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Thailand Temple Tours: the 15 Worth Your Day

99 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Gold on both banks of the Chao Phraya, a hill temple over Chiang Mai and the strange white one at Chiang Rai. The 15 below cover the walking mornings, the tuk-tuk nights and the long drives north.

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - Getting there from Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

1.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28Our pick

Visit four Ayutthaya temple ruins from Bangkok in seven hours, with an English, German, Thai, or Japanese-speaking guide. Guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, and Jum are known for clear history talks and good humor. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, temple entry, and a Thai buffet lunch on selected options.

“Wonderful day! Our guide Paul was lovely, very knowedlegable and gave good insights in Thai history and culture. Good balance of jokes and information, great at keeping the strucutre and pace. highly recommended. Thanks Paul”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs: a gentle first stop
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

2.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan, or Ann. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Bring earphones for the multilingual audio guide and allow a full, tiring day.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip despite it being a proper 12 hour trip. The guide, Alex was such a funny guy and he taught us some basic Thai phrases we could use. I liked listening to him share some personal stories of his and in all honesty, he seems like a wise man. All his stories had a lesson to it. It felt like he was imparting wisdom to the tourists. The highlight would be me visiting the hill tribes people to learn how they live their lives.”

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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

3.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

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

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 by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Starting at Krung Thonburi BTS Station
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

4.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79Top rated

Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour tuk-tuk tour through Bangkok after dark. With guides such as Jazzie, Sasa, Kevin, or Tony, you’ll sample market snacks, visit a temple, walk the 24-hour flower market, eat dinner, and finish in Chinatown.

“Amazing experience with Tony as our guide! Very well organised and great vaule. Would recommend to anyone.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour - Starting at the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

5.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar, visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. The small group, capped at 10 people, includes the river boat and water, but temple admission fees are paid separately.

“The tour was incredible. Betty was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable! It was a really hot day and Betty was very focused on our safety the whole time, making sure we always had plenty of water! It was the perfect start for our trip to Thailand!”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour - Emerald Pool: the best place to start
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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

6.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59

Spend nine hours exploring Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a small group of up to nine. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, included entry fees, glass-bottled water, and a demanding climb of roughly 1,200 stairs.

“Excellent day, top notch organization, very entertaining guide and amazing scenery. What else can you expect? I do recommend this tour for all”

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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour - Starting Near BTS Pho Nimit
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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

7.Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,511 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Start near BTS Pho Nimit and ride about 15 km through Thonburi’s backstreets, canals, markets, and local temples. Guides such as Dan, Coco, and Phillip lead small groups at an easy pace, with water, bicycles, and a temple visit included. Ask for a helmet before setting off.

“The tour was very interesting, run away from central noise and busy streets into some local life feeling with many temples on the way 🙂 Our guide Coco was amazing, told us many stories. Activity itself was fun, we also had coffee break in a cute place by the river.”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - The Blue Temple brings a calmer hour
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

8.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,366 reviews · from $27

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van with a guide such as Avi, Banana, Atii, or Sunni. See the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Temple of Light, with a coffee stop, guided visits, free time, and optional hotel pickup.

“I loved my guide, she was very sweet and kind and very knowledgeable about her stuff,,,, she also took time to engage with us not only as a tour guide but just to get to know us which was very personable!!! Today was my last day in Chiang Mai,, and she made it very memorable :)”

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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

9.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: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk - Food comes in several rounds, not one stop
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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

10.Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,371 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk, with an English-speaking guide such as Sasa, P, or Kevin. Expect market snacks, pad Thai, mango sticky rice, Wat Prayoon, Chinatown, and the flower market. Food, drinks, transport, and end-of-tour drop-off are included.

“It was a great experience, SASA our guide give us a lot of interesting informations. I recommend to do this Tour if it’s your first time in Bangkok.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour - The river boat sets the tone
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

11.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,256 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $18

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Kiwi, Kwang, Amy, or Sunny through Bangkok’s royal and sacred heart. You’ll visit Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Pak Khlong Talat, using a river boat, tuk tuk, and ferry. Expect four to five hours of walking, heat, temple rules, and a memorable look at local life.

“Pom was the best! The tour was fantastic and definitely recommending it on your to do list. Pom was very knowledgeable, kind and polite! He arranged the transfers perfectly via boats and tuktuk, we did not have to worry about anything, just follow him and enjoy”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Mae Kachan Hot Spring: a brief warm-up stop
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

12.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van, stopping at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang and Baan Dam Museum. Guides such as Andy, Suzy and Danai add context and humor. Lunch, water and fruit are included, while some admission fees cost extra.

“You will see a lot during the trip! Definitely worth the money coming from Chiang Mai. The Karen village was however, very sad. Please don’t take pictures of these women. The rest was nice! The driver was sometimes quite fast, so be aware that you should bring medication for nausea.”

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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour - Karon Viewpoint: a quick look across Phuket
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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

13.Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

This five-hour Phuket tour pairs Karon Viewpoint and Wat Chalong with a cashew stop, local snacks, Saeng Tham Shrine, and Old Town’s Sino-Portuguese streets. Guides such as Tang, Pat, Molly, and Eve bring useful cultural context, while hotel pickup and drop-off keep the day simple.

“The views were beautiful. Also Eve as our tour guide was wonderful and very engaging/knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - The drive up Doi Suthep
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

14.Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Spend five evening hours at Wat Umong and Doi Suthep with a guide such as TomTam, Boon, or Happy. Explore forest tunnels, climb 309 steps, watch monks at the Golden Pagoda, and see Chiang Mai light up below. Hotel pickup is optional, and small groups are available.

“Leela was amazing! She explained in detail each temple and its history - she helped us with navigating the temples. Highly recommend this tour !”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples and Golden Triangle Tour - The ride from Chiang Mai and Mae Khachan hot spring
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples and Golden Triangle Tour

15.Chiang Rai Temples and Golden Triangle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,770 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12, stopping at Mae Khachan hot spring, the White and Blue Temples, Baan Dam, a Long Neck Karen village, and the Golden Triangle. Guides such as Bee, Anna, Nine, and MM add local context during this long but well-filled day.

“The tour is very complete and also a little bit tired. About 14 hours round trip, it’s important to consider. On the other hand you get to know a lot. Temples are fantastic Good guide, she gives you all the information before arriving and then you get to explore the temples by your own. Also we had a good driver”

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