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Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour 3 Hrs

3 Hours Round trip from Chiang Mai Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Wat Chedi Luang, home to one of Chiang Mai’s biggest stupas
02 Admire the intricately carved teakwood architecture of Wat Phan Tao
03 Explore Wat Phra Singh, one of the city’s finest temples
04 Pass by the 3 Kings Monument in Chiang Mai Old City
05 Discover Lanna-style design and historic temple compounds
06 Enjoy a 3-hour guided walking tour with English- or Thai-speaking guide

Explore the heart of Chiang Mai on a guided walking tour through the Old City, where centuries of history, architecture, and spiritual heritage come together. Over 3 hours, visit some of the city’s most celebrated temples and discover the stories behind their distinctive Lanna-style design.

See the towering stupa of Wat Chedi Luang, admire the carved teakwood beauty of Wat Phan Tao, and visit the elegant Wat Phra Singh, known for its impressive grounds, murals, pagodas, and revered Buddha imagery. Along the way, pass by the 3 Kings Monument and enjoy an easy cultural introduction to Chiang Mai with an English- or Thai-speaking guide.

Explore the heart of Chiang Mai on a guided walking tour through the Old City, where centuries of history, architecture, and spiritual heritage come together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Chiang Mai

Languages English, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wat Chedi Luang

Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, this impressive and famous temple is known for having the biggest stupa in the city. Besides its towering chedi, Wat Chedi Luang was also once the home of the Emerald Buddha that is now housed in Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok. Get to see the sprawling compound and striking Lanna-style design up close!

Wat Phan Tao

Compared to Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao will seem quite humble in size. However, don’t let its size fool you! This small temple is made out of intricately carved teak wood. It was also once a throne hall for King Mahotara Prateth before becoming a dedicated house of prayer.

Wat Phra Singh

This stunning and lavish building was built in the 14th century and is known as one of the city’s finest temples. With amazing grounds, acclaimed designs, and a mosaic-inlaid sanctuary, there is much to see and marvel at including the large Lion Buddha statue, gilded pagodas, artistic murals, and historical statues.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Chiang Mai 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English- and Thai-speaking tour guide
Walking tour
Insurance

What's Not Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance fees (Wat Chedi Luang 50 THB, Wat Phan Tao 20 THB, and Wat Pha Singh 50 THB)
Meals
Personal expenses

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Meeting Point: Three Kings Momument. Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you.

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Notes:

Moderate fitness levels are recommended.
Some sites on this tour may have strict dress codes. This means that clothes revealing the shoulders, underarms, back, and knees are not allowed.
Kindly dress appropriately or bring cover-ups for entrance to these sites.
Itinerary details are for reference only and may be subject to change depending on the weather and other unforeseen circumstances on your activity date.

Punctuality: Kindly be at your meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop.

Traffic: If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.

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