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15 City Tours in Chiang Mai For A First Thai Trip

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Sort the morning before the heat does it for you. These 15 city tours in Chiang Mai come with prices, durations and a plain note on who each suits.

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

1.3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking TripGuru guide. See the great stupa at Wat Chedi Luang, carved teak at Wat Phan Tao, and the mosaic-filled Wat Phra Singh. Guides such as Nana, TomTam, Sunny, and Popcorn add stories about Buddhism, Lanna culture, meditation, and daily Thai life.

“We loved our tour. The guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Buddhism and different Thai beliefs. She also taught us about the different languages.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple
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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

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 such as Jen, Pun, or Danny. In three hours, you’ll visit Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang, with a stop at the Three Kings Monument. The tour is limited to 10 people and includes water, while temple admission costs extra.

“What an interesting and inspiring tour of the temples within the old town. I learnt so much about the history and culture and would do the tour again if I had the time. Faan who was our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and left a wonderful impression on the group. Definitely worth doing this tour- it will enrich your knowledge and you will fall in love with Chang Mai.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Tha Phae Gate and the shape of old Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

3.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 263 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City with guides such as Kitty, Mai, T, and Farm. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, temple grounds, and a local market. Choose a cooler evening ride or a morning outing with snacks, water, and a small group.

“The tour was extraordinary! I got to learn a lot about the history of Chiang Mai.”

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Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I - Starting early in Chiang Mai’s old city
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Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

4.Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

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

Start at 8:20 am and walk through Chiang Mai’s old city with a Thai or English-speaking guide. Visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh while learning about Lanna architecture, Buddhist practice, and monk life. Guides vary, with former monks such as Son, Katoon, Eddie, and Big often leading groups.

“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.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Tha Phae Gate and the shape of old Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

5.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $39Top rated

Ride about 12 kilometers through Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking guide such as Kitty, Farm, James, or Gun. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, quiet lanes, temples, and a local market. Morning departures feature fresh produce markets, while night tours focus on street food and evening atmosphere.

“We did this on our first day in Chiang Mai, it was absolutely amazing! The tour guide we had was so much fun, taught us loads about Chiang Mai, took loads of photos and took us on a really cool route. We saw areas of Chiang Mai we wouldn’t never have seen. Back streets, where all the local food markets were (we had the best coconut we’ve had our whole trip here), he got us some fresh fruit from the market. We had a small group of just 3 of us, which was perfect it felt really personal. He took us down a really beautiful canal and did a little…”

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The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat - Wat Pha Lat is the quiet reward
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The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat

6.The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $36

See Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and peaceful Wat Pha Lat on a guided half-day tour from Chiang Mai. Expect an air-conditioned car or van, temple commentary, bottled water, and hotel pickup on selected options. Guides such as Sara, Som, and Ooh La La have earned praise for clear English and thoughtful help.

“Tour was scheduled for Saturday morning. On Friday night I was asked to reschedule my tour for Sunday because no one else signed up. Tonight, Saturday, I was asked to reschedule Again for Monday, but I am leaving Chiang Mai and I cRead more”

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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour - Wat Chedi Luang, the temple of the big stupa
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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

7.Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews

Spend about four hours touring Chiang Mai’s Old City by private tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup within 5 km. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, Wat Sri Suphan, Wat Phra Singh, and a local market. Your driver handles transport, but an English-speaking guide is not included.

“The service was excellent and exactly what we hoped for. Our driver was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and made the day smooth and enjoyable. He took us to stunning temples and key landmarks, making sure we didn’t miss any highlights. Highly recommended!”

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Chiang Mai: Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center - Launching at Wat Taa-Luk after dusk
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Chiang Mai: Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center

8.Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 144 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Start with hotel pickup around 5:45 to 6:00 PM, then ride to Wat Taa-Luk for a two-hour guided kayak trip into Chiang Mai. Your instructor handles the safety briefing and leads you through quiet river sections, under colored bridges, and past restaurants and homes toward Nawarat Bridge. Single and double kayaks, lights, PFDs, water, insurance, and transport are included.

“lovely and very peaceful kayak down the river. I really enjoyed this and the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour - Night - Tha Phae Gate and Chiang Mai’s old trading entrance
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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

9.Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 4 hours

Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, Three Kings Monument, temple grounds, and a local market. The flat route suits most riders, and private departures can include hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Had an amazing experience exploring the city. Our guide was extremely informative, friendly, and taught us a lot about the history of Chiang Mai. 10 out of 10.”

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Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour - Wat Chedi Luang and the old city center
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Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour

10.Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $38

Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Wat Suan Dok, and Wat Chedi Luang on a guided three-hour tour from central Chiang Mai. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, learn about Buddhist customs and local history, and reach Doi Suthep without arranging transport. Guides may include Peo, Arrow, Van, Pien, Owen, or Frankie.

“The tour picked us up at our hotel, as planned, in a nice van and we went with about 6 travelers to the temples. The guide did a great job of explaining the history of each temple, while also giving us time to wander and take photos on our own and enjoy each space. I really enjoyed our tour guide and highly recommend this tour! It was great to have someone to share the history about each location, so taking the tour added a lot of value to our experience of touring the temples.”

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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk - Wat Chedi Luang and Chiang Mai’s great brick monument
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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

11.Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 127 reviews · 4 hours

Explore Chiang Mai’s Old City by private tuk-tuk, visiting Wat Sri Suphan, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Phae Gate, and two local markets. Your Thai or English-speaking driver handles the route, while you explore each stop independently. Drivers such as Allan, Oy, Paphada, and Son have been praised for safe, friendly service.

“Py did an amazing job. She was super helpfull and drove us to amazing places. I strongly recommend this tour to anyone!”

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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup - Wat Chedi Luang and the story of the Emerald Buddha
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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

12.Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Ride a private tuk tuk through Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Phae Gate, Wat Sri Suphan, and Mueang Mai Market. Guides such as James, Honey, and Popcorn are praised for clear temple stories, while the market visit adds local food and everyday city life.

“Amazing experience with James. His knowledge of Buddhism, the temples, the city, and the country were superb. Very educational. I’d give him 10 stars if it would let me.”

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Chiang Mai: Temple & City Tour Part II - Wat Chiang Man and the beginning of the city
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Chiang Mai: Temple & City Tour Part II

13.Temple & City Tour Part II

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Start at 8:20 am for a guided walk through Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chiang Yuen, Wat Pa Pao, and Wat Ku Tao. Guides such as Katoon, Big, Eddy, and Son explain Buddhist customs, temple art, Shan culture, and monk life. Choose a private or small group, with hotel pickup available for private bookings.

“Our guide Katoon made the trip truly unforgettable! His experience as an ex-monk added something so special, sharing insights and stories that gave us a deeper understanding of the culture. He also went out of his way to make our experience unique, taking us to peaceful, hidden spots far from the tourist crowds. On top of that, he helped us book a Muay Thai night, saying you can’t truly say you’ve visited Thailand without experiencing it. He was right—it was an amazing way to respect and enjoy the local culture. We’re so grateful for his knowledge, care, and passion!”

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Chiang Mai Best City Tour with Doi Suthep, Pha Lat & Chedi Luang - Doi Suthep brings the wide city view
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Chiang Mai Best City Tour with Doi Suthep, Pha Lat & Chedi Luang

14.Chiang Mai Best City Tour with Doi Suthep, Pha Lat & Chedi Luang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $42

See Chiang Mai’s key temples and Tha Phae Gate in 4 to 6 hours with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a group capped at 10. Your guide may be Som, Ooh La La, Sara, Gong, or another local guide. Expect strong temple context, mountain views, and a busy but efficient schedule.

“Very informative and delightful excursion. Guide was very knowledgeable. Transportation was great. Would definitely recommend.”

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Chiang Mai: Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City - The quiet upper stretch of the 6 km route
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Chiang Mai: Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City

15.Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $48

Start at 6 pm with Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks, then ride to the Ping River for a guided 6 km evening paddle. Expect calm water, dark riverbanks, Mai Yai trees, glowing bridges, riverside restaurants, headlamps, life jackets, and guides such as Jen or Jenny. Pickup, gear, water, insurance, and return transport are provided.

“On-time pick-up; the guides stayed with the group and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable. It's my second time kayaking with them and will go again! I wish we had started earlier to enjoy the sunset because we launched after the sun had set.”

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New in City Tours in Chiang Mai

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★ 5.0Guided Chiang Mai City Night Tour by EV TramFrom $278 reviews
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★ 3.8Zipline adventure with lunch & city hotel pickupFrom $4616 reviews
★ 4.4Chiang Mai Old City Twilight Walking TourFrom $208 reviews
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