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Top 15 City Tours in Chiang Mai

65 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Here are the 15 best city tours you can book this season, each with what it costs, how many hours it takes and the sort of traveller it fits. Number one leads the list for a reason.

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

This three-hour walking tour visits Wat Chedi Luang, teak-built Wat Phan Tao and ornate Wat Phra Singh. An English-speaking local guide explains Chiang Mai’s history, Buddhist traditions and temple details; past guides have included Nana, Sunny and TomTam, though your guide may differ. Expect extra entrance fees, warm weather and frequent shoe removal.

“Excellent tour, guide Nana was fantastic. I’d recommend this to anyone in Chiang Mai”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - Wat Chiang Man: the oldest temple on the route
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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

This three-hour walking tour links Wat Chiang Man, the Three Kings Monument, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Chedi Luang. An English-speaking local guide explains Lanna architecture, Chiang Mai’s past and Buddhist traditions. Groups are capped at 10; guides may include Jen, Pun or Danny. Bring cash for two temple tickets, and cover your shoulders and knees.

“Excellent tour. Even though taxi driver dropped me off at a wrong spot and I was late, the guide kept an eye out and I was able to rejoin tour. Very informative and relaxed. Beautiful temples, so glad I did this tour!”

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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle - Mae Khachan Hot Spring: a short roadside pause
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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

3.Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 531 reviews · from $81

Ride by air-conditioned minivan from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, with stops at the White Temple, a Chiang Saen temple, the Golden Triangle, and the House of Opium. A Mekong long-tail boat ride, Thai lunch, guide, admission fees, and selected hotel transfers are included. Guides have included Tui and Aom, though assignments can vary.

“I can’t say enough about this amazing tour!! We loved every aspect of it & the lunch provided at a local restaurant was NEXT LEVEL! Our guide was Tui & he spoke great English. He was extremely knowledgeable & we loved him. Highly recommend booking this tour!!”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Starting near Chang Puak Gate
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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

4.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, from Tha Phae Gate to temple grounds, quiet lanes and a local market. Choose a morning ride or a cooler evening outing, with snacks, water and temple donations included. Guides such as Kitty, Mai, T and Farm have led the route, sharing local history and keeping the group together in traffic.

“An was an AWESOME guide! We had a blast on this tour, learned so much about Chiang Mai, and got a great lay of the land. If you are traveling to Chiang Mai, this tour is a MUST if you want to get aquatinted with old town! Markets, Temples, local knowledge!”

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Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I - Wat Chedi Luang: the city’s damaged giant
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Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

5.Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

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

Start at 8:20 am for a four-hour walk to Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh. Your Thai- or English-speaking guide explains temple history and Buddhist practice. Guides have included former monks such as Son, Eddie, Big, and Katoon, though your assigned guide may differ. Temple entry fees are extra.

“The guide was really friendly, he answered to all of our questions and offered us a glimpse of life as a Buddhist monk.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Starting near Chang Puak Gate
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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

6.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

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

Ride about 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City, using quieter lanes to reach temples, Tha Phae Gate, the Three Kings Monument and a local market. An English-speaking guide leads the roughly four-hour tour, with morning and night departures, water and snacks included. Guides have included Kitty, Farm, James and Gun; the route and guide may vary.

“This was an unexpectedly fun and light activity in old town Chiang Mai. Our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive, and it was a fun way to see the city.”

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The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: grand scale and mountain views
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The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat

7.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 forest-set Wat Pha Lat on a small-group tour with an English-speaking guide and transport included. Expect a concise route, photo stops, and temple stories, with guides such as Som, Sara, or Ooh depending on the departure. Join tours last about four hours; private options can add time and extra stops.

“We got super lucky and the other group that was supposed to be with us cancelled, so we got a private tour with our guide Sara. She was super well informed and explained everything to us well. The temples were very unique in their own respects, the one in the mountain being my favorite, so peaceful. Would definitely recommend this”

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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour - Wat Chedi Luang and its towering stupa
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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews

This four-hour private tuk-tuk ride links Chiang Mai’s old gates, temples, Three Kings Monument and a local market, with pickup within 5 km of the Old City. Your driver handles the city streets while you explore on foot at each stop. An English-speaking guide is not included, and some routes have included craft-showroom visits, so set your priorities before you leave.

“Good trip but only negative was visiting the factory shops and being put under pressure to buy goods.”

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Chiang Mai: Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center - A quiet start at Wat Taa-Luk
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Chiang Mai: Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center

9.Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center

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

Start near Wat Taa-Luk at dusk and follow the Ping River toward Nawarat Bridge on a gentle, 6-kilometer night paddle. A guide gives a safety briefing and escorts you in a single or double kayak. Expect a quiet, dark opening stretch, then restaurant lights, music, and city views. Pickup is included; guides speak English, German, and Thai.

“W had a lovely, relaxing evening kayaking along the River Ping! Lovely, friendly guide.”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour - Night - Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings and temple etiquette
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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

10.Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 4 hours

Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City on a private, easy-paced bike tour, with stops at Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument and a local market. An English-speaking guide shares local history, helps you try simple snacks and leads you along quieter lanes. Evening rides add illuminated temples and a night-market stop.

“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
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Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour

11.Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour

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

See Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Suan Dok, and Wat Chedi Luang on a three-hour guided tour from central Chiang Mai. Expect air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, temple entry fees, time for photos, and context on Buddhist customs. Guides have included Van, Peo, Arrow, and Pien, but assignments vary.

“The tour was great. Our tour guide Frankie explained all the temples and their history; is worth it.”

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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk - Wat Sri Suphan and the craft of silver
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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

12.Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 127 reviews · 4 hours

Ride through Chiang Mai’s Old City in a private tuk-tuk, stopping at Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Phae Gate, and two local markets. Your driver handles the route; this is transport with sightseeing stops, not a guaranteed guided tour. Drivers such as Alan, Oy, and Son have earned praise for friendly service, but English explanations can vary.

“Lovedddd my guide! The tour was awesome and he was so friendly, kind and patient. Great experience!”

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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup - Wat Chedi Luang and the Emerald Buddha’s former home
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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

13.Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

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

In four hours, ride by tuk tuk between Chiang Mai’s landmark temples, the Three Kings Monument, Tha Phae Gate, and a local market. An English-speaking guide explains Lanna design, Buddhist customs, and the city’s past. Hotel pickup is included in central areas, and the group is limited to eight. Guide assignments vary; past guides have included James, Honey, Popcorn, and Vasit.

“Tik was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable about the temples and Buddhism. We appreciated all the history and his willingness to answer all of our questions about things on and off the tour. The temples were spectacular. Tik was very patient with us as we had a mix up on the meeting point. Also, he adjusted our schedule due to activities at one of the temples. This showed us he was really invested in making our tour spectacular.”

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Chiang Mai: Temple & City Tour Part II - Wat Chiang Man: Chiang Mai’s oldest temple
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Chiang Mai: Temple & City Tour Part II

14.Temple & City Tour Part II

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

Start at 8:20 am for a guided walk to Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chiang Yuen, Wat Pa Pao, and Wat Ku Tao. Guides such as Katoon, Eddy, Son, and Big have shared temple history, Buddhist practice, and their own experience as a monk. The tour costs $31 per person, with private and small-group options.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our many questions. I highly recommend this tour!”

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LIFECYCLING - Half Day City Bike Tour - Chang Klang’s temples and small alleys
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LIFECYCLING – Half Day City Bike Tour

15.LIFECYCLING – Half Day City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $42

Ride for about three hours with a guide through Chiang Mai, stopping at Wat Sri Suphan, Warorot Market, and the Chang Klang area. Expect temple visits, small lanes, local food tastings, and lesser-known places such as a vintage pharmacy. Bike, helmet, snacks, and a professional guide are included. Tours are limited to seven people.

“Great trip with friendly guide and complimentary good coffee and food. Good paste on trip without too many historical details.. 😃”

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