The 14 Best Temple Tours in Phuket

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

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

This five-hour Phuket tour combines Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew-nut stop, Saeng Tham Shrine, and Phuket Old Town. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tang, Pat, Molly, or Eve, explains local customs, helps with photos, and serves snacks. Hotel pickup, transport, water, entry fees, and insurance are included.

“Our tour guide Pat was exceptional and made the tour a real joy. His enthusiasm was infectious and he shared a lot of interesting information. The places we visited were very nice and timed well. I would recommend this to anyone.”

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

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

This 4 to 5-hour small-group tour visits Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill Viewpoints, beach roads, and Old Phuket Town. Your guide, often Daisy or Mawin, explains local customs and helps with photos. Big Buddha has been closed since October 1, 2024, so check the current replacement stop before booking.

“Friendly and fun staff. Really caring and knew a lot of the history. The tour guide made sure we were comfortable all the time.”

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

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

See Phuket’s key sights in 5 to 6 hours with an English-speaking guide, snacks, lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, and a group of up to 10. You’ll try A-Pong, explore Old Phuket Town, visit Wat Chalong, and stop at Big Buddha and Windmill Viewpoint. Guides such as Rita, Sue, and Teya are known for warm, lively hosting.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Phuket City Tour – Sights, Tastes & Cultural Experience was the perfect way to see the highlights in just 5 hours. Pick-up and drop-off were smooth, and lunch, snacks, and water were included. We enjoyed stunning views of the coastline and beaches, visited an amazing temple, and saw the Big Buddha (though due to a recent landslide, only from the side and at a distance). The hour in Phuket Old Town was a great addition. Our guide Anya’s energy, insights, and photo-taking made the day even better. A well-balanced, fun tour that truly captures the spirit of Phuket!”

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4.Phuket Giant Water Lilies & Temple Tour – Private & All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $159Top rated

Visit Ma Doo Bua’s giant Victoria Amazonica lilies, pose in a longtail boat for included drone pictures, then explore three Phuket temples with a private guide such as Aom, Anny, Natty, or Bessica. Expect a five-hour outing, air-conditioned transport, and extra charges for drone video.

“This was one of the highlights of my trip. I really enjoyed visiting the temples and the guide was wonderful. They were helpful in getting the photos we wanted. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

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5.ATV Tour with Sea Views and Big Buddha Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 day · from $38

Ride an ATV through Phuket’s jungle tracks and countryside, stop at Big Buddha, and finish at a sea-view lookout with a swing. Your English or Thai-speaking guide handles safety, photos, water, transport, and route changes if temple access is limited.

“The tour guide that took us up to the big Buddha and quads was so friendly! We had so much fun here & deffo would reccomend to anyone visiting!”

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6.Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $52

Hike 1.5 to 2 kilometers up Phuket’s forested hills with guides such as Kong, Bon, Ice, or Nuya, then visit Big Buddha from behind, Wat Luang Phu Supha, and Wat Chalong. Expect steep ground, heat, temple customs, fresh fruit, coconut, and lunch at a farm-to-table restaurant.

“This was an amazing trip, made all the better with a brilliant guide Nuya and her dog.From the moment we were picked up from our hotel and did the rounds picking up the other travellers, to arriving at the departure point where we first me Nuya, we felt comfortable and confident that we were going to have a good day. Although for January it was a very hot day with the humidity also quite high we were still looking forward to the trek. We were provided with additional water and briefed on the level of difficulty with an explanation that anyone who felt a bit wary of the climb could…”

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

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

Spend four to five hours touring Phuket by air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide and hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, or Karon. Visit Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, Sino-Portuguese Old Town, and the Big Buddha area, though Big Buddha has been closed since October 1, 2024.

“Must do when you are in Phuket amazing guide even though it was raining we managed to have a great time with Daisy”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $34

This 4 to 5 hour tour links Phuket’s best-known cultural sights with Karon and Windmill viewpoints, Old Phuket Town, and Wat Chalong. Pickup covers Patong, Kata, and Karon. Big Buddha has been closed since October 1, 2024, so confirm the current replacement stop before booking.

“Our tour guide was great, friendly and helpful! The tour however was average. Big Buddha was closed and therefore had a change of itinerary. They added Promthe Cape, but they didn’t take us, they stopped at a random location and said that this was it. My favourite part on the trip was visiting old town Phuket.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $81

Spend about six hours exploring Phuket with hotel pickup, local snacks, lunch, drinks, and a cooling towel. Walk Old Phuket Town, feed rescued elephants at Bukit Elephant Park, visit Wat Chalong, and see Big Buddha from outdoor viewpoints. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“We did this tour with family and friends. The tour was absolutely amazing, exactly as described. Tour guide was very informative, friendly and offered great suggestions. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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10.Phuket City Tour with Viewpoints, Temples & Elephant Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend six hours exploring Phuket with an English or Thai-speaking guide, stopping at Karon and Windmill viewpoints, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Khao Rang Hill, Old Town, and Phuket Elephant Care. Small groups of up to eight make it easier to adjust time for temples and elephant feeding.

“Amazing trip!! Our tour guide Jacob and the driver made sure we had a great day!😄 They even took us to the tiger park which was not part of the schedule:)”

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11.Private Morning Сeremony in Wat Chalong (Chaithararam Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $54

Meet guide Sunsanee at 7:00 am for a 90-minute ceremony at Wat Chalong. You’ll offer food to monks, use candles and flowers, try Siamsi fortune telling, choose a fish for the final blessing, and hear clear explanations of Thai Buddhism.

“This was a beautifully authentic experience that left me spiritually topped up. Our guide eagerly shared history and graciously took us through traditional prayer, instructing carefully each step of the way. Stunning way to start a day in Phuket. Highly recommend. 🙏☀️❤️”

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12.Half-Day Viewpoint, Big Buddha and Wat Chalong Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours · from $51

You’ll travel by van from Phuket, Patong, or Chalong to Karon View Point, Promthep Cape, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, a cashew nut factory, and Phuket Old Town. English and Thai guides lead the tour, with hotel pickup, temple visits, local food, and time for photos and walking.

“Tour never happened as they changed the timings AFTER we paid and they had confirmed. Said needed a full refund and am still trying to get my money back. Will never use these people again and suggest no one else does either”

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13.Big Buddha View Wat Chalong, Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 38 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $49

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Phuket by van with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Take in Karon and Big Buddha views, visit Wat Chalong for a monk blessing, stop at a cashew factory, and sample Old Town food.

“Guide was a nice guy but we struggled to understand what he was saying as his English was not very clear. He did not give us a great deal of info at some sites but I am not sure we would have understood him if he had.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 6 hours - 1 day · from $48

Spend about six hours tasting A-Pong, walking Phuket Old Town, eating Hokkien noodles, visiting Wat Chalong, and taking in Big Buddha and Windmill Viewpoint. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with Arm named by one guest and driver T praised for thoughtful help in Old Town.

“The driver T was excellent and helped us across the busy roads in Phuket old town. The guide Arm was good and told us lots of interesting facts. The meal was a little disappointing considering it was supposed to be Michelin standard. Overall the experience was good.”

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