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

4.6
(548 reviews)
Phuket, Thailand

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a relaxed half-day tour that introduces Phuket’s food, culture, and scenic viewpoints. Taste traditional local snacks, explore the colorful streets of Phuket Old Town, enjoy a Thai lunch with popular dish choices, experience simple cultural activities at Chalong Temple, and finish at the Big Buddha viewpoint overlooking the island. With comfortable transport and a friendly guide, this tour is an easy and enjoyable way to experience Phuket.

• Taste Phuket’s famous A-Pong pancake
• Try Pao Lang grilled sticky rice with banana, a traditional local snack
• Explore Phuket Old Town’s colorful heritage streets
• Enjoy lunch with a choice of popular Thai dishes
• Experience simple cultural activities at Chalong Temple
• Visit the iconic Big Buddha viewpoint with panoramic island views. Afternoon tours may enjoy a beautiful sunset from Big Buddha
• Travel comfortably with drinks, cooling towels, umbrellas, and an air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

On-board refreshments, bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juices, and cooling towels
choice 1 popular Thai dish (Hokkien noodles / Pad Thai / Phat Kaphrao / Tom Yum noodles / Sweet & Sour / Fried Rice)
Informative English-speaking tour guide and conscientious driver with eco-tourism mindset
Travel accident insurance
For your convenience, an umbrella and a sarong provided for sun/rain, temple cover
Lotus flower & Gold foil for temple activities
A-Pong Phuket pancake (6 pieces per guest) & Pao Lang grilled sticky rice with banana (2 pieces per guest), freshly made local favorites
Round-trip shared transfers from hotels via a comfortable van (selected area)

Meeting and pickup

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

Free Pickup Zones — select “Join Tour – Free Pickup”
• Patong
• Karon
• Kata
• Kata Noi
• Phuket Town
• Kathu
• Talat Yai
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Paid Transfer Area 1 — select “Join Tour – Area 1 Pickup”
• Kamala
• Kalim
• Nakalay
• Rawai
• Nai Harn
• Chalong
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• Bang Tao
• Laguna
• Surin
• Ao Por
• Panwa
• Ao Yon
• Sirey
• Koh Kaew
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Paid Transfer Area 3 — select “Join Tour – Area 3 Pickup”
• Mai Khao
• Nai Yang
• Airport
• Layan
• Nai Thon
• Paklok
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Prefer a private pickup?
Select “Join Tour – Private Pickup” for a direct, private transfer.
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⚠ Important
If the incorrect pickup zone is selected, the price difference will be collected in cash on the tour day. (Fee varies by group size.)
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Pickup Notes (Join-in Tours)
• Shared transfer with other guests
• Route may take up to 1 hour depending on hotel location
• Closer hotels = shorter transfer time
• Farther hotels = longer transfer time
• Thank you for your patience as we accommodate all guests

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin with A-Pong, Phuket’s famous thin pancake freshly made by local vendors.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Old Phuket Town

    Continue to Phuket Old Town, where colorful shophouses, street art, cafés, and markets create a lively backdrop for learning about local culture and history.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Taste Pao Lang, a traditional grilled sticky rice with banana wrapped in banana leaf. This warm and naturally sweet snack is a simple example of Phuket’s traditional street food culture.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Enjoy lunch at Mee Ton Poe, a long-established Phuket restaurant known for its Hokkien-style noodles. Choose one dish from a curated menu of Thai favorites — the signature Hokkien noodles, Pad Thai, Phat Kaphrao, Tom Yum noodles, Sweet & Sour, Fried Rice.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)

    At Wat Chalong (Chalong Temple), Phuket’s most well-known temple, your guide explains how local people typically visit temples in simple, friendly terms. You may join optional hands-on activities such as folding a lotus flower, trying a fun fortune-stick activity (like a fortune cookie, where you shake a cup and receive a written message), or placing a small gold-foil sheet on a designated statue. These activities are light, enjoyable, and suitable for all ages.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Big Buddha Phuket

    Finish the tour at the Big Buddha, one of Phuket’s most iconic landmarks. The impressive white marble statue sits high above the island and offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views across Phuket. Guests may also enjoy a beautiful sunset from the Big Buddha viewpoint, creating one of the island’s most memorable photo moments before returning to the hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pickup time will be send and confirmed one day before tour day.
  • Please advise special meal requirements. - (vegetarian food or allergies)
Supplied by Mega Tour Phuket Co.,Ltd.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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