CHIANG MAI · THAILAND
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular old city temple & walking tours in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.
Chiang Mai Old City temples in 3 hours. See Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Phra Singh with a local GSTC-guided walk.
Most Popular“The tour was amazing and our guide Sunny was incredible!! She told us so many interesting thing about the places we visited and always answered all our questions. I would definitely recommend it!!”
A 3-hour guided walk through Chiang Mai’s Old City temples, from Lanna Wat Phra Singh to a teak Wat Phan Tao and Chedi Luang.
“Thanks to Pun for the best city tour, definitely a must in Chiang Mai!”
Bike Chiang Mai’s Old City in 4 hours, morning or night. Temple highlights, market snacks, and easy 12–14 km riding.
“'T' was most knowledgeable. Amongst other things, he gave us a fascinating insight to Buddha and Buddhism.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s most iconic temples in 4 hours. See Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pan Tao murals, and Wat Phra Singh with a live guide.
“Eddie was amazing. He was so knowledgeable not only about the history of Chiang Mai and the kingdoms leading up to current day but also about all the religious practices and reasons why they do certain things. We even got to deviate a little and see the inmate rehabilitate career site and explore the museum…”
Bike Chiang Mai’s Old City in 4 hours on a small-group tour with temples, City Pillar views, and a market snack break.
“Tour guide was very informative on the various attractions we visited the cycling we did was very easy and was on all flat ground we had a nice drink at the end at a local cafe”
Private Chiang Mai day trip with Doi Suthep temple rituals, big city views, and Sticky Waterfall swimming plus lunch and pickup.
“On a private tour the tour guide is one of the most important aspects and we truly hit the jackpot with Yoong. She was so knowledgeable about everywhere we went and bent over backwards to make sure we had a fantastic time! The fixed points of the tour is the temple, a monument and the…”
Small-group Chiang Mai temple tour with hotel pickup, admissions included, and viewpoint photos from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat.
“This was an efficient way to see two temples on the outskirts of town as well as a key temple area inside the old town. I learned quite a bit from Som and was impressed with her knowledge and skill. We rode in an air conditioned van and were conveniently dropped off as close as…”
Chiang Mai private old-city tour with Wat Phan Tao, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Phae Gate and Wat Sing tickets, plus a drink tasting.
“Eddie is a fabulous guide. He has a deep knowledge of Thai history and the effects of religion, wars, and new and old trade routes on the development of a united Thailand and Thai culture, especially including architecture. He answers your Read more”
A 150-minute Chiang Mai walking food tour with local snacks, markets, and Hakka noodles, plus flower-market stops and carbon offsets.
“Nice tour around the market. Plenty to see, taste and buy. Well timed food stops. Best ones were the first (dumplings) and last (noodle soup). Didn’t care much for the dough shape, but that’s all part of the fun.”
Private 4-hour tuk-tuk loop through Chiang Mai’s Old City temples, gates, and markets, with hotel pickup and an easy pace.
“Driver was a lovely older fellow. He showed us ahead of time on a card which temples we would visit, and remembered my special request about not visiting the tourist trap silk and silver factory. We hopped around to a few temples and markets. When dropping us off at a location, he showed us where…”
Private night bike tour through Chiang Mai’s Old City, with temple visits, quiet lanes, and a market snack stop for a relaxed 4-hour ride.
“This was a nice way to see the sights. Our Guide Farm was excellent, the tour is wherever possible cycling through the back streets, you are given a safety talk to being with and clear instructions, all through it is evident your safety is paramount. you get to see and experience things you would otherwise…”
Half-day Chiang Mai temples tour with hotel pickup and a small group visit to Doi Suthep, Suan Dok, and Chedi Luang.
“I give a 5 stars to the tour guide Mrs. Nai. The guided tour was good with history and cultural acknowledge.”
Ride a private tuk-tuk through Chiang Mai’s Old City highlights, from Wat Sri Suphan and Wat Chedi Luang to two markets.
“The tour was great, you get to see a lot of different sites but it doesn't feel rushed - you have enough time at each stop to walk around and see everything and take pictures. After the temples and monuments, it was nice to end the tour at a local market. My guide Padada was…”
A 1-day 8:20 walking temple circuit in Chiang Mai: Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chiang Yuen, Wat Pa Pao, and Wat Ku Tao.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our many questions. I highly recommend this tour!”
Small-group Chiang Mai tour with hotel pickup. Visit Wat Chedi Luang, Doi Suthep views, Wat Pha Lat and Tha Pae Gate.
“We only got to visit 2 of the 3 temples due to heavy traffic (we opted out since our tour time had already ended before the last temple, but it seemed like they were willing to go over for us) The tour guide was okay. She wasn’t very good at sRead more”
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
