Overview
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.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group.
- Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
- Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
- In-person: English, Spanish, French, German speaking Guide
- Customization of the tour
What's Not Included
- Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
- Transportations (the cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
- Personal expenses
- Tickets to any attractions
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
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
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.
Stop 3
Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
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)
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.