Full description
Explore the heart of the Lanna capital with this 3-hour guided walking tour of Chiang Mai's historic Old City and its most emblematic temples. This activity is ideal for last-minute bookings thanks to its multiple start time options. You will visit the impressive and famous Wat Chedi Luang, home to one of the biggest stupas in Chiang Mai, and marvel at the intricate design of the ancient wooden Wat Phan Tao temple. During the tour, you will also pass by the Three Kings Monument, a shrine named after the three founders of Chiang Mai.
The experience culminates with a visit to the stunning and lavish Wat Phra Singh, considered one of the finest temples in the city. This expertly guided tour, which you can choose as a small group or private tour option, is an an easy and enriching way to discover the cultural heart of the Lanna Kingdom's capital. It offers a quick and deep look into the history, sacred architecture, and local life within the city walls.
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Additional information
● The local provider will contact the passenger before the service to confirm the exact meeting time and point. If you have not received this communication 24 hours before the tour, it is the passenger's sole responsibility to contact the telephone number on the voucher to confirm the information.
● If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please kindly be at the central meeting point (hotel lobby indicated on the voucher) at least 10 minutes before the tour start time. The guide will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before starting the activity.
● Please note that some sites on this tour may have strict dress codes. This means clothing revealing shoulders, armpits, back, and knees is not permitted. Please dress appropriately or bring coverings for entry to these sites
● It is recommended to bring a shawl or jacket for covering (temple dress code), a camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, and cash for entrance fees and personal expenses
● A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended for this activity. (Not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant women, or those with heart conditions)
● Tour considerations: the activity is close to public transportation. It is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. It is not pet friendly. Infants must not sit on laps and no infant seats are available
Inclusions
✔ Professional and local tour guide
✔ Walking tour of the most important points of the Old City
Exclusions
✖ Meals / Lunch
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Admission fees, photos, souvenirs, tips, food, and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Admission Fees (Estimated prices: Wat Chedi Luang $2 USD, Wat Phan Tao $1 USD, and Wat Phra Singh $2 USD)
✖ Other unspecified services
Meeting point
Entrance of Wat Chedi Luang. Prapokkloa Road 103: 103 Phra Pok Klao Road, Phra Singh, Chiang Mai 50200, TH