Thought Bangkok was all about buckets on Khao San Road, it's far from it! The most visited city in the world is a melting pot of skyscrapers, shopping, ancient temples, intriguing history and captivating local life.

While you could spend weeks working your way around the Thai capital, we have the perfect solution for those with limited time in the city. During this half-day tour, we’ll stop at the following decadent temple sites and learn the fascinating stories behind them..

Wat Saket: One of the most important religious pilgrimage sights in Thailand is Wat Saket, translating as the Golden Mountain. This hillside temple features a gleaming gold chedi that is thought to contain a relic from the Buddha himself. It can be traced back to the Ayutthaya period meaning it could be up to 800 years old!

Wat Pho: Otherwise known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, this is one of the largest and most impressive temple sights in Bangkok. We’ll marvel at the 46-metre Buddha statue made entirely of gold leaf before exploring the attractive grounds. An endless sea of mosaic stupas make Wat Pho quite unlike other temples in the capital – little wonder it’s a UNESCO-protected site.

“Huge, beautiful Buddha. Lovely temple grounds. Not too crowded…“ — Toby, California (USA)

Wat Arun: Named the number 1 landmark in Thailand on TripAdvisor, there’s no excuse for missing Wat Arun. This religious complex, also called the Temple of Dawn, is known for its dreamy white spires that can be seen for miles around. The best way to reach it is by hopping on a riverboat from Wat Pho, giving you the chance to soak up the scenery as we travel between the two.

‘‘A must see and unique because of the detail that went into creating it. Lots of great photo ops!’’ — Hannah, USA