up with Take Me Tour in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
There are several options for Ayutthaya day tours, each highlighting different temples and offering exciting add-ons.
Tours include a local guide, all tickets and admission costs, and transportation to and from your Bangkok hotel.
Here are a few Ayutthaya tours we recommend.
Private Ayutthaya Day Tour From Bangkok
For a private Ayutthaya day tour from Bangkok, we recommend this full-day trip from Bangkok. In a private car with a local guide, you’ll visit the ancient temples and learn about this UNESCO world heritage site.
You can customize it to your needs spending as much time as you want at the most significant temples.
This tour also includes a river cruise around Ayutthaya island and a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Private Day Trip To Ayuttaya with Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Visit
If you haven’t had the chance to visit a floating market, choose this private tour. It begins with a visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand’s first floating market.
If you choose a 7:00 am start time, the tour also includes a visit to Maeklong Railway Market. In the historic city of Ayuttaya, you’ll visit several ancient temples, including one that was the prototype for the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Small Group Tour with Lunch From Bangkok to Ayutthaya
This small group tour takes you to four iconic Buddhist temples within the Ayutthaya historical park. You’ll see the giant reclining Buddha, the temple that housed Buddha’s relics, the most important Khmer-style temple, and the Buddha’s head in the Bodhi tree.
The tour includes lunch at an authentic local restaurant making for a fun and cultural day trip from Bangkok.
Practical Tips To Get The Most Out of Your Day Trip To Ayutthaya
- The best time to visit the ancient ruins is early morning when there are fewer people and the sun is not as strong.
- There is little shade, so plan for sun protection with hats and sunscreen and bring plenty of water.
- Follow the dress code for temples: shoulders covered and legs covered above the knee.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Have you been on an Ayutthaya tour before? What was your favorite part of the Ayutthaya historical park? Please let us know in the comments below.
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Disclosure: Special thanks to the Tourism Authority of Thailand and TakeMeTour for hosting our Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok. All views and opinions expressed are our own. Full bellies and happy taste buds too.
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Geez, that shrimp was HUGE. The food on your tour looked so delish. Aside from the food (which I am sure was extra), how much did this day tour cost? And what did it include?
Actually, Mike, everything was inclusive and part of the tour. Simply click on the link in the article to get all the details. A pretty amazing day trip from Bangkok. Cheers.
I am a huge lover of Shrimps! That giant freshwater shrimp is so new to my eyes, never tried that as well. I love how the tour from Non is, going beyond those amazing places and tasted different delicacies. It’s also so tempting that purple cake one that you had it in two bites and gone, I want that!
Thank you, Ferna for your kind words. The purple cakes and actually all the desserts in Ayutthaya were pretty spectacular. The giant freshwater prawns were quite amazing as well. It helps to travel with a local guide to understand the local history and discover the local food specialties.
Those Thai fish cakes look delish! And I can’t believe the Buddha head within the tree roots or that no one knows the origin of how it came to be. There’s clearly an incredible amount of history and culture in Ayutthaya.
Great to hear you enjoyed the fascinating story of the Buddha head in the tree. Indeed, so much history in Ayutthaya. Definitively worth visiting if your travels take you to Thailand. Thanks, Kate.
While I visited all the Wats you mentioned here I missed out on the food scene. I wish I had tried those desserts being devoured so lovingly by all for years. I am sure they must be tasty to last this long. The shrimps are tempting too.
The food scene was a highlight and a delicious part of the experience after seeing all the Wat’s. Be sure to check out the local markets and indulge in the giant river prawns/ shrimp which are a local delicacy. Hope you get back to Ayutthaya soon. Thanks, Indrani.
I absolutely love Thai food and can only imagine what an amazing experience it must have been to take a food tour in an ancient Thai city. I have never been to Ayutthaya but the temple, the giant Buddha and the markets look amazing. The coconut pancakes must be s delicious and the giant grilled shrimp looks yummy too!
Thanks Medha, a trip to Ayutthaya is well worth the experience. The food, culture, and history are all good reasons to visit. When you do make it to Thailand next, book a trip to Ayutthaya for a fascinating experience.
We’ve never heard of Ayutthaya, but then we have never visited Thailand neither. It’s on our bucket list though, and little by little we’re now making a list of lesser-known places in Thailand and especially archaeological sites; Ayutthaya will certainly be added! Not only for its ancient temples and spectacular ruins (the Buddha head in the tree is really breathtaking!), but also for Thai food! The giant shrimps look absolutely delicious, and then there’s Tom Yum Goong and all the spicy salads that we love! Thanks for sharing this inspiring post!
Thank you so much Mei and Kerstin. So glad you enjoyed the article. Visiting the ancient capital of Ayutthaya is an amazing experience. The history and the food are two very good reasons to visit. Hope you get to Thailand soon. Thanks for stopping by.
I visited Ayutthaya a few years ago and was impressed at the historic treasures you could see there. I didn’t get time to taste the local food though. It looks like a missed out on an opportunity.
We were impressed by the local food specialties, Christina. Even if you missed then on your last trip, another trip to Ayutthaya is a great idea too 🙂
We missed Ayutthaya when we were in Bangkok. The thought of a giant shrimp tour would get me salivating too. But it looks like you had lots of other food treats too. But the temples are also a good reason to visit Ayutthaya. The former Royal Palace looks like an interesting spot. But the Big Buddha would draw me on. We will certainly look at TakeMeTour when we visit Thailand next.
You would love a TakeMeTour on your next Bangkok trip. You’ll get personalized service, an amazing local guide and the history to fully appreciate the significance of Ayutthaya. And all of this will end with a delicious visit to the market and the most amazing giant prawns you’ve ever had. Highly recommend on your next Thailand trip. Cheers, Linda.
Ayutthaya is a beautiful place a few hours away from Bangkok. I totally agree how important it is to visit the ancient capital. I love how you have summarized the important places to visit in ayodhya close-up I have already been there last year and my favorite is Wat Mahathat.
So glad you enjoyed the article Shreya. AS someone who has been there, you can truly appreciate the history and beauty of the place. All the Wat’s were so different and it’s hard to find a favorite. However, the food – the giant river prawns and the market visits were highlights. Thanks for stopping by.
History and food are very important to me when I travel and I love that this tour combines both and that it is a smaller tour, as I’m not into going on a tour with a huge busload of people. I want to try all of the food, especially the coconut pancake and giant shrimp! I haven’t been to Thailand yet, and a tour with a local would be a great way to experience the local sights and foods. Saving!
Thank you Lara and so glad you enjoyed the article. If you like local and intimate experiences, then having a local guide with you will you have a deeper appreciation for the place. Hope you make it to Thailand soon. Thanks for stopping by.
I have not been to Thailand but I would love to go with you as my guide! What a great story and photos. Ayutthaya park would be my first stop to get pictures of that beautiful scenery and add a new UNESCO site to my list. The buddhas in the robes is incredible. That shot is magazine-print worthy.
Thank you so much Melody. That is really a high compliment that we truly appreciate. We’d be happy to show you around and lead you to all the best eateries. Appreciate the feedback about the shot of the buddha images in robes. We’d be thrilled to share our experience and images in magazines (2019 project). Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed the article.
I wasn’t able to visit this part of Thailand, but I’d love to at some point. How great to get such and awesome and authentic tour. I really want to try the Thai Peanut Cakes!
Thanks Vicky, since you’ve been to Thailand already, a trip to the ancient capital is another way to enrich your experience. And yes, the Thai peanut cakes were quite easy to eat and so small…making it extremely easy to eat several at one time. Thanks for stopping by.
Wow! This is so interesting! I’ve visited Thailand but not Ayutthaya. I’d love to incorporate Ayutthaya on our next visit. There are so many interesting statues, temples, Buddha head, markets… I love it all!
Your video is so well made! Really enjoyed watching it.
Thank you Jyoti, for your feedback on our Ayutthaya experience and video. If you are planning a trip back to Thailand, definitively recommend a day trip to Ayutthaya…you will have an amazing time. Thanks again!
Wow, you’re not kidding when you say giant shrimp! They really are huge! The sights you saw along the way during your tour are also very impressive – that image of Buddha within the tree in Ayutthaya is especially haunting. Thanks for the comprehensive post
So glad you enjoyed the article Michele. Ayutthaya has so much to offer in terms of history, culture and food. A wonderful experience and one we recommend highly. The shrimp were incredible and quite tasty, too:) Thanks for stopping by.
You had me at “giant shrimp.” I’m obsessed with your blog. I love food and especially if it’s unique to the area. Those little coconut pancakes look delectable!
Thank you so much Kylee for your feedback on our website. Traveling through the local food specialties is a unique and rewarding way to experience a destination. All the treats were divine, worthy an experience. Hope you get to Ayutthaya soon. Cheers.
All the food you tried there is making me nostalgic about my time in Bangkok! Truly, Thai food is really something 🙂
You are right, Thai cuisine is really flavorful and it varies so much by region. So glad this article took you back to a wonderful time. Thanks for stopping by Sarah!
My mouth is watering from all that amazing food. We’ve been to Ayutthaya but never to the dessert market, or eaten the giant shrimp. We miss Thai food so much!
Thanks for stopping by. That’s a bummer you missed out on the local specialties on your Ayutthaya trip. Perhaps a new reason to go back 🙂 Cheers.
Wow! It seems like you covered a lot of things to do in just one day tour. I love Thai food that why I’m kinda jealous seeing you both indulging those delicious treats. I’m interested to try the purple coconut pancake. Yum!
Appreciate the feedback Joy, it was truly a fun experience getting to see Ayutthaya and discovering the local specialties. A great tour and experience, one we highly recommend 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
OMG! That shrimp looks incredible! Looks like an amazing and unique tour. I saw the Buddha head in the tree years ago, but it was on a big tour with hordes of people, so I missed the other nearby attractions. I hate those types of tours, but it was my first trip and I made mistakes. I really want to go back to Thailand and have a more intimate experience.
Thanks, Nat for sharing your experience at Ayutthaya. It is definitively worth going back for a more intimate experience. For your next trip, simply book a tour with a local guide and plan for an amazing time. Appreciate you stopping by!
I’ve yet to visit Thailand and Ayutthaya sounds like a great place to visit! Can’t wait to try those Thai pancakes. They look yummy!
So glad you enjoyed reading about the Thai desserts and the pancakes in particular. These were some of my favorite and worthy of a trip to Ayutthaya 🙂 Thanks, Brittany.
Wow!!! You made me want to go back to Ayutthaya. I missed out on all the food markets and the giant shrimp!
That’s a bummer to hear that Geena. It sounds like another trip to Ayutthaya should be on the agenda 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
San Chao Rong Thong Market looks amazing. I love those coconut candies. So easy to devour an entire packet of them. But let’s be honest it’s those GIANT SHRIMP that got me excited. They look delish.
Lol…Jean. All the sweets at the local market were incredible. The giant shrimp was amazing and it was a really fun day trip from Bangkok. Highly recommend the experience on your next Thailand trip. Thanks for stopping by!
This looks amazing, I wish we would have seen this before we went to Thailand 2 years ago. Something I will definitely save for a future trip!
That’s great to hear Shelbi that you enjoyed the article. It took us a while to get to Ayutthaya as well and we are so glad we finally had the chance to visit the region. Definitively recommend the experience on your next Thailand trip.
What an amazing trip!! My daughter has been to Thailand, but I never have. It looks gorgeous and I love the food!
Did your daughter enjoy her time in Thailand, Pam? Plan a trip with her or with friends and discover the wonderful Land of Smiles. Thailand has so much good food to offer 🙂 Hope you get there soon. Thanks for stopping by.
This all looks so incredible. I bet I could eat 12 peanut cakes! Is it fair to say that I can always tell Thai cityscapes and buildings because of how pointed they are? Something about thai architecture stands alone in its shape. There are always pointed spires, details and everything looks bejeweled.
And I’m with you- i hate guided tours with everyone crammed in a bus. The last one I took was to the grand canyon and as a vegetarian I had a hard time eating on the tour because they provided lunch, but all i got was half a salad and an apple and had to pay for my own drink, where my hub got a full deli sandwich, chips, carrots and a cookie. then it was to in and out burger because it’s so touristy and once again i had no real options! I hate tours, i’d rather just do it all myself.
Thanks, Kate for your feedback. Taking a personal tour is really the better option than tours like the Grand Canyon one you describe! If your travels take you to Thailand, definitively consider this experience both for the history and culture as well as the amazing local food. Indeed, it’s easy to eat the peanut cakes. Delicious!!