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Phuket City Tour: Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Old Town

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,872 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Visit Phuket’s famous Big Buddha viewpoint with stunning island views
  • Explore Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most important Buddhist temple
  • Walk through colorful Sino-Portuguese streets in Phuket Old Town
  • Taste local products at a cashew factory or traditional honey farm
  • Enjoy a relaxing half-day city tour with convenient hotel pickup

Activity location

    • Phuket City
    • Phuket City, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Phuket City
    • Phuket City, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand

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Phuket City Tour: Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Old Town

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

• Free pickup zones only: Patong, Kata, and Karon.
• Extra transfer fee for:
Kamala/ Tri Trang/ Naka Lay/ Phuket Town/ Rawai/ Bang Tao/ Laguna/ Surin/ Cape Panwa/ Siray Bay/ Nai Yang/ Nai Thon / Layan/ Mai Khao/ Ao Por

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 1,871.51 x 1 AdultP 1,871.51
Total
Price is P 1,871.51

What's included, what's not

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    Free round-trip hotel transfer from Patong, Kata, and Karon areas
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    Air-conditioned comfortable transportation
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    Professional English-speaking guide
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    Visit to Big Buddha viewpoint
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    Visit to Wat Chalong Temple
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    Phuket Old Town walking experience
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    Visit to a cashew nut factory or honey farm (depending on the day)
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    Local product tasting (cashew nuts or honey)
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    Drinking water during the tour
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    Travel accident insurance
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    Extra transfer charges apply for areas outside free zones:
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    Kamala, Tri Trang, Naka Lay: 100 THB / per person
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    Phuket Town: 150 THB / per person
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    Rawai: 250 THB / per person
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    Bang Tao, Laguna, Surin, Cape Panwa, Siray Bay: 300 THB / per person
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    Nai Yang, Nai Thon, Layan: 500 THB / per person
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    Mai Khao, Ao Por: 700 THB / per person
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    Personal expenses and souvenirs
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    Food and additional drinks not mentioned in the program
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    Optional purchases at local shops or factories
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    Tips for guide and driver (optional)
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    Entry to Big Buddha temple area requires proper dress
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    shoulders and knees must be covered; entry may be denied otherwise)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the cultural heart of Phuket on this enjoyable half-day city tour, designed for travelers who want to experience the island’s most famous landmarks, viewpoints, and historic streets in a relaxed and comfortable way.

Your journey begins with convenient hotel pickup before heading into the scenic hills of southern Phuket to visit the famous Big Buddha viewpoint, one of the island’s most impressive panoramic locations. From here you can enjoy breathtaking views over Phuket and the Andaman Sea while taking beautiful photos of the surrounding landscape. The forest around the viewpoint is also home to wild monkeys that can occasionally be seen in the nearby trees.

Guests may also enter the Big Buddha temple area if dressed appropriately. As this is an important religious site, visitors are required to wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Entry may be restricted by temple staff if clothing does not meet these guidelines, as this rule is part of the temple’s traditions.

Next, continue to Wat Chalong Temple, Phuket’s most important and revered Buddhist temple. Explore the peaceful temple complex, admire its beautiful golden decorations, and learn about the cultural and spiritual significance of this sacred place that has been central to Phuket’s history for generations.

The tour then continues to the vibrant streets of Phuket Old Town, one of the island’s most charming historical districts. Walk through colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings, discover small cafés, local shops, and street art, and enjoy plenty of opportunities for memorable photos while learning about the town’s unique heritage.

During the tour you will also stop at either a local cashew nut factory or a traditional honey farm, depending on the day’s schedule. Here you can learn about local production and taste authentic Phuket products.

With comfortable transportation, a knowledgeable local guide, and carefully planned stops, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Phuket’s culture, history, and scenic viewpoints. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure to fit your travel plans while experiencing the best highlights of Phuket in just a few hours.

Location

Activity location

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    • Phuket City
    • Phuket City, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Phuket City
    • Phuket City, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand