See Chiang Mai Through Local Eyes
Private tours with Khun Som — a licensed local guide who shows you the real Chiang Mai, not the tourist version. Fluent English, friendly, fully customisable.
About your guide
Sawasdee, I'm Som 🙏
Born and raised in Chiang Mai, I've been a licensed private guide for 12 years. I started guiding because I wanted to show visitors the Chiang Mai I grew up in — the family-run noodle shops down the back lanes, the temples where my grandmother prayed, the mountain villages tourists never reach.
Every tour I run is private, every day is different, and my only goal is to make sure you fall in love with my city the same way I have.
Licensed by the Department of Tourism, License No. CM-12847.
Tours
Choose your perfect day
All tours are private. Prices in Thai Baht.
Half-Day Old City Highlights
The essential temples, lanes and markets of the moated old city.
Full-Day Temples & Mountains
Doi Suthep, hidden hill temples and the best mountain viewpoints.
Doi Suthep Sunrise Tour
Beat the crowds for golden-hour photos and morning chants.
Chiang Mai Food & Markets
Khao soi, sai ua and sticky rice down sois only locals know.
Hill Tribe Village Adventure
Karen and Hmong communities, weaving and tea fields up north.
Custom Private Tour
Photography, families, foodies, hikers — I'll build your perfect day.
What you get
No hidden costs
Included
- Licensed local guide (Som)
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Chiang Mai
- All temple entrance fees
- Bottled water throughout the day
- Lunch at a local family restaurant
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Optional tips
- Drinks at meals
- Additional snacks
How it works
Simple as that
Get in touch
Tell me your interests, dates and group size.
I send a custom plan
Personalised itinerary, fixed price in THB, no hidden costs.
Enjoy your day
I pick you up at your hotel and we explore together.
Travellers say
Loved by 240+ guests
"Som made our trip to Chiang Mai. We booked a full-day temple tour and ended up doing way more than we expected — including a coffee farm visit he suggested last minute. His English is brilliant and his knowledge of local history is incredible."
Sarah & Mike
United Kingdom
"We had Som for two days. The food tour was the highlight of our two-week Thailand trip. He took us to a noodle shop down a tiny soi we never would have found, and the lady there had been making the same recipe for 40 years. Unforgettable."
Hannah
Germany
"Brilliant guide. Patient with our kids, super flexible, and he genuinely cares about giving you a real experience. We'll be back to Chiang Mai just to do another tour with him."
The Mitchell Family
Australia
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A day with Som
Booking
Book Your Private Tour
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FAQ
Good to know
Yes, fully licensed by the Department of Tourism, license number CM-12847.
English fluently, Thai natively, basic German and Mandarin.
Cash on the day in THB, or via PromptPay, bank transfer, or PayPal in advance — whatever's easiest for you.
Yes — every tour is private and tailored to what you want to see.
Most tours include indoor options (cooking classes, museums, temples). We adapt to the weather.
Yes, anywhere in Chiang Mai city and within 20km of the old city.