Palace & fortress

Grand Palace

Address
พระบรมมหาราชวัง ถนนหน้าพระลาน แขวงพระบรมมหาราชวัง เขตพระนคร กรุงเทพมหานคร 10200
Area
Bangkok, Thailand
Districts
Old Town
Mon
08:30–15:30
Tue
08:30–15:30
Wed
08:30–15:30
Thu
08:30–15:30
Fri
08:30–15:30
Sat
08:30–15:30
Sun
08:30–15:30
Hours
Ticket sales and admission end at 15:30; royal ceremonies may alter the schedule.
Price
Foreign visitors: THB 500; Thai citizens enter free with ID, and children up to 120 cm tall enter free.
How to visit
Modest dress is required: no sleeveless, see-through or cropped tops, shorts, ripped or tight trousers, leggings or miniskirts. Enter through Mani Noppharat Gate; drones are prohibited.
Hours
Ticket required
Hours
Good with children
Hours
About 90–180 min
Grand Palace

Why it is worth the detour

The official residence of the Kings of Siam and later Thailand since 1782.

The Grand Palace is a historic complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand, serving as the official residence of the Kings of Siam. It is a major tourist attraction, hosting royal ceremonies and state functions.

What else is close by

The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.

  • 150 m

    Wat Phra Kaew

    The most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, housing the Emerald Buddha.

  • 350 m

    Bangkok City Pillar Shrine

    The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine is known for housing the city's original city pillar, a symbol of prosperity and protection.

  • 400 m

    Wat Ratchapradit

    A significant first-class royal monastery in Bangkok.

  • 450 m

    Wat Pho

    Home to the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including the iconic Reclining Buddha.

  • 550 m

    Sanam Luang

    A historic public square used for royal ceremonies and events.

  • 600 m

    Wat Ratchabophit

    Unique architectural layout with a circular courtyard and a gilded chedi.

Walk it with the stories

This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.

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