Phuket City Tour: Big Buddha, Old Town & Night Market

Six stops across Phuket in one afternoon, with your guide managing the pace

This Phuket city tour with a guide covers Big Buddha, Wat Chalong temple, Phuket Old Town, a cashew nut factory, and the night market. Transport between stops is part of the route, with time for a coffee break, so you move through the highlights without arranging the logistics yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Big Buddha Phuket15m
2. Wat Chalong15m

Phuket city sightseeing and market visit

• Visit Big Buddha viewpoint
• Explore Wat Chalong temple
• Wander Phuket Old Town
• Tour cashew nut factory and taste
• Shop at Walking Street market
• Experience Night Market atmosphere

The experience

The tour heads first to Big Buddha, which sits on Nakkered Hill and ranks as Thailand's third-tallest statue. From there you get city views and a sense of the geography before moving into the older parts of town. Wat Chalong, Phuket's largest temple and a 19th-century structure, comes next: the guide walks you through the intricate Thai architecture and explains what you're looking at instead of you reading plaques alone.

Phuket Old Town is where the day shifts. The streets mix modern art with traditional architecture, and you have time to walk through on foot, see the historic buildings, and stop at one of the charming cafés if you want a break. The cashew nut factory is a working stop: you learn how Southern Thailand's cashew products are made, taste fresh cashew nut juice, and sample different flavors. It's a tangible thing, not a photo stop.

The afternoon ends at Walking Street and the night market. Walking Street fills with southern Thai food stalls, handicrafts, and gift vendors. The night market brings the same energy with colorful stalls and the rhythm of Phuket's evening. You have time to eat, browse, and pick up souvenirs before the tour wraps up.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide for the full route.
• round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off (with the hotel pickup option).
• visits to Big Buddha, Wat Chalong temple, Phuket Old Town, the cashew nut factory with tastings, and both Walking Street and the night market.

Options for this experience

2 options

Without PickupGuide in English · 13:00No pickup is provided, so you need to get to the meeting point on your own.

Includes hotel pickup and drop-offGuide in English · 13:00Pickup and drop-off are included: pickup is available from Patong, Kuta and Kata areas only, and locations outside these areas incur a charge.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 to 75 years) · Child (2 to 10 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tranquil Holidays

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to visit multiple landmarks and markets in one afternoon without arranging your own transport between each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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

Big Buddha is Thailand's third-tallest statue, standing on Nakkered Hill. It's the opening stop because the viewpoint from the base gives you the city layout and a landmark reference for everything else you'll see that afternoon.

Can I eat at the night market, or is it just for shopping?

The night market is both. It's filled with southern Thai food stalls alongside handicraft and gift vendors, so you can eat dinner there, shop, or do both depending on what you want from the evening.

How much walking is involved in Phuket Old Town?

Phuket Old Town is a walking section of the tour. You explore the charming streets on foot to see the historic buildings, street art, and traditional architecture, with time to stop at cafés if you want to sit down.

What happens at the cashew nut factory?

The cashew nut factory is a working stop where you learn how the product is made, taste fresh cashew nut juice, and sample different cashew flavors. It's a hands-on part of the tour, not just a viewing.