Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Chiang Mai from a unique perspective! Get to know Chiang Mai on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Chiang Mai at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, Tha Pae Gate and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private tour: only you & your local guide
CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
What To Expect
Wat Phan Tao
Hear stories of one of Chiang Mai’s most beautiful and simplistic temples
Wat Phra Singh
Enter into this stunning temple and learn more about the Buddhist culture.
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Best of Chiang Mai Tour
Short Description: Explore the beautiful Chiang Mai's highlights and hidden gems in a private experience with a local host.
What‘s Included
Tickets for Wat Sing included
Private Tour
Local Guide
Transportation
1 local drink/tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Extra food & drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
180 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eddie was a fantastic...
Norma C,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eddie was a fantastic guide tailoring the tour to exactly what we wanted. A perfect mix of history, culture and nature, taking us to places we would have never found on our own. Really appreciated him taking the time to talk to us at the beginning of the tour to understand what our interests were. Would 100% recommend
Great intro to Chiang Mai
Tim D,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mondo was excellent very passionate and knowledgeable about Chiang Mai and its history. I recommend if first time to Chiang Mai
Ratana was charming and...
Gary C,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ratana was charming and informative guide who told stories of growing up in town, history of the area and most importantly the meaning of the symbols and rituals of the Buddhist faith while visiting the temples.
Great tour
Kathy O,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was very sweet. She was very focused on the history of all the temples and I think we might have been more interested in the history of Chiang Mai in general. I will take responsibility for not being more direct with our expectations. Again, she was very sweet and informative, it was just a long, hot 3 hrs. I would probably recommend it and just advise that you make your wants known.
Informative and interesting
Vicki G,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were met on time and Boy gave us an over view of Chiang Mai history. Then we went on a walking tour around the various Wats! Boy was as very informative and interesting he showed us short cut to places with interesting places on route such as the old market we tried local produce. We enjoyed the tour which gave us point of interest to return to as we were unable to fully complete the walk in the allotted time.
Incredible experience!
Elizabeth S,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was the highlight of our trip to Chiang Mai. We love history, and our guide, Eddie, customized our tour to fit our interests. Eddie was incredibly knowledgeable about history and knew exactly where to take us to see the most important historical sights (but which are often missed by the guidebooks). He truly went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable. And, on top of it all, his picks for local food were excellent. I wish we could give more than 5 stars.
Ratana is the best - an amazing experience.
Sean P,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing and quick highlight tour of the temples and market in Old City. Ratana was a lot of fun with a great personality and vast knowledge of Old City Chiang Mai. We saw just the right amount of temples, did some shopping in a small market, and even got a new year’s blessing from a monk! Highly recommend - thank you Ratana!
Good and informative...
Chris L,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good and informative tour. He spoke good English and answered our questions very well. Overall, good experience though we found it overpriced.
Excellent Tour!
Eric T,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Eddy did s wonderful job. He offered to meet me at my hotel instead of the meeting point, which was very thoughtful of him! He customized the tour itinerary to my requests, and he was very knowledgeable of what we visited. Excellent tour!
Lamphun
William B,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Eddie is a fabulous guide. He has a deep knowledge of Thai history and the effects of religion, wars, and new and old trade routes on the development of a united Thailand and Thai culture, especially including architecture. He answers your questions thoughtfully and without judgment. He’s fun to be with, knows all the best spots for taking photos everywhere he takes you, and works really hard to give you an unforgetable experience. We were so happy with our adventure to Lamphun with Eddie: Wats galore, a personal visit with an abbot monk, lunch at a tiny outdoor cafe/restaurant locally famous for serving noodles in single-spoonful-size cups arrayed on a tray, a huge outdoor market with no tourists (except us), a local organic coffee and juice cafe, and a small silk maker and weaver that supplies the Thai Royal Family. What a day!
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