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Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat

Half day, about 4 hours Half-day tour Chiang Mai Old City, Thailand
Starting from · per person₹6,550
How longHalf day, about 4 hours
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Highlights

  • Wat Chedi Luang: a brick chedi 98 metres tall, completed in 1481, with the city's founding pillar Sao Inthakil on the grounds (tourismthailand.org)
  • Wat Phra Singh: home to the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha image in its Wihan Lai Kham hall (tourismthailand.org)
  • A walk along part of the Old City moat, as the operator names the stop
  • A shared tour with shared transfer, or a private tour, as you choose

Is it right for you?

Seniors
Good for seniors: A gentle half day on flat temple grounds and a stretch of old moat, with time to rest between stops
Getting around
Little walking
Setting
Outdoors
Time of day
Morning, Afternoon
Pickup
Hotel pickup included

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From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.

The story

Chiang Mai's Old City sits inside a square moat, and two of its temples are on this tour. Wat Chedi Luang, on Phra Pokklao Road, has a brick chedi completed in 1481, 98 metres tall and 54 metres across at the base, with a naga staircase at its entrance and the city's own founding pillar, Sao Inthakil, kept in a small pavilion on the grounds (tourismthailand.org, checked 24 Sep 2026). Wat Phra Singh, at the western end of Ratchadamnoen Road, holds the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha image in its Wihan Lai Kham hall; Tourism Authority of Thailand's own page on the sister temple in Chiang Rai confirms the image's home is Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai (tourismthailand.org, checked 24 Sep 2026). The tour also takes in a walk by the Old City moat, as the operator names it.

What it feels like: a morning or afternoon on foot and by vehicle between temple grounds that still function as working monasteries, not museum pieces. You may see monks crossing the courtyards, and Wat Chedi Luang's part-ruined brick chedi is a quieter, older kind of striking than the more decorated temples further along the tour route. The moat walk is a chance to see the Old City's own shape, the water still marking out its square.

Who this suits, and why: seniors and first-time visitors get a manageable half day with two major temples covered without a long transfer; couples get an easy, low-effort morning that still shows Chiang Mai's Lanna history; and families with older children can combine this with an afternoon elsewhere in the city. It suits a traveller who wants the temples without a full-day itinerary.

What happens

The plan as the operator runs it. Start times and pickup are confirmed for your date.

  1. Collection from your Chiang Mai hotel; the pickup time comes with your voucher. Your captain checks that your hotel is inside the operator's pickup area.

  2. Time at both temples in the Old City: Wat Phra Singh's Wihan Lai Kham and Wat Chedi Luang's chedi and naga staircase. The order and time at each stop is set by the guide on the day.

  3. A stretch of the moat that still rings the Old City, as the operator names the stop.

  4. Drop-off back at your Chiang Mai hotel; the tour runs about 4 hours by the operator.

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Inclusions

  • Guided half-day tour of Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Old City moat, as the operator names the tour
  • Shared transfer on the shared tour, or a private vehicle on the private tour, as you choose

Exclusions

  • Meals and drinks, unless the operator confirms them
  • Any temple entry donation box contributions
  • Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go

  • The operator does not say whether the shared price is per person or per vehicle/group; your captain confirms the basis with the operator before you pay.
  • Temples in Chiang Mai ask visitors to dress modestly: shoulders and knees covered. Carry a scarf or shawl if in doubt.
  • Shoes come off before entering a viharn's main hall; wear shoes that are easy to remove.
  • The route, order of stops and time at each temple are set by the guide on the day.
  • Child and infant prices and age bands are not on the operator's list; your captain quotes them with the operator.
  • Availability is confirmed by the operator when your captain books; a booking can be declined by the supplier for a price change, allocation or stop-sale.
  • Prices are in INR. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.

Policies

Payment policy

Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.

Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.

5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.

Confirmation policy

We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and the supplier has confirmed availability. Tickets and vouchers follow within 24 working hours of that confirmation.

Refund policy

If the supplier cannot deliver after you have paid, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or a full refund of that item within 7 working days. You choose.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

Why book with Travelers Clan

  • A set plan, confirmed. We confirm the start time, pickup and what is included before you pay.
  • Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
  • Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
  • Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.

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Questions travellers ask

How much does Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat cost?

Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat starts at ₹6,550 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.

What is included in Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat?

Included: Guided half-day tour of Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Old City moat, as the operator names the tour; Shared transfer on the shared tour, or a private vehicle on the private tour, as you choose.

What is not included in Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat?

Not included: Meals and drinks, unless the operator confirms them; Any temple entry donation box contributions; Tips and personal expenses.

How long is Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat?

Half day, about 4 hours in Chiang Mai Old City, Thailand. Ask the team for a different time slot. Pick shared or private transfer.

What should I know before booking Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat?

The operator does not say whether the shared price is per person or per vehicle/group; your captain confirms the basis with the operator before you pay. Temples in Chiang Mai ask visitors to dress modestly: shoulders and knees covered. Carry a scarf or shawl if in doubt. Shoes come off before entering a viharn's main hall; wear shoes that are easy to remove. The route, order of stops and time at each temple are set by the guide on the day. Child and infant prices and age bands are not on the operator's list; your captain quotes them with the operator. Availability is confirmed by the operator when your captain books; a booking can be declined by the supplier for a price change, allocation or stop-sale. Prices are in INR. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.

What is the cancellation policy for Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat?

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

Is Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat suitable for seniors or elderly parents?

Yes, it suits seniors. A gentle half day on flat temple grounds and a stretch of old moat, with time to rest between stops. Little walking.

Is Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat indoors or outdoors?

It is outdoors, so plan around the heat and the weather.

How do I book Chiang Mai Old City Temples Tour: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and the Moat?

Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.

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