Northern Thailand · GUIDED

Top 15 Guided Tours in Chiang Mai

35 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Northern Thailand always leaves one day short. These 15 guided tours deserve it, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes rather than an evening.

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: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek - The drive from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

2.Doi Inthanon Trip with Pha Dok Siew Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 910 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, about two hours from Chiang Mai. Visit the twin pagodas and Thailand’s highest point, then walk the two-hour Pha Dok Siew trail with a local Karen guide. Expect waterfalls, forest, village lunch and coffee or tea. Groups usually have 10 to 12 people; guides vary, with names including Toey, Mint, Bobo and Daniel.

“We had such a lovely day out. Our guide was fun and engaging. He explained and showed us the different vegetation/wildlife, local traditions, local survival skills, history, and answered all our questions. He took us to his village for lunch and to try different teas and coffees. It felt respectful of the Karen village whilst also being geared to tourists. We had heard other tours rushing people around and through the trek but not this one!”

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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

3.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 Mai: Local Food and Markets Guided Walking Tour - Flower stalls and the curious fried dough at Go Neng
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Chiang Mai: Local Food and Markets Guided Walking Tour

4.Local Food and Markets Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 175 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Walk for 150 minutes from Chansom Memorial Bridge through Chiang Mai’s flower and food markets, stopping for snacks such as steamed rice-skin dumplings, pa thong ko, mango sticky rice, and Hakka-style noodles. A local English- or Thai-speaking guide leads the way; guides have included Koi, Nom, Patty, and Banana. Food is not included in the $48 price.

“Lana was a fantastic guide. She was personable, knowledgeable, and fun. She was able to pivot when places were too busy, or closed due to the new year. 💯 recommend Lana!”

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Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide & Street Food Tour - Lunch begins near Tha Pae Gate
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Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide & Street Food Tour

5.Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 159 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Walk and eat with a local guide on a two-hour Chiang Mai food tour. The lunch route visits Warorot Market and includes Hakka pink noodles, fried dough, and steamed rice-skin dumplings. Dinner brings khao soi, roast chicken, and papaya salad in Nimmanhaemin, without a market visit. Guides include Natt, and small-group or private options are available.

“It was a great tour! Our tour guide Nat is funny, informative and took us to such unique eating places. Loved everything we ate ! Highly recommend”

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Chiang Mai Countryside Guided Bike Tour - Lamphun’s temple and the road north
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Chiang Mai Countryside Guided Bike Tour

6.Chiang Mai Countryside Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $59Top rated

Take the train from Chiang Mai to Lamphun, then cycle roughly 40 to 50 kilometers through quiet lanes, orchards and villages. You’ll visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Ban Tawai’s wood-carving shops and sites near Doi Suthep, with lunch, drinks, snacks, a guide and bike included.

“I really recommend this trip, the best way to see the countryside around Chiang Mai and experience the local culture and food. Ai was our guide and was so attentive, careful and knowledgeable, making the whole trip a joy. I had been a bit worried about the heat but we had lots of stops and plenty of water and drink refills so it wasn’t a problem at all. Thank you for a truly memorable day!”

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Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting - Spend time with elephants, without riding
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Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

7.Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $193

Leave Chiang Mai at 8:00 am for a full day in Mae Wang, driving a Bangkok-style tuk tuk after a short lesson and practice course. Your guide leads you to a remote temple, an elephant home where you can help feed and bathe the animals, and a bamboo rafting trip. Guides have included Oa, Bigg, and Nam. Lunch and city transfers are included.

“This was a really fun day driving through remote areas that I would not have seen otherwise. They give you instruction and you practice driving your TukTuk before you head out on the road. You get to feed and bathe the elephants in the rivRead more”

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Half-day E-bike Nam Phrae (hilly, fully paved roads, GUIDED) - Wat Ton Kwen and the temple visit
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Half-day E-bike Nam Phrae (hilly, fully paved roads, GUIDED)

8.Half-day E-bike Nam Phrae (hilly, fully paved roads, GUIDED)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $50

Cycle 35 to 40 kilometers on paved, hilly roads outside Chiang Mai, passing villages, orchards, rice paddies and temples. An English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight. Bikes, helmets and gloves are supplied, along with hotel pickup and lunch on morning departures or fruit and snacks in the afternoon. Guides named on recent outings include Oki, Hockey, Joost, Joe and Pong.

“This is a great way to get out of the city and enjoy nature. Rice fields, bamboo, teak trees, plumeria…so much to take in. Definitely a hilly ride, but with an electric bike it was super easy even for two retirees. It was nice that they ended the tour Read more”

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Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED) - Starting near Wat Ton Kwen
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Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED)

9.Half-day E-bike Countryside and rice paddies (flat land, GUIDED)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $50

Ride mostly flat, paved countryside roads outside Chiang Mai on a fat tire e-bike, with a guide leading a group of up to eight. The route takes in rice fields, villages, Wat Ton Kwen, and the Ping River, with other local stops along the way. Pickup, helmet, gloves, bottled water, and food are included.

“The ride on the e-bikes were amazing. It took a little learning curve but after I caught on it was a breeze and fun. Our group of 8 wished there would have been more stops for explanations of what we were seeing. Other than that 'ride on'! Everyone enjoyed the ride, the experience and the lunch upon our return. We sat down with the owner, Jost and got more insights into Thailand and its wonderful people.”

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep & Wat Pha lat Evening Tour & Guide - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and its 306 steps
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep & Wat Pha lat Evening Tour & Guide

10.Wat Phra That Doi Suthep & Wat Pha lat Evening Tour & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25

Spend four and a half hours visiting Wat Pha Lat’s forest paths and meditation areas, then Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, with its golden stupa, Naga staircase, and city views. An English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 10, with hotel pickup in central Chiang Mai. Guides on different departures include Danny, Pan, Tommy, Art, and Mr. Chai.

“Nice little tour. The tour was very well timed and the guide was very polite and knowledgeable. Pickup and drop off was easy within Chiang Mai city centre. Nice to do if you’re in Chiang mai with a free evening! The temples look absolutely incredible at night 😊😊😊”

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Colors of Chiang Mai Guided Bicycle Tour - Local lanes, village work and changing fields
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Colors of Chiang Mai Guided Bicycle Tour

11.Colors of Chiang Mai Guided Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 4h 30m · from $38

Ride 20 to 25 kilometers through Chiang Mai’s quieter outskirts, along the Ping River and into historic Wiang Kum Kam. Your English-speaking guide leads you past temples, village life and seasonal fields, with stops for local food and explanations of Buddhist traditions. The 4.5-hour tour costs $38 and includes a bike, helmet, drinks and a Thai meal or snack.

“Great tour with a great guide. I highly recommend this tour.”

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7 Hour Sticky Waterfall and ATV Guided Adventures - Climbing the Sticky Waterfall
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7 Hour Sticky Waterfall and ATV Guided Adventures

12.7 Hour Sticky Waterfall and ATV Guided Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $102

Spend about seven hours exploring Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfall and riding an ATV for one hour on a mix of road and off-road terrain. An English-speaking guide accompanies you, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, Thai lunch, water, fees, and local travel insurance included. Joe has been associated with pickups, though guide assignments may vary.

“Joe picked us up and took us on an incredible ATV adventure combined with a scenic waterfall hike. He demonstrated excellent knowledge, professionalism, and friendly communication throughout the tour. His pleasant demeanor and well-Read more”

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Lady Driver and Guide - Doi Suthep: the mountain temple at the center of the day
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Lady Driver and Guide

13.Lady Driver and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Spend about 7 to 8 hours exploring Chiang Mai with Wilai, a private lady driver and guide. Visit Doi Suthep, the Silver Temple, Wat Chedi Luang, Warorot Market and jungle-side Wat Pha Lat, with room to adjust the plan. A car with air conditioning is included; temple fees and lunch are extra.

“We just recently finished a 2 day tour of Chiang Mai and the surrounding area with Wilai and it was nothing short of amazing.”

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Chiang Mai: Evening Sightseeing and Local Food Guided Tour - Khao Soi at Huen Phen
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Chiang Mai: Evening Sightseeing and Local Food Guided Tour

14.Evening Sightseeing and Local Food Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $45

Follow an English-speaking guide through Chiang Mai’s evening food stalls, temples and riverside streets. Expect market snacks, Khao Soi at Huen Phen, a songthaew ride and a final riverside stop. Guides such as Rain, Bim and Kiti have shared local food knowledge and temple stories with visitors, while the route and length can vary.

“Booked this private tour for my first evening in Chiang Mai as I wanted a more personal experience and a deeper interaction with my guide—and I couldn’t be happier with the decision. My guide Bim is an absolute angel. She gave me such a wonderful first impression of Chiang Mai as she made me try incredible street food and showed me around Wat Chedi Luang during the opening night of the Inthakin Festival. We went to China Town, crossed a beautiful bridge, and had a sensational dinner by the river. A private tour can often feel like an investment, but this one is a no-brainer. Thanks to Bim, our driver…”

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Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hrs - Wat Phra Singh: A Fitting End to the Walk
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Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour – 3 Hrs

15.Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour – 3 Hrs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $16

Visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh on a three-hour walk through Chiang Mai’s Old City. Your English- and Thai-speaking guide shares temple history and Buddhist customs, with time for questions. The group is capped at 15, and entrance fees are paid separately.

“Koi did a great job! Her English was very good and she had just the right amount of details! Blessing at a temple was nice.”

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