Chiang Mai · HISTORICAL TOURS
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Below are the 12 best historical tours in Chiang Mai right now, what each one costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
3-hour Chiang Mai old town temple walk: Wat Chiang Man to Wat Chedi Luang, Lanna architecture, small group, water included.
“Easy pace and started early so it wasn’t too hot. Our guide Jen was very sweet and knowledgeable. Recommended small group tour”
Bike through Chiang Mai Old City morning or night with temple visits, Tha Phae Gate and Three Kings Monument, plus local market snacks for $39.
“There’s no better way to get a feeling of the city. Excellent bike ride with an amazing guide, Kitty. Book it on your first day, it’s a great introduction to Chiang Mai.”
Ride Chiang Mai’s Old City on flat back lanes with an English guide, major temples like Wat Chedi Luang, and a market stop for local snacks.
“Fantastic event, we went to temples and the market. Aei our guide was wonderful, she bought us local food at the market to try and ensured we all had a great time. It was a wonderful way to explore and Aei was really informative explaining everything. Thank you”
Night bike tour through Chiang Mai Old City, with Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, Three Kings Monument, and market snacks.
“kitty was a fantastic guide - he spoke impeccable English, was so proud and enthusiastic when it came to talking about the history and culture and was very knowledgeable too!”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old city with a small English group, touring Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang with guide-led culture talks.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to visit everything as planned and she gave us the perfect introduction to Chiang Mai. I highly recommend to start your visit here.”
Private Sukhothai bike day trip from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, admission included, and an expert guide for temple context.
“Had a fantastic time on our trip today, that was made even better by our amazing tour guide Mr Tong! He exceeded expectations for our trip and really showed genuine care throughout the entire day ensuring we got the most out of our Read more”
Small-group 2.5-hour old town walk in Chiang Mai, linking King Mangrai’s roots to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang.
“My Guide was Khun Bim. She is a Thai person who speaks excellent English. I have followed a Japanese form of Buddhism for over 34 years and yet I still learned something new about Thai (Theravada) Buddhism. We were able to disRead more”
Chiang Mai history and food tour with Lanna temples, Warorot Market tastings, and local transport. Small group, guide, and great value.
“Pen was a great guide, very knowledgeable and considerate once I told her my dietary requirements she made sure to take me to places I could eat and explain what things were. Couldn’t recommend a better guide to show you around”
Explore Chiang Mai’s old city on a hybrid bike, visiting temples, museums, and markets with hotel pickup, lunch, and safety gear.
“Our guide Jane was both fun and knowledgeable and safely led us through the maze of the old city highlights. The temples were awe inspiring and the colourful market an epic delight!”
A 4-hour Chiang Mai walk focused on Lanna history, ancient temples, and local market life, led by English speaking guide Richard.
“Richard was wonderful! I learned so much from him. He shared so much, I left our time together with a slightly changed perspective, for the better. Bonus, I was the only one so I had Richard all to myself. Highly recommend!”
Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City temples and Warorot Market, then enjoy tastings plus a Thai meal and coffee, led by a small-group guide.
“Peh was a fantastic guide and we enjoyed every minute with her. She is passionate about her city and answered every question we had with facts and interesting stories. The food selection was incredible, we particularly enjoyed the chickeRead more”
3-hour guided walk through Chiang Mai key temples, from Wat Chiang Man to Chedi Luang, with bottled water for $16.
“This was a really fun and interesting orientation to the city and Northern Thailand. Because I went on a Sunday, we even got to see some ladies doing traditional dances at the main temple. Highly recommend!”
