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15 Best Ayutthaya Day Trips from Bangkok

The Ayutthaya day trips worth the hour north: the ruined Siamese capital’s temple prangs, the Buddha head wrapped in tree roots and river cruise returns. Seven centuries ago this was one of the largest cities on earth.

3.Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

Discover Thailand’s ancient capital with this full-day tour combining temple visits in Ayutthaya and a scenic river cruise from Bangkok for around $73.

★ 4.0

“Donna was great! Very positive and informative. Easy day walking through old temples and then seeing the reclining Buddha and beautiful lunch and cruise along the river.”

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4.UNESCO’s Ayutthaya Historical Park: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok

Discover Thailand’s ancient capital on a small-group day tour from Bangkok, visiting UNESCO sites like Ayutthaya temples and Bang Pa-In Palace for $33.

★ 4.5

“These are quite beautiful historic locations. We visited 4 historic sites on the morning and the palace in the afternoon. The palace is quite unnecessary in my view allowing greater time at the other sites”

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7.Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

Discover ancient temples, Khmer ruins, and playful monkeys on this full-day tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and Lopburi, with expert guides and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour with an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and informative with a great personality. I recommend people give this tour a go as you will not be disappointed.”

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8.Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

Discover the highlights of Ayutthaya on a small-group tour from Bangkok. Visit iconic temples, enjoy included lunch, and explore UNESCO World Heritage sites comfortably.

★ 4.5

“It was an Amazing tour to these ancient temples. Loved the way everything was organised- from pick up to drop. Loved the places, loved the food, loved the guide, loved the vibe, and everything else. Definitely a must do when in Bangkok.”

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9.Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

Explore Thailand’s top sights in one day with a private tour visiting Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Ayutthaya UNESCO site, and optionally Maeklong Railway Market.

★ 5.0

“Gwen, our tour guide, provided an excellent experience today. She was very knowledgeable not only about the sites we visited but also about the history of Thailand and current issues. Both she and our driver were very accommodating, offeRead more”

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10.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Ayutthaya Tour from Bangkok

Explore Bangkok’s iconic markets and the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya temples on this small-group tour. Enjoy authentic food, expert guides, and hassle-free sightseeing for $67.68.

★ 5.0

“The tour combined three main attractions and fit them into one day. We visited railway and floating markets, and Ayutthaya. It started very early in the morning but it was all for the better because we got to see two trains at the railway market…”

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11.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Heritage Tour with Sunset Boat Ride

Discover the highlights of Ayutthaya with this guided tour from Bangkok, including temples, a market visit, and a sunset boat cruise—great value for history and culture lovers.

★ 4.5

“Watched 3 historic sights, tour guide gave lots of information about Thailand's rich history. The boat was the best. Definitely can recommend.”

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12.Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

Discover Ayutthaya’s ancient temples, enjoy a scenic boat ride, and explore local markets with this private, highly-rated full-day tour from Bangkok.

★ 5.0

“My wife and I were lucky enough to have Kim as our guide and Mr. Vee as our driver! Kim was super easy to talk to and knowledgeable answering any questions we had about Thai culture. This tour is the perfect distance outside of Bangkok…”

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14.Ayutthaya Sunset Discovery, Boat Ride, Noted Sights, Local Market

Discover the highlights of Ayutthaya on this comprehensive sunset boat tour from Bangkok, including temples, a lively market, and cultural sights for $50.

★ 4.5

“Can see why there are mixed reviews. The dance was literally just one girl just randomly doing it on our small boat. It was interesting to watch but a bit awkward. Dinner was decent, was a sort of help yourself type thing from shared plates…”

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15.Ayutthaya One Day: Famous Temples & Bang Pa-In Palace Tour

Discover Thailand’s past with this full-day Ayutthaya tour featuring famous temples, Bang Pa-In Palace, and expert guides, all for just $26.

★ 4.5

“It was a small group but our guide was lovely and gave us lots of fun facts and history about the places we visited. We had plenty of time to walk around for ourselves and enjoy each place and thoroughly enjoyed the trip! I would…”

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More Ayutthaya Day Trips from Bangkok

5.0Ayutthaya Summer Palace and Temples Day Tour from Bangkok$39.12 5.0The Ultimate Ancient city of Ayutthaya Private Day Trip$273.02 4.5Ayutthaya Sunset Discovery, Boat Ride, Iconic Spots, Local Market$61.92 4.5Floating Market and Ayutthaya Guided Day Tour from Bangkok$91.27 5.0Private Tour to Railway Market Floating Market and Ayutthaya$180.00 4.6Ayutthaya: Private Boat Tour with Optional Temple Visits50 minutes - 4 hours$41 4.5Private Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok$167.13 5.0Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And Ayutthaya$173.00 5.0Ayutthaya, Damnoen Floating & Maeklong Railway Market Day Tour$64.00 4.5Ayutthaya Sunset Boat & UNESCO Temples: Multi-language private tour from Bangkok$196.56 4.5Ayutthaya Temples Tour from Bangkok with Grand Pearl River Cruise$143.98 5.0Ayutthaya Customizable Private Tour from Bangkok$80.00 4.5Ayutthaya UNESCO Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch$63.56 5.0Private Tour: Ayutthaya Day Trip with Boat tour$242.00 4.5Half-Day Ayutthaya City Cultural Bike Tour$48.57 4.5Private Tour: Full-Day Ayutthaya Tour from Bangkok$167.13 5.0Bangkok to Ayutthaya Lopburi Monkey Temple, Largest Buddha Tour$54.49 5.0Colors of Ayutthaya Full-Day Bike Tour$71.37 5.0Full-day Private Tour to The World Heritage Site in Ayutthaya$151.00 5.0Ancient City Ayutthaya Private Guided Day Tour$118.00 5.0Private tour : A day in a life to visit Ayutthaya with authentic local lunch$112.43 5.0Private Tour to Ayutthaya, World Heritage Site with Boat Tour$151.00 4.0Bangkok: Audio guides for Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Ayutthaya6 months$9 5.0Explore the World Heritage Of Ayutthaya$206.05