Phuket · BIG BUDDHA, TEMPLES & OLD TOWN
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Old Town, Wat Chalong and the island viewpoints reveal a different Phuket from the resort coast. Compare walking versus driving time, cultural depth, temple etiquette and market stops to find a route with substance.
Phuket full-day city tour with viewpoints, Wat Chalong, cashew tastings, Old Town free time, and Chillva Market shopping after dark.
“Our tour guide Kimmy was very good, even though we struggled a bit to hear but she tried her best with English and made our trip memorable, taking us pictures and answering all our questions. Well done Kimmy 🙏🏾🩷”
One-day Phuket City tour with hotel transfers: Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Karon views, cashew shopping, and Old Town architecture.
“Our guide Sugar was excellent 👌. Very knowledgeable and funny. He took us to a local food hall at lunch time. We would never have found it otherwise. A very enjoyable day. Full marks for Sugar 😁”
Half-day Phuket highlights with a temple visit, Karon viewpoint coast panoramas, monk blessing, cashew tasting, and Sino-Portuguese Old Town.
“Thank you to Don and Dom for a fabulous day. From the time we got into the van which is luxury to the last stop with amazing views of Phuket was fab. You don’t spend too much time in each place which allows you to fit a lot more in. Would highly recommend if you want a glimpse of Phuket culture”
Half-day Phuket tour with hotel pickup to Wat Chalong, Big Buddha viewpoints, Karon and Windmill stops, plus Old Town and factory visits.
“Daisy the guide was amazing! So enthusiastic and answered any questions you had. Just brilliant day out”
Shared half-day Phuket city tour with hotel pickup to Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town, Khao Rang Hill and Big Buddha, plus possible gem stop.
“Our guide, ellie, told us nothing about the culture, history or anything else about Phuket even though we had lots of empty driving time. She also did not tell us anything about the stops that we made with the exception of the name of the Read more”
Half-day Phuket highlights with a small group: Old Town streets, Chalong Temple, Big Buddha views, Promthep wind plant, Karon viewpoint.
“Great tour! You see a lot! Our guide was super friendly and welcoming and gave us some background about each sight that we visited.”
Phuket City Tour with Old Town, Thai snacks and lunch, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha viewpoint, and Windmill sunset. Hotel pickup included.
“Noon our guide was exceptional in creating a most memorable experience. English skill and modifying the itinerary to meet our requests to include tigers, elephants and sites devastated by the 2004 tsunami exceeded our expectations!”
Ride Phuket jungle on an automatic ATV, then take in Big Buddha panoramic views, with hotel pickup and safety gear included.
“This was absolutely worth the money and more! We did ATVs for 1.5 hours and it included riding the big swing and getting to see the lookout point near the Big Buddha (since going inside the Big Buddha is still off limits due to 2024 landslide). The lookout point still had a good view of the Big Buddha from below and amazing views. We are so grateful to have found this tour and to have had Kuang as our guide! He took care of us and made sure we were safe and had fun the whole time. He also helped take videos of us while riding the ATVs and on…”
Phuket ATV and zipline small-group adventure through rubber jungle with treetop platforms and Big Buddha panoramic views on select routes
“I did the ATV activity and it was very good experience . I was on my own so jot my own guide and he was top fun . Can’t remember his name which was a shame . We had a blast and we got to see all the sights from up the hills . Would highly recommend this trip . Can’t wait to take my kids next time when they get older . 😀”
Half-day Phuket island tour with hotel pickup, Wat Chalong, Old Town streets, cashew tastings, and Big Buddha views, plus temple dress code.
“My guide Yoh was an amazing person. I enjoyed the tour of the temples and receiving the blessing from a Buddhist monk. I high recommend this tour. Old Phuket was a totally unexpected experience. I’m glad I booked this tour. Enjoy the journey.”
Phuket in 4 hours, with beach viewpoints, Old Phuket streets, and a Wat Chalong temple visit, plus hotel pickup on an A/C coach.
“Considering the price, I shouldn't be complaining much, but the tour was not as described in totality. We visited Karon View Point, Karen lookout, Wat Chalong, and made stopovers at a small Cashew Nut factory tourist snack shopping stop and a China-owned Jewelry shop Read more”
Private Phuket half-day with giant Victoria Amazonia water lilies, longtail boat drone photos, and three famous temples, with pickup and tickets included.
“We had a wonderful experience with Anny. The giant lily pad excursion was great. Only wish I had dressed up more, but oh well - I went as me (in shorts and a t-shirt, lol), but if u want to make it a real shoot, dress up. Ladies were all decked up. We saw some neat less-travelled temples, and got their history too. Anny even took us to cool shopping market and gave us recommendations of where to have lunch.”
A guided half-day style Phuket loop with Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town street art, cashew and honey stops, plus optional ATV and a weekend night market.
“Our guide was amazing! She went above & beyond to explain the culture and was very knowledgeable. She made some great food recs at the market and even helped me find the nearest 7/11 in old town. 10/10 recommend!”
ATV through Phuket jungle to a secret sea viewpoint, swing and goat-milk feeding, bamboo coffee, snacks, and optional hotel transfers in about 3 hours.
“Awesome experience! Ride was amazing and the guides were very helpful. All staff were very friendly and looked after us. Good location for the ATV experience. We were provided with nice refreshments and the quality was really good. Would recommend others to use their services.”
ATV through Phuket jungle to Big Buddha viewpoints with hotel transfers, insurance, and a giant swing stop, plus flexible ride times.
“This was the best excursion ever! The guys that coordinated the zip lining were absolutely amazing- they were funny, friendly, and ensure safety first! 100% recommend”
