7 Historical Tours in Chiang Mai: Prices, Timings And The Pick

1.Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 650 reviews · 3 hours · from $21Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Historical and Culture Exploration Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 3 min · from $15Best value

Meet at the Three Kings Monument for a 2.5-hour walking tour of Chiang Mai’s old city. Guides such as Bim, Emmy, Farm, and Amy explain Lanna history, Buddhist customs, temple art, and local traditions. You visit Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, with entry fees, water, and insurance included.

“Lovely and informative tour, our guide Emmy was very knowledgeable and explained everything with enthusiasm! Recommended!”

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6.Old Town History and Culture Walking Tour at Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $15

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Three Kings Monument for a small-group walk through Chiang Mai’s Lanna past. Visit Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, learn about Buddhist art and King Mangrai, and finish with the option to speak with monks. Entrance fees, bottled water, and insurance are included.

“An excellent walking tour. My guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Everything was included, from all entrance fees and donations to a snack of fried bananas. Highly recommended!”

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7.History & Mouth Watering Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Meet your English-speaking guide at Chiang Mai’s Three Kings Monument for a three-hour food and culture walk. Taste local dishes, visit Lanna temples and Warorot Market, and use local transport. Groups are limited to eight, with private tours also available. Guides including Pe, Lee, Lynn, Pen, and Lily have been praised for clear stories and flexible food choices.

“I had a great tastings tour and my guide Lynn was fantastic. We tried a lot of different foods and she even tailored the tastings on the fly to make them more vegetarian. One of the highlights of my time in Chiang Mai for sure.”

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