Category Old City & Temple Walks

Chiang Mai · OLD CITY & TEMPLE WALKS

The 13 Best Old City Temple Walks in Chiang Mai

13 reviewed

Seven hundred years of temples sit inside the square moat, and they repay a slow morning on foot. Below are the best Old City temple walks in Chiang Mai ranked: which cover Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh, which add the backstreet wats most people miss, with durations, group sizes, and which start early enough to beat the heat.

Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - The teak-wood stop: Wat Phan Tao is small, not simple

1.3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,568 reviews · 3 hours · from $16Our pick

Chiang Mai Old City in 3 hours with an English GSTC-certified guide: Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao teak carvings, Wat Phra Singh.

“We had such a great time. Phongsakorn was the perfect guide for our tour. Being that he knew everything about the temples made it worth every penny. He was very good at answering all our questions and a great sense of humor. It was really interesting learning about aspects of his life and upbringing as a monk in the temple we visited. (6 stars for Popkorn)”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Wat Chiang Man: the oldest temple sets the tone

2.Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 650 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

3-hour walking tour of Chiang Mai’s Old City: Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, teak Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang.

“We really enjoyed the tour with our guide Danny today. He was a very knowledgeable guide and answered our questions. we learnt alot about the temples in Chaing Mai Old City, would recommend.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Where you start: Discova Day Tour Shop near Chang Puak Gate

3.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 263 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Chiang Mai Old City bike tour by morning or night: Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, Three Kings Monument, and market snacks.

“Excellent from start to finish. Our guide Mai was funny, friendly and so knowledgeable. Really recommend this as a great way to see the city with a few hidden surprises!”

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Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I - Wat Chedi Luang: The Stupa That Survived an Earthquake

4.Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 244 reviews · 4 hours · from $15Best value

Chiang Mai morning temple walk covering Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh with a live guide explaining Buddhism.

“The tour was lovely. A few pauses to refresh when the heat is too intense would have been good, if you do not come from a hot country you might struggle with heat. Overall a very rich experience.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Where you start: Discova Day Tour Shop near Chang Puak Gate

5.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $39Top rated

Ride Chiang Mai’s Old City by bike with an English guide, helmet, snacks, and temple stops. Mostly flat lanes, day or night market.

“Amazing bike tour of the best sites in Chiang Mai's city center. Our tour guide "Boy" was very knowledgeable, and guided us safely through city traffic.”

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The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat

The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat - Wat Chedi Luang: The Earthquake-Scarred Giant Pagoda

6.The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $36

A small-group Chiang Mai temple tour to Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Doi Suthep, and Wat Pha Lat, with pickup, guide, and admission.

“Such a great trip! We departed from a central position in Chiang Mai old town and visited one temple in the city and two temples just outside. Our guide was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, and the trip was exactly the right amount of time. The driver was very friendly too! Couldn’t recommend this trip enough.”

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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour - Price and Value for a Small Private Group

7.Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $37

Private Chiang Mai Old City tuk-tuk: hotel pickup, iconic temples and gates, and market time. Fast, flexible, and usually good value.

“Our driver spoke very little English but he did respect our request to do no shopping but more Temple stops which we appreciated. He did not tell us much except the name of each Temple but also took us to a significant gate in the city wall and the three kings Monument.”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour - Night - Discova Day Tour Shop: where the adventure starts

8.Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Private night bike tour through Chiang Mai’s Old City, with temple stops, illuminated sights, and a local market snack break included.

“Had an amazing experience exploring the city. Our guide was extremely informative, friendly, and taught us a lot about the history of Chiang Mai. 10 out of 10.”

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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk - Pickup, timing, and what 4 hours really feels like

9.Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 127 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Private tuk-tuk ride through Chiang Mai’s Old City: Silver Temple, Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, markets, and an easy hotel return.

“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 friendly and lovely. Cold water was supplied and she also gave me an umbrella as it was a very sunny day. One thing to keep in mind is that two of the temples on the tour are "men only," so if you're a woman, you can only see them from the outside. It's not the…”

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Chiang Mai Best City Tour with Doi Suthep, Pha Lat & Chedi Luang

Chiang Mai Best City Tour with Doi Suthep, Pha Lat & Chedi Luang - Stop 1: Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara and the power of ruins

10.Chiang Mai Best City Tour with Doi Suthep, Pha Lat & Chedi Luang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $42

Small-group Chiang Mai temple tour with hotel pickup: Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pha Lat, Doi Suthep viewpoints, and Tha Phae Gate.

“I’ve never booked a city tour anywhere I’ve gone bc it felt too “touristy” but am so glad I did. I did it bc I was overwhelmed in where to start. My tour guide Som was so great as well as the driver Naty (sp) Som explained the temples, customs, and beliefs behind all of the places we visited. She was so reverent yet passionate about each temple’s history & it was clear she loved her job which made it even more fun. Every place we stopped in this tour was well worth it! Thank you.”

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Traditional Thai Massage at award winning Fah Lanna Spa – Old City branch

Traditional Thai Massage at award winning Fah Lanna Spa - Old City branch - Before you sit down: timing, arrival tips, and how to avoid late-stress

11.Traditional Thai Massage at award winning Fah Lanna Spa – Old City branch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $26

Fah Lanna Spa Old City: a 2-hour traditional Thai massage in Chiang Mai with herbal drink consult, ginger tea, snack, and private care.

“Great experience! A wonderful time from start to finish - thank you for the wonderful treatment at your spa. I booked the 2 hour massage - very professional and excellent mix of relaxation and pressure and stretching. They really know what they are doing. Also loved the location, beautifully designed!”

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Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour – 3 Hrs

Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hrs - Getting there: start on Prapokklao Road and finish at Wat Phra Singh

Chiang Mai Iconic Temples and City Tour

Chiang Mai Iconic Temples and City Tour - Wat Suan Dok: A Short Stop With Big Meaning (and a Bell-Shaped Stupa)

13.Chiang Mai Iconic Temples and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $45

Door-to-door half-day Chiang Mai temple tour: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Suan Dok, and Wat Chedi Luang with entrances included.

“Van was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and spoke English well. I felt like we hit all the key temples in the area (obviously can’t see them all!).”

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