Chiang Mai Temples and Night Market Tuk Tuk Tour

Four temples and the Night Bazaar in one tuk tuk ride after sunset.

A night tuk tuk tour of Chiang Mai visits Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Lok Molee, then ends at the Night Bazaar for a street food meal and dessert. The tour runs four hours with an English-speaking guide. Temple entrance fees are paid separately in cash on the day. Choose the option with entrance fees included if you want both temples covered without handling cash at each stop, or skip them and focus on the market and the older temple exteriors instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Wat Phra Singh Waramahawihan1h
2. Wat Chedi Luang30m
3. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar1h 30m

Evening tour of temples and market

• Visit Wat Phra Singh temple
• Explore Wat Phan Tao temple
• See Wat Chedi Luang temple
• Visit Wat Lok Molee temple
• Stroll Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
• Enjoy meal and dessert at market

The experience

The tuk tuk picks you up and heads into Chiang Mai's old walled city as the sun drops. Wat Phra Singh comes first: a 14th-century temple still active with monks, known for its Lion Buddha and classic Lanna architecture. Next is Wat Phan Tao, built around the same era, famous for its ordination hall carved entirely from teakwood. Both temples light up after dark, and the guide shares their history as you move between them.

Wat Chedi Luang is the centerpiece: a massive ruined pagoda that dominated Chiang Mai's skyline for centuries until an earthquake collapsed it in 1545. It once held the Emerald Buddha, now in Bangkok. Nearby stands Wat Lok Molee, home to one of the city's largest chedis, built in 1527 and filled with the ashes of Lanna Kingdom kings. The tuk tuk carries you past all four temples in the cooler night air, with photo stops at the most striking spots.

The tour ends at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, where stalls sell handicrafts and clothing under lights. You eat a simple street food meal here and finish with dessert before the guide leaves you to explore on your own or take a tuk tuk back to your hotel. Temple entrance fees (THB 50 per person, per temple) are paid in cash on the day unless you chose the option that includes them. On Sundays, the Walking Street market fills the center and closes some roads, so arrive early to the meeting point.

What’s included

• Tuk tuk ride through the old city.
• visits to four temples (Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, Wat Lok Molee).
• English-speaking guide.
• street food meal at the Night Bazaar.
• dessert.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private tour: ticket and transfersGuide in English · 18:30Private van

Small group, entrance fees not includedGuide in English · 18:30

Small group, entrance fees includedGuide in English · 18:30

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WanderSiam Chiang Mai

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Chiang Mai's major temples lit up at night without arranging separate transport between them: the tuk tuk and guide handle the route and timing, leaving you free to focus on the sites and the market at the end. The four-hour evening window works well if you've spent your day elsewhere in the city and want to use the cooler night hours for sightseeing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What temples does the Chiang Mai night tuk tuk tour stop at?

The tour visits Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Lok Molee. Wat Phra Singh dates to the 14th century and houses monks; Wat Chedi Luang is a massive ruined pagoda that once held the Emerald Buddha; Wat Phan Tao is known for its teakwood ordination hall; and Wat Lok Molee contains one of the city's largest chedis, built in 1527.

Does the Night Bazaar tour include food?

Yes, the tour includes a street food meal and dessert at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar at the end of the four-hour ride. You eat at the market stalls before the guide leaves you there.

Are temple entrance fees included in the tuk tuk tour price?

Temple entrance fees are not included in the base tour price and must be paid in cash on the day (THB 50 per person, per temple). However, you can choose the option with entrance fees included at checkout if you prefer to have both temples covered upfront.

How long is the Chiang Mai temples and night market tuk tuk tour?

The tour runs four hours total, including travel time between the temples and the Night Bazaar.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English throughout the tour and shares stories about the temples and Chiang Mai's history as you travel.

Can I take a tuk tuk back to my hotel after the Night Bazaar?

Yes, you can take a tuk tuk back to your hotel from the Night Bazaar, though this is not included in the tour price. You can also stay and explore the market on your own after the guide leaves.