Northern Thailand · WALKING TOURS
The Old City is flat, small and hostile to cars, which makes it walking country. These 9 are priced by length, with a note on which ones go out at night and which enter the wats.
Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, teak-built Wat Phan Tao, and lavish Wat Phra Singh. Guides such as Nana, Sunny, TomTam, and Popcorn are praised for clear history, humor, meditation tips, and helpful photos.
“Nuttata is a really great tour guide. I learned a lot about Chiang Mai and thai people as well as buddhism :)”
Spend three hours walking Chiang Mai’s old city with an English-speaking local guide such as Jen, Pun, or Danny. Visit four important temples, hear Buddhist and Lanna stories, and finish at Wat Chedi Luang. Small groups, water, and a low-impact route make this a useful first look at Chiang Mai.
“Excellent walking tour around the old city of Chiang mai. Our guide Pun was extremely knowledgeable and explained lots about the history of the city and its temples. A great way to see the old town and understand the history and culture. Recommended”
Start at 8:20 am with a Thai or English-speaking guide, then walk through Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh. Guides such as Son, Katoon, Eddie, and Big have explained Buddhist practice, temple design, meditation, and Chiang Mai history in a relaxed, question-friendly style.
“I liked the way how he explained the history of Thailand combined with Buddhism. Not only in theory, right at the beginning of the tour we practised meditation for a few minutes and experienced how it feels getting calm and still. He also could answer any questions we had. I liked the tour very much and can recommend it.”
Follow an English or Thai-speaking TripGuru guide from Chansom Memorial Bridge through Ton Lamyai Flower Market and Warorot Market. Try steamed rice dumplings, dinosaur-shaped pa thong ko, mango sticky rice, and Hakka noodles. Morning departures are best for the full food route.
“We had a great time! Sunny provided a lot of information, and showed us all around the markets explaining the different foods. She also helped take our pictures at the places we ate at. Everything was simple and easy. At the end, we were stuffed!! Thank you again Sunny for a great time.”
Join Jimmy and a local mahout family for a hands-on day with rescued elephants near Chiang Mai. Prepare food, feed and walk the animals without saddles or hooks, share a home-cooked meal, then visit Mae Wang Waterfall. Expect mountain roads, outdoor activity, and a flexible village schedule.
“Such an amazing experience. Highly recommended to anyone visiting chiang mai.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old city with an English or Thai-speaking guide, meeting at the Three Kings Monument before visiting Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. Guides such as Bim, Bin, Emmy, Farm, and Amy explain Lanna culture, Buddhist customs, art, and local history in a group of up to eight.
“Amazong experience tour in Chiang Mai with the best Guide of the city Amy! 100% recomended!!”
Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English and Thai-speaking guide, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh. Guides such as Gan, Koi, Nick, and Booncharoen have been praised for clear stories, humor, and thoughtful answers. Entrance fees cost extra.
“This tour is a great way to explore the temples, and to understand the history of Chiang Mai. Booncharoen, our guide, was great: knowledgeable, open to questions and clearly loves this city.”
Meet at Three Kings Monument for a 3.5-hour walk through Wat Sadeu Muang, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Guide Katoon, also listed as Cartoon or Khatom, brings former-monk experience to Buddhism, temple customs, architecture, and Chiang Mai history.
“Katoon was our Guide. My husband and I were lucky enough to do the tour alone. He was attentive and kind. He explained the whole route very well. I highly recommend it.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Wat Phra Singh for a three-hour twilight walk through Chiang Mai’s Old City. You’ll visit Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, hear about their art and royal past, then finish at the Three Kings Monument. Bring temple-appropriate clothing and 100 THB for entrance fees.
“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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