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Explore Chiang Mai’s Old City through its brick gateways, teak temples, and neighborhood streets. From Wat Chedi Luang to the Three Kings Monument, your local guide will connect the city’s landmarks with its Lanna heritage and everyday life in northern Thailand. Choose 2, 3, 4, or 6 hours, with a route tailored to your interests and the time you have.
Before you meet, you’ll receive a short Personalization Form so we can tailor the experience to your interests and pair you with a local guide. The true luxury is having their expertise and undivided attention, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace and focus on what interests you most.
- Discover Chiang Mai’s temples and Lanna heritage
- Explore historic gateways and Old City streets
- Choose a private 2, 3, 4, or 6-hour experience
- Complete a Personalization Form for a tailored experience
- Get local tips on culture, shopping, and places to revisit
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a private walking experience; no private vehicle is included. Hotel pickup on foot can be arranged for centrally located Chiang Mai hotels. Alternatively, meet your host at Tha Phae Gate, our recommended central meeting point. Your host will confirm the exact meeting spot.
This is a private walking experience; no private vehicle is included. Hotel pickup on foot can be arranged for centrally located Chiang Mai hotels. Alternatively, meet your host at Tha Phae Gate, our recommended central meeting point. Your host will confirm the exact meeting spot.
Itinerary
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Chiang Mai (Pass by)
Explore Chiang Mai with a local guide who tailors the experience to your interests and the places you’d most like to discover. Before you meet, you’ll complete a short Personalization Form to help us match you with the right guide and plan a route that suits your travel style. You might focus on Buddhist temples, Lanna history, local shops, neighborhood streets, or the everyday traditions of northern Thailand. Please note that this itinerary is not fixed. The number of stops will vary depending on your interests and selected duration.
Admission ticket free -
Tha Phae Gateve (Pass by)
Marking the eastern entrance to Chiang Mai’s Old City, Tha Phae Gate is one of its most recognizable landmarks. Explore the area with your guide and learn how the gates, walls, and moat shaped the city. Nearby lanes offer a closer look at the homes, shrines, and small businesses beyond the busy square.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Running through Chiang Mai’s Old City, Ratchadamnoen Road connects Tha Phae Gate with Wat Phra Singh. Explore its temples, shops, and adjoining lanes with your guide, discovering how historic landmarks sit alongside everyday businesses. On Sunday evenings, the Walking Street market brings stalls showcasing local crafts and handmade goods.
Admission ticket free -
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara (Pass by)
Known for its massive, partially ruined brick chedi, Wat Chedi Luang is one of Chiang Mai’s most significant temples. Explore with your guide and learn about its place in the city’s history, its connections to the Lanna kingdom, and the Buddhist traditions that continue to shape life in northern Thailand. Tickets to enter are not included.
Admission ticket free -
Wat Phan Tao (Pass by)
Standing beside Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao is known for its teak assembly hall and carved wooden details. Its wooden architecture contrasts with the brick chedis and gilded buildings found elsewhere in the Old City. Discover the craftsmanship behind the temple and its place in Chiang Mai’s Buddhist heritage.
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Wat Phra Singh (Pass by)
One of Chiang Mai’s best-known temples, Wat Phra Singh offers a closer look at the architectural traditions and religious heritage of the Lanna kingdom. Explore with your guide and learn how its buildings, decorative details, and enduring role as a place of worship connect the city’s past with the present. Tickets to enter are not included.
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(Pass by)
This small temple near the Three Kings Monument stands at the original site of Chiang Mai’s city pillar. Discover its connection to the beliefs surrounding the city’s founding, and learn how traditions associated with protection and prosperity helped shape local life. Its modest scale offers a different perspective from Chiang Mai’s larger temple complexes.
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Three Kings Monument (Pass by)
Set in a central Old City square, the Three Kings Monument commemorates the rulers associated with Chiang Mai’s founding. Hear the stories behind the figures and learn how their relationships helped establish the city as a center of the Lanna kingdom, adding context to the surrounding streets and temples.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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