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

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

About this activity

Unlike typical Phuket city tours, this experience combines the island’s most famous landmarks with authentic local experiences in a relaxed half-day itinerary. Alongside visits to Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, and Phuket Old Town, travelers also gain insight into Thailand’s local culture through stops at a cashew nut factory, a honey farm, and Gem Gallery Phuket, where you’ll learn about Thailand’s gemstone heritage and craftsmanship.

Designed especially for first-time visitors, this tour offers a comfortable and well-paced way to experience Phuket’s cultural highlights, scenic viewpoints, and local traditions—all in one easy journey with hotel pickup included.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Travstore Travel Management Co., Ltd

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Drinking water
  • Included: Professional, English-speaking tour guide
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Free hotel pickup is available from Patong, Kata, and Karon Beach. For hotels located outside these central areas, an additional surcharge per person may apply depending on the hotel’s location.
  • Included: Travel insurancec

Not included

  • Not included: Meals
  • Not included: Personal expenses
  • Not included: Tips and gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Big Buddha Phuket

    30 min Admission included

    Visit Big Buddha Phuket, one of the island’s most iconic landmarks, located on Nakkerd Hill. Travelers will enjoy panoramic views over Phuket Town, Chalong Bay, and the surrounding coastline while learning about the cultural and spiritual significance of this revered statue. Time is provided for photos and quiet exploration of the viewpoint area.

  2. Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)

    one hour Admission included

    Visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most important Buddhist temple, and explore its elegant architecture and peaceful grounds. Learn about local Buddhist traditions, see sacred relics and murals inside the pagoda, and gain insight into Phuket’s cultural heritage. Free time is provided for photos and quiet exploration.

  3. Cashew Nut Factory

    30 min Admission included

    Visit a local cashew nut factory to learn about one of Phuket’s traditional products. Travelers will see how cashew nuts are processed, roasted, and packaged, and gain insight into local production methods. There will be time to browse products and sample cashew nuts before purchase.

  4. Stop 4

    30 min

    Visit Bee My Dear Honey Farm Phuket and learn about natural honey production in a local setting. Discover different types of honey, their health benefits, and how bees play an important role in the ecosystem. Enjoy a relaxed and informative stop with the opportunity to taste locally produced honey.

  5. Old Phuket Town

    one hour Admission included

    Explore Phuket Old Town, known for its colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture and historic streets. Travelers will walk through the old town area, learn about Phuket’s cultural heritage, and see traditional buildings, local shops, and street art. Free time is provided for photos and short walks around the neighborhood.

  6. GEMS GALLERY Phuket

    30 min

    Stop by one of Phuket’s most well-known gemstone centers and learn about Thailand’s rich gemstone heritage. Explore the craftsmanship behind precious stones, learn how authentic gemstones are identified, and enjoy an engaging presentation with a short train ride experience through the exhibition area.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel pick-up starts approximately 15–30 min before departure, depending on hotel location.

The exact pick-up time will be confirmed after booking.

Please be ready at the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

Free pick-up is available from designated areas only. Extra charges apply for hotels outside free pick-up zones and must be paid on-site.

For hotels not accessible by vehicle, guests may be asked to meet at a nearby pick-up point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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