Free Walking Tour to Discover Luang Prabang Old Town & Temples
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Royal Palace Museum, Luang Prabang, Laos
Old Town, Luang Prabang, Laos
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, French, Chinese, Japanese (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Laos on a free walking tour of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-listed old town adorned with golden temples and French villas. Alongside a local guide, stroll down the peaceful main street, pass by the former Royal Palace, visit the splendid Wat Mai and exquisite Wat Xieng Thong by the Mekong River, and reach the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Learn about the daily alms-giving ceremony, saffron-robed monks, and Lao-French heritage, while getting tips on where to catch the sunset from Mount Phousi. Receive insider recommendations on laap, Lao coffee, and the famous night market. Free to join — at the end of the tour, simply tip your guide whatever amount you feel it was worth.
Meeting point:
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In front of the Royal Palace Museum, main street
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Meet by the old Royal Palace Museum on the main street.
Stop 2 – The ornate Wat Mai temple.
Stop 3 – The foot of Mount Phousi, the town’s sacred hill.
Stop 4 – The magnificent Wat Xieng Thong temple beside the Mekong River.
Stop 5 – The confluence of the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River.
Stop 6 – French colonial-era villas and handicraft shops.
Final stop – Finish with recommendations for laap, Lao coffee, and the famous night market.
Stop 2 – The ornate Wat Mai temple.
Stop 3 – The foot of Mount Phousi, the town’s sacred hill.
Stop 4 – The magnificent Wat Xieng Thong temple beside the Mekong River.
Stop 5 – The confluence of the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River.
Stop 6 – French colonial-era villas and handicraft shops.
Final stop – Finish with recommendations for laap, Lao coffee, and the famous night market.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)
• Approximately 3-hour guided walking tour
• Commentary on history, local culture, and hidden gems
• Insider tips on food, cafés, and what to see next
• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
• Approximately 3-hour guided walking tour
• Commentary on history, local culture, and hidden gems
• Insider tips on food, cafés, and what to see next
• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Public transportation and entrance fees to attractions or museums
• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)
• Personal expenses
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Public transportation and entrance fees to attractions or museums
• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)
• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation anytime — this is a tip-based free walking tour, so there is never a cancellation fee. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. The tour runs rain or shine; in bad weather, the guide may adjust the route for greater comfort.
Other notes
Daily departures with multiple start times. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and dress appropriately for the weather. Suitable for all ages.
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