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Phuket Discovery Tour: Experience Local Heritage and Scenic Beauty
4.6
817 Ratings
Patong
Embark on the Phuket Discovery Tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, heritage, and scenic beauty of this stunning island. Capture amazing photos, explore the old town’s gastronomic delights and street art, visit Buddhist temples, and enjoy breathtaking views from iconic viewpoints.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Patong Beach - Enjoy a picturesque drive through the area.
- Karon Viewpoint - See the Big Buddha, a significant and revered statue on Phuket, standing 45 meters tall atop Nakkerd Hills, offering breathtaking island views.
- Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong) - Discover the importance of Buddhist temples in Thailand, admire the unique architecture, and immerse yourself in local culture and traditions. Wat Chalong is Phuket’s largest and most visited temple, featuring a 60-meter tall ‘Chedi’ housing a fragment of Buddha’s bone.
- Wangtalang Gems International - Depending on the gemstone’s origin, Wangtalang experts either import the gems or select them directly from Thai mines. We evaluate gemstones based on cleanliness, color, cut, and design, ensuring quality and verifying weight for certification. Wangtalang offers a wide range of precious stones and popular designer diamond jewelry, with quality certificates for each stone.
- Old Phuket Town - Explore Phuket Old Town’s rich colonial-era Sino-Portuguese heritage. Discover street art and murals depicting traditional food items and Thai delicacies.
- Khao Rang Hill View Point - Visit this popular hilltop spot with a park and terrace for panoramic views of the town and offshore islands.
- Karon Beach - Enjoy a scenic drive through the area.
- Gems Gallery Phuket - Tour a famous jewelry showroom to learn about local gemstone craftsmanship and shop for unique souvenirs.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Phuket (Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Phuket is not just a beach, this is what you would discover as you come to an end of this tour. This program introduces the vibrant culture and heritage of Phuket to you and drives through some of the most scenic routes of the island.
If you are looking for wonderful selfie and photo opportunities, this is the tour you will relish.
Did you know Phuket won the UNESCO award for being the creative city of Gastronomy? You will visit the old town where the food and street art meet to celebrate F.A.T - Food, Art, Town
If you haven’t been to a Buddhist Temple, here is your chance to have a close look at Thai Buddhist culture and get captured in some really vibrant photos
Get a sweeping view of Phuket from two iconic viewpoints, the Big Buddha at the start of the tour and from Rang Hill as the tour ends.
- Our free pick up service covers hotels in Patong, Kata and Karon areas. If you are in other locations there will be additional surcharge: THB 200 per person, for hotels in Rawai, Nai Harn, Trin Trang Beach, Panwa Beach, Phuket Town, Surin, Bangtao, Kamala, Kalim beach and Sirey etc. THB 400 per Booking for NaiThorn, Naiyang, Mai Kao Beach.
Location
Patong Beach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(817 Ratings)
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Paradise37069494414
Sep 6, 2024
A well spent day - We had so much fun! We got to see a great view of the islands and the beaches were so beautiful and awe inspiring. It was great was to get to know so many parts of the city. Our guide took great photos of us. I would definitely recommend him to others who are new to the city. Thanks Raboom!
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Sj_da_pogi
Sep 6, 2024
Exploring Phuket for the first time - Great experience for a first timer in Phuket. Our guide Best is well verse and knowledgeable about Phuket. A tour which can give us insights on culture, foos and people.
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Hakizaf
Sep 6, 2024
Phuket experience - Amazing experience. Best is the best at his job! I will definitely recommend. Authentic Phuket experience. Bring cash for less headache experience .
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12udayas
Sep 6, 2024
Good - Its good.
Mrs. Day helped us with the city tour and guided us. Highly recommended
They are very punctual and very nice…….
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W2618nhcarolc
Sep 3, 2024
A Wonderful Snapshot of Phuket in Just Half a Day! - Today, I went on a half-day city tour in Phuket, and it was an excellent way to experience some of the island’s highlights in a short amount of time. The tour was well-organized and covered a range of interesting spots that showcased the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Phuket.
Despite the Big Buddha being closed, the tour was still a fantastic way to experience some of Phuket’s highlights. Our guide YAYA was knowledgeable and friendly, providing interesting insights into the island’s culture and history. The transportation was comfortable, and the itinerary was well-organized, giving us enough time at each location without feeling rushed.
I would highly recommend this half-day city tour to anyone visiting Phuket, especially first-timers or those with limited time. It offers a great overview of the island’s key attractions and is a convenient way to see a lot in a short amount of time. Just make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring some sunscreen!
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E247gzravir
Sep 3, 2024
Ora is the best guide - Ora was excellent in guiding and treating us very well. She took us to places and explained everything. Best part is, she speaks good English so easy for travel.
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Vacation62862010558
Sep 1, 2024
Good service - must say I was delighted with the service you provided - it was just what I wanted. This is the first time I have used your services, and you provided a faultless experience. I will definitely recommend you to others, and will use you myself when I tavel to Phuket again.specially orapm is finomenal..her knowledge guidence and etc everything is superb from her side..highly recommend
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Abhishekpt6984ax
Sep 1, 2024
Ora was kind and polite with us . Guide us nicely. Be informative and insightful: Be specific and relevant to the place - Ora was kind and polite with us . Guide us nicely. Be informative and insightful: Be specific and relevant to the place you're reviewing, and describe what other visitors are likely to experience. ...
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Nileshk991
Aug 28, 2024
Phuket City Tour - Yaya is an amazing tour guide , super funny and really helpful. Highly recommended. The show in gem factory is really good.
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886gonzalop
Aug 29, 2024
A disappointing experience - Disappointed with this tour. The tour guide said a couple phrases about each stop, not giving us any historical or cultural information about the places. The time on each stop is correct, as you are all by yourself and don't really know anything about the history of the place.
We also stopped on the Nut factory (not on the itinerary) and the Gem collection, which are more a stop to buy rather than a place to visit (it is just to take you there so you buy something from them).
In general it felt as being alone, not in a guided tour, and the Nut and gems stops weren't worthy at all.
It is a good price for the transportation and the water offered, but don't expect an actual guided tour.
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