Luang Prabang Old Town & Temples Free Walking Tour
Free walking tour
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Culture & History
City Tour
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Destination
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
Soak up the serenity of Laos on this free walking tour of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-listed old town of golden temples and French villas. With a local guide you'll stroll the peaceful main street past the former Royal Palace, visit the ornate Wat Mai and the exquisite Wat Xieng Thong by the Mekong, 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, and hear where to catch the sunset from Mount Phousi. Pick up insider tips on laap, Lao coffee and the famous night market. Free to join — simply tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth at the end.
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 former Royal Palace Museum on the main street.
Stop 2 – The ornate temple of Wat Mai.
Stop 3 – The foot of Mount Phousi, the town's sacred hill.
Stop 4 – The exquisite Wat Xieng Thong by the Mekong.
Stop 5 – The confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers.
Stop 6 – French-colonial villas and craft shops.
Final stop – End with tips on laap, Lao coffee and the famous night market.
Stop 2 – The ornate temple of Wat Mai.
Stop 3 – The foot of Mount Phousi, the town's sacred hill.
Stop 4 – The exquisite Wat Xieng Thong by the Mekong.
Stop 5 – The confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers.
Stop 6 – French-colonial villas and craft shops.
Final stop – End with tips on laap, Lao coffee and the famous night market.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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