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Guides to Wat Arun

Practical, up-to-date guides for your visit: tickets and hours, what to wear, the best time to come, how to get across the river, combining it with Wat Pho, and where to see it at its best.

Wat Arun Tickets & Hours 2026: What One Ticket CoversThe entry fee, opening hours, the climb and what is inside.Read the guide →What to Wear to Wat Arun 2026: Dress Code & SarongsShoulders, knees, shoes and sarongs: the dress code made simple.Read the guide →Best Time to Visit Wat Arun 2026: Hours, Months & CrowdsThe best hour, the best months and how long to stay.Read the guide →How to Get to Wat Arun 2026: Ferry, MRT & Boat RoutesTrain, ferry, river boat or taxi: every route, step by step.Read the guide →Wat Pho or Wat Arun 2026: Why Do Both, and in What OrderTwo temples facing each other: the order, the distance, the tours.Read the guide →Best View of Wat Arun 2026: Sunset, Night & River SpotsRooftops, the pier, the river and the terrace: where to stand.Read the guide →

Tours

Popular Wat Arun tours

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Wat Pho & Wat Arun Walking Tour Three hours ★ 4.63 hours1,803 reviews

Wat Pho & Wat Arun Walking Tour
Two templesFerryCoconut break

Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha and the porcelain prang of Wat Arun in three hours on foot, with a guide, the ferry crossing and a fresh coconut between the two.

What's included
  • Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha with a guide
  • The ferry across the Chao Phraya to Wat Arun
  • Wat Arun's central prang and courtyard explained
  • A fresh coconut between the two temples
  • Several start times a day; entry fees paid at the gates
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Rated4.61,803 reviews Check dates
Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Tour Editors' pick ★ 4.85 hours5,771 reviews

Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Tour
Three templesBoat rideGuide

The Grand Palace, the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and a boat across the river to Wat Arun, with a guide who handles the ticket queues. The classic half day.

What's included
  • The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
  • Wat Pho and its Reclining Buddha
  • The boat across the river to Wat Arun
  • An English-speaking guide who helps you past the ticket queues
  • Bottled water; entry fees are paid at each gate on the day
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Rated4.85,771 reviews Check dates
Evening Wat Arun, Wat Pho & Tuk Tuk At sunset ★ 4.64 hours721 reviews

Evening Wat Arun, Wat Pho & Tuk Tuk
SunsetTuk tukChinatown

Wat Pho before closing, the ferry to Wat Arun as the light goes and the prang is lit, then a tuk tuk to Chinatown. Cooler and calmer than by day.

What's included
  • Wat Pho and Wat Arun entry tickets
  • The ferry across the river and back
  • Wat Arun at sunset, then lit up after dark
  • A tuk tuk ride from Wat Pho to Chinatown
  • A guide for the whole evening
  • Full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Rated4.6721 reviews Check dates

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The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun in one morning with a guide who handles the ticket queues, rated 4.8 from 5,771 reviews.

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