Chiang Mai Temples Visit Walking Tour with Ex-Monk Guide Part 1
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
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This Buddhist-themed tours offer a unique and enriching travel experience, combining spiritual exploration, cultural immersion, and personal growth. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Deepen understanding of Buddhism: Learn about the history, philosophy, and practices of Buddhism through guided tours,
- Experience sacred sites: Visit ancient temples, monasteries, and pilgrimage sites, and witness the beauty and significance of Buddhist architecture and art.
- Connect with local culture: Immerse yourself in the local culture, customs, and traditions of Buddhist communities around the world.
- Promote mindfulness and well-being: Engage in mindfulness practices, meditation, and experience a sense of peace and tranquility.
- Increased sense of purpose: Connecting with a deeper meaning in life and finding inspiration in the teachings of the Buddha.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English or Chinese-speaking guide holding a TAT license
Entrance fee
What To Expect
Three Kings Monument
This is the meeting point. The tourist guide will give you the introduction about the tour before we start
Wat Sadeu Muang
We will start visitting Inthakhin temple where was first placed the city’s pillar. This temple was located at the heart of the Chiang Mai city.
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Chiang Mai Temples Visit Walking Tour with Ex-Monk Guide Part 1
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!!!
786tobyw,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide Carton was great and we spent about half of the tour sat around the monasteries speaking about Buddhism and meditation. He used to be a teacher as well when he was a monk so he speaks very well in both English and mandarin (I speak both) and answered tons of our questions about Buddhism and meditation. The tour around the temples were great as well and very informative, but the philosophical touch made it very memorable!
Must do when in Chiang Mai
m1ssriss,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great unique experience! I luckily got to enjoy this tour 1 on 1. He was very kind and informative. I learned a lot and he took a lot of pictures as well. Definitely recommend everyone to take this tour. Thank you!!!!! 🙏🏽☺️
Sorted and temples
Matthew R,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a really lovely way to see a few of the temples in Chiang Mai. Nothing is very far apart, so the walking is light. Our guide Cartoon, a former monk, gives a different point of view when seeing the temples. He's happy to introduce you to some Buddhist stories (I didn't know snakes represent protection in Buddhism until this tour!) and will answer any questions you have. He's patient (you get plenty of time to look around) and friendly. If you get to go around Chian Mai with him then I think you're lucky!
Amazing delve into Buddhism in Chiang Mai
AusraRegina,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We truly enjoyed this warm & insightful tour with Mr. Katoon—beautiful temples & open to questions. We have learned a lot of interesting things about Buddhism. We asked a lot of questions and our guide always had our back with answers to them and more. This is definitely one of the better tours around temples in Chang Mai, because you can learn not only about the history, but also about Buddhism and life here in general.
Highly recommend!
Melissa M,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time visiting temples and learning about Buddhism, Thailand, and Chiang Mai history from our very kind and knowledgeable tour guide. Would recommend this tour over and over again!
Walking tour
B7474USstuartb,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very insightful, enjoyable and cultured walking tours. Learnt lots I did not know about Buddhism and Chiang Mai. Beautiful temples and our guide was extremely thoughtful to our needs, very informative whilst also creating a relaxed environment for the tour. Would definitely recommend.
Charming and Enlightening Experience with a True Buddhism Expert
P8297BRbrianw,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katoon was simply amazing. He took great care of my fiance and I, explained more than just surface-level details and added SO much to our appreciation for, and understanding of, Buddhist teachings, the monks and all of its history. Would 100% book this experience again.
Temple of Chiang Mai
Alain L,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00M. Katoon was a very good guide, and give us a lot of details and informations about the différents temples. I recommand Katoon if you want to visite temple in Chiang Mai.
best Chiang Mai Temple tour
Roberta B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ask for Cartoon. He was great. Spoke and understood English very well, he was easy to understand and had a great personality. He knew the history and explained the culture of the temples, architecture and history in a clear concise manner. This was a perfectly paced tour, we highly recommend and don’t forget to request Cartoon
A must-do in Chiang
acrisrangel,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most special experiences I've ever had! Exploring Chiang Mai's temples with a guide who used to be a monk made the whole visit so much more meaningful. It's not just sightseeing - it's learning, connecting, and truly understanding Thai culture and Buddhism. If you want to go beyond the photos and really grasp the stories, rituals, and symbolism behind each temple, this tour is an absolute must-do! Perfect from start to finish
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