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The 15 Best Ayutthaya Day Trips from Bangkok

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Ayutthaya ruled Siam from 1350 until it was sacked in 1767, and the ruins now stand in a park ninety minutes north of Bangkok. Below are the best day trips out to them, with the temples each one covers, whether you travel one leg by river, and which leave early enough to reach Wat Chaiwatthanaram before the heat arrives. Shoulders and knees stay covered at the working temples.

The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - Maeklong Railway Market: Umbrella Pulldown and the train rhythm

1.The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,992 reviews · 7 hours · from $32Our pick

Paddleboat to Damnoen Saduak, then watch the Umbrella Pulldown Market at Maeklong on a 7-hour Bangkok day trip.

“The van picked us up on time. Our guide set up a WhatsApp to communicate with us all. She got us good seats on the train. Would have liked a little more time at the railway market but we understand that Bangkok traffic has to be factored in. Well worth doing this trip. Would definitely recommend.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - Wat Chaiwatthanaram: A Big Riverside Stop Worth the Camera Time

2.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28Best value

Guided Ayutthaya temples from Bangkok with a Thai buffet lunch. Visit 4 sites, learn the story, and beat the heat with cool breaks.

“Wonderful day! Our guide Paul was lovely, very knowedlegable and gave good insights in Thai history and culture. Good balance of jokes and information, great at keeping the strucutre and pace. highly recommended. Thanks Paul”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Meeting at Robinson Sukhumvit and the road trip pace

3.Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

8-hour Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with ancient temples and the Ayothaya Floating Market, plus guided history and included admissions.

“My flight leaving Bangkok was late at night, so I joined this tour to fill the time after checking out of my hotel, although it wasn't my first time in Ayutaya. Meeting at 10 AM in convenient Asoke and scheduled to finish by 6 PM. An ideal schedule, and the tour itself exceeded my expectations. ★In this tour, each spot had a scheduled stay of one hour or 45 minutes. And at each location, our tour guide Jenny would give a detailed explanation for the first 10 minutes or so. The rest of the time was free time. That was a very appropriate time allocation. ★Jenny was always waiting attentively…”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip - Bang Pa-In Royal Palace: Kings, Pools, and Golden Pagodas

Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok - Wat Mahathat: the prang base and the tree-root Buddha effect

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

UNESCO's Ayutthaya Historical Park: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok - Price and logistics: what your $28 actually buys

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,559 reviews · from $28

Small-group Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace and major temples, plus air-con transport and expert English guidance.

“The Advertising for This excursion is irritating and fair, because first you see all entrance fees are included in the price. Finally it came out that you have to pay extra for all the entrance fees.why are you doing this? This is only to confuse the customer.”

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The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch - Wat Chaiwatthanaram: the Angkor-influenced temple start

Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Backstreet Route and Market Stops: Why the Walking Feels Worth It

8.Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 867 reviews · from $59Top rated

Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with klong boat and Nang Loeng Market. 15+ Thai tastings, small group of 8, 4 hours, $59.

“Lots of activity with a canal boat ride, tuk tuk even before we got to the first eating spot. This was an utter waste of time and distracted from the actual experience. We could’ve all just assembled at the first spot.. Food selections were generally tasty, but were allat places with frankly questionable hygiene. The food was generally cooked, so could be considered safe. Squeamish people should not attend the tour. Johnny, the tour guide, was moderately knowledgeable, and try to get us to pace ourselves. Ultimately, even though the tour suggested 15, we ended up trying 17 to 18 items.”

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Historical City of Ayutthaya – Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok - Bangkok to Ayutthaya: comfort, pickup zones, and real timing

Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok - Phra Prang Sam Yot: Khmer roots in Lopburi

Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch - Price and Value: What You Actually Get for $35.87

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 656 reviews · from $35

Small-group Ayutthaya temples from Bangkok with pickup and lunch. See four top ruins with skip-line admission at UNESCO sites.

“Very bad experience with booking - better to book directly or other companies rather than Viator , who provides incorrect info in the web site such lunch and tickets are included but later their operator informed “NO” you have to buy !!!”

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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage - 7:00 vs 8:00 pickup, and why your choice matters

13.Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · from $184

Private day trip from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak floating market and UNESCO Ayutthaya, with optional Maeklong railway market.

“This trip was so much fun. Enjoyed the train market and floating market, highlights of our visit to Bangkok. Visiting the historic city was interesting and the reclining Buddha was beautiful! Our guide Army was excellent in sharing information Read more”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Ayutthaya Tour from Bangkok

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Ayutthaya Tour from Bangkok - The 7 am start and the traffic reality

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Heritage Tour with Sunset Boat Ride

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Heritage Tour with Sunset Boat Ride - Getting there smoothly: air-conditioned ride and pickup choices

15.Ayutthaya Heritage Tour with Sunset Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $32

Tour ancient Ayutthaya temples by English-guided sightseeing, then relax on a sunset longtail cruise past riverside ruins.

“Nina was wonderful! Loved seeing a different part of Thailand with so much history! Nina took us to the market and got us some “safe” food which we enjoyed and greatly appreciated. The boat trip was all so a treat at sundown! Private tour was the way to go and Nina was perfect!”

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