Private Pattaya City Tour Big Buddha and Floating Market VIP

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Book with confidence: free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, and a driver-guide who works around your schedule, not a bus timetable. This is one of the only fully private full-day tours in Pattaya built with zero shopping stops. While standard group tours pack twelve strangers into a coach and add souvenir-shop detours to earn commission, you get your own air-conditioned vehicle and six of Pattaya's best sights back to back: the cliff-carved Buddha at Khao Chi Chan, a canal boat ride through the Floating Market, the hilltop Big Buddha, panoramic city viewpoints, the Sanctuary of Truth, and the illuminated Baan Sukhawadee Palace at night. It suits couples wanting a real private day out, families who can't sit through group waiting times, and anyone who wants Pattaya's highlights without the group-tour hassle.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Floating Market boat ride and entrance
English-speaking guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up directly from your hotel lobby. Our guide will contact you the evening before the tour to confirm your room number and provide your transfer details.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan

    A massive image of Buddha carved into the cliff face and outlined in gold, visible from across the valley. Your guide explains the story behind the shrine and why it holds such spiritual weight for Thai visitors, and you'll have time to walk the grounds and take photos before continuing.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pattaya Floating Market

    Step onto a traditional wooden boat and glide through narrow canals lined with vendors selling local snacks, crafts, and souvenirs straight from the water. It's one of the few stops on this tour where you can browse and shop on your own terms, with no pressure and no sales pitch from your guide.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Big Buddha Temple

    Climb Pratamnak Hill to the golden Big Buddha statue, a symbol of protection and prosperity for the city. Many visitors make a small offering here for luck or wealth, and the hilltop location gives you one of the best panoramic views of Pattaya Bay.

    35 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Pattaya City Sign - Viewpoint

    The city's most photographed landmark, big illuminated letters spelling out "Pattaya" against the sea. A quick, easy photo stop that's become a must for every visitor.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Walking Street Pattaya

    A short walk near the lighthouse with coastal views, then on toward Walking Street, one of the most talked-about streets in the world after dark. Even in daylight it's worth seeing for the atmosphere and energy of the area.

    50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    The Sanctuary Of Truth

    Take in the Sanctuary of Truth from its viewpoint, an entirely wooden structure built without a single nail, carved floor to ceiling with figures from Thai mythology and philosophy. A calm, striking stop before the evening.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    End the day at Baan Sukhawadee, known locally as the Chicken King Palace, a lavish estate surrounded by landscaped gardens. In the evening it lights up with illumination and music. If you'd like to stay longer, a buffet dinner with a Thai cultural show can be added on site.

    1 hour 5 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Pattaya Guide

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
City Tours
Water Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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