Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Good temple & Market tours fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and local markets on a small-group temple tour with transport and guide.
“Our guide Mina was amazing knowledgeable friendly and energetic. She was able to answer all of our questions.”
Review of Xi’an’s small-group day tour to the Terracotta Army, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Bazaar for $49.56.
“Lily had a lot of knowledge about the terracotta warriors. She got us to the location quickly so it was not as crowded. The wall and the bazar were also great. I did wish we had more time on the wall. The food at the Muslim bazar was amazing!”
Review of Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak boat ride, and Wat Sam Phran Dragon Temple day tour.
“The tour was excellent, and our guide, Nice, was incredibly accommodating and kind. She even treated us to some Thai snacks during the tour, which was such a thoughtful gesture. She knew all the best photo spots and took her time to make sure everyone had great pictures. I’d also like to mention that I missed the tour on my original booking date, but the team were kind enough to reschedule me at no extra cost.”
Cycle Bangkok after dark through temple lanes, river ferries, and the Flower Market on a safe, small-group tour with local snacks.
“Max was a great guide - knowledgeable with the history and route, funny, and safe. Highly recommended.”
Explore Seoul by night with a palace, temple, and Gwangjang Market food tour featuring makgeolli, jeon, octopus, and local guides.
“Mia was such a nice guide 😊 We’ve got a nice group of people, good food and intels. 100% recommend !”
Explore Old Delhi through street food, Sikh kitchens, spice markets, temples, mosque views, and a rooftop stop with guide JD.
“Fab day. JD knows his stuff, loves to tell a story and takes lots of photos. We ate some local food and had a good experience of Old Delhi”
Review of Seoul’s $79 night palace and market tour, with Korean food, illuminated sights, vehicle transfers, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!”
Review of Chiang Mai’s elephant, Sticky Waterfalls, market, and Wat Ban Den tour, with practical advice on price, comfort, ethics, and value.
“Our guide - James was really great, funny, helpful, talk and explain a lot of things in very interesting and passionate way. Sticky waterfall - amazing! It was so much fun. I had only one issue with this trip that elephant sanctuary was not totally ethical. You could touch, take a photos with animals. It is visible that their are trained to do some tricks for tourists.”
Cycle Bangkok after dark through temples, river lanes, and the Flower Market. See old-city landmarks with a local guide for $39.
“Amazing tour and JoJo the guide even more: she was so kind and helpful to my friend that didn't felt so well”
Review of Chiang Mai’s evening tuk-tuk temple tour, with four temples, street food, night-market time, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“Awesome to see the temples at night! Nice people in the group and a very kind guide, who might benefit from some lessons about the temples.”
Explore Takua Pa from Khao Lak with a tsunami museum, Kong Kha Temple, old town sights, and local food for $52.
“Amazing Tour! Our guide was exceptional, friendly, warm & welcoming. Truly wonderful afternoon.”
Explore Bengaluru’s old city on a 3-hour walk through Tipu Palace, temples, Bangalore Fort, KR Market, and a Jain shrine.
“I recently took a walking tour in Bengaluru with Vijay, and it was truly exceptional. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and at ease the entire time. Vijay is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also warm and friendly, making the experience feel more like exploring with a local friend than a typical tour. Each place we visited was brought to life by Vijay’s storytelling and deep understanding of the city's history and culture. One of the highlights was a stop for some of the best filtered coffee I’ve ever had—such a thoughtful touch that made the day even more special. This tour genuinely completed my trip to…”
Review of Cusco’s 3.5-hour small-group tour covering San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, San Blas, the Cathedral, and Inca stonework.
“Nice tour, however our guide was not particularly in a good shape that day. But very eloquent and instructed. We had the impression that he expedite the end of the tour.”
See Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Market, and Senso-ji in four hours with a small group guide, photos, and practical Tokyo insight.
“This tour was fantastic and absolutely worth the early start to avoid the crowds. Ryota was our guide, and he was attentive, knowledgeable, and knew all the best spots for photos. He had the schedule perfectly timed, so just as other groups were arriving, we wRead more”
See Fiji beyond the beaches on a half-day tour of orchids, village life, Hindu culture, markets, and Vuda Lookout near Nadi.
“Enjoyed this tour, plenty of stops! My favorite part was the botanical garden and Vuda lookout! Great views, and a terrific way to see the “real” Fiji away from the resorts.”
