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15 Historical Tours in Chiang Mai Worth the Day

15 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $15

Historical Tours

Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - Wat Chiang Man: Chiang Mai’s Oldest Temple, Built in 1296
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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

1.Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

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

3-hour guided walk through Chiang Mai’s Old City temples, from Wat Chiang Man to Wat Chedi Luang. Small group, local guide.

“Excellent walking tour around the old city of Chiang mai. Our guide Pun was extremely knowledgeable and explained lots about the history of the city and its temples. A great way to see the old town and understand the history and culture. Recommended”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Wat Chedi Luang: The Big Ruined Chedi Stop
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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Wat Chedi Luang: The Big Ruined Chedi Stop
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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

3.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

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

Guided bike tour through Chiang Mai Old City with temples, gates, and a market stop, plus snacks, water, helmets, and English guidance.

“omg this was hands down the best tour we did all vacation. seeing the city on a bike was incredible. we got to travel down little alleys, see local sites and hit the main town temples. I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone looking to get off your feet and do something different. we had 3 teenage boys and this was perfect!!”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour - Night - Your ride plan: how the route stays easy and logical
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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

4.Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Private night bike tour in Chiang Mai Old City with lit temples, historic gates, and a market snack stop on a relaxed ride.

“Very enjoyable experience , well organised professional organisation and excellent tour guide. Thank you for a memorable experience. Will definitely be booking longer cycle tour with next time.”

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Chiang Mai: Historical and Culture Exploration Walking Tour - Wat Phra Singh: woodcarvings, murals, and the Year-of-the-Dragon pagoda
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Chiang Mai: Historical and Culture Exploration Walking Tour

5.Historical and Culture Exploration Walking Tour

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

Walk Chiang Mai’s old city with a small English-speaking group, visiting Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang from just $15.

“Our tour with Farm was great! I feel lucky we had such a kind and knowledgeable guide to help us get to know Chiang Mai! We learned a good amount of Chiang Mai history and got to see much of the old city. For people who want to appreciate the history of the city, I would recommend this tour!”

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1 Day Sukhothai Historical Park from Chiang Mai Private Tour - Morning start: 7:00 am and the reality of a long drive
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1 Day Sukhothai Historical Park from Chiang Mai Private Tour

6.1 Day Sukhothai Historical Park from Chiang Mai Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $194.69

Private bike tour to Sukhothai Historical Park from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, UNESCO ruins, and a guide who handles the long day.

“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”

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Old Town History and Culture Walking Tour at Chiang Mai - Wat Phra Singh: Lanna Architecture and Year of the Dragon Clues
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Old Town History and Culture Walking Tour at Chiang Mai

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $15

Walk Chiang Mai’s Old Town with a small-group guide, Lanna history, monk talks, and all temple fees included. 2.5 hours.

“Excellent tour of 3 different temple complexes in old town Chiang Mai. The guide spoke English well and started and finished on time. Pacing was perfect, we never felt rushed or bored.we learned a bit a out the history and culture of the region.”

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Chiang Mai: History & Mouth Watering Food Tour - How the Tour Loop Blends History, Markets, and Local Life
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Chiang Mai: History & Mouth Watering Food Tour

8.History & Mouth Watering Food Tour

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

Taste Chiang Mai in 3 hours, from Warorot Market bites to Lanna temples, guided by locals with easy transport and small-group dining.

“We visited 3 temples we had not seen before and enjoyed tasting food of our choosing and our guides. We particularly enjoyed climbing to the roof of the coffee shop to see the city and enjoy our coffee. Thank you, Lynn.”

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No.1 Chiang Mai: Historical City Bike Tour - 9:30 AM Start, Small Groups, and the Google Earth Warm-Up
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No.1 Chiang Mai: Historical City Bike Tour

9.No.1 Chiang Mai: Historical City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $56.47

Bike through Chiang Mai’s old lanes with temple and market stops, hotel pickup, and vegetarian lunch on a 4-hour guided tour.

“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!”

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Lanna Heritage Walking Tour: A Journey Through History - Wat Chiang Man and the moat walk, plus Sompet Local Market snacks
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Lanna Heritage Walking Tour: A Journey Through History

10.Lanna Heritage Walking Tour: A Journey Through History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Walk Chiang Mai’s Lanna sites with an expert guide, coffee and snacks included, plus temples, markets, and WWII-era stories.

“The tour was very nice and insightful, would definitely recommend! And our guide was not only extremely knowledgeable and open for all of our many questions but also a very genuine, kind person - we had a very good time!”

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Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour in Chiang Mai - Start at Wat Chiang Man, Where the Elephants Do the Talking
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Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour in Chiang Mai

From Chiang Mai: Customize Your Own Sukhothai Heritage Tour - From Chiang Mai pickup to the heritage road trip
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From Chiang Mai: Customize Your Own Sukhothai Heritage Tour

12.Customize Your Own Sukhothai Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $482

Private 12-hour Sukhothai heritage day from Chiang Mai with a customizable route, top temple stops, and GSTC-style responsible touring.

“We were able to fully customize our day trip to Sukhothai. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating, and our driver was excellent. Our guides name is Immy , and we can highly recommend this beautiful and unforgettable tour !!!”

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Half Day Historical & Cultural Experience Bicycle Tour - Pedaling the Ping Riverside, temples, and old-city stories
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Half Day Historical & Cultural Experience Bicycle Tour

Historical City Bike Tour of Chiang Mai - Start Smart: Pickup, Mobile Ticket, and Temple Dress Code
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Historical City Bike Tour of Chiang Mai

15.Historical City Bike Tour of Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★2.5 · 2 reviews · from $63

Cycle Chiang Mai’s Old City with a licensed guide, visiting key temples, gates, Warorot Market, and Sunday crafts at Tha Pae.

“De gids, Yan, vertelde mooie verhalen over het Boeddhisme, ChiangMai en zijn leven. De uitleg bij de tempels was het mooist. De markt hoeft van ons niet zo, dat doen we zelf wel.”

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