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Chiang Mai First Time Experience: Temples, Culture & Local Street food Market

This walking tour is designed especially for first-time visitors who want to truly understand Chiang Mai not just see it. We will explore the Old City together, combining history, storytelling, and real local experiences in a fun and easy-to-follow way.


Why choose this tour?

✔️ Explore top temples + hidden local spots

✔️ Learn Thai culture & Buddhism in a simple, fun way

✔️ Experience real local life inside the Old City

✔️ End the tour at a famous street food market 

✔️ Small group experience for better interaction


What to expect:

  • Stories about Chiang Mai, Lanna culture, and daily life
  • Visits to major temples + hidden local spots
  • Ending at a famous street food market


Extra expenses (optional): 

Please bring some cash if you’d like to try local food at the market. 

Street food: 20–80 THB per dish 

Drinks / fruit: 30–100 THB 


Important notes: 

Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions 

Comfortable shoes are recommended


Please read before booking: 

Pay-what-you-want tour. No set price. Reservation and cancellation are free.

This is a tip-based (free walking) tour, meaning you decide the value of the experience at the end. Tipping your guide is a thoughtful way to show appreciation and helps support local guides who dedicate their time to creating an enjoyable and informative experience. 

Most guests typically give around €10–€20 (approximately 400–800 THB) per person, depending on their experience.














The tour lasts 3 hours
Available in English

GuideWoody
Guide: GuideWoody
Guiding since 2026
Hi everyone! 😊 My name is Woody, and I’m a local guide here in Chiang Mai. I’ve been working in tourism for several years, running my own company, The Travel View Tours, where I specialize in creating authentic local experiences for travelers from around the world. I love sharing the real Chiang Mai — not just the temples, but also the stories, culture, and everyday life that make this city so special. This tour is designed to be fun, relaxed, and easy to understand — not like a history class. I’ll explain things in a simple way, and of course, feel free to ask me anything along the way!

6 stops
1.9 km walking
3 hours
Meeting point:Three Kings MonumentI will be waiting at the Three Kings Monument, directly in front of the statues in the main square (not on the side streets). 👉 Look for a guide holding a "The Travel View Tours" sign. 📍 If you arrive early, please stay near the statues — I will come to you. ⏰ Please arrive 10 minutes early.Open in Google Maps
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Outside visit
Three Kings Monument (Start)Introduction to Chiang Mai and the Lanna Kingdom. Learn about the founders of the city and its history.
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Free entry
Wat Inthakhin (City Pillar Temple)Discover the spiritual heart of Chiang Mai and local beliefs. Understand the importance of the city pillar in Thai culture.
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Free entry
Wat Phan tao Chiang Mai ThailandNext, we explore Wat Phan Tao, a beautiful teakwood temple, before continuing to the impressive Wat Chedi Luang, one of Chiang Mai’s most iconic landmarks and a highlight of the tour.

Chiang Mai First Time Experience: Temples, Culture & Local Street food Market


How does a free tour work?

1

Choose and book

Select a tour, date and time. Booking is free.

2

Enjoy the tour

Go to the meeting point and live the experience with your guide.

3

Pay what you want

At the end, you decide how much to pay based on your satisfaction.

Free cancellation and booking
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