Vientiane Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

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About this activity

Vientiane’s mix of Buddhist temples and French colonial charm can be tricky for first-time visitors to navigate. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour.

This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance.

Your guide contacts you beforehand to ensure your preferences are met. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals the best of Vientiane.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Guydeez

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group.
Included: Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
Included: Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
Included: In-person: English, Spanish, French, German speaking Guide
Included: Customization of the tour

Not included

Not included: Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
Not included: Transportations (the cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tickets to any attractions

Itinerary

Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)

30 min

Pha That Luang is a large Buddhist stupa in Vientiane built in the 16th century. According to legend, a Mon sanctuary was originally located here. Other legends say that emissaries of King Ashoka brought a relic of the Buddha here in about 307 BC.
Stop 2

30 min

Patuxai is a triumphal arch in the Laotian capital Vientiane. The 49-meter high monumental structure stands at the end of the Xang boulevard. Patuxai was built in the 1960s as a "monument to the heroes of the royal army", i.e. for Laos' independence from France.
Wat Si Muang

30 min

Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
Buddha Park

30 min

Buddha Park, also known in various spellings as Xieng Khuan, is a sculpture garden 25 km southeast of Vientiane in Laos. The park is located on the Mekong River, which at this point separates Laos from Thailand.
Black Stupa (That Dam)

40 min

This dam is a large stupa in Vientiane, Laos. Many Lao believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed Nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827. Wikipedia (English)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Riverfront Apartments Vientiane
Lao Plaza Hotel
New Lao Paris Hotel
Royal Dokmaideng Hotel
Vansana Vientiane
V Hotel Vientiane
Dan Savanh Hotel
Mandala Boutique Hotel
Mali Namphu Hotel
Le Thatluang d'or Boutique Hotel
Somerset Vientiane
Xaysomboun Boutique Hotel

and 258 more pickup points

The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Vientiane ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.