Ayutthaya Historical Park Tours: Numbers To Know

80 THB
Entry fee per temple, foreigners · Thai nationals pay 10 THB (Fine Arts Department official page)
300 THB
Flat-rate ticket, 7 sites · Mahathat, Phra Si Sanphet, Ratchaburana, Phra Ram, Chaiwatthanaram, Maheyong, Kudi Dao (Fine Arts Department)
8am to 6pm
Park opening hours · daily (Fine Arts Department official page)
Free
Park grounds entry · fees apply only at ticketed monuments (Fine Arts Department, 2026 guides)
1991
UNESCO World Heritage since · Historic City of Ayutthaya (Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
1351
City founded · Fine Arts Department calculation, 4 March 1351 (Wikipedia)
1767
Capital destroyed by Burma · the Ayutthaya Kingdom ran 1350 to 1767 (Wikipedia)
about 15 THB
Third-class train from Bangkok · 80 minutes to 2 hours (Wikivoyage)
max 50 THB
Bangkok Connex promo fare to Ayutthaya · air-con train, about 1h15, promo runs to 31 Oct 2026 (The Thaiger, 17 Jul 2026)

Ayutthaya Historical Park Tours By Trip Type

Day Trips From Bangkok

Train And Floating Markets

TripGuru Thailand runs this 11-hour full-day tour from Bangkok, pairing Ayutthaya's temple ruins with a railway market and a floating market; it holds a 4.8 rating across 2319 reviews.

★ 4.8 (2,319)from $6411 hours

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Bike Tours

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Boat And Sunset Tours

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Private Tours

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  1. Floating Market Day Trip, 8 Hours

    8 hours · Free cancellation

    from $45 ★ 4.7 (6,382)

  2. Train And Floating Markets

    11 hours · Free cancellation

    from $64 ★ 4.8 (2,319)

  3. Full-Day Small-Group Tour

    11 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $30 ★ 4.7 (1,728)

  4. Small-Group Temples, Lunch Included

    7 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $33.60 ★ 4.7 (867)

  5. Boat Ride And Entry Tickets

    8 hours · Free cancellation

    from $32 ★ 4.9 (861)

  6. Sunset Boat Ride, Bangkok Pickup

    6 - 7 hours · Free cancellation

    from $30 ★ 4.6 (687)

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  1. Bang Pa-In Palace, Cruise With Lunch

    Free cancellation

    from $82 ★ 4.7 (445)

  2. 8-Hour Sunset Cruise And Temples

    8 hours 0 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $63.40 ★ 4.4 (368)

  3. Summer Palace And Temples, 9 Hours

    9 hours 0 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $36.65 ★ 4.9 (214)

  4. 3-Hour City And Park Bike Tour

    3 - 3.5 hours · Free cancellation

    from $44 ★ 4.8 (188)

  5. Bike Tour With Pickup And Lunch

    4 hours · Free cancellation

    from $43 ★ 5.0 (150)

  6. Private Full-Day, 8 Hours

    8 hours 0 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $259.17 ★ 5.0 (140)

  7. Private Longtail Boat, Temples

    50 minutes - 4 hours · Free cancellation

    from $37 ★ 4.6 (121)

  8. Private Day Tour, Lunch Included

    9 hours 0 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $167.13 ★ 4.7 (120)

  9. Grand Pearl Cruise, Lunch Included

    10 hours 0 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $91.63 ★ 4.3 (88)

  10. Large-Group Bus Tour, Lunch Included

    6 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $59.56 ★ 4.7 (84)

  11. Private UNESCO Heritage Day Tour

    8 hours 0 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $104 ★ 4.7 (71)

  12. Private Tour, 4 Ancient Temples

    Free cancellation

    from $125 ★ 4.5 (68)

  13. Full-Day Bike Tour, Lunch Included

    6 hours 0 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $66.89 ★ 4.8 (66)

  14. 3-Hour Sunset Bike Ride

    3 hours · Free cancellation

    from $50 ★ 4.8 (37)

  15. Train And Bus, Optional Lunch

    7 hours · Free cancellation

    from $45

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TourLengthMeetsFromRatingBook
Floating Market Day Trip, 8 HoursHana Go Pro 8 hours Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $45 ★ 4.76,382 reviews Check availability
Train And Floating MarketsTripGuru Thailand 11 hours Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $64 ★ 4.82,319 reviews Check availability
Full-Day Small-Group TourTripGuru Thailand 11 hours 30 minutes Wat Chaiwatthanaram $30 ★ 4.71,728 reviews Check availability
Small-Group Temples, Lunch IncludedBigcountry Experience 7 hours 30 minutes Wat Chaiwatthanaram $33.60 ★ 4.7867 reviews Check availability
Boat Ride And Entry TicketsTRIPZA sightseeing 8 hours Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $32 ★ 4.9861 reviews Check availability
Sunset Boat Ride, Bangkok PickupSun Leisure World Corporation 6 - 7 hours Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $30 ★ 4.6687 reviews Check availability
Bang Pa-In Palace, Cruise With LunchDiscova Thailand Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $82 ★ 4.7445 reviews Check availability
8-Hour Sunset Cruise And TemplesSunleisure World 8 hours 0 minutes Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $63.40 ★ 4.4368 reviews Check availability
Summer Palace And Temples, 9 HoursOne Asia 9 hours 0 minutes Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $36.65 ★ 4.9214 reviews Check availability
3-Hour City And Park Bike TourRecreational Bangkok Biking 3 - 3.5 hours Emailed once you book $44 ★ 4.8188 reviews Check availability
Bike Tour With Pickup And LunchSlow life bicycle tour 4 hours Emailed once you book $43 ★ 5.0150 reviews Check availability
Private Full-Day, 8 HoursWithlocals 8 hours 0 minutes Wat Phra Si Sanphet $259.17 ★ 5.0140 reviews Check availability
Private Longtail Boat, TemplesDiscover Thailand 50 minutes - 4 hours Wat Phanan Choeng $37 ★ 4.6121 reviews Check availability
Private Day Tour, Lunch IncludedMam Holidays Thailand Co Ltd 9 hours 0 minutes Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $167.13 ★ 4.7120 reviews Check availability
Grand Pearl Cruise, Lunch IncludedSunleisure World 10 hours 0 minutes Viharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit $91.63 ★ 4.388 reviews Check availability
Large-Group Bus Tour, Lunch IncludedI Asia Thailand 6 hours 30 minutes Wat Chaiwatthanaram $59.56 ★ 4.784 reviews Check availability
Private UNESCO Heritage Day TourYTS Holidays Co. Ltd 8 hours 0 minutes Wat Chaiwatthanaram $104 ★ 4.771 reviews Check availability
Private Tour, 4 Ancient TemplesGolden Dragon International Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon $125 ★ 4.568 reviews Check availability
Full-Day Bike Tour, Lunch IncludedThailandBiking - Ayutthaya branch 6 hours 0 minutes Viharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit $66.89 ★ 4.866 reviews Check availability
3-Hour Sunset Bike RideRecreational Bangkok Biking 3 hours Emailed once you book $50 ★ 4.837 reviews Check availability
Train And Bus, Optional LunchBigcountry Experience Co.,Ltd. 7 hours Wat Chaiwatthanaram $45 No reviews yet Check availability

Ayutthaya Month By Month: Heat, Rain And Festivals

Mean Low
Rainy Days
Rainfall
On In Ayutthaya
Mean High31.0°33.3°35.4°35.9°34.3°32.6°32.0°31.4°31.3°31.3°30.7°30.0°
  • Reported or just starting
  • Present
  • Building or consistent
  • Common or peak
  • Not named
  • This month

January

Mean Low: 17.0C Rainy Days: 0 Rainfall: 2.4 On In Ayutthaya: No dated event confirmed

Mean High: 31.0C

February

Mean Low: 19.4C Rainy Days: 1 Rainfall: 18.8 On In Ayutthaya: World Heritage Fair held 13-22 Feb 2026 at the park (annual, dates shift)

Mean High: 33.3C

March

Mean Low: 22.3C Rainy Days: 4 Rainfall: 43.5 On In Ayutthaya: No dated event confirmed

Mean High: 35.4C

April

Mean Low: 24.3C Rainy Days: 6 Rainfall: 67.9 On In Ayutthaya: Songkran, 13-15 April 2027 (national holiday)

Mean High: 35.9C

May

Mean Low: 24.5C Rainy Days: 15 Rainfall: 208 On In Ayutthaya: No dated event confirmed

Mean High: 34.3C

June

Mean Low: 24.3C Rainy Days: 16 Rainfall: 223 On In Ayutthaya: No dated event confirmed

Mean High: 32.6C

July

Mean Low: 24.0C Rainy Days: 17 Rainfall: 180.8 On In Ayutthaya: No dated event confirmed

Mean High: 32.0C

August

Mean Low: 23.8C Rainy Days: 19 Rainfall: 260 On In Ayutthaya: No dated event confirmed

Mean High: 31.4C

September

Mean Low: 23.5C Rainy Days: 17 Rainfall: 213.9 On In Ayutthaya: Chao Phraya flood watch: riverside temples put up barriers in Sep 2026 (Nation, 24 Sep 2026)

Mean High: 31.3C

October

Mean Low: 22.5C Rainy Days: 12 Rainfall: 167.6 On In Ayutthaya: Flood-season watch continues, check riverside temples

Mean High: 31.3C

November

Mean Low: 20.0C Rainy Days: 3 Rainfall: 37.1 On In Ayutthaya: Loy Krathong, 24 Nov 2026 (13 Nov 2027)

Mean High: 30.7C

December

Mean Low: 17.4C Rainy Days: 1 Rainfall: 0.8 On In Ayutthaya: No dated event confirmed

Mean High: 30.0C

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MonthMean HighMean LowRainy DaysRainfall (mm)On In Ayutthaya
January31.0C17.0C02.4No dated event confirmed
February33.3C19.4C118.8World Heritage Fair held 13-22 Feb 2026 at the park (annual, dates shift)
March35.4C22.3C443.5No dated event confirmed
April35.9C24.3C667.9Songkran, 13-15 April 2027 (national holiday)
May34.3C24.5C15208No dated event confirmed
June32.6C24.3C16223No dated event confirmed
July32.0C24.0C17180.8No dated event confirmed
August31.4C23.8C19260No dated event confirmed
September31.3C23.5C17213.9Chao Phraya flood watch: riverside temples put up barriers in Sep 2026 (Nation, 24 Sep 2026)
October31.3C22.5C12167.6Flood-season watch continues, check riverside temples
November30.7C20.0C337.1Loy Krathong, 24 Nov 2026 (13 Nov 2027)
December30.0C17.4C10.8No dated event confirmed

Which Temples Ayutthaya Historical Park Tours Cover And How They Compare

Wat MahathatWat Phra Si SanphetWat RatchaburanaWat Chaiwatthanaram
Foreign Entry Fee80 THB80 THB80 THB80 THB
In The 300 THB Flat TicketYesYesYesYes
Opening Hours8am to 6pm8am to 6pm8am to 6pm8:30am to 6:30pm (Wikivoyage)
WhereIsland coreIsland coreIsland coreWest bank of the Chao Phraya
Known ForBuddha head in tree rootsRow of three bell-shaped chedisRestored central prangKhmer-style prangs on the river

Where Ayutthaya Historical Park Tours Stop On The Island

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  1. Wat MahathatIsland Core
  2. Wat RatchaburanaIsland Core · 300 m from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  3. Wat Phra Si SanphetIsland Core · 1.1 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  4. Wat Phra RamIsland Core · 770 m from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  5. Wat ThammikaratIsland Core · 790 m from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  6. Viharn Phra Mongkhon BophitIsland Core · 1.2 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  7. Chao Sam Phraya National MuseumIsland Core · 930 m from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  8. Wat Lokayasutharam (Reclining Buddha)West Bank · 1.7 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  9. Wat Na Phra MenWest Bank · 1.7 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  10. Wat ChaiwatthanaramWest Bank · 3.2 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  11. Wat Phu Khao ThongWest Bank · 3.4 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  12. Wat Yai Chai MongkhonSoutheast Outskirts · 3.1 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  13. Wat Phanan ChoengSoutheast Outskirts · 1.8 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  14. Wat MaheyongEast Of The Island · 3.4 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  15. Wat Kudi DaoEast Of The Island · 2.4 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line
  16. Ayutthaya Railway StationGetting There · 1.6 km from Wat Mahathat in a straight line

What Travelers Say About Ayutthaya Historical Park Tours

“Mr. T was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, provided lots of information. Had photos to help with explanations. Very valuable tour and we learned a lot about Thai history and culture.”
Ania G, operator-listing review of Full-Day Small-Group Tour
“The tour visits 4 separate sights. The bus is kept at a comfortable temperature, the food was good, and the guide gave a lot of history about the temples.”
David L, operator-listing review of Small-Group Temples, Lunch Included
“This was a beautiful tour with a comfy bus just perfect for a solo traveler or a family with elders too.”
Denise L, operator-listing review of Large-Group Bus Tour, Lunch Included
“Get half day tour and worth the money. We did three temples, a boat ride and street food market. Our guide Chaiwat was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Susana S, operator-listing review of 8-Hour Sunset Cruise And Temples

Where To Stay Near The Ayutthaya Temples

mid-range guesthouse

Phuttal Residence

Tawasukree, U-Thong Road, Ayutthaya

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upscale riverside hotel

Sala Ayutthaya

9/2 Moo 4, U-Thong Road, Pratu Chai, Ayutthaya

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upscale hotel

Centara Ayutthaya

129/4 Moo 3, Khlong Suan Phlu, Ayutthaya

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Ayutthaya Historical Park Tours: Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit?

The cool, dry stretch runs from November to February, when daytime highs sit near 31°C, rain is minimal and humidity stays manageable for exploring the ruins. Crowds peak across December and January.

Can you visit from Bangkok in a day?

Yes. Ten of the 21 tours on this page collect you in Bangkok and return you there the same day, with total durations ranging from six and a half hours up to eleven and a half.

Are there bike tours of the ruins?

Three guided bike tours run here: a 6 hour full-day ride by ThailandBiking and a 3 to 3.5 hour city and park tour by Recreational Bangkok Biking. Slow Life Bicycle Tour leads a 4 hour hidden-treasure route with pickup and lunch, rated 5 by guests.

What boat and sunset tours run here?

Four tours cover the water side. Discover Thailand runs a private longtail boat tour to historic temples lasting from 50 minutes to 4 hours, a good fit for tight schedules.

Can I book a private guide?

Four private tours appear in the roster. Withlocals offers an 8 hour ancient-city day trip rated 5 by guests, while Golden Dragon International guides visits to four ancient temples.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation applies to every tour listed, across all four categories. Book a day trip, bike tour, boat tour or private guide and change plans without losing the price paid.

21 real Ayutthaya guided tour listings · from $30 · ★ 4.7 (6,382) on the most-reviewed listing · free cancellation on select tours Compare tours →