4 Historical Tours in Phuket to Plan a Day Around

1.Landmark City Tours with Viewpoints & Monkey Hill “Must” to See

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · from $33Our pick

See Phuket’s south-coast viewpoints, Wat Chalong and Old Town on a five-hour small-group outing, with pickup from Patong, Karon or Kata. The group is capped at 10, and guides such as Daisy and Alex have earned praise for their energy and local explanations. Check Big Buddha access before booking: the site has been closed after a landslide, and the route may change.

“This tour was a great opportunity to see all the key points around Phuket. Daisy, our tour guide was so lovely and accommodating. Her English was excellent and she was very knowledgable at all the cultural sights. This tour is a must for anyone visiting Phuket.”

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2.Phuket City Tour: Wat Chalong, Big Buddha and Landmark

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $31Best value

Spend about five hours seeing Phuket’s coastal viewpoints, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and Old Town in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. The route passes Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai, with photo stops along the way. Guides on this tour have included Alex, Daisy, Mawin and Maggie, though your guide may differ.

“This really is just a transfer with some guidance from the guide. Would have been nice to have some explanation at Wat Chalong but you get what you paid for”

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3.Premium Landmark City and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $57Top rated

Spend five hours exploring Phuket’s coastal districts and landmark viewpoints with an English-speaking guide. The route covers Patong, Karon, Kata, and Rawai, with a highlight at the Three Beaches viewpoint overlooking Kata Noi, Kata, Karon, and Kho Pu Island. Hotel pickup and drop-off, insurance, and water are included; lunch is not.

“Great tour. We had a little confusion with tour time, but our guide was fantastic. We chose to stay in old town Phuket for a meal and a little shopping. We used a ride share to return to our hotel (this was our choice). I highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Phuket Landmark Tour , Old Town, Big Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $48

Start at 9:30 am with hotel pickup, then explore Phuket’s 148-foot Big Buddha, Old Phuket Town and Wat Chalong with an English-speaking guide. A cashew nut factory visit is also included. Expect an air-conditioned ride, bottled water and a group capped at 10. Guides have included O, Molly and Ooh.

“O and his driver were very accommodating. Make sure you cover your knees and shoulders for the Buddhist temple. O taught us a lot about Thailand on the tour. We asked O to recommend a Thai restaurant in Old Town and it was excellent. The Big Buddha is closed right now but you can see it from the back and the side.”

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