15 Temple & Market Tours Around the World Worth Flying For

1.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42Our pick

Start at River City Bangkok and follow a licensed guide through Bangkok’s royal and religious center. You’ll see the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, with Wat Pho and Wat Arun included on selected options. Expect local transport, market stops, temple etiquette, bottled water, and a group capped at 10.

“Absolutely loved every minute of it. Our tour guide Kiwi was very knowledgeable and I actually learnt a lot about Buddhism on the day. She explained traditions and certain customs and guided us on what to do and what the significance of the rituals is. She was attentive of the group’s needs, making everyone feel included and engaged throughout the tour. We tried all different kinds of means of transport including tuktuks. She even made sure I was on the right boat back to the hotel. Would highly recommend the tour and our guide to anyone seeking and enriching and enjoyable tour.Read more”

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2.Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49Top rated

Spend about 9 to 10 hours exploring Xi’an with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, entrance tickets, lunch, bottled water, and headsets. Guides such as Lily, Roger, Rita, and Tracy are praised for clear explanations and crowd control. Expect a full day with walking and busy sites.

“Good tour! The tour guide Rita was really good, very funny, knowledgeable, helpful and on time! Everything went smoothly and she made sure we could keep up with the schedule. She gave us information on key moments, making it easy to follow. The terracota Warriors were SUPER crowded and apparently thats the norm, but it is still super impressive to see such site.”

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3.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,225 reviews · 7h 30m · from $16Best value

Travel from Bangkok in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Nice or Oil. Watch Maeklong vendors clear the tracks for a train, cruise Damnoen Saduak by boat, then visit Wat Sam Phran’s giant pink Dragon Temple. Expect a full 7.5-hour day and some walking.

“Just a fantastic day! the guid was amazing. the driver was perfect”

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4.Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 751 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Ride about 12 km with an English-speaking guide such as Top, Tom, Max, or Tammy through Bangkok’s quiet lanes, temples, riverside paths, and flower market. Expect a relaxed but active four-hour outing with a ferry crossing, local snacks, and illuminated landmarks. Bikes, helmets, water, and insurance are included.

“Absolutely fantastic way to see the hidden gems of Bangkok. Our guide Woody was brilliant with loads of local knowledge. Visited the palace, temples, khao San road, chao Praya river, flower market, sampled some great street food and learned how to craft lotus flowers. Our family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers couldn’t recommend it enough!!”

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5.Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 750 reviews · from $60

Meet your English or Korean-speaking guide at Hyehwa Station for a four-hour evening walk through Jongno. Visit Changgyeonggung Palace and Jogyesa Temple, then eat through Gwangjang Market with makgeolli, assorted jeon, chopped live octopus, beef tartare, and kkwabaegi. Guides may include Mia, Kim, Jay, or Inha.

“Tour was good! interesting route and the food was good. tried a little of the octopus and it wasn't as bad as expected”

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6.1-Day Mekong Delta Cai Rang Floating Market-Ancient House-Pancake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · from $47

Start before dawn from central Ho Chi Minh City, then explore Cai Rang Floating Market by motorboat, visit a historic house in Cai Be, cycle through a village, hear folk music, sample fruit, and cook Vietnamese pancakes. English-speaking guides such as Than, also called Tim, and Toan have led the day.

“Our guide Than (Tim) was excellent. He knows such a lot and kept us all entertained during the day. Very pleased with him, and would recommend him and the company, to anyone.”

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7.Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $49

Spend three hours with JD exploring Old Delhi’s food stalls, temples, spice market, Chandni Chowk, and the Red Fort area. Tastings, Indian tea or lassi, mineral water, a rickshaw ride, and a secret rooftop view are included. Expect walking, bare feet at temples, and a group of up to 12.

“I really enjoyed this tour. It was fun, informative, and highly immersive. JD was a fantastic guide with extensive local knowledge and a clear passion for the area’s culture and history. The food was amazing too!”

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8.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79

Start at Hyehwa Station for a guided walk to Changgyeonggung Palace, then ride between the palace, Gwangjang Market, and Jogyesa Temple. Expect Korean pancakes, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, donuts, and lively stories from guides such as Mia, Janice, Ron, and Bruce.

“This night food and city tour was hands-down one of the best parts of our trip! Exploring the city after dark gave it such a vibrant, unique atmosphere—everything from the lit-up streets to the buzzing night markets felt electric. Our guide J was incredible—friendly, engaging, and full of fun facts that brought the city’s history and culture to life. If you’re looking for a fun, flavorful, and immersive way to see the city, don’t miss this tour. It’s the perfect blend of culture and cuisine!”

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9.Elephants, Sticky Waterfalls, Market and Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 450 - 510 minutes · from $70

Spend a full day beyond Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Blue, Tu, Non, James, or Tom. Visit a food market, climb Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls, see colorful Wat Ban Den, eat a local lunch, and feed, walk with, and bathe elephants.

“The tour van was full and we took by a commercial vehicle. It is almost like a special tour for us. Our local guide was very experienced and informed us our every destinantion. Thanks for hospitality and kindness. As for the tour, we did eveything with elephants. Feeding, prepare musquito protector for ourselves, preparing food for elephants, made paper from their poops, bathing. It was very fun and once in a lifetime experience. Temple and waterfall are amazing. We walked around everwhere inside waterfall, climbing back and get wet also. Temple also amazing architechture. You can take lots of photos from there.”

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10.Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $39

Ride through Bangkok’s old city for about four hours with guides such as Woody, Tom, or Seen. Expect quiet lanes, Loha Prasat, Rama VIII Bridge, a sunset ferry crossing, Wat Rakang, the Flower Market, the Grand Palace area, and the Giant Swing. Bikes, helmets, water, snacks, and insurance are included.

“Good itinerary, good guide, good bikes, well organised and enjoyable. Andy, the guide, was very good - knowledgeable, flexible, attentive. Highly recommend.”

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11.Chiang Mai Temples and Market Tuk-Tuk Evening Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · from $34

Ride by tuk-tuk from Tha Phae Road to four old-city temples and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. English-speaking guides such as Tik, Jane, Nancy, Saman, and Mali explain Buddhist customs, temple art, and local history. Street food, dessert, water, and temple admission fees are handled separately.

“Mr. Saman was very knowledgeable about temples and monks! Made the temple experience even more interesting and enjoyable!!! Highly recommend!!”

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12.Takua Pa: Food Market, Tsunami Museum, Temple, & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 165 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Travel from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide to Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum, Kong Kha Temple, Takuapa Old Town, and a local food market. Guides such as Gay, Ching, Oil, and Robert are praised for warm storytelling and personal insight. Expect four hours in a cooled vehicle, with food bought separately.

“A tour well worth the money. Had an excellent guide. It was very interesting to try the different local foods at the market.”

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13.Tipu Palace + Koté Vishnu + Fort + KR Market + Jain Temple = Bengaluru Pété Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $33

Walk through central Bengaluru with a licensed guide such as Vijay, Vanaja, or Raghu, visiting Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, a Hindu temple, Bangalore Fort, KR Market, and a Jain temple. Expect a lively 2.5 to 3-hour route, market smells, temple customs, and plenty of local context.

“Well this was my first experience with Viator, my travel experience is forever changed. If I am visiting a new place, I will check Viator first. The walking tour was amazing. Our guide was very patient and knowledgeable.”

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14.Tokyo Morning Tour: Asakusa, Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji Fish Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $157

Start near Harajuku with an English-speaking guide and visit Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market, and Senso-ji in a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Ryota, Yota, and Andres Burgos add context, manage the route, and take photos. The tour ends in Asakusa.

“This tour was fantastic and absolutely worth the early start to avoid the crowds. Ryota was our guide, and he was attentive, knowledgeable, and knew all the best spots for photos. He had the schedule perfectly timed, so just as other groups were arriving, we wRead more”

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15.Tokyo Morning Tour : Meiji Shrine, Asakusa and Fish Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $72

Start near Harajuku with Meiji Shrine, then use public transport to reach Tsukiji Outer Market for sushi, sashimi, mochi, sweet potato, and savory cutlet. Finish at Senso-ji in Asakusa. The group is capped at eight, and guides such as Shoma Sato and Yosuke add history and local customs.

“What an Amazing experience . Our Guide Shoma Sato was beyond great. He was an excellent at explaining everything we saw . He was patient and made every attempt to cater to everyone on our tour. I highly recommend this tour. I know tour guides make or break a tour so I hope you get Shoma Sato on your next tour . Paul ( Philadelphia)”

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