Category Big Buddha, Temples & Old Town

Phuket · BIG BUDDHA, TEMPLES & OLD TOWN

The 15 Best Phuket City, Temple & Old Town Tours

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The 45-metre Big Buddha on the hill, the gilded chedi at Wat Chalong, and the Sino-Portuguese shophouses along Thalang Road in Old Town. This is Phuket away from the beach. Below are the best city and culture tours, with the viewpoints they reach, how much walking each involves, and the ones that finish at the night market.

Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market - Wat Chalong: where the temple visit becomes more than photos

1.Full Day City Tour with Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,888 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Phuket full-day city tour with viewpoints, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory tasting, Phuket Old Town free time, and Chillva Market night shopping.

“Our day trip was great. We covered all the places which were mentioned in the itinerary. Our guide, BamBam was very helpful and she clicked awesome pics for us. She was friendly and explained everything nicely. The group was also great with us. Overall we have a wonderful time.”

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Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers - Getting picked up and riding past Patong, Karon, and Kata

2.Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,527 reviews · 1 day · from $38

A one-day Phuket city tour with hotel pickup, standout temple visits, Karon viewpoint photos, plus Old Town stroll time and a cashew stop.

“Miss Fa was very informative and provided us with water and crisps. We did the morning tour which I recommend as it gets hotter throughout the day. It was nice to have 1.5 hours free time at the Phuket old town. We ate in the restaurant behind ‘hey mango’ which was really nice and clean and good food. We bought chocolate nuts from the cashew factory and it was very interesting to see how they farmed these. Very good value for money.”

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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour - Karon View Point: The Quickest Way to Read Phuket From the Coast

Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints - Hotel pickup: convenient, but it matters where you stay

4.Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,285 reviews · from $27

Half-day Phuket city tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha viewpoints, Karon and Windmill photo stops, plus Old Phuket Town and handy pickup.

“The driver and guide were great and friendly. One of the sites was down but they made it so much fun and did take us some place else to make up for it. Also let stay at Market at the end so we could shop more. Very helpful”

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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour – Shared Half Day City Tour

Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour - The Day’s Route: What You’ll Actually See

5.Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour – Shared Half Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,103 reviews · from $21Best value

Half-day Phuket city loop with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha area, Old Town, and a hill viewpoint, plus hotel pickup and A/C comfort.

“We visited a cashew factory, old town Phuket, Wat Chalong Temple, Monkey Hill, and finished with a train ride at a gem store. Unfortunately the Big Buddha was closed but we were able to see it from a distance from the temple. There was some confusion over pickup times and locations but overall the tour was very good.”

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Phuket: Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour

Phuket: Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour - Phuket Old Town: Sino-Portuguese Streets and Photo Stops That Don’t Feel Generic

6.Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 719 reviews · 5 hours · from $45

Half-day Phuket highlights with Old Town photo stops, Chalong Temple, Big Buddha views, and Karon viewpoint scenery plus hotel pickup.

“Our tour was really nice and offered exactly the things it said. Pam was our guide and he was really pleasant all the time. The best part was the big Buddha , I think it is a must see for a visit to Phuket. Also the view points and the small tour in old Phuket were good too, if it was for a longer time a think it might have been boring so everything was organized really well. Totally recommend this tour.”

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Phuket: Private City Tour &Driver –Customize Your Highlights

Phuket: Private City Tour &Driver –Customize Your Highlights - The Big Picture Itinerary: How the Classic Route Flows

7.Private City Tour &Driver –Customize Your Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 636 reviews · from $39

Private Phuket city tour with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned comfort, and a flexible route from Big Buddha to Patong. From $39 pp.

“Thank you so much Azi for an amazing day. When we booked a private driver for six hours around Phuket, our family of four could not have imagined a better driver / tour guide / entertainer. Thank you Azi for a superb day. We loved every place you shared with us, especially the floating restaurant where we watched our fish being caught, then superbly prepared for an exquisite Thai feast. We highly recommend this experience.”

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Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint - A-Pong Snack Start: The Street-Food Moment That Sets the Tone

8.Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 525 reviews · from $48

Phuket Old Town, Thai snacks, Wat Chalong, and Big Buddha viewpoints with a small-group English guide plus lunch and hotel pickup.

“Our guide Chan and driver Tee were great! Chan was both informative and funny. We made extra stops along the way. Big Buddha is still closed but we were happy to see part of it. Tee always had the car ready for us and we felt safe in the car. I’d definitely recommend this tour!”

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Phuket: Eco-Rider ATV Journey and Big Buddha View

Phuket: Eco-Rider ATV Journey and Big Buddha View - Hotel Pickup to ATV Camp: How the Day Starts Smooth

9.Eco-Rider ATV Journey and Big Buddha View

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 507 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $33

Phuket ATV through jungle trails and rubber plantations, then scenic Big Buddha views outside, with easy automatic rides and hotel pickup.

“AMAZING!! 😎🤩 wow wow wow i had so much fun! And the road you take are amazing! The view that you get! Our guide was amazing, he took pictures and videos of us while riding ! Real photo shoot!🤣 11/10!!”

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Phuket: Big Buddha Viewpoint ATV Tour and Zipline Adventure

Phuket: Big Buddha Viewpoint ATV Tour and Zipline Adventure - Treetop Zipline Safety: How the Stations Work

Amazing Guided Tour of Phuket Island Plus Big Buddha

Amazing Guided Tour of Phuket Island Plus Big Buddha - Patong Beach and the View-First Stops That Set the Tone

11.Amazing Guided Tour of Phuket Island Plus Big Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · from $81

Half-day Phuket highlights with hotel pickup, Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town, cashew samples, and a Big Buddha stop with views even during closure.

“Views of the island, seeing Big Buddha, seeing old Phuket town, monastery visit and insightful information on Phuket. Excellent guide and driver. Very special day.”

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Phuket Introduction City Sightseeing Tour

Phuket Introduction City Sightseeing Tour - Pickup, coach comfort, and timing that keeps stress low

12.Phuket Introduction City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 256 reviews · from $89

A 4-hour Phuket intro tour with pickup, photo stops from Patong and viewpoints, and Wat Chalong—plus optional store detours to be aware of.

“Excellent trip for a duration of 05 hours, covered a lot including Cashew nut factory and Gems world. Would recommend to all.”

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Phuket Giant Water Lilies & Temple Tour – Private & All-Inclusive

Phuket Giant Water Lilies & Temple Tour - Private & All-Inclusive - Price and Value: What $159 Buys You (and What It Doesn’t)

13.Phuket Giant Water Lilies & Temple Tour – Private & All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $159Top rated

Private Phuket morning tour to Victoria Amazonia giant water lilies with included drone photos, plus 3 classic temples with air-conditioned pickup.

“The most amazing experience. The guys were patient and my pictures were beautiful another fun adventure marked off the bucket list. My tour guide guide was the best. Ask for Viviana she is amazing”

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Phuket: Old Town Half-Day Sightseeing with Local Guide

Phuket: Old Town Half-Day Sightseeing with Local Guide - Pickup and timing: plan around your start window

14.Old Town Half-Day Sightseeing with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 225 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

Phuket Old Town half-day loop with Wat Chalong, cashew and honey stops, street art, coffee breaks, and a night market option.

“shan is very nice guy and very good photographer 📸, always smiling n caring tour guide.thank you for the great experience..🇹🇭🇦🇪”

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Phuket: City Highlights and Hidden Gems Instagram Tour

Phuket: City Highlights and Hidden Gems Instagram Tour - Wat Chalong: the temple stop that actually feels meaningful

15.City Highlights and Hidden Gems Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 217 reviews · 10 hours · from $167

A 10-hour Phuket tour mixing Old Town streets, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha, sea views, and Ya Nui Beach swim and snorkel. Small groups.

“We liked all of it! The last point of the trip which is Nui Beach was a bit of an unexpected thing but it was nice too, fitted with lots of Instagram-able photo sights. Overall, the trip was well organised, the van was comfortable and the guide was great. I just can't follow the general recommendation of the guide to try a very spicy soup in the local restaurant, so follow it at your own risk and only if you're really good with spicy food :)”

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