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Temple Walking Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

30 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Old religious quarters are built for feet and hostile to everything else. These 15 walks cover Bangkok, Kyoto, Kathmandu and Luxor, priced by length, with a note on the ones with real steps in them.

Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - From River City Bangkok to the old city
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

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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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour - Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha
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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

2.Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,417 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $17

Walk through Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with a guide such as Sun, Tank, Fern, or Jack. Expect about 2 to 3 hours of temple art, royal history, Emerald Buddha views, photo stops, and helpful advice on dress, shade, and nearby sights.

“Angie was a very knowledgeable guide and took some great photos - thank you!”

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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour - Wat Arun beside the Chao Phraya
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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

3.Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,720 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Meet your English or Chinese-speaking guide at Tha Tian Pier for a three-hour walk through Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Expect detailed temple stories, time for photos, coconut water, and helpful guidance with Thai Buddhist customs. Guides such as Nancy, Sun, Jack, and Tee are praised for warmth and clear explanations.

“It was an amazing tour! Well worth time to learn from local knowledge.”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit - Meeting beneath the Thunder Gate
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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

4.Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,583 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kaminarimon Gate for a two-hour walk through Asakusa. See Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Nakamise and Shin-Nakamise streets, Hoppy Street, and finish near Azuma Bridge. Guides such as Aya, Keiko, Hiroko, and Glenda are praised for clear explanations and useful food tips.

“An unforgettable experience. Aka—if I’ve recalled her nickname correctly—was absolutely fantastic. She offered a rich tapestry of insights and anecdotes, all conveyed with radiant enthusiasm and a charming personality. Her warmth, energy, and depth made the experience truly memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend her, Francois.”

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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - Wat Chedi Luang and Chiang Mai’s monumental center
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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

5.3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

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

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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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets - Nonomiya Shrine and the meaning behind the bamboo approach
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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets

6.Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · from $65Top rated

Spend five to six hours walking Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide such as Teri, Mari, or Marie. Visit the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryuji, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park, with a steep 20 to 25 minute climb to the hilltop.

“This was a nice long tour that could have been done alone but was much easier with a guide. Marie was cheerful, very professional, easy to understand and a good shepherd through a busy set of sites. This tour needs to be run like clockwork, and it did!!”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - Three Kings Monument and the Old City story
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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

7.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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Lisbon: Belem Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery Ticket - Pastéis de Belém, one tart with a useful side trip
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Lisbon: Belém Walking Tour with Jerónimos Monastery Ticket

8.Belém Walking Tour with Jerónimos Monastery Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 637 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours in Belém with guides such as João and Renan, entering Jerónimos Monastery, visiting its church and Vasco da Gama’s tomb, tasting an original Pastel de Belém, and learning how Portugal’s seafaring age shaped Lisbon.

“Jo was very knowledgeable and thorough with his tour for us! He knew everything about monastic life in the 16th century and exploration in Portugal during that time. Wonderful tour!!”

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Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour - Understanding Senso-ji beyond the big red gate
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Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour

9.Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 560 reviews · from $20

Spend about two hours walking through Asakusa with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll learn how to pray at Senso-ji and Asakusa Shrine, browse Nakamise and Shin Nakamise, hear old Tokyo stories, and finish near Azuma Bridge. Guides have included Aya, Glenda, Keiko, Loc, and Polina.

“Cool area. I wish we had a little more time to experience the food during out tour but if you leave your schedule open afterwards it would be easy to go back to try some of her recommendations. We really enjoyed the tour and Vitator rearranged our tour time due ro scheduling conflicts and that was Greatly appreciated”

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Lisbon: Belem Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery Ticket - Pastéis de Belém, one tart with a useful side trip
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Lisbon: Belem Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery Ticket

10.Belem Walking Tour with Jeronimos Monastery Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 490 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Join licensed guide Angela for a three-hour English walking tour through Belém. Visit Jerónimos Monastery with fast-line entry, see where Vasco da Gama is buried, taste an original pastéis de Belém, and walk beside the Tagus to the Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower.

“Excellent, enjoyable & interesting 3 hour walking tour. Very nice & informative tour guide.”

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Walking Guided Tour and Rome's Iconic Temple Pantheon Entrance - Campo de’ Fiori and the streets of central Rome
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Walking Guided Tour and Rome’s Iconic Temple Pantheon Entrance

11.Walking Guided Tour and Rome’s Iconic Temple Pantheon Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 422 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Meet your English-speaking guide at Touristation Navona for a short walk through Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, and Largo Argentina before entering the Pantheon. Guides such as Claudia, Jose, Serena, and Katarina have led engaging tours, but the Pantheon interior is explored independently.

“We adored Theresa’s wit, evoking our Italian-born grandparents—traditional, no-nonsense, and delightfully funny. Her deep knowledge of Barbaretti and Bernini history enriched the tour. While the experience focused on the Pantheon’s surrounding history, we explored its interior alone. Our only critique: Theresa’s guidance inside would have perfected the tour. Still, she’s a brilliant guide, and the experience was unforgettable!”

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Belem and Jeronimos Monastery Guided Small Group Walking Tour - Pastéis de Belém and the original pastry stop
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Belem and Jeronimos Monastery Guided Small Group Walking Tour

12.Belem and Jeronimos Monastery Guided Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Join a small group of up to eight at 9:00 am for a guided walk through Belém, with the Jerónimos Monastery cloisters, Belém Tower, Discoveries Monument, and a pastry stop at historic Pastéis de Belém. Guides such as Rui, Andre, and Andriy bring Portuguese history to life.

“Andre was a fantastic tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour exciting and interactive. It would have been a completely different experience visiting the monastery without Andre! He was amazing - would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to visit the monastery.”

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Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour - Starting among the first torii gates
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Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

13.Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · from $43

Meet your guide by the fox statue at Fushimi Inari Taisha and follow the torii-lined mountain paths for 90 minutes to two hours. Guides including Jem, Tammy, Caleb, Hiro, Masaki, and Yessi explain Shinto customs, fox symbolism, prayer rituals, and the shrine’s place in Kyoto.

“Wonderful tour! Our tour guide Jem was super friendly and fun! She was very informed about the area and clearly knew what she was doing. Also had a bunch of fun stories about the site which were very interesting and educational! Beautiful site and great tour overall. Worth the walking!”

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Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples - Following the sacred circuit around Banganga Tank
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Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

14.Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $36

Spend about two hours walking around Banganga Tank and the Walkeshwar Temple Complex with a private guide such as Vasant, Ajay, Sudhakar, Sonali, or Jimmy. Expect stories of mythology, faith, architecture, science, and the community surrounding one of Mumbai’s oldest sacred sites.

“Khaki on Banganga walk was amazing experience. insightful story telling by tour guide Vasant Sanzgiri made it even more enriching, didn’t even realised when we completed almost 2.5hrs walking tour”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System - Walking through the forest to the first torii
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

15.Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 266 reviews · 90 - 135 minutes · from $23

Walk from Harajuku Station through Meiji Shrine’s 100,000-tree forest with an English-speaking guide such as Keiko, Yuuka, Ayaka, or Yuki. Learn shrine etiquette, the imperial system, Meiji-era change, sacred sake traditions, and how to read an Omigokoro poem before relaxing at Café Mori no Terrace.

“Highly recommended tour! Kaido was our guide and she walked us through the Shinto and imperial systems in Japan. Had so much background knowledge of the Meiji shrine and it was quite easy for us to navigate the whole place. We also had her help to write wishes and pray and get Hakas for the new year.”

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