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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.

1.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

Discover the ancient temples of Ayutthaya on a guided day trip from Bangkok, including visits to four key sites, a traditional Thai lunch, and expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The trip was well organised and the tour guide, Paul was very extremely informative, friendly, helpful and funny. He made the day completely worth it, along with seeing the main sights and having just the right amount of time to see everything. He couldn’t have…”

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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

“If you like the airport experience where you wait an hour before boarding, then this is the experience for you. We got picked up from our hotel at 6:30, and we did t hit the road until almost 9:00. It was a 1.5 hour drive…”

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5.The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

Explore Ayutthaya’s stunning temples on a small-group tour including expert guides, authentic lunch, and all entrance fees for a memorable day in Thailand’s ancient capital.

★ 4.6

“This was an excellent day. Kelly, our guide, and as very knowledgeable and helpful - always ready with informative answers to questions. We visited four temples. All very interesting and from different periods of history giving a good oversight of Ayutthaya over time.”

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6.Historical City of Ayutthaya – Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

Discover the ancient city of Ayutthaya on this full-day guided tour from Bangkok, visiting UNESCO sites, temples, and the Summer Palace in comfort.

★ 5.0

“The group was small as advertised and the whole day was very chill and relaxing which we loved. But the best part was our guide Coco who was very lovely and friendly. She answered all our questions and you can tell she put a lot…”

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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

“We got to see several historical sites with an experienced guide with good English. Overall a fun experience. Do be aware that 'small group' is relative and may be different every day. A friend did this same one and had 30 people in their 'small…”

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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

“Do this tour! The train market is insane, the floating market so much fun and Ayutthaya is stunning. We stayed the night in Ayutthaya (Sala Ayutthaya) and made our own way back to Bangkok the next morning. Could have stayed another night.”

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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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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 guide Nok and my driver Vee were the perfect guides for my day trip to Ayutthaya. Transport was smooth and easy, and Nok was a knowledgeable and fun guide who took great pictures and found a great lunch. Recommend to anyone.”

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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

“The trip was an interesting view into temples. We were not rushed, and were able to enjoy the sights are leisure. The food was good. Our guide was funny, and made sure we had a good experience.”

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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