Grand Palace Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Grand Palace in 2026?

Standard tickets cost about 500 baht for visitors and include access to other buildings on the Grand Palace compound, such as Wat Phra Kaew and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. You can buy tickets upon arrival or book online via third-party sites.

Q: Can I book a guided tour of the Grand Palace?

While the Grand Palace doesn’t offer guided tours (only audio guides for rent), you can delve deeper into the history and culture of the complex as part of a Bangkok sightseeing tour. Some focus solely on the palace—it’s home to more than 100 buildings, after all—while others combine it with other nearby attractions.

Q: What are the must-see attractions within the Grand Palace complex?

The must-see attractions within the Grand Palace complex are Chakri Maha Prasat (Grand Palace Hall), which combines Thai and European architectural styles and is embellished with golden spires, and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), home to one of the world’s most luxurious Buddhas, carved entirely from green jade and decorated with gold leaf and diamonds.

Q: Is there a dress code for visiting the Grand Palace?

Due to the Grand Palace’s many working temples, you need to wear respectful clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Hot pants, short shorts, and crop tops are prohibited. It’s advisable to wear sandals that are easy to slip on and off, as you’ll be asked to remove your shoes on entering the temples.

Q: What are the best times to visit the Grand Palace to avoid crowds?

The Grand Palace opens at 8:30am daily—to beat the crowds and the midday heat, aim to arrive as close to opening as possible. You can book your admission ticket online in advance to save waiting. The low season in Bangkok is July–October, so you’ll encounter the fewest crowds then, but rain is likely.

Q: What are the best attractions in Bangkok other than the Grand Palace?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Grand Palace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Bangkok:<ul><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Bangkok-attractions/Temple-of-the-Reclining-Buddha-Wat-Pho/d343-a2611" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Temple of the Reclining Buddha</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Bangkok-attractions/Temple-of-the-Dawn-Wat-Arun/d343-a2609" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Temple of the Dawn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Bangkok-attractions/Bangkok-Chinatown-Yaowarat/d343-a2603" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Bangkok Chinatown</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Bangkok-attractions/Pak-Khlong-Talat-Flower-Market/d343-a12946" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Bangkok-attractions/Damnoen-Saduak-Floating-Market/d343-a2604" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Damnoen Saduak Floating Market</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="https://www.viator.com/Bangkok/d343" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">all the best attractions in Bangkok</a>.

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The Royal Palace complex was established in 1782 and it consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It covers an area of 218,000 square metres and is surrounded by four walls, 1900 metres in length. After King Rama I ascended to the throne in 1782, the palace was built. Prior to this, the royal palace and centre of administration had been located in Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. For various reasons, the new King considered the former capital to be unsuitable and decided to establish a new capital on the other side of the river. By his royal command, a palace was built to serve not only as his residence but also as the site of administrative offices. The royal compound has been known since then as The Royal Palace. The two earliest buildings erected within the complex were the Dusit Haha Prasat Throne Hall, and the Phra Maha Monthian.

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What are people saying about Grand Palace

Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun Walking Tour From Bangkok

Ralph_L, May 2026

Enjoyed

You get to see the main temples and the Grand Palace. We were able to be blessed by a monk. I also recommend taking a tour to see the local smaller Buddhist temples….. different experience. Our guide Aor was excellent and knowledgeable guide. She provided historical facts and helped guide us with directions after the completion of the tour.

Private Half-Day Bangkok City Tour with The Grand Palace

Mike_H, Apr 2026

Fantastic day touring the...

Fantastic day touring the city of Bangkok, including the flower markets, Grand palace and various temples, all of which was made exceptionally good because of the fantastic English speaking guide.

Bangkok Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Tour (EXCLUDING tickets)

Cade_C, Mar 2026

Would Recommend!

We had a great experience! The tour guide was very helpful in telling us the history of the Grand Palace, taking us around, and taking pictures.

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Randy_A, Jan 2026

Great Guide Beautiful Palace

Our guide was great and the palace was absolutely stunning. However we weren’t happy that we had to go from Wat Pho to Hotel Royal because Viator wouldn’t meet us at the gate to the Grand Palace which is next to Wat Pho. Basically we had to take a ride share to China Town to get a ride back. Even our guide didn’t understand why we had to do that.

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Karen_E, Jan 2026

Bangkok’s main sights in a day!

A great start to our tour of Thailand trip. Aey , our guide and her driver, negotiated the busy roads of Bangkok to take us to the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Golden Buddha, Reclining Buddha, Emerald Buddha, flower market. Aey bought us fruits and treats to sample and we were take to a very popular cafe for a Thai lunch. An excellent start to our adventure!

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Alexa_P, Apr 2026

Grand Palace short tour

Although we were on the 08.30 tour it was a very hot day mid 30’s felt like 40 degrees. We only did the Palace tour of 2 hours and were very happy not to do more. The palace is extraordinary, one only touches the surface, but very happy that we did. Our guide Nikki was pleasant and informative. The textile museum was interesting and air conned.

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Know before you go

A strict dress code applies for entry: long pants or skirts, shirts with sleeves (no bare shoulders), and socks—even with sandals. If you come unprepared, a booth near the entrance may offer extra cover-ups with a deposit.
Most half-day Grand Palace tours couple a visit to the palace with other top activities like canal cruises or stops at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), or Wat Arun.
The grounds feature a cafe and three restrooms.
You can buy Grand Palace tickets using a QR code at the palace or from an on-site office.

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