Chiang Mai: Old City Bike Tour & Local Market Stop

Pedal Through Chiang Mai's Temple Quarter at Dawn or Dusk

You cycle through Chiang Mai's Old City temples, historic gates, and quiet alleys on a small-group morning or evening tour. The route includes stops at Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, and a local market where your guide helps you try simple snacks. A mountain bike, helmet, water, and an English-speaking guide are provided, and the pace stays relaxed across 12–14 kilometers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Wat Chedi Luang30m
2. Three Kings Monument30m · entry included

Chiang Mai Old City bike tour

• Meet guide at Discova Day Tour Shop
• Cycle to Tha Phae Gate
• Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple
• Explore Wat Intakhin historic square
• See Three Kings Monument
• Stop at local market for snacks
• Return to Discova Day Tour Shop

The experience

The Old City spreads out flat and quiet in front of you: temple spires rising above tile roofs, narrow lanes threading between ancient walls. You're on a bike, not in a tuk-tuk, which changes everything. The guide meets you at Discova Day Tour Shop near Chang Puak Gate and hands over a mountain bike and helmet. Then you roll straight toward Tha Phae Gate, the old trading entrance, and the pace is easy: 12 to 14 kilometers at whatever speed lets you actually see things. No rushing. No schedule that feels tight.

The route loops through the spiritual heart of the city. You stop at Wat Chedi Luang, where a massive ruined chedi dominates the temple grounds and the ancient City Pillar sits in its shadow. The kind of place that makes sense why people still come here to pray. Then Wat Intakhin, marked as the symbolic center of the old kingdom, sits in a quiet square where locals move through their day and tourists are still rare enough to notice. The Three Kings Monument comes next, a landmark that anchors the city's founding story. Your guide explains the connections as you stand there, not a lecture, just the stories that make the stones matter. Between stops, you're riding back lanes and historic alleys where the bike becomes the right speed to notice things: a woman arranging flowers at a shrine, the sound of a motorbike echoing off old walls, the smell of incense drifting from a doorway.

The market stop is the part that sticks with you. Morning departures hit the fresh market: produce piled high, vendors calling out, the light still low and golden. Night tours find the street food market buzzing with families and workers grabbing dinner. Your guide helps you order or try something without the awkwardness of pointing and guessing. It's simple food: fruit, a snack, something you'd never have found on your own. The whole tour wraps back at the shop, and you've covered the main temples, the gates, the monuments, and the everyday life of the Old City without once feeling rushed or separated from it.

What’s included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges are covered.
• You receive a temple donation allowance, a quality mountain bike and safety helmet, drinking water and light snacks at the market stop, accidental insurance, and an English-speaking guide who shares stories and cultural insights throughout the 12–14 km route.
• The small-group experience keeps the pace relaxed and friendly.

Options for this experience

3 options

Morning tour (Shared)Guide in English or Thai · 09:00

Morning tour (Private)Guide in English or Thai · 09:00

Night tour (Shared)Guide in English or Thai · 18:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 18:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Discova Thailand

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Chiang Mai's main temples and gates without navigating traffic or arranging your own transport. The bike lets you move at a pace where the details actually register, and the small group means the guide can answer questions instead of herding a crowd.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

Is the bike tour suitable for beginners?

Yes. The tour is described as relaxed and suitable for all physical fitness levels, covering flat terrain at an easy pace.

What's included in the market stop?

A stop at either a morning fresh market or night street food market is included. Your guide helps you try simple snacks or fruits, and drinking water is provided throughout the tour.

Do I need to bring my own bike?

No. A quality mountain bike and safety helmet are provided as part of the tour.

How long is the bike tour?

The tour covers approximately 12–14 kilometers at a relaxed pace and includes multiple temple stops and a market visit.

Where do I meet the guide?

Meet at Discova Day Tour Shop, located at 10/3 Wiang Kaew Rd, near Chang Puak Gate (north gate), in front of Punspace co-working space.