Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Visit 2 cities in one day trip from Bangkok.

During this tour we will visit some historical temples in Ayutthaya and afterwards continue to Lopburi to visit the famous monkey-temple.

Ayutthaya, a kingdom that existed from 1350 to 1767, is a fantastic destination for culture lovers. During these four centuries, the country grew into the nation of Siam (the former name of Thailand), which roughly occupied the territory of modern Thailand, with the exception of the Lanna kingdom in northern Thailand.

Lopburi is one of Thailand’s oldest cities, being inhabited continuously since the Dvaravati era, that started 15 centuries ago. During the 10th century Lopburi became part of the Khmer empire. The Khmers built a number of impressive monuments, many of which still exist today.
During the reign of King Narai the Great in the second half of the 17th century, Lopburi was made the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP IS 10 PERSONS.

What's Included

1 bottle of drinking water
Hotel pick up & drop off (only from Khao San area and Siam Square area)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed English speaking tour guide
Food
Personal expenses
Gratuities for driver and guide (not mandatory)
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Phra Prang Sam Yot
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Wat Mahathat
Meal

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We only pick up from hotels in a few selected areas in Bangkok: Khao San Road and Siam Square. IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE NOT AN ACTUAL GUEST IN ONE OF THE HOTELS IN OUR PICK UP AREA, YOU HAVE TO COME TO OUR OFFICE IN CHAO KHAMROP ROAD, CHINATOWN (5 minutes walking from metro station Wat Mangkon). IMPORTANT: The exact meeting/departure time will be informed in a private message via the booking platform the day before before the tour. Departure time can be between 07:30-08:00 hrs depending on the number of participants on your travel date. Please carefully check your message the day before.

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Meeting point

WanderSiam office in Chao Khamrop Road, next to the Tai Hong Kong Shrine.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Phra Prang Sam Yot was built when Lopburi was under the control of the Khmer empire from Angkor. The monument was likely founded in the late 12th or early 13th century. Phra Prang Sam Yot is Lopburi’s best known landmark and one of its oldest. It is one of several monuments that date back to the Khmer era. The monument in the center of Lopburi town is perhaps best known for the large number of monkeys that run around free, constantly on the lookout for food. Please note: Entrance fee of THB 80 per person is not included and has to be paid cash. The total duration includes traveling time from Ayutthaya to Lopburi.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    This history-rich city has more to offer than just cheeky monkeys! Walking around the old town, you’ll discover ancient Khmer-style temple ruins, Buddhist temples with gleaming Buddha statues, and you’ll be deeply immersed in the unique local Thai atmosphere. The total duration includes traveling time from Lopburi back to Bangkok.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was founded in the second half of the 14th century during the reign of King U Thong, first ruler of Ayutthaya. Highlight of the monastery is its very large imposing prang dominating the area. century. During the Burmese invasion of 1767 the temple was largely destroyed. Please note: Entrance fee of THB 20 per person is not included and has to be paid cash.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Wat Mahathat is believed to be one of Ayutthaya's oldest temples. The temple include remains of important old buildings such as pagodas, octagonal pagodas, royal hall, small temples, and the famous sand-stone Ayutthaya-style head of the Buddha image in a tree's root. Please note: Entrance fee of THB 80 per person is not included and has to be paid cash.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is situated on the city island in Ayutthaya’s World Heritage park. The three main chedis which have been restored contain the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings. It has been registered as a national historic site by the Fine Arts Department. Please note: Entrance fee of THB 80 per person is not included and has to be paid cash. *** The total duration includes traveling time from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. ***

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum number of participants per group is 10 persons.
  • Regarding our visit to Lopburi: You must always remember that, no matter what, monkeys are wild animals, not pets. Even though they may look cute, especially the young ones, we always recommend to keep your distance, not bring any food with you and keep all your belongings in your bag. You don't need to come close as it’s just as fun to watch the monkeys from a distance.
  • The Fine Arts Department has announced that, effective June 2, 2025, the entrance fee for foreign visitors to the following temples in Ayutthaya will increase from THB 50 to THB 80 per person: Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet & Phra Prang Sam Yot.
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