Chiang Mai City Tour: Four Temples & Local Markets

Four temples in one morning, from the largest carved-wood sanctuary to the oldest in the city.

A guided tour of Chiang Mai's four principal temples (Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Man and Wat Suan Dok) with stops at a local fruit market and handicraft village. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included. The tour runs four hours and suits all fitness levels. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chiang Mai temple and market tour

• Pick up at hotel
• Travel by coach
• Visit Wat Phra Singh
• Visit Wat Chedi Luang
• Visit Wat Chiang Man
• Visit Wat Suan Dok
• Explore local fruit market
• Visit handicraft village
• Stop by Geams Gallery
• Return to hotel

The experience

Wat Phra Singh opens the route: the largest temple in Chiang Mai, built around several fine wood-carved buildings that hold the detail most visitors miss on their own. From there the tour moves to Wat Chedi Luang, which once housed the Emerald Buddha and still carries the weight of that history: the chedi originally stood 90 meters tall before the 1545 earthquake cut it down to its present size and restoration work began. Wat Chiang Man, the oldest of the four, follows, then Wat Suan Dok to close the temple sequence.

Between the temples, the route includes a stop at a local fruit market and a handicraft village, so you see how the city works beyond the temple grounds. A final pause at Gems Gallery rounds out the morning before the coach returns you to your hotel. The guide speaks English throughout, and hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport or navigate the city yourself.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transportation by coach.
• guided visits to Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Man and Wat Suan Dok.
• a stop at a local fruit market and handicraft village.
• a visit to Gems Gallery.
• English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by REMAZ TOURS GmbH

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you skip arranging your own transport around Chiang Mai. The coach collects you and handles the route, so the morning holds together without navigation or timing decisions on your part.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What temples does the Chiang Mai city tour visit?

The tour visits four temples: Wat Phra Singh, the largest in Chiang Mai with carved-wood buildings; Wat Chedi Luang, which housed the Emerald Buddha and was damaged in the 1545 earthquake; Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in the city; and Wat Suan Dok.

How long is the Chiang Mai city tour?

The tour runs four hours, including temple visits, the local fruit market, handicraft village and Gems Gallery, with hotel pickup and return.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included. The coach collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the tour.

What is Wat Chedi Luang known for?

Wat Chedi Luang was a former home to the Emerald Buddha. The chedi originally stood 90 meters tall but was damaged in an earthquake in 1545. It is currently being restored to its original height.

Do I need a certain fitness level for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the minimum age is 12.