Half day Best of Chiang Mai City by Tuk-Tuk Private tours Discover the City of Chiang Mai by Tuk-Tuk
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Chiang Mai

Explore Chiang Mai in a Tuk-Tuk. Are you curious about the attractions and activities in Chiang Mai? This half-day excursion is crafted to provide guests with an overview of the area and set you up for your time in the city. Discover the Historic Center and witness the numerous portals that encircle it.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

8.30am. or 12.30pm. Our guide with pick you up from your hotel or guesthouse at 8:30am or 1:30pm for the start of your tour where you will depart by Tuk Tuk.  First, you will explore the canal that surrounds the old city and stop at historical gates such as Chiang Mai Gate and the popularTae Pae Gate to see the remains of the guard walls that used to protect the city from foreign invaders many years ago.  Next you will enter the Old City and make a stop at Wat Chedi Luang.  Meaning “Temple of the big stupha” this temple was constructed during the 14th and 15thcenturies and was the home of the famous Emerald Buddha which can now be found in the Grand Palace of Bangkok.  During the year of 1545 an earthquake destroyed the top 30 meters of the temple.  Although most of it has been repaired much of the damage around the lower edges of the temple can still be seen today.

After leaving Wat Chedi Luang you will make a stop at the 3 Kings Monument before visiting the silver temple in Chiang Mai, The temple was first founded in 1501 under King Mengrai and given the name Wat Srisuphan Aram and this temple has renovated in 2004.  This is most important in the temple is a silver-coloured building which shimmers in the sunlight and the Ubosot is using alloy and zinc-silver.

Chiang Mai’s silversmith tradition and workshop. Wat Srisupan is an important centre for handicrafts and helps to preserve the silversmith tradition of this area of Chiang Mai. Techniques are handed down to the new generation of silversmiths at the Ancient Lanna Arts Study Centre (known as Sala Sip Mu Lanna) and visitors to the temple are encouraged to see the artisans at work.

On your way to your final destination, Warorot Market, you will see where Chiang Mai’s Sunday Market and the famous Night Bazaarare located. Then explore the vast Warorot Market where many of the cities local residence do their shopping.  Find items such as fresh/dried fruit and vegetables, souvenirs, fireworks, clothing, fresh seafood, jewelry, watches, beauty supplies, a large flower market and much, much more. The prices here are the lowest in Chiang Mai. 

When you are finished your Tuk Tuk will return you to your hotel or guesthouse at approximately 11:30am or 4:30pm depending which tour you decided to take.

Points of Interest

  • Chiang Mai
What's Included
  • Accident travel insurance
  • An English speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by Tuk-Tuk
  • Drinking water and seasonal fruits
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Personal shopping
Additional Information
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Dress code is formal
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Chiang Mai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carrie216
Mar 7, 2024
Tour of the old city - We spent a wonderful half day with our guide Saman Duangkham. He showed us all the highlights of the old city including beautiful temples, a market, the silver making area and a spot by the old wall where pidgins go crazy.
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L8441pksaschak
Apr 17, 2023
Great guide - Gives you a great historical background of Chiang Mai, the guide we had was excellent and made the trip, especially he is well educated and speaks very well English.
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Helen
Feb 19, 2018
My daughter an i thoroughly enjoyed... - <p>My daughter an i thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We had independently 'tuk tuked' around Bangkok so it was nice to be able to relax and let someone do the mapping. <br/> we were picked up on time, our driver was very steady - which we found quite amusing after the Bangkok experiences, and the guide was exceptionally knowledgeable with great English. He allowed us to control the time we spent at each of the places visited while politely keeping us in time check. He bartered prices for us and got my daughter some great deals at the market.<br/> well worth doing.</p>
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Kaylene
Nov 14, 2017
The tour consisted of a visit to 4... - <p>The tour consisted of a visit to 4 temples and one market. I thought,perhaps we may have seen a bit more variety. Also the half day was only 3 hours. The Tuk-Tuk was in very poor condition. The upholstery was torn and the passenger seat very old and hard compared to many others we saw on the street. Also the fumes from the exhaust were very strong. Obviously there was a mechanical issue. On the whole I was left a little disappointed as having been on a couple of other Viator tours , which were very good, I expected a bit more.</p>
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