Private Tour
Private Luang Prabang City Tour
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit the main highlights of Luang Prabang heritage area. in one day Walking with a licensed local guide, you will hear many local stories and get a taste of Luang Prabang’s culture, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist stories and legends painted all over the walls of the temples.
This tour’s destinations include the main highlights of Luang Prabang such as Buddist temples (Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Wisunarat, Wat Pa Phon Phao), Royal Palace museum, local market, ethnological center etc.. It is simply the must do Luang Prabang tour for any first time visitors to the country.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Alms Giving Ceremony
Pickup from your accommodation at early morning around 5:15 am in March to October and 5:45 in November to February. We rise early to observe the sunrise procession of monks receiving alms and experience offering food to monks. Morning Alms (Sai Bat) is a longstanding tradition in Laos Buddhist culture, and is very unique to Laos. Laos is the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.
The Morning Market
After morning alms, we visit Luang Prabang morning market. The market lining a couple of quiet streets near the Royal Palace, starts early and is over by mid-morning. It sets up along a couple of side-streets next to one of the city’s many Wats. A butcher and some of the more touristy stalls have actual tables for their wares. But most of the vendors, selling anything from rice, to fresh vegetables, to steamed fish, frogs, and anything else that might be the day’s catch, just set up on the ground.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
English Speaking Local Licensed Tour Guide
We will send it to the restaurant of your choice. If there are a large number of people, we can also make advance reservations for the restaurant.
Admission to temples and museums
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
English, Half Day City Tour
Activity: Alms giving / Monrnig market (5:30 option only Pickup = sunset time, 1 hour ), Wat Xiengthong, Royal Palace, Mount Phousi
Duration: 5 hours: Alms giving / Monrnig market (sunrise time - 1 hour), morning city tour (4 hour)
Pickup included
Full Day City Tour
Activity: Alms giving / Morning Market (5:30 only), Wat Xiengthong, Royal Palace, Mount Phousi, Ban Xangkhong, UXO center, Wat Vison
Duration: 8 hours: Alms giving / Morning Market (sunrise - 1 hour), morning city tour (4 hour), afternoon city tour (3 hour)
Pickup included
City tour, Mekong Cruise
Activity: Alms giving / Monrnig market (5:30 option only), Morning city tour, lunch, 3 hr Mekong Cruise from Pak Ou Caves to city
Duration: 10 hours: Alms giving, market (sunrise time - 1 hr), morning city tour (4 hr) lunch (1 hr) Mekong cruise to caves, sunse cruise (4 hr)
lunch: buffet lunch @ manifa elephant camp
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
enjoyable experience for a couple
103michelangelov,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very good and show many temple. I not understand all history but it very beautiful and gold. Lunch on banana leaf was top. Thank you for good day in Laos.
Informative walking tour of Luang Prabang
Janice R,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Boun arrived promptly to collect us from our hotel and was super informative throughout the whole trip. We learned so much more than if we had ventured out alone. We visited the morning market and on the walk down the street, Boun pointed out various landmarks such as the best coffee house, the various royal palaces, the old cinema and radio station and how UNESCO help with the upkeep of many very old buildings. He pointed out many different fruits, vegetables and spices at the market and what they were all used for. We visited the Royal Palace Museum which is steeped in history and has so many artefacts which Boun was able to explain to us. Remember to take long trousers or a sarong to cover the legs and shoulders when going inside each section. You must also remove your shoes so wear socks! We then climbed up Phousi Mountain (328 steps to the top) but with stunning views over the river to the mountains beyond. A driver picked us up when we had descended again and we were provided with cool towels and bottled water before going to Wat Xiengthong (Temple of the Golden City) and our final stop was Wat Sensoukharam (Temple of 100,000 treasures) We can definitely recommend this tour!
Jam packed...an amazing adventure that included so many highlights
Craig S,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A jam packed day...12 hours...but it was amazing. Our guide was passionate and first rate. The cruise on the Mekong was a highlight.
Sa is the BEST!
cindylE4353FD,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our city tour in Laos with Sa was absolutely outstanding and easily one of the highlights of our entire trip. From start to finish, Sa was knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly passionate about sharing the heart and soul of Laos with us. The alms ceremony was truly unforgettable—a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will cherish forever. Sa explained the meaning and traditions behind the ceremony with such respect and depth, allowing us to participate in a way that felt authentic, meaningful, and deeply moving. It wasn’t just something we watched; it was something we genuinely felt. Throughout the city tour, Sa brought every stop to life with fascinating history, local insight, and thoughtful stories that made us see Laos through a completely different lens. The pace was perfect, the experience felt personal, and Sa was always attentive to our comfort and questions. If you are visiting Laos, booking a city tour with Sa is an absolute must. This was more than a tour—it was a cultural experience we will never forget. We cannot recommend Sa highly enough!
Luang Prabang city tour
GrandTour23083389686,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant day trip. Such a range of experiences and sights. Our guide, Boun, was very knowledgeable and interesting and the travel around the city was seamless. The lunch stop was perfect and my favourite part was learning about silk production and weaving. Great day, thank you!
All Boxes Ticked and a great day out.
CPShelley,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I was collected bright and early for the Full City Tour. Very helpful guide, Boun, who ensured we went to a quieter area for the Alms Giving. These entailed a lot of waiting around which, while wasn't a problem, could've been planned earlier. Otherwise, all well planned and executed. Went to Phousi Hill in the morning instead of sunset which I was OK with. Very happy. All boxes ticked.
Fantastic tour
MH119a,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went for the private Luang Prabang city tour including alms giving in the morning at 5.30am, morning market, 4 hr guided tour of the sights in Luang Prabang, and a Mekong cruise. Our tour guide Thin was absolutely fantastic. Knowledgeable, he patiently answered all our questions, and best of all, managed to get us to places at quieter times. E.g. took us to the top of Mount Phousie for 12 noon in time for the beating of the big drum. On the Mekong cruise we even stopped at an elephant sanctuary for lunch where we got to feed an elephant. Beautiful sunset and a cold beer on the way back to Luang Prabang after a long day. Could not have been better.
Alms giving to the monks...
Emily D,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alms giving to the monks in a respectful environment. We visited most of the Royal Palace and the major temples. A unique waterfall experience. Tony took into consideration our physical limitations and accommodated us. We had a great day!
An Enriching Journey in the Heart of Luang Prabang
ywar2024,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic and enriching tour of Luang Prabang, a truly mesmerizing World Heritage city. The entire itinerary was well-paced and thoughtfully arranged, allowing us to soak in the city's charm without feeling rushed. What made the experience even better was the excellent service. The team was very responsive from the initial inquiry right through to the end of our trip. As a private tour, we appreciated the flexibility to customize our route based on our interests. A special mention must go to our van driver and guide, Vang (I hope I have his name right!). He was incredibly hardworking and passionate. He shared insightful stories throughout the journey and took great care of us. As a bonus, Vang is a skilled photographer! He knows all the best angles to make you look both beautiful and slender in photos – a wonderful talent that gave us stunning souvenirs. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Luang Prabang!
Wonderful Customized Tour of Luang Prabang
3shamrox,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this private, full-day tour of all the special sites in this UNESCO world heritage city. Thin was a great guide whose English was phenomenal. He customized the trip as I wanted, suggesting ways to avoid the crowds. During the hot afternoon, it was a godsend to have an air-conditioned van with very safe driver take us to the sites further away, with ample cold water and refreshening towels provided at every stop. Highly recommend this tour at the beginning of your stay to get a foundation in the rich culture and history of Lao PDR.
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