The Grand Palace Bangkok Guide

Explore the spacious grounds of the Grand Palace, unearth the thrilling mysteries of the Emerald Buddha, and discover the significance of this royal and religious site on this self-guided walking tour.

Grand Palace of Bangkok:
Witness the most photographed site in all of Thailand for yourself! The Grand Palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam for centuries, and houses many of Thailand’s most astonishing sights--including the world-famous Emerald Buddha!

Try to suppress your gasps of awe as you tour the lavish palace. Come face to face with the Emerald Buddha in his temple and hear the fascinating history and legends behind this centuries-old artifact. Learn to understand the symbolic significance of each piece of art and architecture as we take you back to the very origins of Buddhism.

Hear tales of proud Thai kings and see the story of a hero’s battle with demons unfold across scores of stunning murals. The Grand Palace is so packed with history and spiritual significance that it’s easy to miss something, but we’ll make sure you see and understand it all!

Featuring riveting stories, an engaging narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand!

This tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace includes:

■ Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
■ Guardians of the Wat Phra Kaew
■ The Emerald Buddha
■ The Hermit statue
■ Giant Demon (Yaksha) statue
■ Kinnaree statues
■ Phra Si Ratana Chedi 
■ Phra Mondop
■ Golden Chedi
■ Model of Angkor Wat
■ Hor Phra Naga
■ Phra Viharn Yod 
■ Hor Phra Monthian
■ Eight Phra Atsada Maha Chedis
■ Borom Phiman Mansion
■ The Dusit Maha Prasat Group  
■ Palanquin Mounting Platform
■ Emerald Buddha Museum
■ Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles


■ Bangkok Bundle
Discover a city unlike anywhere else on the planet in Bangkok, Thailand. This bundle includes self-guided, narrated tours of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Wat Traimit, as well as bonus content in Bangkok’s famous Chinatown district. Gape at towering, gilded pagodas and palaces; visit enormous, golden statues of the Buddha; uncover Thailand’s history and the significance of Buddhism; indulge in unforgettable street food; and much more!

TOUR FEATURES:

▶ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

▶ Automatic play
No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically!

▶ Works offline
Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service!

▶ Lifetime purchase
No monthly subscription. No time limits. No usage limits. Enjoy this tour as many times as you like.

▶ Incredible stories
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts.

▶ Award-winning app
Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this easy-to-use app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, who use the app for over a million tours per year. 

FREE DEMO:
Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to access all the stories.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Download the tour ahead of time over data or WiFi for full offline use. 

Be sure your phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack. Continued use of the GPS can drain your battery. 

Allow the tour to access location services and GPS tracking features to play stories automatically during the tour.