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Thailand · WALKING TOURS

The 11 Best Walking Tours in Thailand

11 reviewed

The good walking tours fill up across the December to February window, and the good ones are gone by October. Below are the 11 to look at, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.

Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - Starting at River City Bangkok, then riding local transport like a local

1.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42Our pick

Small-group Bangkok temple tour with Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and Wat Arun options, plus local markets and smart transport.

“Kiwi was a great guide - very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. She gave a lot of information on the sites while making the experience entertaining and interesting. Kiwi also gave an incredible food recommendation at the end. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour - Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha: What to Look For

2.Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,417 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $17

A guided walking tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, built around the Emerald Buddha, history, and low-impact travel.

“She was fast and efficient, told us about the history and then tour was a bit brisk, but we knew where to go if we wanted to do more pictures.”

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Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Tha Tian Pier, then stepping into temple Bangkok

3.Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,720 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

3-hour guided walk from Tha Tian Pier to Wat Pho and Wat Arun, with a coconut drink, strict dress code, and carbon offset.

“Surina was the best tour guide with great communication throughout the tour, full of knowledge and made sure everyone had a good time”

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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Wat Chedi Luang: The Biggest Stupa Moment

Phuket:Beach walk with elephants, rain & care. 2.5 hours

Phuket:Beach walk with elephants, rain & care. 2.5 hours - The 15 to 20 minute jungle walk with elephants: short, but meaningful

5.Beach walk with elephants, rain & care. 2.5 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 969 reviews · 2h 30m · from $59

Sea-front elephant sanctuary in Phuket, with jungle walking, beach bathing, brushing, and herb-ball feeding for 2.5 hours.

“We absolutely loved this tour! We had so much interaction with the elephants from start to finish. It’s clear they take such good care of them and it was awesome to feed, bathe, and interact with them. Before and after the tour they have great facilities with free coffee and juice, and clean showers and toilets. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to see these beautiful animals up close.”

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Phuket: Bukit Elephant Park Sanctuary Walk and Feed Tour

Phuket: Bukit Elephant Park Sanctuary Walk and Feed Tour - The guided walk: what you do in the sanctuary and what you’ll notice

Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour

Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour - Meeting Under the Golden Dragon: Getting Started Right

7.Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 852 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Expert-led Bangkok Chinatown walk with 10 to 12 Thai street-food tastings in 3 hours for $43. Expect pork-heavy stalls and clear guide tips.

“Our guide Tina was absolutely fantastic. Super friendly and so knowledgeable- she took us to some really nice spots. The Thai chicken green curry and Thai sausages were so good! Good tour to get introduced to local food stalls if you’re overwhelmed by the many places in Chinatown :)”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - Getting oriented at Wat Chiang Man (the 1296 starting point)

8.Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 650 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

A 3-hour small-group walking tour through Chiang Mai’s oldest temples, Lanna architecture, and teakwood halls, with a local guide.

“We really enjoyed the tour with our guide Danny today. He was a very knowledgeable guide and answered our questions. we learnt alot about the temples in Chaing Mai Old City, would recommend.”

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Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

Chiang Mai: Temple And City Walking Tour Part I - Wat Chedi Luang ruins and the 1545 earthquake scar

9.Temple And City Walking Tour Part I

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 244 reviews · 4 hours · from $15Best value

4-hour Chiang Mai temple walk with a guide, Buddhist context, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh for $15.

“The guide was so knowledgeable and shared awesome stories about the monk life and Buddhism. Sit was really interesting! Also to understand all the different Buddha’s positions. This is a must!! Awesome experience!!”

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World B+ (Zipline 18 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk with World Set Menu )

World B+ (Zipline 18 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk with World Set Menu ) - Price and what you really get for $97.51

10.World B+ (Zipline 18 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk with World Set Menu )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $97Top rated

Hanuman World Phuket zipline package with 9 lines, 800m roller coaster, treetop sky walk, abseils, and hotel transfers, plus set menu.

“It was unfortunately an hour wait from when I arrived until it started. But when we got going it was non stop ! The zipline was a little scary for a first-timer, but thought it was a lot of fun after a few rides:) The «roller coaster» ride is not for thosRead more”

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World A+ (Zipline 32 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk with World Set Menu )

World A+ (Zipline 32 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk with World Set Menu ) - Transfers and arrival: getting to Hanuman World with less stress

11.World A+ (Zipline 32 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk with World Set Menu )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $109

Zip through Phuket jungle on Hanuman World Phuket, with roller coaster runs, sky bridges, Rainforest Sky Walk, and round-trip hotel transfers.

“What a fun and safe experience! Gear was in good condition which sadly is hard to find in Thailand where safety is not a priority. Petzl brand equipment. Good ratio of staff per group to assure you are safe. It does require walking uphill to the stRead more”

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