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A large, ornate temple complex with multiple spires and intricate architecture. 1
A large temple complex with multiple spires, surrounded by smaller buildings and trees, with a river in the foreground. 3
A richly decorated temple interior with a large golden statue, intricate wall patterns, and a red carpet. 4
A temple with two symmetrical buildings and a central shrine. 5

Bangkok’s Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

By Action Tour Guide
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Free cancellation available
Price is ฿331 per traveller
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 365d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore one of Thailand’s most famous temples
  • Take in unbelievable views of Bangkok
  • Dig into the history behind the Temple of Dawn
  • Dive deep into the significance of Buddhism in Thailand
  • Please note: Wat Arun admission is not part of this tour

Activity location

  • Wat Arun Bangkok
    • Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai
    • 10600, Khet Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wat Arun Bangkok
    • 34 Thanon Wang Doem
    • 10600, Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

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Bangkok’s Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Self-Guided Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 365 days365d
    365d
  • English

Explore the highlights of Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) at your own pace with our self-guided walking audio tour.

Note: This 0.2+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Bangkok's Wat Arun in 1 hour.

Discover Bangkok's Big Four Temples on your terms! Immerse in their history, stunning architecture, and serene ambiance with our self-guided audio tour. Embark on your journey with Option 2.

Buy once, use forever! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Please note: Wat Arun admission is not part of this tour.

Language options: English
Price details
฿331.43 x 1 Traveller฿331.43
Total
Price is ฿331.43
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.

Know before you book

  • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
  • This is a self-guided walking tour. Please purchase one tour per person for the best experience. Couples may share a device using headphones, so be sure to bring your own headphones or earbuds for comfortable listening along the way.
  • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
  • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
  • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualise historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
  • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.

What you can expect

This is not an entry ticket to the Wat Arun. Please check opening hours before your visit.

Uncover the secrets of Wat Arun, the oldest temple in Bangkok! Every inch of this Temple of Dawn is defined by beautiful artwork, gorgeous architecture, and a rich history stretching back centuries. Home to fascinating stories and an immense golden Buddha statue, Wat Arun is an incredible sight to behold. But it offers even more than that! From this temple’s perch, you’ll also have views of Bangkok that are memorable enough to last a lifetime.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Bangkok's Wat Arun Driving Tour :

  • History of the Temple of Dawn
  • Grand Pagoda (Prang)
  • Significance and History
  • Stairs to Upper Terraces
  • The Buddha's Footprint
  • Ordination Hall (Ubosot) Entrance Gate
  • Ordination Hall (Ubosot)

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    Wat Arun Bangkok
    • Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai
    • 10600, Khet Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Wat Arun Bangkok
    • 34 Thanon Wang Doem
    • 10600, Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand