Thailand · WALKING TOURS IN CHIANG MAI
Good walking tours in Chiang Mai fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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!!”
Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with a local guide, visiting four historic temples and the Three Kings Monument for just $21.
“John was amazing! We had a really small group of 4 but he was still presenting passion and involvement to the tour. Told us about culture, history and many local facts. I recommend this tour!”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old city temples with a Thai and English guide, learn Buddhist traditions, and see Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh.
“We had a fantastic tour of Chiang Mai’s old city main temples with our guide, who was an ex-monk. He was incredibly knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and had a great sense of humor. He patiently answered all our questions about Buddhism, providing deep insights that made the experience even more meaningful. Highly recommended!”
Taste Chiang Mai specialties, browse Warorot and flower markets, and learn local food customs on a flexible 150-minute walking tour.
“Great way to discover local stalls selling tasty Thai snacks😁 Guide Nom was attentive and hospitable. She even helped to carry our shopping bags❤️”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old city from the Three Kings Monument to Wat Chedi Luang with temple visits, local insight, and a small group guide.
“I had an amazing tour, and the guide (Bim) was incredibly kind, making the entire experience really enjoyable and engaging. All the tickets for the temple entries were included, and even the tuk-tuk rides were arranged. It was such a pleasant way to discover local insights and hidden gems! I really recommend this tour :)”
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.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s key temples with former monk Katoon, learning Buddhist traditions, Lanna art, and city history in a thoughtful 3.5-hour tour.
“We had a great time visiting temples and learning about Buddhism, Thailand, and Chiang Mai history from our very kind and knowledgeable tour guide. Would recommend this tour over and over again!”
Explore Chiang Mai’s old town on a 2.5-hour temple walk with local guides, Lanna culture, monk talks, entrance fees, and a small group.
“The guide, Kitty, was really difficult for the entire group to understand. He spent too much time at the onset talking about language and he repeated himself many times. I would recommend doing introductions and getting to the first temple aRead more”
Taste Chiang Mai specialties, explore Warorot Market, and learn local food history on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour.
“We visited a place that made deep fried dough and a place that made sticky rice. That was it. Otherwise we walked through a market selling cheap knockoff goods, pots and pans and used clothing. Worst tour I've taken in the last 10 countries I've visited.”
Explore four Chiang Mai temples with ex-monk Katoon, learning Buddhist practice, Lanna art, and local history on a 3.5-hour walk.
“I did this tour with my wife and two children 7&2. We loved the fact it was vastly different to your standard ‘temple tour’. Our guide Katoon(probably spelt wrong) was incredibly informative and friendly. He never failed to answer our questions, Read more”
See Chiang Mai’s temples at twilight on a three-hour walking tour with local guides, Buddhist stories, royal history, and a low-impact format.
“Excellent private walking tour of the temples of Chiang Mai with lots of detail provided by our tour guide Art. Recommended.”
Explore Chiang Mai’s temples at sunset on a 3-hour guided walk to Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, and Three Kings Monument.
“Good tour, but should maybe have a discounted pricing for children. Tour guide was very kind and explained us how things works in Thailand. We maybe wish a better level of English to be easier to understand”
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