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Biking Tour: Explore the Historic Old City of Chiang Mai
4.9
157 Ratings
Tambon Si Phum
Embark on a captivating biking tour through the historic Old City of Chiang Mai. Explore hidden back lanes, ancient temples, and learn about the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Perfect for families with young children!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Grasshopper Active - Chiang Mai Day Tours by Bike - Our Tour Guide will be waiting for you at Discova Day Tour Shop Chiang Mai.
Address: 10/3 Wiang Kaew Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. Near Chang Puak Gate (north gate). Please look for a greenery co-working space “Punspace” - our office will be located in front of it.
- Tha Phae Gate - On the way towards the old city’s eastern gate we’ll bike through many of the city’s quaint lanes. Tha Phae gate was once the entrance through which traders brought their wares into the city. At this beautifully restored gate learn about Chiang Mai’s history as a trading hub.
- Somphet Market - From Tha Phae Gate bike to a nearby Somphet Market. Wander through the market learning a bit about Chiang Mai food and taste a few fruits and sweets while you are at it.
- Wat Chiang Man - The next stop on the bike tour is Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple, built in the auspicious Northeast corner of the old city. This is where the ancient Marble and Crystal Buddha images are enshrined.
- Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara - Next on the bike tour is Chiang Mai’s grandest monument. Wat Chedi Luang was built to house the ashes of a king and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha (now resident at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok). It is now the home of the City Pillar and 3 auspicious dipterocarp trees which provide protection to the city.
- Three Kings Monument - Next on the bike tour is Chiang Mai’s grandest monument. Wat Chedi Luang was built to house the ashes of a king and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha (now resident at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok). It is now the home of the City Pillar and 3 auspicious dipterocarp trees which provide protection to the city.
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City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Mueang) - The City Navel
Pedaling through Chiang Mai’s backstreets you will come to the cosmological heart of Chiang Mai is called the City Navel. Visit the Navel Temple with its serene 700 hundred year old white Buddha and the Three Kings Monument. - Grasshopper Active - Chiang Mai Day Tours by Bike - The bike tour usually takes 3 hours but this is variable by group. The bike tour ends at the Discova Day Tour Shop, the end of a unique and lovely bike tour through old city Chiang Mai.
What's Included
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Bicycle and helmet provided
- Complimentary snacks
- Refreshments included
- Guided tour with English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the charms of Old City Chiang Mai with 12 Kilometers. Bike the back lanes and alleys to experience both modern diverse city and ancient temples. This is an easy ride, the guides proudly tell you about the city’s history, what life in the city walls was like and how the city’s culture has evolved. This tour is good for families with young children.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Lead passenger contact information is requested at the time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Child Seats is available upon request, child seats could accommodate for kid’s weight 14kg only.
Location
Grasshopper Active - Chiang Mai Day Tours by Bike
Wiang Kaew Road
Meet at Discova Day Tour Shop Chiang Mai. Address: 10/3 Wiang Kaew Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. Near Chang Puak Gate (north gate). Please look for a greenery co-working space "Punspace" - our office will be located in front of it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(157 Ratings)
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Ssncf
Jul 28, 2024
Great tour to explore Chiang Mai's old town - The date for my initial booking was already full, so had to do the tour the next day. I ended up having a private tour with my amazing local guide Bom. Bom explained the different chapters of the history of Chiang Mai as well as the Lanna Kingdom. The tour was very well organized and I learned a lot about the rich culture of the city. Additionally, I liked going through the different alleys with the bike that I would not otherwise pass by.
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Geraldine_l
Jul 8, 2024
Safe, fun and great intro to Chiang Mai - We loved this ride around the old town with our excellent guide, James, who kept us safe on the roads and laneways. He explained the history of Chiang Mai as we visited temples and the local market. Learning about northern Thai culture and cuisine was so interesting and sampling a delicious fruit smoothie was a highlight.
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Brandonhl9100ux
Jun 20, 2024
Best way to see the Old City in the heart of Chiang Mai. Informative, personal guide made for a wonderful ride. - Had the BEST time seeing the old city in Chiang Mai with James. This was my first bike tour and the bar has been set high. James kept the energy up but never exhausted us. It felt like he really knew the city personally and made the whole experience amazing. Kicking off our stay in Chiang Mai with this gave us a familiarity with the city to make the rest of our stay much more confident in navigating the cozy streets and alleyways. The whole journey was well paced so as to keep us moving but not so fast as to feel rushed. Our guide took the time to explain the history and significance of each of our stops.
James was also great at keeping us safe while riding. He was attentive to others on the road and the bikes were in great condition and easy to ride.
All in all, this was one of the highlights of our time in Chiang Mai, and an experience we will for sure be doing again on our next visit.
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Mondray
Mar 3, 2024
Fun cycling the back alleys - Super fun 4 hours of cycling Chiang Mai’s back alleys. Our guide Ae was exceptional. Bikes were great. Felt very safe. Thai drivers are kind and accommodating for cyclists on the very few times we were on the road with them. Was so much fun we will do again next time we are here.
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Compass762141
Feb 22, 2024
Beautiful morning in Chiang Mai. - The bike ride was easy and we meandered through beautiful streets and alleyways off the beaten track. Our guide “A” was knowledgeable and fun. The food she introduced us to was delicious. She was really knowledgeable about everything she showed us. We got to be a part of a Buddhist chant and a few other extras that we happened by. I highly recommend. Also, the bikes were good quality which was nice.
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Gabriella_m
Jan 30, 2024
Great bike tour in Chiang Mai old town - The bike tour was really an excellent way to see the city and its main historical spots and Wats.
We really enjoyed the tour and our guide was great and explained us many details about the places we visited, about Buddhism and about Thai history. We would definitely recommend this tour!!
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Laura_y
Jan 28, 2024
Comprehensive bike tour of old city Chiang Mai - Gun was an amazing bike tour guide - he brought us to beautiful temples, explored the market with us, and also took amazing photos for us. I got to learn a little more about the old city of Chiang Mai which I didn’t know before! Highly recommend going on this short adventure to exercise and learn more.
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Stephmich_13
Jan 4, 2024
To do! - Great bike tour we recommend.
We have a good overview of the old town, great guide.
We stop at temples, at a market, have a drink and pass through typical streets.
THANKS
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Blenderyuen
Dec 22, 2023
Unrushed tour of the Old City! - We were lucky that day to have the tour guide Farm all to ourselves. He was so good-natured and quick to tell us stories about the historic monuments and temples throughout the tour. Mid-way we stopped for a coffee (included as part of the tour!) and we chatted about all of our upcoming travel plans. Lovely way to spend the day, the bikes were top notch, and Farm was excellent in guiding us safely through the city with his hand signals!
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Craig_c
Jan 19, 2024
Good for temple - This was fine if you wanted a bike tour of old city temples. That was ninety percent tour. I was expecting more old old city history, neighborhoods, markets etc
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