Chiang Mai Old City Temples Walking Tour

Getting started

Your guided small-group walking tour begins in Chiang Mai's old city where you'll meet your expert English-speaking guide. After a brief introduction to the route, start foot toward the historic center with drinking water available to keep you hydrated as you explore key monuments and temples.

Three Kings Monument

This central landmark honors the three rulers credited with founding Chiang Mai, serving as an ideal starting point for your exploration. Your guide will use this location to introduce the city's heritage and provide orientation.

• Stand at the Three Kings Monument while your English-speaking guide explains its historical significance in relation to surrounding temples.
• You'll walk from the monument toward nearby religious sites, with drinking water provided throughout the tour.
• The visit includes insurance coverage for both this landmark and all subsequent temple stops on the itinerary.

Wat Inthakhin Sadue Muang

Nearby Wat Inthakhin Sadue Muang is often linked to Chiang Mai's spiritual and geographical center, offering insight into how religion influences city planning in the old town.

• Observe the layout and architecture of Wat Inthakhin Sadue Muang as your guide explains its connection to Chiang Mai’s urban grid.
• The small-group format allows for questions about local customs while you explore the temple grounds with your English-speaking guide.
• Your visit includes drinking water and insurance, consistent across all tour stops.

Wat Phan Tao

This temple is part of a circuit linking several key religious sites within Chiang Mai's old city. It naturally follows as you delve deeper into the historic core on your walking route.

• Spend time at Wat Phan Tao while your guide shares insights about its relationship with nearby temples like Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara and Wat Phra Singh.
• The small-group setup facilitates easy navigation of temple spaces without the need for headsets, allowing you to listen to commentary comfortably.
• Insurance coverage is included as part of your complete walking tour from Three Kings Monument through multiple temples.

Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara

This principal temple in the old city stands out on your itinerary, reached by foot while traversing backstreets and main roads. It's a key highlight of your walking tour.

• View Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara from outside as your guide highlights its significance and notable features for further exploration.
• Note: Entry to the temple is not included in this option; if you choose to visit during free time, an entrance fee of THB 50.00 per person applies, payable on-site.
• Your small-group tour with an expert English-speaking guide continues at this stop, including drinking water and insurance coverage.

Wat Phra Singh

This major temple marks one of the final key stops in your exploration of Chiang Mai's religious landscape within the old city circuit. It completes your understanding as you reach it on foot.

• Walk through Wat Phra Singh’s outer areas with your guide, comparing it to other temples like Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara that you've visited.
• Note: Entry is not included in this option; if you decide to enter the temple buildings independently, an entrance fee of THB 50.00 per person will be required.
• The visit to Wat Phra Singh is part of your overall small-group walking tour from Three Kings Monument through multiple temples, with drinking water and insurance provided throughout.