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Explore Chiang Mai Old City on a small-group walking tour with an English-speaking guide and watch the city start to make sense on foot. Learn the key Lanna stories while you move through temple courtyards and old gates inside the moat. These temples are more than scenic landmarks. They’re where Chiang Mai’s identity lives. Begin at Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple, then continue to Three Kings Monument for the Old City’s founding story. Next, step into Wat Inthakhin Sadue Muang, the City Pillar temple, before ending at Wat Chedi Luang with its iconic ancient stupa. All admission fees are included. Design to be an easy meaningful way to start feeling at home in Chiang Mai. Book your walk and let the Old City click into place.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrange your own transportation to the meeting point at Massage Land | Chiang Mai. For a smooth start, please arrive at the meeting point by your own transport 10–15 minutes early for check-in and a quick welcome from the guide.
Tour ends at Wat Chedi Luang, the perfect final stop to close the walk with stunning ancient architecture.
Itinerary
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1Wat Chiang Man
Chiang Mai’s oldest temple inside the Old City walls and moat, founded by King Mangrai in 1296. See Chedi Chang Lom, the Elephant Chedi with 15 elephants, and revered Crystal and stone bas-relief Buddhas in calm Lanna courtyards.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Three Kings Monument
Meet the heart of Chiang Mai Old City, at Three Kings Monument in front of the City Arts & Cultural Centre. The statue honors Kings Mangrai, Ramkhamhaeng, and Ngam Muang, tied to the city’s founding story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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City Pillar temple in Chiang Mai Old City’s center near Three Kings Monument, linked to the Inthakhin (lak mueang) pillar. Explore Lanna-style halls and a small museum with exhibits on the city’s origins and early life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Watchediluang Varaviharn
Iconic Chiang Mai Old City temple centered on the huge square-based Chedi Luang stupa, built in the 14th–15th centuries and once among Lanna’s tallest. Now about 60 m after earthquake damage, it’s famed for once housing the Emerald Buddha.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress modestly for temple visits: covered shoulders, knee-length bottoms.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress modestly for temple visits: covered shoulders, knee-length bottoms.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for a Thai afternoon walk.
- Suitable for most ages, but not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- Infants and children apply at an adult rate.
- Intoxicated guests may be refused participation; refunds are not provided. Pets are not permitted on this tour.
- In the unlikely event we need to cancel, we’ll notify you in advance and offer a reschedule, an alternative tour, or a full refund.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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