We love history. And this place has a lot of it. Although there are headphones and recorded guides available at a cost, the free brochure was sufficient for our needs. You probably need an hour to 90 minutes to see and take in some of the ornate structures. The place seems well kept. Some of it is in need of repair, but I am sure that is something that is always ongoing.It is 500 baht to enter, which does seem expensive. And don't forget to wear appropriate clothing.

What an amazing place. Lots to see. It was much bigger than I had thought. A little hard to figure out where the entrance was and where to get tickets from (inside the walls) but wow...amazing! Don't be conned by the tuktuk guys outside the palace telling you you can't go in if you don't have a ticket and so they will take you somewhere else until you can get a ticket. Glad I had already seen this tip as I was approached straight away, telling me I wouldn't be able to go in until 12.30pm. Not true. No need to pre-purchase.

Absolutely worth a visit due to the history and beauty of the entire complex. It’s quite a long process to get in but the line goes quick. Many just go into the outside area and not in the palace itself but it’s worth it so pay the fee and go in. Entrance for non-Thai is THB 500 and free for Thai people. To get in, cover ankles and shoulders. They have clothes to rent if you forget but it’s best to just wear appropriate clothing. Once in, there are so many things to explore and take pictures of from the gorgeous statues, intricate tile work, murals that tell a thousand stories and a temple as well. Lastly, it’s usually very hit and crowded with many tour groups do just be patient and try to go at early as possible to beat at least some of the crowds.

If you haven’t been to Bangkok before, and only have time to visit one place, then this is that place. Allow plenty of time as there is lots to see but be aware opening hours are 08.30-15.30. Easy to get to, just a short walk from the river, follow the crowd, I guess. Make sure you observe/ respect the strict dress code otherwise you will be sent to one of the nearby shops to buy what you need before you are allowed entry. Definitely no shorts or bare shoulders for men or women. I would recommend doing a tour to get the most out of your visit. They run free English-speaking tours 4 times a day, at 10, 10.30, 1.30 and 2, look out for the blue board as you enter. You need to put your name on a list for these tours. Admission 500 baht for non-Thai, free for Thais. Would I visit here again? Yes definitely. I felt admission price a bit steep but was worth every penny.

We had been here on our own earlier, so we decided to do a guided tour of the Grand Palace. The tour lasted for one and a half hours and you can spend some time on your own after the guide leaves. I thought that the guided tour was much better as you get a historical perspective of the place and get to know the history of the Thai kings. There are some background stories on some temples and sculptures which was also interesting.

Extremely impressive and huge, be prepared to spend a few hours here. Upon approaching the palace we were constantly approached by people telling us they can get us in quicker, just ignore these scammers, once we were at the entrance it there was no queue at all. It’s worth noting you need to cover your legs for both males and females. We hired elephant pants from a seller 50bht plus 100bht deposit. You could purchase you own if you wish to do so. It’s extremely hot inside but there is plenty of shelter from the sun, just make sure you have water.

To be frank, it's a must-see if you're in Bangkok and its worth and hour or two of your time but ( perhaps reasonably ) there's very little explaination of anything, in any other language than Thai. When I requested an audio guide I was wafted away and didn't see any on site. Don't let that put you off. If you want to feed your mind, take your guide book. More importantly, on arrival, book in for an on-site massage at the "school" of massage right near the entrance. After the Golden Buddha, this was the highlight of my visit. Get a massage ticket, look around the Grand Palace, come back an hour later and have the best value ever 1 hour foot massage 💆‍♀️ . See menu below. Recommended.

I debated on even going after reading the mixed reviews but I’m so glad my husband and I went this AM!! We arrived about 9:30 and yes, it was REALLY crowded (lots of tour groups), but I have feeling it gets worse in the afternoon. The architecture is indeed beautiful and it’s worth wandering the grounds. The emerald Buddha is a disappointment though: tons of people trying to jam into a smallish room where no photos are technically allowed. From a visual perspective, the Buddha isn’t OMG 😱 It’s lovely but worth the hype. You can pay the 500 baht pp via credit card which is a huge plus over Wat Pho which is cash only. Note the appropriate dress attire is strictly observed.

It is a very beautiful place. The details in the palace are amazing. Expect to be there for several hours!!! Each place inside is different. Such an artistic paradise It's really amazing and beautiful. But there were also a lot of people, and there was no way to walk, but it was so worth it because this place is really beautiful.

This is a must see, however beautiful it is, it is difficult to enjoy because of the huge crowds. This place is big and took a long time to get through- in our case too long as it was the entire morning and our time was limited. It is very hot as well and legs and should must be covered. Elephant pants, hats, fans can be purchased cheaply from the shops across from the entrance.