Bangkok Wat Pho reclining Buddha self-guided audio tour

Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Wat Pho reclining Buddha self-guided audio tour

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

No trip to Thailand is complete without visiting one of the most iconic site, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). The Buddha measures at 46 meters long (151 feet) and the site features a whopping 394 Buddhas that can be found spread out between four different chapels on-site.Begin the tour at the temple's gate and you will be led through the tour with your app. Learn about the history of Wat Pho, which was believed to be founded during the 16th century and later served as The Royal Temple of King Rama I of Chakri Dynasty. Wat Pho is known as the "nation's first public university," thanks to 1,360 marble inscriptions about medical, historical, and liberal sciences places all around the temple. Learn more about the significance of its inscriptions and enjoy your time here.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket

What's included

Self-guided tour via Action Tour Guide app

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Use an all-in-one app complete with audio narration, written text explanations, routes, and the list of your stops. Visit Wat Pho, which is famed for its giant reclining Buddha that is 46 meters long (151 ft) and covered in gold leaf. Admire the large statues around the 16 entrances and the stunning red swing outside the temple

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

ACTION TOUR GUIDE

Meeting Point

This self-guided tour begins at the Reclining Buddha