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

3.9(12 reviews)Phuket, ThailandOperated by Sightseeing Chiang Mai
  • Duration4 hours – 5 hours
  • GroupShared · max 15
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Discover Phuket’s natural beauty and cultural highlights on this small-group tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit must-see attractions such as the impressive Big Buddha and the sacred Wat Chalong temple. Enjoy photo stops at Karon Viewpoint, drive along scenic coastal roads, and gain insights into Phuket from your knowledgeable local guide throughout the journey.

> Explore Phuket’s top attractions on a guided experience > Capture stunning photos of the island’s scenic landscapes > Learn about Phuket’s history and Thai culture from an expert guide > Make the most of your time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

4 hours – 5 hours7 stopsShared tourMax 15 travellers
  1. 30 minutes

    08:00 AM (Morning) / 01:00 PM (Afternoon) Begin your journey with hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, or Karon areas. Pickup timing may vary slightly depending on your location—guests staying further away may be picked up earlier, while those in Kata/Karon may be scheduled around 08:30 AM. After gathering all guests, the tour proceeds towards the first scenic stop. Please note: timings may vary depending on traffic conditions.

  2. Big Buddha Phuket

    Soi Yot Sane 1, Karon, 83100, Thailand

    30 minutes

    Big Buddha Phuket - Panoramic Views & Iconic Landmark Visit the famous Big Buddha, one of Phuket’s most important landmarks. Sitting atop Nakkerd Hill, this 45-meter-tall statue offers breathtaking panoramic views of the island, including Phuket Town and surrounding beaches. A perfect photo stop and a must-visit highlight of Phuket.

  3. Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)

    70 Moo 6 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road, Chalong, 83000, Thailand

    40 minutesAdmission included

    Wat Chalong - Phuket’s Most Revered Temple Explore Wat Chalong, the island’s largest and most significant Buddhist temple. Learn about its history and the revered monks Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who played an important role in local history. Admire the beautiful architecture and peaceful spiritual atmosphere.

  4. Karon Viewpoint

    Karon, 83100, Thailand

    15 minutesAdmission included

    Karon Viewpoint - Famous Three Beaches View Stop at Karon Viewpoint, one of Phuket’s most photographed locations. From here, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai, and Karon beaches. Also known locally as “Three Beaches Hill,” this is a perfect spot for scenic photos.

  5. Windmill Viewpoint

    Phuket Town, 83100, Thailand

    15 minutesAdmission included

    Windmill Viewpoint - Scenic Coastal Photo Stop Visit the Windmill Viewpoint in southern Phuket, offering sweeping views of Ya Nui Beach and Nai Harn Bay. This quiet viewpoint is popular for photography, especially for its dramatic coastal scenery and ocean breeze.

  6. Old Phuket Town

    Thalang Road, Talat Yai, 83000, Thailand

    Pass by

    Drive through Old Phuket Town and admire its charming Sino-Portuguese architecture. This historic area reflects the island’s cultural heritage through its colorful buildings and traditional streets.

  7. Pass by

    13:15 PM (Morning Tour) / 16:15 PM (Afternoon Tour) After completing the tour, return to your hotel. Drop-off order depends on your location—Old Town hotels first, followed by Kata/Karon, and lastly Patong or meeting point. Timings may vary depending on traffic conditions. Then, it’s back to your hotel.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Koh Kaew Area Pick Up Point

Siray Area Pick Up Point

Panwa Area Pick Up Point

Talat Yai Area Pick Up Point

Phuket Town Area Pick Up Point

Naiharn Area Pick Up Point

Rawai Area Pick Up Point

Chalong Area Pick Up Point

Nakalay Area Pick Up Point

Kamla Area Pick Up Point

Surin Area Pick Up Point

Bang Tao Area Pick Up Point

Laguna Area Pick Up Point

Paklok Area Pick Up Point

Layan Area Pick Up Point

Maikhao Area Pick Up Point

Naiyang Area Pick Up Point

You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

End / drop-off

Koh Kaew Area Pick Up Point

Siray Area Pick Up Point

Panwa Area Pick Up Point

Talat Yai Area Pick Up Point

Phuket Town Area Pick Up Point

Naiharn Area Pick Up Point

Rawai Area Pick Up Point

Chalong Area Pick Up Point

Nakalay Area Pick Up Point

Kamla Area Pick Up Point

Surin Area Pick Up Point

Bang Tao Area Pick Up Point

Laguna Area Pick Up Point

Paklok Area Pick Up Point

Layan Area Pick Up Point

Maikhao Area Pick Up Point

Naiyang Area Pick Up Point

You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Pickup locations384

The operator lists 384 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • New Square Patong Hotel99/11,Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road,, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Deevana Patong Resort & Spa43/2 Raj-U Thid 200 Pee Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • The Gig Hotel171/21 , Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • The Sea Patong5/56 Haad Patong Rd, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • JJW House15/42 Soi Naiyang 13/1, Sakhu, 83110, Thailand
  • Glur Phuket Patong Beach5/1, Sawatdirak Rd, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Ramada by Wyndham Phuket Deevana Patong45/1 Raj-U-Thid 200 Pee Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Siam Palm Residence5/13-16 Haad Patong Road, Aroonsom Square, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • 7Q Bangla Boutique Hotel155/21 Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • The Yorkshire Hotel169/16 Soi Sansabai, Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd., Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Sugar Marina Hotel Aviator130 Sa Khu 1, 83110, Thailand
  • Abbey Road Hotel157/17 Nanai Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Elite Patong Hotel87/1-2 Sai Kor Road, Phuket Town, 83150, Thailand
  • Palladium Patong159/14 Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, 83150, Thailand
  • The AIM Patong Hotel184/16 Phangmuang Sai Ko Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Panda Hotel107 Rat U thit 200 Pee Road Ban Kathu, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket Town, 83150, Thailand
  • Centro One Patong171/59 Soi Sansabai Rat Uthit 200 Pi Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Paripas Express Patong15 Nanai Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Sharaya Karon Resort485 Patak Rd, Karon, 83100, Thailand
  • Phulin Resort10/2 Patak 18, Patak Road, Karon Beach, Muang, Karon, 83100, Thailand
  • Mira Nice Guesthouse37/8 Pisikoranee Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Zodiac Hotel132/3 Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Phuket Airport InnSoi Naiyang 14, Sakhu, 83110, Thailand
  • CAPITAL O890 The Royal Bay View Villas30/2 Thanon Hasippi, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Centro One Bangla171/3 Soi Sansabai, Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Somsak Mansion62 Bangla Road, 83150, Patong Beach, Kathu, 83150, Thailand
  • Lavender Hotel162/148 Pangmuangsaikor Road, Patong, Thailand
  • Golden Paradise Hotel362/7 Patak Rd, Karon Beach, 83100, Thailand
  • Baan Laimai Beach Resort & Spa66 Thaweewong Road, Patong Beach, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection by IHG117 Nanai Road, Patong, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Le Maroc Hotel156 Thawewong Patong, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Eden Park2/11-12 Sirirat Road, Ban Patong Kathu Phuket, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Cukoon Hotel169, 129 Phang Muang Sai Kor, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Phuket So Sweet Home182/14 Phang Mueang Road, Phuket Town, 83150, Thailand
  • T-Villa57/6 Moo.1, Nai Yang, 83110, Thailand
  • The Three by APK236 Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Glow Mira Karon Beach558/3 Patak Road, Karon Beach, 83100, Thailand
  • Nap Patong5 / 56 Haad Patong Rd., Patong Beach, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Comfort Inn Patong37/1-6 Soi Sainamyen 1 Sainamyen Rd, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Crystal Beach Hotel36/10 Patak Rd., Karon, 83130, Thailand
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following locations with NO CHARGE - Patong District area (3 KM radius area) with namely Patong Beach, Kata Beach & Karon Beach. Please select the correct pick up area during booking of your hotel location is at different beaches. You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: FromRoyalParadisePatongHotel

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

Start

You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

End / drop-off

You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following locations with NO CHARGE - Patong District area (3 KM radius area) with namely Patong Beach, Kata Beach & Karon Beach. Please select the correct pick up area during booking of your hotel location is at different beaches. You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Join Tour from Hotel

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Koh Kaew Area Pick Up Point

Siray Area Pick Up Point

Panwa Area Pick Up Point

Talat Yai Area Pick Up Point

Phuket Town Area Pick Up Point

Naiharn Area Pick Up Point

Rawai Area Pick Up Point

Chalong Area Pick Up Point

Nakalay Area Pick Up Point

Kamla Area Pick Up Point

Surin Area Pick Up Point

Bang Tao Area Pick Up Point

Laguna Area Pick Up Point

Paklok Area Pick Up Point

Layan Area Pick Up Point

Maikhao Area Pick Up Point

Naiyang Area Pick Up Point

You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

End / drop-off

Koh Kaew Area Pick Up Point

Siray Area Pick Up Point

Panwa Area Pick Up Point

Talat Yai Area Pick Up Point

Phuket Town Area Pick Up Point

Naiharn Area Pick Up Point

Rawai Area Pick Up Point

Chalong Area Pick Up Point

Nakalay Area Pick Up Point

Kamla Area Pick Up Point

Surin Area Pick Up Point

Bang Tao Area Pick Up Point

Laguna Area Pick Up Point

Paklok Area Pick Up Point

Layan Area Pick Up Point

Maikhao Area Pick Up Point

Naiyang Area Pick Up Point

You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • New Square Patong Hotel99/11,Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road,, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Deevana Patong Resort & Spa43/2 Raj-U Thid 200 Pee Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • The Gig Hotel171/21 , Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • The Sea Patong5/56 Haad Patong Rd, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • JJW House15/42 Soi Naiyang 13/1, Sakhu, 83110, Thailand
  • Glur Phuket Patong Beach5/1, Sawatdirak Rd, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Ramada by Wyndham Phuket Deevana Patong45/1 Raj-U-Thid 200 Pee Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Siam Palm Residence5/13-16 Haad Patong Road, Aroonsom Square, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • 7Q Bangla Boutique Hotel155/21 Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • The Yorkshire Hotel169/16 Soi Sansabai, Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd., Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Sugar Marina Hotel Aviator130 Sa Khu 1, 83110, Thailand
  • Abbey Road Hotel157/17 Nanai Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Elite Patong Hotel87/1-2 Sai Kor Road, Phuket Town, 83150, Thailand
  • Palladium Patong159/14 Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, 83150, Thailand
  • The AIM Patong Hotel184/16 Phangmuang Sai Ko Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Panda Hotel107 Rat U thit 200 Pee Road Ban Kathu, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket Town, 83150, Thailand
  • Centro One Patong171/59 Soi Sansabai Rat Uthit 200 Pi Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Paripas Express Patong15 Nanai Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Sharaya Karon Resort485 Patak Rd, Karon, 83100, Thailand
  • Phulin Resort10/2 Patak 18, Patak Road, Karon Beach, Muang, Karon, 83100, Thailand
  • Mira Nice Guesthouse37/8 Pisikoranee Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Zodiac Hotel132/3 Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Phuket Airport InnSoi Naiyang 14, Sakhu, 83110, Thailand
  • CAPITAL O890 The Royal Bay View Villas30/2 Thanon Hasippi, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Centro One Bangla171/3 Soi Sansabai, Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Somsak Mansion62 Bangla Road, 83150, Patong Beach, Kathu, 83150, Thailand
  • Lavender Hotel162/148 Pangmuangsaikor Road, Patong, Thailand
  • Golden Paradise Hotel362/7 Patak Rd, Karon Beach, 83100, Thailand
  • Baan Laimai Beach Resort & Spa66 Thaweewong Road, Patong Beach, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection by IHG117 Nanai Road, Patong, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Le Maroc Hotel156 Thawewong Patong, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Eden Park2/11-12 Sirirat Road, Ban Patong Kathu Phuket, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Cukoon Hotel169, 129 Phang Muang Sai Kor, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Phuket So Sweet Home182/14 Phang Mueang Road, Phuket Town, 83150, Thailand
  • T-Villa57/6 Moo.1, Nai Yang, 83110, Thailand
  • The Three by APK236 Phang-Muang Sai Kor Road, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Glow Mira Karon Beach558/3 Patak Road, Karon Beach, 83100, Thailand
  • Nap Patong5 / 56 Haad Patong Rd., Patong Beach, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Comfort Inn Patong37/1-6 Soi Sainamyen 1 Sainamyen Rd, Patong, 83150, Thailand
  • Crystal Beach Hotel36/10 Patak Rd., Karon, 83130, Thailand
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following locations with NO CHARGE - Patong District area (3 KM radius area) with namely Patong Beach, Kata Beach & Karon Beach. Please select the correct pick up area during booking of your hotel location is at different beaches. You can also join our tours at PHUKET Meeting Points - Phuket Sandbox By Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, Pa Tong, phuket, Phuket 83150, Thailand

What's included

Included

  • Half day Phuket city tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup & drop off (Patong/Kata/Karon only)
  • English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Extra charge for hotel pickup from other than Patong/Kata/Karon
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–1), Child (2–11), Adult (12–99)

Additional information

  • Please note that the rest of the time will be spent traveling.
  • Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.
  • Any late from your side may be re-allocated to a later time if available, Otherwise this will be auto canceled with charge 100%.
  • Driver can be late by 15-30 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses.
  • You can Show either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity to our Guide.
  • We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
  • Minimum 2 pax is required to start for Join Tour, we might cancel the tour with full refund or bring you forward to the next schedule if minimum travelers not meet.
  • 48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours
  • When visiting temples visitors should ensure they are suitably dressed. No short pants or sleeveless tops, as a general rule knees and shoulders should be covered
  • Please be informed that from 01/10/2024, Big Buddha Phuket is closed, due to the landslide.

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Bangkok
Product code
163654P63

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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Ratings aggregated from Viator (2) and Tripadvisor (10).

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