Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha
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Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha is a 13-hour experience in Pattaya, Thailand, from $112 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 48 / 100
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- Duration
- 13 hours
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- $112 per person
Skip the guesswork of routing yourself between five sites spread across two provinces, entry to the Royal Palace, three historic temples and the country's tallest Buddha statue is already arranged, and an English-speakin
What you get
About this experience
Skip the guesswork of routing yourself between five sites spread across two provinces, entry to the Royal Palace, three historic temples and the country's tallest Buddha statue is already arranged, and an English-speaking guide fills in the history behind every ruin along the way. Most Ayutthaya day trips stop at the old capital and turn back to Bangkok or Pattaya. This one keeps going another forty minutes past the city limits to Wat Muang in Ang Thong, home to a ninety two metre golden Buddha that most standard tours skip because it sits just outside their radius, so you get the ruins everyone photographs plus a stop almost nobody else on Viator offers. Built for history and culture lovers who want more than a rushed half day loop, photographers chasing golden hour at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, and families whose kids will remember the giant Buddha and the rooster statues long after the ruins blur together
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Admission fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Bang Pa-in
Our first stop is Bang Pa-In, the King of Thailand's summer palace on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Thirty nine pavilions and halls sit across forty six landscaped acres, and this is not a museum piece, the Royal Family still uses it today. Walk past the golden Aisawan Thiphya-Art pavilion mirrored in a still lake, feed the resident fish and turtles, and take in a rare mix of Thai, Chinese and European architecture inside one boundary wall. Your guide points out the marble memorial to Queen Sunandha, whose tragic drowning here in 1880 is still one of Thailand's most retold royal stories
60 minutes here
Next is Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, the temple King Naresuan built to mark his legendary victory over the Burmese on elephant back. Climb the steep steps of the towering bell shaped chedi for a sweeping view over the temple grounds and rice fields beyond, then walk the gallery ringing its base, lined with dozens of seated Buddha images draped in saffron cloth. A large reclining Buddha, thirty metres long, rests in the corner of the complex, and across a small footbridge stand rows of colourful rooster statues, offerings left in honour of the king's own fighting spirit
45 minutes here · Admission included
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat was once one of the most important monasteries in the Ayutthaya kingdom, and today its scattered towers and headless statues tell the story of the city's fall to Burmese invaders in 1767. Somewhere among the ruins, a stone Buddha head severed from its body centuries ago was slowly wrapped by the roots of a Bodhi tree, and it is now one of the most photographed images in the country. Your guide will remind you to crouch for the photo, no visitor's head may rise above the Buddha's
60 minutes here · Admission included
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
A relaxed break for a Thai-style lunch at a local restaurant, a good chance to recharge before the afternoon's temples and the longer drive out to see the Big Buddha. Wat Chaiwatthanaram sits on the bank of the Chao Phraya and looks like something out of a film, because it is one: the temple doubled as a filming location in the original 1995 Mortal Kombat movie, and fans still come looking for the exact spots from the fight scenes. Built in 1630 in Khmer style around a central prang representing Mount Meru, the ruins are ringed by smaller towers and a covered gallery, and in the late afternoon light this is one of the most photographed temples in the whole province
180 minutes here · Admission included
The day closes with the tallest statue in Thailand, a seated golden Buddha ninety two metres high at Wat Muang in neighbouring Ang Thong province, the ninth tallest statue on Earth. Eighteen years in the making and finished in 2008, it rises straight out of the rice fields and dwarfs everything around it. Local tradition says touching the statue's right hand brings good luck, and the grounds also hold an unusual open-air gallery of statues depicting Buddhist heaven and hell, vivid enough that this stop tends to stay in memory long after the older ruins blur together
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, th, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Pattaya Guide
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Sat
- Price range
- $112 to $3599
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Pattaya.
How much does Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha cost?
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Prices start at $112 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Pattaya usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha take?
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Plan for about 13 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Pattaya is not rushed.
Is Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Pattaya, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Pattaya can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Pattaya and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ayutthaya Full Day Tour from Pattaya, Palace and Big Buddha start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Pattaya within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Pattaya?
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On Outty we rank every Pattaya experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pattaya Full-Day 3 Tropical Island tour Snorkeling Cruise Buffet, Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Half Day Morning Program, Beginner Rider Tour Pattaya 28km ATV or Buggy Adventure. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Pattaya?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Pattaya?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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