Private Phuket Tour with Driver: Old Town, Big Buddha, Beaches

Explore Phuket’s highlights on your schedule with chilled water and air-con comfort.

A private customized tour of Phuket with a driver lets you visit Old Town, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha, Kata Beach, Patong Beach and Promthep Cape on your schedule, choosing between 4, 6 or 8 hours. The driver handles navigation and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. You decide which stops matter and how long to spend at each. English-speaking drivers are guaranteed if you book at least three days ahead. Bottled water is included. Admission to attractions is optional depending on which package you select.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Phuket Old Townpassing by
2. Wat Chalong30m
3. Big Buddha Phuket30m
4. Kata Beach30m · entry included
5. Patong Beach30m · entry included
6. Promthep Cape30m

Phuket private customized tour

• Visit Old Phuket Town
• Explore Wat Chalong
• See Big Buddha
• Relax at Kata Beach
• Relax at Patong Beach
• Visit Promthep Cape

The experience

You get a private vehicle and driver for the day: no fixed itinerary, no group, no guide narration. The driver knows the main attractions and can point them out, but this is a self-directed tour where you call the shots. Pick between a 4-hour, 6-hour or 8-hour window and tell the driver which stops matter to you: Old Phuket Town with its colonial shophouses and narrow streets, Wat Chalong temple, the Big Buddha statue overlooking the island, Kata Beach on the quieter south coast, Patong Beach where the action is, or Promthep Cape for the sunset viewpoint. The driver will take you there and wait while you explore.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and comes with bottled water. Hotel pickup in Phuket is included. If you need to start or end at Phuket International Airport or the cruise port instead, that costs an extra 500 baht if arranged in advance or 1,000 baht if requested on the spot, paid in cash to the driver. English proficiency varies among drivers, but you can request one with stronger English skills if you book at least three days early. The driver is not a licensed tour guide and won't narrate history or context. He's there to drive and help however he can. If you want local tips on restaurants, markets or activities beyond the main stops, you can ask for a free travel consultant after booking who will give you non-bias suggestions.

Admission fees to temples, the Big Buddha or any attractions are not automatically included: some packages add them, others don't, so check which option you're choosing. This tour works for first-time visitors who want to see the highlights without committing to a fixed schedule, or for repeat travelers squeezing in last-minute shopping before a flight. Wheelchair accessibility is available, and the tour suits all fitness levels since you're riding rather than hiking.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private vehicle.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup in Phuket.
• driver assistance and local tips (a free travel consultant is available after booking for restaurant and activity suggestions).

Options for this experience

3 options

6 hours ToursGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Lasts 6 hours, includes pickup

4 hours ToursGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Lasts 4 hours, pickup is included

8 hours ToursGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Runs for 8 hours with pickup included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by MY Holiday Centre

Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour option if you want to hit the main sights without a full day commitment, or go 6 or 8 hours if you're visiting for the first time and want to see Old Town, temples and both major beaches without rushing. Book at least three days ahead if English-speaking communication matters to you.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the 4-hour, 6-hour and 8-hour options for this Phuket tour?

The duration you choose determines how many stops you can fit in and how long you can spend at each one. A 4-hour tour covers the closest attractions. 6 hours and 8 hours give you time to visit more sites or linger longer at beaches and temples. You pick the same attractions either way. The difference is pace and coverage.

Does the driver speak English on this Phuket tour?

English proficiency varies among drivers. If you book at least three days in advance, you can request a driver with stronger English skills. All drivers can communicate in English, though it may not be fluent. If you need detailed historical or cultural information, book a licensed guide separately. This tour is driver-only.

What is Wat Chalong and why is it on this tour?

Wat Chalong is Phuket's most important Buddhist temple, known for its ornate architecture and spiritual significance. It's one of the main cultural stops visitors want to see, and the driver can take you there to explore the grounds and main structures at your own pace.

Are entrance fees to attractions included in this Phuket tour?

Admission depends on which package you book. Some options include entry to attractions along the route. Others don't. Check your selected option at checkout to see what's covered. The driver can take you to any site you want to visit, but you'll pay entrance fees separately if they're not in your package.

Can I start this tour from Phuket airport instead of my hotel?

Yes. Hotel pickup in Phuket is included, but you can arrange pickup from Phuket International Airport or the cruise port for an extra 500 baht if booked in advance or 1,000 baht if requested on the spot. Payment is in cash directly to the driver.

What makes Old Phuket Town worth visiting on this tour?

Old Phuket Town is the island's historic district, with narrow streets, colonial-era shophouses painted in pastel colors, and local shops and cafes. It's where you see Phuket's heritage side rather than the beach resort areas, and it's a natural stop if you want to understand the island beyond tourism.