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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.

2.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip

Discover Thailand’s ancient capital on a guided day trip from Bangkok. Explore temples, palaces, and learn about Ayutthaya’s history for just $33.

★ 4.6

“An Unforgettable Journey to the Ancient Capital of Ayutthaya Visiting the ancient ruins of the former capital of Ayutthaya was, without exaggeration, one of the most incredible experiences of my time in Thailand. It was awesome in the truest sense of the word — awe-inspiring,…”

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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

“Ken was an amazing tour guide! He was witty and had a lot of knowledge on everything we saw. Had ample time to look around at each location and taking a boat back was amazing. The buffet had a lot of delicious options.”

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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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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

“Great experience with the guide, Karl gave us good historical background. The activity started puntual and the lunch was espectacular. Recommended tour to leave the crowds in Bangkok.”

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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

“Surina & Saknarong went above and beyond for me and my kids. They were very accommodating, thoughtful & informative. They went out of their way to find monkeys so we could feed them & take pictures. 10/10 would recommend!”

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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

“This tour was amazing! The temples were beautiful, our guide Paul was very knowledgeable and extremely funny and the bus was air conditioned which makes it the perfect tour.”

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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

“It was a great day tasting local cuisine and leaning about the culture. Pranee was a delight and took lots of great pictures.”

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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

“Won was full of information and directed us well through markets and temples. Mae was the most amazing driver we had she got the s from one attraction to the next in no time.”

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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

“Fantastic experience. Johnny is a very good guide and leaves you enough time to take pictures. The boat trip is a plus. The historical sites are marvelous. We recomend this tour with Johnny.”

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13.Bangkok: Private Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Tour

Discover Thailand’s ancient capital with a private full-day tour from Bangkok, including UNESCO sites, a summer palace, and authentic Thai cuisine.

★ 5.0

“A genuinely great day — Jill was very informative, we were able to visit key sights in Ayutthaya, and it was overall a really lovely tour that included a nice lunch at a local restaurant. Would recommend!”

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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

“Our guide Ken was absolutely great, he made the trip very interesting. Apart from the Ayutthaya ruins, we also had a great time at the boat ride and the restaurant. All in all, definitely worth it.”

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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

“Our guide was great, really explaining the culture and history, and also kept the trip entertaining. Time per Wat was ~30 mins but honestly, it’s more than enough with the sun above you. Highly recommended!”

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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