Ancient City & Erawan Museum — Half Day Tour
⏱️ Duration: Half Day (08:30 AM – 02:00 PM)
📍 Start: Your Bangkok Hotel Lobby
🚙 Tour Type: Private Tour Only
👥 Group Size: 2–6 Persons
At Ancient City you can see all of Thailand in one place. This open-air museum occupies a 320-acre site shaped to the outline of Thailand and comprises an excellent collection of full-scale to one-third-to-three-fourths-scale replicas of the country's major monuments and temples — a realistic journey throughout the kingdom in only a few hours. The Ancient City is a "mini-Thailand," situated 33km east of Bangkok, with everything from one-third-scale monuments to a 50-metre-high mini mountain representing Khao Prasat Phra Viharn, and a rebuilt ancient Reception Hall of Ayutthaya.
The Ancient City is like a door opened to the cultural heritage of Siam — you can see the continuity of history, arts, culture, religion and beliefs of Thai talents, reflecting Thai fundamentals and the variety of cultures across Thai territories.
Erawan Museum is well known for its giant three-headed elephant art display. The three storeys inside the elephant contain antiquities and priceless collections of ancient religious objects belonging to Lek Viriyapant, the museum owner and also creator of the Ancient Siam and Sanctuary of Truth museums. The museum displays important model sculptures showing many facets of Thai culture.
💰 Tour Prices — Rate per Person
Private Tour — 2–3 Persons
3,500 ฿
Adult 3,500 ฿ · Child 2,500 ฿
Private Tour — 4–6 Persons
2,500 ฿
Adult 2,500 ฿ · Child 1,500 ฿ · ⭐ Better Value
💡 Admission fee and lunch are included in both group sizes — the larger the group, the lower the per-person rate.
✨ Tour Highlights
- Explore full-scale to three-quarter-scale replicas of Thailand's major monuments and temples
- See the giant three-headed elephant art display at Erawan Museum
- View priceless antiquities and religious objects inside the elephant statue
- Visit a rebuilt mini-mountain representing Khao Prasat Phra Viharn
- Buffet lunch included at Ancient City
- Private vehicle tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off within Bangkok City
📅 Tour Itinerary — Ancient City & Erawan Museum
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🏨 Hotel Pick-UpPick up from hotel and depart for Samut Prakan province.
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🐘 Erawan Museum & Ancient CityArrive at Erawan Museum, then continue to Ancient City. Lunch at Ancient City.
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🏨 Return to HotelAt the end of the tour, visit a local product store, then back to the hotel.
✅ Includes & ❌ Excludes
✅ Tour Includes
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off within Bangkok City only
- English-speaking driver (basic English skill)
- Buffet lunch
❌ Tour Excludes
- Gratuities / tips
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
💡 Frequently Asked Questions
💬 Why is pricing based on group size?
This is a private tour, so the per-person rate decreases as more people share the same vehicle and driver — 2–3 persons pay one rate, and 4–6 persons pay a lower rate each.
💬 Does the driver speak English?
Yes, the driver has basic English skills to help guide you between the two sites.
💬 Is lunch included?
Yes, buffet lunch at Ancient City is included in both package sizes.
💬 Is this tour suitable for young children?
Yes. Children under 2 years old are free of charge. Children over 120 cm are charged at the adult rate.
💬 What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours of departure.
ℹ️ Important Information
👶 Child Policy
- Children under 2 years old — Free of charge
- Children over 120 cm — charged at adult rate
⚠️ No-Show & Cancellation Policy
- Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour
- No refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure
- If you have last-minute changes, contact our reservation team at least 24 hours in advance
- Bookings should be made at least 1 day prior to the tour date, by 8:30 PM (office hours)
- Only fully paid bookings will receive a confirmation voucher
📋 How Booking Works
- Fill out the booking form and send it to us — we'll check tour availability and confirm your hotel name
- We'll then send an invoice for the total price (valid for 8 hours); once paid, your tour is booked and a confirmation email is sent
- If you don't have a hotel name yet, enter "tbc" (to be confirmed) — we'll reserve your place and keep your file open
🎒 What to Bring
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or cap for outdoor areas
- Sneakers or comfortable walking shoes
- Cash for personal expenses
🗺️ Pick-Up Area (Bangkok City Only)
- Asoke, Charoen Krung Road Soi 1–50, Chidlom, Pathumwan, Phayathai, Ploenchit, Pratunam
- Petchburi Road from Soi 1 to Avani Atrium, Silom, Sathorn, Siam Square
- Sukhumvit Soi 1–33 and Soi 2–24, Chinatown, Khao San Road
📌 General Terms & Conditions
- All times shown are estimates and may vary due to traffic, road conditions, weather, the pace of the group, or unforeseen circumstances