Temple, shrine & monastery tours
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 temple walking tours in Thailand worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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 Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew walking tour, with practical advice on guides, dress code, pricing, heat, and value.
“Sun was very knowledgeable and interesting and has a wonderful personality. We really appreciated the tour and would recommend her service to anyone. We learnt a lot from her. We were also grateful for her patience with our late arrival, and for giving us time to take plenty of pictures as we went.”
Visit Wat Pho and Wat Arun in three hours with a local guide, temple insights, coconut water, and a low-impact Bangkok walking tour.
“Surina was an excellent tour guide! She taught us so much about each place, the history of Thailand and was so kind and patient with our group.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s three-hour temple walk, with Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, Wat Phra Singh, costs, tips, and honest advice.
“Our tour guide Gnana was amazing, she gave us so much information and history about chiang mai. Lovely lady with a great sense of humour”
Explore Chiang Mai’s oldest temples, Lanna architecture, and Buddhist traditions on a friendly three-hour walking tour for $21.
“Jane our guide was amazing! Felt like we saw a bunch in the time allotted and she kept us moving at a great pace. She was informative, her English was very good, and incorporated some humor into the tour. If you can’t find the sign like mentioned in the meeting instructions (we didn’t see one) just be sure to be in the grounds inside Wat Chiang Man, Jane WhatsApp-ed us to help locate which we appreciated!”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old city temples with an ex-monk guide, learning Buddhist traditions at Wat Chedi Luang, Phan Tao, and Phra Singh.
“It was a great experience; I learned a lot about Chiang Mai's history and temples.”
Review of Bangkok’s 3-hour Grand Palace and Wat Arun walking tour, with tuk tuk, ferry, guide tips, costs, dress rules, and value advice.
“i had the best day today thanks to our guide Fern. She really was the best guide i ever had. So friendly and supporting. She gave very good information about everything. ik would recommend her for everybody 👌 thank you Fern! 🙏❤️”
Review of Chiang Mai’s 3-hour temple walk, with Wat Chedi Luang, evening chanting, local guide tips, costs, dress rules, and value.
“James is a great guide! Very informative and answered all of my questions, he is very friendly and the tour was very interesting. Would 100% recommend 👌”
