Bike Historic Old City Chiang Mai - Active Day Tour

4.8
(190 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the charms of Old City Chiang Mai with 12 Kilometers. Bike the back lanes and alleys to experience both modern diverse city and ancient temples. This is an easy ride, the guides proudly tell you about the city's history, what life in the city walls was like and how the city's culture has evolved. This tour is good for families with young children.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Use of bicycle and helmet
Snacks
Beverages
English Speaking Tour Guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Discova Day Tour Shop Chiang Mai. Address: 10/3 Wiang Kaew Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. Near Chang Puak Gate (north gate). Please look for a greenery co-working space "Punspace" - our office will be located in front of it.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our Tour Guide will be waiting for you at Discova Day Tour Shop Chiang Mai. Address: 10/3 Wiang Kaew Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. Near Chang Puak Gate (north gate). Please look for a greenery co-working space "Punspace" - our office will be located in front of it.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    On the way towards the old city’s eastern gate we'll bike through many of the city’s quaint lanes. Tha Phae gate was once the entrance through which traders brought their wares into the city. At this beautifully restored gate learn about Chiang Mai's history as a trading hub.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    From Tha Phae Gate bike to a nearby Somphet Market. Wander through the market learning a bit about Chiang Mai food and taste a few fruits and sweets while you are at it.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The next stop on the bike tour is Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple, built in the auspicious Northeast corner of the old city.  This is where the ancient Marble and Crystal Buddha images are enshrined.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Next on the bike tour is Chiang Mai’s grandest monument. Wat Chedi Luang was built to house the ashes of a king and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha (now resident at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok). It is now the home of the City Pillar and 3 auspicious dipterocarp trees which provide protection to the city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Next on the bike tour is Chiang Mai’s grandest monument. Wat Chedi Luang was built to house the ashes of a king and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha (now resident at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok). It is now the home of the City Pillar and 3 auspicious dipterocarp trees which provide protection to the city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    The City Navel Pedaling through Chiang Mai’s backstreets you will come to the cosmological heart of Chiang Mai is called the City Navel. Visit the Navel Temple with its serene 700 hundred year old white Buddha and the Three Kings Monument.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    The bike tour usually takes 3 hours but this is variable by group. The bike tour ends at the Discova Day Tour Shop, the end of a unique and lovely bike tour through old city Chiang Mai.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Lead passenger contact information is requested at the time of booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Supplied by Discova Thailand

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Mountain Bike Tours
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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