Thailand · SIGHTSEEING TOURS IN CHIANG MAI
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 sightseeing tours in Chiang Mai worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Chiang Mai’s top temples on a three-hour guided walk with local history, Buddhist culture, practical tips, and excellent value for $16.
“The tour was excellent. I would apend a bit more time in Dantewada since 1 hour felt rushed. 2 hours at the sticky waterfalls was too much time in my opinion. Our guide Star made the tour really fun however. She is great!!”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s Old City by morning or night, visiting temples, gates, markets, and quiet lanes with a friendly local guide.
“Farm our guide was full of local knowledge and very attentive and safely conscious on the busier roads looking after us well. I learnt a lot about the temples and local knowledge plus the food market was great too.”
Explore Chiang Mai’s Old City by bike, visiting temples, markets, and quiet lanes with snacks, drinks, and an English-speaking guide.
“We did this on our first day in Chiang Mai, it was absolutely amazing! The tour guide we had was so much fun, taught us loads about Chiang Mai, took loads of photos and took us on a really cool route. We saw areas of Chiang Mai we wouldn’t never have seen. Back streets, where all the local food markets were (we had the best coconut we’ve had our whole trip here), he got us some fresh fruit from the market. We had a small group of just 3 of us, which was perfect it felt really personal. He took us down a really beautiful canal and did a little…”
See Chiang Mai’s Wat Chedi Luang, Doi Suthep, and Wat Pha Lat on a guided half-day tour with transport and temple fees.
“Tour was scheduled for Saturday morning. On Friday night I was asked to reschedule my tour for Sunday because no one else signed up. Tonight, Saturday, I was asked to reschedule AGAIN for Monday, but I am leaving Chiang Mai and I cRead more”
Explore Chiang Mai’s temples, gates, monuments, and markets by private tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup and flexible sightseeing for two.
“We booked this tour thinking that it was a tour of the key sights of Chiang Mai - e.g. its is called "Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour", there is a published itinerary and it says under language "English". I should have read more closely as it says further below that an English Guide is not included (not sure what the "Language - English" was referring to). So it was basically a tuktuk driver for 4 hours with him dropping us off at key points around the city and then we did a self-guided tour of these attractions. He was also keen to rush through the…”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s old city by night, visiting temples, gates, quiet lanes, and a local market with snacks on a relaxed private tour.
“Great cycle tour around the city! Our guide Farm was really good! Went down all the little streets that we wouldn’t have even known about! Would recommend!”
Explore Chiang Mai’s Old City by private tuk-tuk, visiting temples, gates, monuments, and markets in four relaxed hours.
“The driver was helpful and speak good English and share some information on the sights taken. His pleasant mannerisms deserve an applaud and his driving skills and temperament is excellent. The almost 4 hour trip was done in a relaxed and not rush manner . Visited the temples and given plenty of time for us to look around the sights before moving on to other sights to visit. Alan was kind enough to take picture for me and my wife. Would recommend others as the tuk tuk trip provide for sightseeing the streets of Thailand and savor the location which one could not if in a car or just walking.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon tour, with waterfalls, royal pagodas, hilltribe villages, practical costs, timing, and honest tips.
“Paul was an amazing guide, I loved the tour. It was well organized.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s oldest and lesser-known temples with a former monk, learning about Buddhism, Shan culture, and local history.
“Katoon was very knowledgeable and patient guide, gave us great insight into Buddhism, temples and Thai history”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s temples, markets, alleys, and local food on a small-group half-day tour with bikes, helmets, snacks, and a guide.
“We went on this tour in the rain, with some streets flooding. Even so, it was one of the best experiences in Thailand. Our guide Vivi was terrific. She taught us a lot about Thai culture, customs, and food. We saw many areas of Chiang Mai that we would have missed otherwise. Highly recommend!”
See Chiang Mai’s top temples, Doi Suthep views, Wat Pha Lat, and Tha Phae Gate on a small-group tour with hotel transfers.
“Very pleasant experience and beautiful temples. The guide Ooh La La was lovely and very knowledgeable”
See Chiang Mai’s temples, gates, and night markets by quiet EV tram, with local stories, Thai snacks, and an English-speaking guide.
“Our tour by the lovely and welcoming Mr. John was an absolute delight. We highly recommend this tour for anyone who has just arrived to Chiang Mai, or anyone just here!. He gave a great overview of the city’s most important commodities and culture, all whilst being as green as possible as we rode about in an EV van. He also paid for us to enter temples and enjoy food integral to Chiang Mai, making the price of this opportunity more than worth it!”
Review of Fah Lanna Spa’s 2-hour traditional Thai massage in Chiang Mai, with practical tips on price, timing, setting, and value.
“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!”
Explore Chiang Mai’s top temples on a three-hour guided walk with local stories, flexible start times, and a small-group feel for $16.
“Koi did a great job! Her English was very good and she had just the right amount of details! Blessing at a temple was nice.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s half-day city tour, with Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lat, Wat Chedi Luang, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Our tour guide, Oou like “Oou La La”, was wonderful! She was very personable and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We had such a lovely time and can’t thank her enough.”
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