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The 15 Best Temple Tours by Bike on Earth

31 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Good temple tours by bike fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour - A 15-kilometer ride through quiet lanes and canals
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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

1.Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,511 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Our pick

Explore Thonburi by bike on a 3-hour Bangkok tour through canals, temples, markets, and quiet local streets for $24.

“Great tour seeing all the beautiful temples and being able to bike through the backroads and alleys of Bangkok seeing that part many wouldn’t see. Our guide Koko was fantastic and fun!”

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Bangkok: Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit - From the Giant Swing to the old Khao San lanes
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Bangkok: Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit

Siem Reap: Bike the Angkor Temples - Full-Day 30km Tour - Starting early beside the Siem Reap River
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Siem Reap: Bike the Angkor Temples – Full-Day 30km Tour

3.Bike the Angkor Temples – Full-Day 30km Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · from $35Top rated

Cycle 30km through Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, forest paths, and villages on an active, well-guided full-day tour from Siem Reap.

“We had an amazing guide - there were only two of us my wife and I on the tour, and he gave us a great overview of the different temples. Definitely recommend the experience.”

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Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple - An 8:00 am start from Ubud
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Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

4.Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $49

Ride an e-bike through Ubud rice fields and villages to Tirta Empul, with a sacred spring visit, Balinese lunch, guide, and hotel transfers.

“One of the highlights of my trip to Bali! This electric cycling tour was so much fun and a great way to explore local Ubud. We passed beautiful rice paddies and stopped along the way to learn about Balinese culture. The ride itself was intermeRead more”

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Bangkok: Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit - From the Giant Swing to the old Khao San lanes
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Bangkok: Night Bike Tour with Temples & Flower Market Visit

E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine - Starting near Kintetsu Nara Station
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E-Bike Nara Highlights – Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

6.E-Bike Nara Highlights – Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90

See Nara by e-bike on a small-group tour covering Todaiji, deer, Kasuga Taisha, Wakakusa, and historic Japanese knives.

“Our family of five really enjoyed this tour. Was so nice having someone lead us around and not having to think out or plan ahead the route to take or find out where bikes could and couldn’t go. The e-bikes was a fun way for our kids to ensure the sightseeing.”

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Siem Reap: Bike the Angkor Temples - Full-Day 30km Tour - Starting early beside the Siem Reap River
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Siem Reap: Bike the Angkor Temples – Full-Day 30km Tour

Bangkok: Backstreets and Historic Temples Bike Tour - Starting near MRT Sam Yot and Khaosan Road
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Bangkok: Backstreets and Historic Temples Bike Tour

Bangkok: Backstreets and Temple Historic Bike Tour - From Sam Yot to Khaosan Road
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Bangkok: Backstreets and Temple Historic Bike Tour

9.Backstreets and Temple Historic Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $39

Explore Bangkok’s backstreets, temples, canals, street food, and river by bike on a relaxed four-hour small-group tour.

“Fantastic tour around small neighborhoods with great views of the city! Tom is a very nice and friendly knowledgeable guide! We definitely recommend this tour👍”

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple E-Bike Tour - Gion customs and the quieter side of Kyoto
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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple E-Bike Tour

10.Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 hours · from $83

Ride Kyoto by e-bike through Gion, Fushimi Inari, and Tofukuji Temple with a local guide on this four-hour cultural tour.

“Very good Very informative Maki was full of knowledge. I truly had a great time, 4 hrs went by very quickly. Returning back to the shop was very pleasant since we followed the river. 5 stars”

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Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples - Nanzenji Temple and the eastern hills
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Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples

11.Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

Ride Kyoto’s quieter streets by e-bike, visiting temples, shrines, and local places with an English-speaking guide in a small group.

“Ben was a fantastic guide. He had plenty of interesting information about the local sights and let us have some time here and there to explore on our own. Very glad I booked this tour!”

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From Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise and Temples E-Bike Tour - The 4:40 a.m. ride to Angkor Wat
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From Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise and Temples E-Bike Tour

12.Angkor Wat Sunrise and Temples E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

Review of Siem Reap’s Angkor Wat sunrise and e-bike tour, with local breakfast, jungle temples, practical tips, costs, and honest advice.

“We had an awesome time on the tour! Jan was an amazing guide — super knowledgeable, communicative, and pleasant to spend the day with. Angkor Wat itself is amazing and worth seeing at sunrise, and I really enjoyed the e-biking to other temples more than I thought I would. Would definitely recommend this one :)”

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Naha: Guided E-Bike Tour of the 12 Zodiac Temples - Starting near Makishi Station
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Naha: Guided E-Bike Tour of the 12 Zodiac Temples

13.Naha: Guided E-Bike Tour of the 12 Zodiac Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Explore Naha’s Shuri temples by e-bike, with a small group, local guide, red gates, sacred springs, and quiet backstreets.

“Maki and Sally were both amazing guides. 10/10! 5 stars! They were knowledgeable and fun and definitely accommodated all levels of skill for our group. We can’t recommend this event enough as it gave us a great perspective on different areas of Okinawa and brought us to places that we never would have known to find our own”

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Angkor Wat: Guided Sunrise Bike Tour w/ Breakfast and Lunch - Before sunrise at Angkor Wat
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Angkor Wat: Guided Sunrise Bike Tour w/ Breakfast and Lunch

14.Angkor Wat: Guided Sunrise Bike Tour w/ Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · from $55

Cycle Angkor Wat at sunrise, visit lesser-seen temples and villages, and enjoy Cambodian breakfast and lunch with a local guide.

“A unique and exhilarating way to explore the temples while enjoying a bit of the countryside. The early start was rather painful but the sunrise was worth it! Some parts of the track were quite challenging but the bikes were sturdy enough. Our guide Tida was very detailed in his explanation and he takes great photos!”

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e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery Full Lunch included - Arsani Monastery And The First Taste Of Rural Crete
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e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery Full Lunch included

15.e-Bike Cycling Tour to Arkadi Monastery Full Lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Ride from Rethymno to Arkadi Monastery by e-bike, with village views, Cretan lunch, local history, and a 44-kilometer route.

“This cycling tour was a highlight of our trip. The views were absolutely stunning—rolling hills, peaceful villages, and a beautiful monastery that was well worth the ride. The E-bike made it almost effortless, with a few climbs along the way Our guide was fantastic, super knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great local stories. They really brought the history and culture to life. The food was delicious, the route was well-paced, and for the time and experience, it was great value. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a fun and meaningful adventure!”

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