Phuket City Tour: Big Buddha, Viewpoint & Wat Chalong

Big Buddha sits on the hilltop overlooking three bays at once.

A half-day Phuket city and sightseeing tour with hotel pickup, visiting Big Buddha atop Nakerd Hill, the Three Beaches viewpoint overlooking Kata, Karon and Patong bays, Wat Chalong temple, and a local cashew nut factory. The tour runs 8am–1pm or 1:30pm–6pm, includes an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and refreshments. Lunch on the beach is optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Phuket city and sightseeing tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive along scenic beach roads
• Visit Phuket View Point
• Visit Wat Chalong temple
• Visit Big Buddha on Nakerd Hill
• Visit Phuket local factory
• Refresh with soft drinks or coffee
• Visit Cashew Nut factory and shop
• Enjoy optional authentic Thai lunch
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon and Kata, giving you a sense of the island's layout before you stop at the Three Beaches viewpoint. From this spot you can see Kata Noi, Kata, Karon and Kho Pu Island all at once: the operator calls it one of the island's best scenic spots. The views frame the rest of the morning or afternoon.

Next is Big Buddha on top of Nakerd Hill, Phuket's most recognizable landmark, followed by Wat Chalong, the main temple on the island. You'll also visit a local cashew nut factory where you can shop for products and get soft drinks, coffee or tea. The pace is built around stops rather than a rushed sequence, so there's time to stand and look without the day feeling crammed.

An authentic Thai lunch on the beach is available as an optional add-on if you want to eat during the tour. Otherwise you return to your hotel at the end of the five-hour window. The guide speaks English, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle with insurance.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea at the cashew nut factory.
• entry to Big Buddha and Wat Chalong temple.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Maya Wish

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably without translation apps or guesswork. Choose the morning slot if you want to see the viewpoint and temples in daylight and still have the afternoon free. Pick the afternoon departure if you prefer to sleep in and end your day at the hotel by dinner time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What time does the Phuket city tour depart and how long does it run?

The tour offers two time slots: morning from 8am to 1pm, or afternoon from 1:30pm to 6pm. Both are five-hour tours with hotel pickup included.

What is Big Buddha and why is it on this tour?

Big Buddha is Phuket's most iconic landmark, sitting on top of Nakerd Hill. The tour visits it as the centerpiece stop, and from there you can see across the island to the bays below.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the standard tour price, but an authentic Thai meal on the beach is available as an optional add-on you can choose at checkout.

What is the Three Beaches viewpoint?

The Three Beaches viewpoint is a scenic spot where you can see Kata Noi, Kata, Karon and Kho Pu Island all from one location: the operator describes it as one of the island's best scenic spots.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and return, an English-speaking guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and refreshments like coffee and tea at the factory stop.