Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.)

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is a self-guided, non-GPS audio tour. At Wat Pho, you’ll get up close and personal with the Reclining Buddha, the biggest and most famous statue in Thailand! Like the much-photographed Buddha, the rest of Wat Pho is too beautiful to be captured by photos. As you walk these hallowed grounds, you’ll discover the history behind the temple’s artwork, artifacts & more. You’ll also hear about kings, battles, supernatural forces, Buddhism’s orgin.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline.

This audio tour does not use GPS, so the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. You can also play all stories from the 'Story List' if you wish to skip ahead or listen to earlier stories again.

What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Entrance fee for Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Reclining Buddha

Begin from The Reclining Buddha, 2 Thanon Sanam Chai. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1

    This raised garden is most famous for the Bodhi tree. It is under a Bodhi tree that Buddha sat and meditated as he awaited enlightenment.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Pass by)

    Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is best known for the immense Buddha statue for which it is named. The statue, which depicts the Buddha at the moment of his death & ascension to nirvana, is about 150 feet long and 50 feet high, absolutely dominating the room. As you admire the impressive sculpture, you'll learn all about the profound significance of this depiction, as well as the importance of Buddhism within Thailand. Note: The tour is over NA miles long, with more than 20 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. This audio tour does not use GPS, so the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. You can also play all stories from the 'Story List' if you wish to skip ahead or listen to earlier stories again. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This elaborate structure is beautiful on the outside but contains something extraordinary inside: A collection of the earliest Buddhist teachings known as the Tripitaka. Beyond the mondop there are three pavilions featuring murals that depict the epic of Ramayana, which you can learn more about as you admire the artwork.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Phra Ubosot is the ordination hall, the most sacred structure in Wat Pho. An impressive Buddha statue made from gold-copper alloy looks across the hall, and subtle symbols appear on almost every surface. As you explore the hall, you'll learn how to understand the meaning behind these symbols.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
  • How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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