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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

“Super lovely guide, really knowledgable, Thank you On. Lovely car, nice and cool with complementary water. Such a fab experience would 100% recommend.”

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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

“This tour was lovely and educational. The guide, Kevin, was knowledgeable, funny, and engaging, explaining the history and answering questions in a clear and respectful way, without oversimplifying or sensationalizing it. Transportation was smooth, and the overall experience felt thoughtfully planned rather than rushed. Highly…”

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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

“Lopburi Monkey Temple was not worth the long ride. Ayutthaya could have been fascinating. Glad I saw it. Wish I could have learned more. Guide’s English was limited and communication style was challenging. For someone that just wants photo opportunities, this was fine, but I…”

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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

“My husband and I spent three weeks in Thailand and this was, by far, our favorite trip that we did!! Our guide, Gwen, and our driver, Mark, are truly professionals in their fields. Gwen was extremely knowledgable about the sites we visited, geneRead 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

“Tum Tum our tour guide was wonderful and such a vibe!! She had great insight about Bangkok and the temples!! Floating Market was such a great experience!! Would recommend her to anyone taking this tour! Thank you Tum Tum from Carly and Ian from ND…”

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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

“We loved the tour! It was well organized, the snacks were welcome and the guide was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, touching on history, religion, architecture and even philosophy - and he was funny! The boat ride was also a highlight.”

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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

“5/5 stars Excellent value — worth every penny. This private tour is wonderfully tailored to your personal needs. We asked to sleep in and start at 9:00 a.m., and everything was arranged perfectly, including our choice of lunch location or a coffeRead more”

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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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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