The 4 Best Temple Walking Tours in Chiang Mai

1.3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking guide such as Nana, TomTam, or Nuttaya, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, teak-built Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh. Expect Buddhist and Lanna history, temple etiquette, photo stops, and plenty of shoe removal for $16 plus entrance fees.

“Our guide Nuttaya was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a very informative tour of 3 of Chiang Mai’s most famous temples. Highly recommend this walking tour for learning more about the history of the city and Buddhism. Kob koon kaa 🙏”

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2.Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Expect a relaxed pace, useful temple context, a small group of up to 10, and practical food and café tips from guides such as Jen, Pun, and Danny.

“Having recently arrived in Chiang Mai it was a great introduction to the Old City, Buddhism and visit a few of the temples. Great for those who want a better understanding of the temples details. It was well worth the minimal price.”

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3.Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

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

Walk Chiang Mai’s old city with a Thai or English-speaking guide, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh. Guides such as Son, Katoon, Eddie, and Big have shared Buddhist practice, monk life, temple details, and local history during this four-hour morning tour.

“The guide was really friendly, he answered to all of our questions and offered us a glimpse of life as a Buddhist monk.”

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4.Ex-monk city & temples walking tour: (3.5 hours / 1.7 km.)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · from $20Top rated

Walk 1.5 to 1.7 km through Chiang Mai’s old town with an English-speaking guide, possibly James, who explains temple art, Buddhist study, city history, and evening chanting. You’ll visit Wat Chedi Luang and a royal first-class monastery, with time for dinner advice at the end.

“Excellent - our guide was amazing! It was a beautiful experience.”

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