Private Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok

Excellent tour and guide, average food

Benjamat, our guide, was awesome she was extremely knowledgeable about the area and very flexible with our request to add an extra site to the tour. The car was very clean and the driver was prompt, helpful and safe. The only slight downside of this tour is the food provided is a buffet which was a little disappointing compared to some of the other tours.

Really depends on the guide

The places we went to were wonderful. My issue was with the guide, who seemed to lack professionalism. She asked the driver to stop at an weekend open market. I was happy to see a very local market, versus a tourist-oriented one. However, she started shopping, complete ignoring me, and I ended up waiting for her at the entrance. Fortunately, the driver saw me and called her, and she came running, carrying many bags. At the historical site, I could tell she was tired, and she tried to rush me, but I told her to sit and wait for me as I walked around to take more pictures. I was disappointed with the guide, but I was very impressed with the driver who was much more considerate of me, and that was the reason for the extra star rating.

Guide not to High Standard

Happy with the transportation, however the guide language level (English) and knowledge was very poor. Whilst the guide (Wat) is a nice man, in conversation he revealed he became a guide 3 months ago, securing the job via a friend. He has no guide experience. This was clear during the day trip. He knew very limited and vague information on the sites history and was not able to answer my questions. I basically relied on information around the sites. I was also disappointed with the approach to lunch. We were taken to Mong Doo Ruea Restaurant. Certainly looked nice but our guide Wat informed us our budget was limited to 400 BHT for 2 persons, which eliminated much of the menu. Given the tour costs over 300 EUR (almost 11000 BHT) one would think a sufficient part of that will go towards lunch. In summary - we did not get our money worth. We basically paid 11000 BHT for a driver and entrance tickets, with limitations placed on our lunch and a guide who had insufficient knowledge and grasp of English. If the tour operator reads this review, at the very least they should consider a partial refund. But I doubt they will.

English speaking guide lacked language skills

This was a convenient way to explore Ayutthaya - air conditioned car took us to all the sites. Very pleasant driver and guide. The sites are definitely worth visiting. This company delivered the itinerary as promised and lunch was at a local restaurant. The guide was a really nice man called Watch and we learned about life in Thailand and his family on the one hour drive. However, this tour was an expensive way to see Ayutthaya and we had paid the high fee as it meant we would have our own English speaking guide. As nice as Watch was, his English was very limited and it meant he could not share the history of Ayutthaya with us. We certainly couldn’t ask questions as he didn’t understand the questions. He was very keen to photograph us at every temple to prove we had been there, but we could have done that ourselves. Most photos were taken on his phone and he promised to send us the photos by email, but he hasn’t! I’m not really happy that he has all these photos on his phone. I do think that if you book a private tour with an English speaking guide then you really should be able to expect a pretty fluent and knowledgeable English speaker. Being a nice person doesn’t make up for the lack of language skills.

Ancient Thai Capital Experience

Wonderful guide and driver! The ancient capital was worth seeing and learning g about. The inclusion of lunch is fine but the restaurant was not a good one and the language barrier got in the way of a better dining experience. Please consider a Fixed Items lunch for this tour. Too much confusion currently

Ayutthaya Experience

Our guide was thorough, knowledgeable, and presented the information in a very interesting manner. Each stop was a new experience and our guide kept us on track. Definitely recommend this tour.

A great visit to Ayutthaya

We had a great day with Nate, our tour guide. He spoke excellent English and was very personable. He also took wonderful photos for us, which is nice since sometimes you hand your phone to someone and you never know if they can take a decent picture. We felt we got an excellent education about Ayutthaya, well worth the all day visit and an easy trip from Bangkok.

Should have been more organized

The driver and guide were very nice and pleasant. However, no where anywhere in their site do they say that men need to wear pants for the one part of the tour. The guide greeted us at our hotel and noticed we were all wearing shorts and said nothing (when we could easily have run back to our rooms to change as we were ahead of schedule). Then when we get to the first royal temple, she says ‘did you bring long pants?’ So we ended up having to buy them from a vendor in order to get into the grounds. No where on their website or itinerary or ticket does it say ‘long pants or below knee skirts are required’. All the tickets said was ‘wear comfortable running shoes’. The guide quickly paid for them herself as she realized all of these mistakes but it did not set the tone well for the day tour. Also if you are going to rent the golf cart for getting around the royal summer palace which is highly recommended, be sure to bring your driver license from home or they will not let you rent the cart. No where does it say this on any of their information as well. The sites and tour are beautiful and highly recommend that you go. It is NOT for people with any sort of disability as there is a lot of uneven surfaces and stairs. But is stunning. The meal for lunch is average. Nothing to get excited about. So to recap for this tour, long pants for men and long skirts or wraps for women are required for the first part of the tour in the summer palace. After that stop, you can remove them wear regular shorts and clothes for all the other unesco sites on the tour. No dress code. I just wish their site was more informative

Great private tour

Fantastic Tour. One Day is not long enough to see the expanse of the old city but definitely covered many good temples. Would highly recommend the tour.

Loved our guide Puk

Puk is first class tour guide. Very educated, good English, and a pleasure to travel with on the tour. She is very kind a considerate woman.

A+ tour with “A”

Our guide was Supatsara Wonhong or “A” for short. She was excellent! She knew a lot about the history of Thailand and Ayutthaya specifically. She was on time for the pick up, and got us pack pretty close to the time she said she would. I would highly recommend her.

The most pleasant part of...

The most pleasant part of the tour was the tour guide. She and the driver were excellent! Hopefully her language skills will improve with time.

Worth a visit!

Fantastic tour, Ae (sp) was an excellent tour guide and we got to see so much in a short amount of time. Lunch was great and the summer palace and temples were beautiful.

Great private tour and Guide support

The tour was great and the support of our guide ( Éhh) was fantastic They were available on time and at the right place for pick up. During the tour, Éhh was very helpful providing water at any time we needed, taken the time for the tour family members as we have our child and seniors with us. Total of 6 people. The vehicle was in very good condition. Our guide was very supportive with all information and knowledge sharing during the tour. I do recommend the tour.

Ayutthaya is not to be missed

Air was a lovely and helpful guide and she was so flexible with our need to keep the kids in good spirits with cool down time and rest and water. We had a wonderful time learning about Thai history and visiting the ruins of Ayutthaya. Thank you!

Had an amazing tour of...

Had an amazing tour of Ayutthaya! Very informative, and I especially loved being taught about Buddhism when we visited the various temples, and getting a chance to make an offering myself. Would highly recommend, especially as it allows you to see the major sites of the city easily, without having to worry about getting between them.

Awesome tour!

My guide was Ms Kularb Bureerat. Super knowledgeable, friendly and organized. Saw everything I wanted to see. She let me explore and was always clear on timelines and meetup spots.

Great tour on a very hot day

Our tour guide Ae picked us up promptly, was an expert driver and guide. Kept us with water and was attentive to modifying the tour given the 40 degree celsius heat.

Wonderful tour outside Bangkok

I had the chance to get out from busy noisy Bangkok for a 8-hour relaxing tour to Ayutthaya. The guide, Mrs Aey, was very professional: good knowledge of the history of each wonderful site we have been visiting, with clear explanations. We spent the right time to visit each place. She took pictures of myself with my phone anytime convenient. The restaurant for lunch was a good choice with typical and tasty thai food. In brief, this is a wonderful tour. Worth the price.

Excellent!

Pur guide was very accommodating given we had 4 kids aged 3 to 9. We were able to see what we wanted at our own pace. Windeful tour!

Incredible day learning about Thai history and culture while seeing amazing historical sites

We had a spectacular day that exceeded our expectations. Our guide Aey was *amazing* - not only was she an encyclopedia of historical and cultural information about Ayutthaya, she acted as our driver all day, and checked in often to make sure we were having the type of experience we expected, as well as hydrated and fed. In particular we appreciated Aey talking to us about Thai Buddhism as we asked about what we saw in the temples and sites we visited. We were interested in more than just taking pictures and being able to engage with Aey one-on-one added so much to our understanding of Thailand.

Good day trip

Really a good day trip from Bangkok. Full of history and beauty, I would recommend not missing this tour.

Top trip to a unesco heritage site

It was a top day filled with all the beautifulness this ancient city Ayutthaya has to show for. The Thai people are extremely happy and friendly.

Great trip to discover the ancient capital of Siam!

We enjoyed a perfect day trip to Ayuatthaya! The guide Err (Miss Supatsara) was so kind and with broad knowledge of history and royal dinasty, she explained us a lot about the sites, we have visited and also about Thai culture and religion. The program of this trip covers really the most possible important archeological sites and temples in Auytthaya, as well as the magnificent Bang Pa-in Palace, must see! Surprising attentions during the trip as sweets, coconut, valuable advice over the Thai cuisine, when choosing our lunch dishes, very professional and kind driver - everything at once to make our day a great experience! Our guide even helped us to quickly organise a longtail boat

A leisurely informative day trip

I picked this from multiple options since it seemed to be the most relaxed and elaborate. And it was. Across all the sites we visited, I never got the sense of being hurried along or not having enough time to soak in the place. Our guide Aye was absolutely fantastic - extremely well informed, eager to engage, and obliged us by taking some great photos. Was also pleased to note that our diet (vegetarian) was accounted for when it came to lunch. An excellent tour overall. Highly recommended.

Great Tour!

Our tour was amazing, with an incredible guide and driver leading our experience! Our guide did an incredible job describing the history and significance at each site, and made sure we enjoyed each part of the tour. Overall an incredible experience!

Finale of trip

The sleeping Buddha statue.. It feels like you are in Sagat's Arena (if you are a fan of Street fighter game)

The treasures of Ayuthaya, Thailand’s original capital

Only an hour’s drive from Bangkok lies Ayutthaya, a vast complex of temples, palaces, stupa’s and magnificent Buddha’s some of them dating over 700 years old. The Unesco heritage site is unique and well preserved and deserving of an easy day trip. Our guide Aey was a fountain of knowledge on ancient Thai culture, informative, and most pleasant. I highly recommend this day trip.

The treasure that is Ayathaya

Ayathaya, the old capital of Thailand is magnificent and only an hour from Bangkok. Aey, our guide was informative, professional, kind with a lovely sense of humour that made the day a pleasure.

Very professional and friendly

Everything was organised very well. She is a great tour guide. Very informative and kind person. She made sure we visit all the attractions

Fantastic private tour to Ayutthaya

What to say, perfect from the beginning to the end : the guide (Miss Supatsara ), the driver, the organization, the explanations provided, the will to let us discover beautiful places and people. A must do.

A must for visitors to Bangkok. Ciri, my guide was extremely knowledgeable and professional.

A must for travelers to Bangkok. A tour of the oldest and most significant pagodas in Thai history and a visit to the Kings' summer residence.

Fantastic Tour

My wife and I took a day tour with Gimao to Ayutthaya and had a wonderful time. Gimao did a fantastic job of coordinating the day, was a lovely conversationalist, and incredibly knowledgeable about Ayutthaya. She made sure we were comfortable, had plenty of water to drink, and coordinated lunch at a traditional, local restaurant. This was truly the best way to see Ayutthaya!

Best way to tour Ayutthaya

Dusit was amazing! He has the energy to get you excited and the knowledge to keep you interested. He’s very much about making sure you get the trip that you want. So much, that my wife requested a recommendation for a good place to buy silk, and he took us to the train, rode with us and got us back to our hotel! Absolutely 110% satisfied with this trip. Worth every penny

Great Day Out

My guide for the tour was Aey (nickname). Aey was very knowledgeable about all of the sites, thoughtful and kind. Her English was good but there were a few times during the tour when I asked Aey some questions and it was clear that she did not understand what I was asking. Aey checked with me frequently throughout the day to see if I was ok or if I needed a short break, and adjusted the pace as necessary. She took lots of pictures of me throughout the day which she emailed to me later. The first part of the tour was at Bang Pa-in summer palace. It was beautiful. Since I knew in advance that the grounds were quite extensive, at my request we rented a golf cart for 1 hour for 400 baht ($13). Our driver for our day tour drove the cart. He did a good job and we were able to see everything in 1 hour without rushing. The next part of the tour was Ayutthaya. I really enjoyed all of the sites. After a couple of sites we had a great buffet lunch in a nice hotel. Overall l, I really enjoyed the day. The only recommendation that I have to improve the tour would be for the driver to have a cooler in the car with ice and cold bottles of water for the passengers to drink throughout the day. This would help since it's so hot in Ayutthaya.

Last minute decision: private tour of Ayudhia

Efficient on-line booking; good facilitation (car, hotel pickup/dropoff), very good english-speaking knowledgeable guide, Siri (Miss Siriwaritsara Petcharapan).

Day away from the city

The sights were great and transportation was very prompt. Guide was very nice. Lunch at buffet was good. The only thing is I wish guide's English was a bit better as she didn't really understand questions that we would ask to be able to explain.

Good Day out of the city

Went on tour with our guide Aye who picked us up from hotel on time.We drove out of the city about an hour & van was well air conditioned. Had a lovely day stopping in all the places mentioned & Aye was so good taking family pictures for us,making sure we where all hydrated & recommendations on what to eat for lunch which was included in price. Overall a lovely day out & would recommend T

Bangkok Thailand: Miss Supatsara

The Mam Holiday Tour was amazing. Miss Supatsara was so knowledgeable on the history and gave great insight on both the culture and the landmarks. Sge even walked up the stairs of prayer and celebration. I must say it was extremely hot! And traditionally you must coverup, nevertheless, i had a great experience. Thank you Miss Supatsara

Good Private Full Day Tour

We booked two private one day tours through Mam Holidays - one was the Private Ayutthaya Day Tour, the other was a private full day city tour of Bangkok. We were provided the same guide, Aey, for both days. The guide and driver arrived well ahead of schedule, both were extremely professional and extremely accommodating.They were very hospitable, provided lots of water and were more than willing to customize each day based upon some of our specific requests. We were able to accomplish all of the items on the proposed agenda that we were interested in. Aey was extremely sweet and delightful. With that said, her English had some limitations and she seemed to have a narrow repertoire of information that she could share, that she cycled back through several times. It was difficult to ask deeper questions or questions that took her "off script". Other than that, she was extremely kind, thoughtful, and truly worked hard both days to make sure we had a good experience, and her flexibility with our requests was greatly appreciated. A solid experience at a fair price.

Fantastic private tour of Ayutthaya!

Bangkok in August is hot! Our guide, Aey (nickname), made it easy from the beginning. She guided us through some of the most amazing sites with easy to understand and detailed information of the temples, history and life and times of the Thai people. Added bonus is that she took pictures for us at strategic sites, gave us options for lunch (which was amazing), went at our pace, and was incredibly nice. She was as passionate and energetic at the end of the tour of Ayutthaya as she was in the beginning when she picked us up at our hotel. Our Driver was very courteous and safe! It was a fantastic tour and day for us.

Great Experience!

I was in Bangkok for business and had 1 free day. I decided to maximize my time and booked a private day tour to Ayutthaya. I was a little anxious because I was a lone traveler, but as soon as I met my guide Siri, my concerns were put to rest. She is such a people-person and she makes you comfortable from the start. It was like I was touring with a friend. She was very knowledgeable about the places we visited and answered any questions I had. I wanted to do some shopping along the way and she graciously made sure I had enough time to browse and shop. And the icing on the cake? She knows the best spots and poses for photographs! I had so much fun that day and was very impressed by the beauty of Ayutthaya. I would recommend Siri any time, any day!

Amazing tour!! Fantastic tour guide!

This tour was phenomenal. Our tour guide Natchatya was fabulous. She took her time to show us all of the sites, stopping at the most picturesque places and taking photos for us. You could tell she was really passionate about her job. We learned a lot! One of the best tours we did on our trip to Thailand!

Private Ayutthaya Day Tour

We had a very nice day. We went in July, so it was quite hot and humid. We were picked up in a comfortable, air conditioned Toyota SUV. Our guide provided quite a bit of background and history at the Summer Palace. Ayutthaya was quite amazing and worth seeing. Both she and the driver were very accommodating and considerate. She took pictures for us and even sent some to us later, after the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour.

A Wonderful Change of Pace from the Busy Bangkok City

We had an amazing day with Gimao, our tour guide. She was lively, talkative and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed how peaceful the town was compared to Bangkok. If you have had enough time in Bangkok, this is a refreshing change of pace. Our lunch spot was delicious and very enjoyable. Overall, a really wonderful day with some beautiful history and culture. I would really recommend this tour and Gimao!! - Brittany, The Jet Set Blonde

Perfect Day in Bangkok!!!

Highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Bangkok. Can not express how organized and engaging this Day trip from Bangkok was for me and my wife. Our guide, Miss Chutima Nawsoon, was amazing. Her knowledge of the area and personal touch made our trip! All points of interest were covered and because of our guide's knowledge we were really able to engage with the sites and gain a perspective that would have only been possible with the support of Miss Chutima Nawsoon. Thanks for memories!

Awesome Tour

My tour guide was very friendly and told me a lot of interesting things about Ayutthaya and Thai history. And the lunch at the restaurant was perfect.

Private tour with Miss Siriwaritsara Petcharapan of old ruins at Ayutthaya.

An incredible tour of old Temple ruins of Ayutthaya with Miss Siri whom was an incredible guide, knowledgeable, very energetic & personable, friendly and an overall excellent tour guide. The ruins were a sight to see in contrast to the new Bangkok at the Grand Palace. I would recommended this with Miss Siri to everyone.

Incredible ruins.

My husband and I recently travelled to Bangkok for five days. After a few days of visiting temples and historical sites in Bangkok we did a day trip to the Ayutthaya, a UNESCO world site and one of the previous capitals of Siam. Aey and Mr. Sulin from MAM Holidays were amazing. Aey shared her wealth of knowledge with us while Mr. Sulin ensured we travelled safely to and from our destination. Seeing the remains of the temples left after the wars with the Burmese was truly amazing. In particular, the highlights included the Reclining Buddha, the Royal Palace with its magnificent stupas and the Wat Mahathat temple grounds with the infamous Buddha head tangled in the roots of a body tree. I would definitely recommend a day trip to Ayutthaya and MAM Holiday Tours. Ask for Aey.

Informative and fun day out!

This tour is great for history buffs visiting Thailand. We spent the day getting into the history of the Ayutthaya and the guide made it all the more interesting with her subject knowledge. The driver also added comfort to our trip as he was diligently ready at each start and stop points. All in all, we had a great day out.