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The 15 Best Phuket City Tours and Viewpoint Loops

28 tours  ·  from $16 a head

A loop of the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Karon viewpoint and Old Town is the standard. These 15 differ on group size, length and whether the night market makes the cut.

Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market - Wat Chalong: the day’s cultural anchor
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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

1.Full Day City Tour with Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,888 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend nine hours crossing southern Phuket by van, with an English- or Thai-speaking guide and a group capped at 10. Stops include Karon and Nak-Kerd viewpoints, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Phuket Old Town and a night market. Big Buddha is temporarily closed because the access road is inaccessible, so confirm the current route before booking.

“Bam Bam was an enthusiastic, up beat, proud local Phuket woman, who clearly enjoyed showing us her city. We went to a variety of different lookouts and saw monkeys eating fruit. At Wat Chalong, she gave the group the option exploring the site independently or giving an offering/prayer. We took the latter and she shared her understanding and taught us how do Buddhist prayers. She was intuitive - she allowed the group to follow her but also allowed time for go off individually or in small groups. Unfortunately due to the landslide we could not visit the Big Buddha, although it was visible in the distance from the lookouts and…”

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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour - Karon Viewpoint: a quick look across Phuket
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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

2.Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Take a five-hour guided loop around Phuket with hotel pickup, a stop at Karon Viewpoint, a visit to Wat Chalong, a cashew factory and a walk through Old Town. Guides have included Tang, Pat, Molly and Eve, though the assigned guide can vary. Big Buddha access is currently listed as closed, so check what the tour can include before booking.

“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”

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Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints - Karon Viewpoint and the island’s beach roads
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Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

3.Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,285 reviews · from $27

This 4 to 5 hour Phuket tour connects Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, beach roads and Old Phuket Town in an air-conditioned minivan. Hotel pickup is offered in Patong, Kata and Karon. Guides including Daisy and Mawin have been praised for lively explanations and help with photos. Big Buddha has been closed since October 2024, so confirm the replacement plan before booking.

“Daisy the guide was amazing! So enthusiastic and answered any questions you had. Just brilliant day out”

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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour - Big Buddha, with access conditions to check
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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour – Shared Half Day City Tour

4.Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour – Shared Half Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,103 reviews · from $21

Visit Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town, Khao Rang Hill and, when open, the Big Buddha on a shared tour from Patong, Kata or Karon. The core route lasts about four to six hours, with an air-conditioned van and guide. Guides such as Rose, Bella, Sao and Alex have been praised, though commentary and stops can vary.

“A great tour visiting must see areas in Phuket! Our tour guide Rose was funny, knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure, nothing was too much hassle for her! Our driver was also brilliant! Well planned with our stops and enough time to spend at each stop. Thank you, I would highly recommend!”

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Phuket: Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour - Nakkerd Hills and the 45-meter Big Buddha
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Phuket: Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour

5.Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 719 reviews · 5 hours · from $45

Spend five hours seeing Phuket’s Old Town, Chalong Temple, the Big Buddha site and coastal viewpoints with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Groups are capped at 10, though some departures may be private. Guides have included Pam, Palm and Bam. Entrance tickets and lunch are extra, and access or stops can change with weather, traffic or site closures.

“Fantastic way to see phuket in such a short time, plenty of time at each spot, organised brilliantly.”

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Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint - Phuket Old Town, best seen on foot
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Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

6.Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 525 reviews · from $48

Spend five to six hours seeing Phuket’s Old Town, Wat Chalong, the Big Buddha viewpoint and Windmill Viewpoint, with a local A-Pong snack, lunch and refreshments included. An English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 10, with pickup offered from many hotel areas. Guides such as Rita, Sue and Rainy have led lively, informative tours.

“The tour guide Num was very knowledgable, he made the tour fun as well as informative. He also took some incredible photos too! Highly recommend!!!”

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Phuket: Big Buddha Viewpoint ATV Tour and Zipline Adventure - What the Big Buddha stop really offers
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Phuket: Big Buddha Viewpoint ATV Tour and Zipline Adventure

7.Big Buddha Viewpoint ATV Tour and Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 363 reviews · 15 minutes - 2 hours · from $32Top rated

Choose an ATV ride, a treetop zipline, or a combination. Guides provide safety instructions and equipment; ATV routes follow natural tracks through rubber trees and hills. ATV options of one hour or longer include transport to the Big Buddha area for panoramic views, but the temple is temporarily closed. Pickup is available from several Phuket areas, sometimes for an added fee.

“It was really great and we had so much fun on the zip line and the ATV!”

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Phuket Introduction City Sightseeing Tour - Patong, Kata and Karon: quick beach introductions
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Phuket Introduction City Sightseeing Tour

8.Phuket Introduction City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 256 reviews · from $89

Take a guided coach tour of southern Phuket, with hotel pickup and stops at Patong, Kata and Karon beaches, Karon Viewpoint, Phuket Town and Wat Chalong. The guide shares local context as you go. Cashew-nut and jewelry-shop stops may also feature, so ask about the day’s route if you prefer to spend more time at the sights.

“Excellent trip for a duration of 05 hours, covered a lot including Cashew nut factory and Gems world. Would recommend to all.”

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Phuket: Old Town Half-Day Sightseeing with Local Guide - Big Buddha from the side viewpoint
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Phuket: Old Town Half-Day Sightseeing with Local Guide

9.Old Town Half-Day Sightseeing with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 225 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

This seven-hour group tour pairs Phuket’s best-known sights with a local English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, Old Town free time, and visits to a cashew factory and honey farm. Big Buddha is currently closed, so you’ll see it from a nearby viewpoint. A Saturday or Sunday 1 pm departure also stops at a night market.

“shan is very nice guy and very good photographer 📸, always smiling n caring tour guide.thank you for the great experience..🇹🇭🇦🇪”

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Phuket: ATV Ride with Secret Sea Viewpoints and Swing - What happens at the base and on the trail
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Phuket: ATV Ride with Secret Sea Viewpoints and Swing

10.ATV Ride with Secret Sea Viewpoints and Swing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 198 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $37

Ride a guided ATV route through Phuket’s jungle to coastal viewpoints, where you can try the swing, feed small goats, and sip bamboo coffee with fruit and snacks. You’ll get a safety briefing and practice ride first. Hotel pickup is optional, and some tour lengths include a coconut drink or light lunch.

“Such a good experience. Expected to be in a large group but it ended up being more of a private experience which was great. The tour guide and others (such as the medic) who came on the ride were welcoming and helpful throughout the experience. 100% recommend!”

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ATV Big Buddha Phuket Viewpoint - From Pickup to the First Uphill Track
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ATV Big Buddha Phuket Viewpoint

11.ATV Big Buddha Phuket Viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · from $39

Ride an ATV on Phuket’s hillside trails with an instructor, then stop at a viewpoint near the Big Buddha for island and sea views. Choose a short or longer ride, with round-trip pickup included in specific areas. The 30-minute ATV option does not include the Big Buddha stop, and the temple itself is currently inaccessible.

“Really good fun on the ATVs with good guides. Rope swing was good as well with everyone able to go as high (or not) as they were comfortable with.”

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Landmark City Tours with Viewpoints & Monkey Hill "Must" to See - Big Buddha needs a current-access check
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Landmark City Tours with Viewpoints & Monkey Hill “Must” to See

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

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

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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Phuket City Tour with Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints - Pickup, travel time and group size
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Phuket City Tour with Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $34

This four-to-five-hour Phuket tour links Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, a drive through Sino-Portuguese Old Town, and the Big Buddha area. A local guide and driver stay with you throughout, with pickup from Patong, Kata, and Karon. The Big Buddha has been listed as closed since October 1, 2024, so confirm what is accessible before booking.

“Really fun excursion, luxury transport in air-conditioning, good music, cold bottled water, and really lovely friendly tour guide.”

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Phuket City Sights : Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints - Karon and Windmill viewpoints give you the island’s big picture
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Phuket City Sights : Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints

14.Phuket City Sights : Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $34

Ride in an air-conditioned van with a guide and a group of up to 15 to see Phuket’s southern viewpoints, Wat Chalong and Old Town. Hotel pickup is offered in Patong, Kata and Karon. The Big Buddha has been closed since October 1, 2024, so check what the tour will visit in its place before booking.

“Great half day tour to see the main sites on Phuket. Disappointed not to visit Big Buddha but a landslide can't be helped. You still get views of it from other stops on the tour. Our guide Daisy was knowledgeable and friendly and answered everyone's questions. I would recommend this trip.”

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Phuket City Tour & Elephant Sanctuary – Town, Temple, Food & View - Bukit Elephant Park is the day’s main event
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Phuket City Tour & Elephant Sanctuary – Town, Temple, Food & View

15.Phuket City Tour & Elephant Sanctuary – Town, Temple, Food & View

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $81

Spend about six hours exploring Phuket with hotel pickup, a guide and a group capped at 10. Try A-Pong and Hokkien-style noodles, walk through Old Phuket Town, feed elephants at Bukit Elephant Park, and visit Wat Chalong and the Big Buddha viewpoint. Guides have included Noom, Pat, Su and May. The Buddha site may have restricted access.

“We had a great experience with elephants and made lots of photos & videos… Driver Mr King was on time and very polite, the tour guide Pet was also very nice and showed us the temple around and spoke about culture and traditions a lRead more”

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