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Want to see the best of Chiang Mai? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Chiang Mai!

Destination

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, ไทย

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance Wat Sing
• Travel Insurance
• Transport with tuk tuk
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance for other attractions than mentioned

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Meet by the large 'Imm Hotel' sign - Chiang Mai to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See from Wat Phan Tao, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Pae Gate and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Chiang Mai so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Eric

(About local Purichat )

24 February 2025

Purichat was very accommodating and enlightening for our city tour. We especially enjoyed the smoothie stop supporting the women’s rehabilitation program.Pleasant informative morning

Anne

(About local Wuthikorn)

22 February 2025

A fantastic, very professional, and personal tour with boy. We started with a overview of the ancient city where we learned about the history of Chiang Mai in brief, then we strolled on to the oldest local market and had the best, freshest fruit juice and shopped local goodies. We saw hidden temples and learned important lessons of buddism, and when our youngest became tired of the heat we were taken by car the rest of the tour. Boy was a very knowledgeable, pleasing and fun guide, who’s knowledge of his city is transmitted in a enthusiastic and fun way.Super interesting and fun local tour.

Rahil🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Purichat )

21 February 2025

Purichat was nice, friendly, good English, explained local and Thai history well. Very accommodating with our needs (2 year old). Drove us around to each site in her car. Best go in the morning. It gets hot quickly. Great host, family friendly

Charles

(About local Naphat)

20 February 2025

My wife and I had a great tour of the Grand Palace and other spots in Bangkok with Naphat. Naphat's English is flawless as is her knowledge of navigating her way around the city while finding all the shady cool spots in that very hot city. Highly recommended!The best guide in all of Bangkok.

Margot

(About local Ratana)

20 February 2025

Ratana is rustig, vrolijk en lacht veel , vertelt genoeg, maar je krijgt geen ‘overload’ aan informatie. Alle vragen die je stelt, weet ze ook te beantwoorden. Een hele fijne gids !!! 🧡🙏Leerzaam en gezellig

Antonio🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Naphat)

18 February 2025

Naphat is an amazing guide with a spiritual touch! It was a big pleasure to spend with her this 3 hours walking around Chiang Mai. She was very kind and she gave a lot of explanations about the story of Thailand. She knows a lot about the history and I really felt very good with her! I recommend her very much!A real spiritual person

Mary

(About local Naphat)

15 February 2025

Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants more than just a tour of Chiang Mai’s highlights and really get a cultural, spiritual and historical insight into the place and the country. We both loved our time with her and were very grateful to her for sharing her wisdom and knowledge about Buddhism with us. Fabulous tour with great guides

Thomas

(About local Naphat)

13 February 2025

We did the 3 hour City Tour and came away with a great understanding of Thia culture. Would recommend.Very knowledgeable and friendly guide

Leigh

(About local Wuthikorn)

11 February 2025

Lovely morning spent learning and having fun around Chiang Mai’s temples and sites. Very informative and easy going. Could not have been more helpful. Temples

Neil🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Wuthikorn)

11 February 2025

If you have never been here, this is a great way to see the old city ‘Boy’ is very interesting and friendly guide who has a passion for his town The walk was done at a nice pace and also with a Thai tea and snack along the way Ladies should take a cover for shoulders in temples , not a problem if not got one as they do hire for a very small feeLovely introduction to chiang Mai

Paul

(About local Kamutnadda)

9 February 2025

Started the day with an introduction to the history of the area, then touring temples, boat trip and finally south away from the tourist trapsFantastic passion and historical knowledge

Jake

(About local Naphat)

9 February 2025

If you want an authentic experience of Chiang Mai, go on this tour with Naphat. She knew so much history about the city and knew all the local spots. As a previous nun, she knew the importance of Buddhism in the community. Amazing experience

CARL🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ae Plernjai )

8 February 2025

Ae is a very personable and informative guide, we were so glad we did this guided walk with Ae, we saw so much more of life within Chiang Mai which we would otherwise have missed.Tour of Chiang Mai

Natasha🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Purichat )

5 February 2025

Purichat, or as May as she told us to call her, was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We enjoyed her tour and as well as her very witty sense of humour. Highly recommended :)Great tour with purichat

Jemima

(About local Kamutnadda)

3 February 2025

We had a fabulous tour with Eddie. He was very well informed and full of interesting facts and enthusiasm for the sites he took us to. Our tour lasted an hour longer than expected, which was fine by us. I thoroughly recommend himExcellent interesting tour

Adrian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Minty)

1 February 2025

Thank you Minty for showing us Chiang Mai and explaining some of the history, answering all of our questions, and being flexible with my child’s needs. Recommended walking tour!

Jose M🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Ae Plernjai )

29 January 2025

Ae was very informative and candid in answering my questions. Excellent tour!Cant fail with Ae

Bryan

(About local Wuthikorn)

28 January 2025

I traveled to Thailand to do a cycling tour—Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai—and decided to arrive early to adjust to the time zone difference (I am from the USA) and to experience the local culture of Chiang Mai before starting my journey, I booked two different tours with Wuthikorn (AKA “Boy”) and have been so impressed with his clear knowledge of the history of this area of Thailand and ability to share it in an interesting and authentic way while also making the entire trip feel so personal. I’ve had the privilege to travel to many countries during this stage of my life to bike, hike and have fun, and can genuinely say that these tours with him have been a true highlight, a great value and it makes me want to return. This guide truly is a rare find.The “best of the best” on many levels!

Linda

(About local Purichat )

28 January 2025

Extremely knowledgeable about the history and food culture of Chiang Mai. From the temples to all the hidden areas , it was great! I would highly recommend her. Go with Purichat

Annette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

20 January 2025

We throughly enjoyed our city tour with Purichat. We learnt so much about the Lana culture, Buddhism, the history, spices, cuisine and architecture. Purichat is bright, so courteous and more than kind. After the tour she helped us with securing a taxi. Stayed with us until we were in the taxi to wave us goodbye. Thank you Purichat. We wish you all the best for the future. Annette and Andrew. Purichat - Chiang Mai City Tou

Gerhard🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Wuthikorn)

16 January 2025

Wuthikorn ist ein sehr freundlicher, aufgeschlossener und kenntnisreicher Guide. Wir haben viel von ihm erfahren, das uns sonst nicht zugänglich gewesen wäre. Ohne Kenntnis der religiösen und philosophischen Hintergründe macht ein Tempelbesuch nur halb so viel Sinn. Sehr zu empfehlen!!Sollte man unbedingt machen!

Tania🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

14 January 2025

Purdichat was an absolute delight and my friends and I enjoyed touring around Chiang Mai with her. It was so special and informative to see the city through the eyes of a local. What I appreciated most about her is the pride and care with which she answered our questions and informed us about Thai culture, the history of the sites and temples we visited, and the philosophy of Buddhism. My friends and I left the tour with an increased understanding of the city and the Thai people. I highly recommend her as a guide.An amazing tour of Chiang Mai

Joshua

(About local Naphat)

10 January 2025

Naphat was super knowledgeable and does a great job. Excellent

Andrea

(About local Naphat)

10 January 2025

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É stato bellissimo, piacevole, Napath é allegra e disposta a parlare di tutto. Conosce bene Chiang Mai, la cultura thai, sa calibrare il tour in base alle esigenze. Ottimo! Grazie mille!

Claudia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Naphat)

5 January 2025

Thank you for this special day! We learned so much about Chiang Mai and Buddhismus and life. We saw a lot of things, we would have never seen. Thank you Naphat for this!Fantastic guide and day!

M🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

4 January 2025

We loved getting to know the neighborhoods of Chiang Mai on this tour. It helped us to get to learn about the history of the city while learning our way around. A great way to kick-off our stay!Lay of the land in Chiang Mai

Minty🇺🇸 United States

(About local Wuthikorn)

4 January 2025

Boy was very informative about the history of Chiang Mai. He pointed out details in the architecture and explained the meaning being them, which we found were very interesting! Boy also helped us find really good café tucked away in an alley, as well as a great place to exchange money.Good experience

Karen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Wuthikorn)

4 January 2025

We had a great afternoon with Boy. He was mindful of my husband’s hearing issue and spoke clearly about the sites we visited. The temples were beautiful as it was late afternoon and the sun shone on the gold making it shimmer. A great time to walk around as it was cooler. Boy taught us a lot about his culture and the Buddhist religion. We had a great time together. I have no problem recommending him as a great guide. Great experience

Stephanie

(About local Wuthikorn)

2 January 2025

Wuthikorn (Boy) was an amazing tour guide. We got many recommendations for our stay and got to see things thru a locals eyes. He was very adaptable and great to speak with. Highly recommend using this tour service Culture of Chiang Mai

Ann-Kathrin 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Wuthikorn)

1 January 2025

We had a wonderful time with Boy. He showed us the old town, great places to eat, told us a lot about the city's history, and shared insights into the culture. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Thank you for the lovely hours! :) Wonderful

Troy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Naphat)

1 January 2025

Spending time seeing off the beaten track parts of the city with Naphat was an absolute joy. She has a great way of giving you knowledge of her country, the city and Buddhism in easy bite sized chunks that made it interesting! I think what added to the experience was her ex nun background. It felt like you were truly hanging out with a local in their town!Absolutely loved Naphat

Fenja🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ratana)

31 December 2024

Ratana was a great guide for us. She is very knowledgeable about Thai history and culture and answered all of our many questions. Her English is good to understand. She also brought us to non-touristy spots and took us to quiet corners of the temples to give us background information. We had a good time, thanks a lot, Ratana. Great History & Culture Guide

steven🇺🇸 United States

(About local Wuthikorn)

30 December 2024

We really enjoyed our tour and would recommend this guide. Great Guide

ben

(About local Naphat)

24 December 2024

Naphat was a wonderful host Slowly taking us around the city and teaching us all about the local culture. A special moment was sitting in the temple, understanding Buddhism, and how the locals and her own family practice. We talked for hours about personal experiences and saw some wonderful places. We then asked about food, live music, things to do, and are now armed with a list we’re working our way through, all of the recommendations were spot on and thoroughly enjoyed. Naphat was kind, considerate, and listened well to our needs. She can even help with accommodation recommendations to help you enjoy your visit at a great price. We would recommend her to anyone visiting and will look her up again if we’re ever back. Thank you so much Naphat, wishing your family well at Christmas time.Tours with passion

steffenstoeckle🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Naphat)

24 December 2024

The tour in Chiang Mai old town was great! We visited the most important sites and learned a lot about the life in Thailand. Especially the old neighbourhoods and houses and the market Warorot with very good food and beautiful flowers were fantastic to see! Thank you!Great Tour!

Elizabeth🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Wuthikorn)

21 December 2024

We had an amazing experience with Boy as our tour guide! He truly made our first day unforgettable. Our family of six, including four children ages 7-14, learned so much about Thai culture, food, and religion. Boy’s ability to engage our kids was exceptional, tailoring the tour to keep them interested while ensuring we all got the most out of the experience. His English was excellent, and we really appreciated how he went above and beyond, spending extra time with us as we explored the market. His knowledge, warmth, and patience made the tour extra special. He also is an excellent photographer. Highly recommend Boy for anyone visiting Chiang Mai!An Unforgettable Tour with Boy

Juliette🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ratana)

21 December 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Ratana. She is so warm and friendly and have us a good glimpse at the deep history of Chiang Mai. She was able to personalise the itinerary so that we were able to take breaks aa my husband’s back was playing up. Strongly recommended her tour! Wonderful personalised tour

Erkan

(About local Wuthikorn)

20 December 2024

Amazing Guide! Happy to habe made him😍.

Jon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Wuthikorn)

16 December 2024

Boy once again delivered an amazing experience on our “Highlights & Hidden Gems of Chiang Mai” tour! His exceptional guiding skills kept us engaged as he revealed the hidden stories behind sights we’d previously walked by, giving us a deeper appreciation of Chiang Mai. The market visit was a standout highlight, offering an authentic taste of local life. Knowledgeable, personable, and attentive—Boy is simply the best!Another Amazing Tour with Wuthikorn (Boy)

Mariana🇵🇪 Peru

(About local Wuthikorn)

8 December 2024

The tour was excellent. Wuthikorn is very knowledgeable about the temples, religion, history, so it was very interesting. I really enjoyed my afternoon in Chiang Mai and learned a lot about the wonderful temples I was able to visit. I highly recommend this tour with Wuthikorn!Great and interesting!

Daya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Wuthikorn)

8 December 2024

Boy expertly navigated us through so many different temples. A large of the tour felt private given these were less crowded. We also got many chances to cool off from the heat that set it pretty quickly. Great way to spend 3 hours If you want cultural context and see some amazing temples, a market and the sights of Chiang Mai, this is definitely the tour and I would highly recommend Boy for your trip. A true hidden gems tour

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naphat)

5 December 2024

The Highlights and Hidden Gems tour with Naphat was a very special experience and great way to kickoff my visit to Chiang Mai. After the hidden market she took me to several temples, including a very special smaller one that was not overrun with tourists. Naphat did a great job of explaining the history of each temple and was also happy to answer many of my questions about Buddhism and her experience as a nun. We had a number of deep and meaningful moments during the tour and it left me feeling more like I was being show around the city by an old friend instead of a tour guide. The first tour was great and I also booked a second evening tour with Naphat which was also amazing. She’s a great guide and I highly recommend booking her for your tour.

Paul and Donna

(About local Ae Plernjai )

4 December 2024

As soon as we met Ae, she was making us laugh and made us feel like we were friends but for a long time. She was so warm with everyone we met and really helped us acclimate to the city. She’s extremely responsive pre and post tour. We would book this again just to see her!Morning Adventure with Ae

Ann Lisbeth

(About local Wuthikorn)

30 November 2024

Boy was a joy🤩Highly recommended!SO worth it! 🤗

Silke

(About local Ratana)

24 November 2024

Ratana hat uns Chiang Mal sehr kundig, sympathisch und kurzweilig, näher gebracht. Wir haben viel gelernt, viel gesehen und auch im Tempel eine wunderbare Begegnung mit einem Mönch gehabt. Wir können Ratana sehr empfehlen.Tolle Führung

Nicolette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naphat)

19 November 2024

Our Old City tour in Chiang Mai with Naphat was truly unforgettable. She was an incredible guide, blending her deep knowledge with a warm, personable approach that made us feel like we were exploring the city with a local friend. Naphat not only took us to the most notable temples in town but also guided us through the vibrant community, sharing insights into daily life and local culture. The experience felt immersive and authentic, with highlights including learning about Buddhist religion and spirituality in a meaningful way and taking a fun tuk-tuk ride to a bustling local market. We can’t recommend this tour with Naphat enough—it’s the perfect way to see the best of Chiang Mai and connect with its rich history and culture!Incredible Old City Immersion!

Angela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

17 November 2024

We did this tour on our first day in Chiang Mai and it was a great way to get to know the city a little so we could explore on our own later. Purichat was very knowledgeable and friendly. The temples she took us to were beautiful and she was able to share so much information that we never would have known without having her guide us. Great experience!Great way to see Chiang Mai

James🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ratana)

16 November 2024

Really enjoyed our tour of Chiang Mai - Ratana was really super lovely and a pleasure to spend a few hours with! Lovely Ratana

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ae Plernjai )

12 November 2024

Ae was knowledgeable, accommodating and fun! She wanted to make sure I didn't miss a few things while she customized the trip to take into account the local food, merchandise and sites I wanted to see. We had a great time walking the streets if Chiang Mai, eating wonderful vegetarian food and seeking out hidden treasures. I appreciated Ae's knowledge of the many temples in Chiang Mai as well as the iconography of Thai Buddhism. Thank you!Excellent Host!

Laura🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Purichat )

6 November 2024

May was amazing. She was full of great information and took us to some spots we would never have found without her. She was fun and generous and we would highly recommend! Chiang Mai with May