14 Phuket Temple Tours Worth Booking

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

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

This five-hour Phuket tour links Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Phuket Old Town, and Saeng Tham Shrine. An English-speaking guide such as Tang, Pat, Molly, or Eve explains local customs and history while a driver handles the roads. Hotel pickup, snacks, water, and entry fees are included, but Big Buddha is currently closed.

“Our guide Tang made the experience unforgettable, she is really amazing at explaining everything. Very kind soul and so helpful, we got to make a wish at the temple and get a bracelet blessed by a monk. Couldn’t ask for a better guide, made us feel very comfortable.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,285 reviews · from $27Cheapest good one

See Phuket’s main sights in 4 to 5 hours with a guide such as Daisy or Mawin, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, beach roads, and Old Phuket Town. Big Buddha has been closed since October 1, 2024, because of a landslide, so check the current replacement stop before booking.

“I spent a wonderful morning with the tour guide Daisy - she was very friendly and shared lots of really interesting facts about the things we saw. Would definitely recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $159Best reviewed

Spend about five hours with a private guide such as Aom, Anny, Natty, Nick, or Bessica, visiting Ma Doo Bua’s giant Victoria Amazonica lilies and three Phuket temples. Your air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, entrance fees, and drone pictures are included. Drone videos cost extra, and early timing matters if you want shorter photo lines.

“The Lily Pads was also one of the greatest experiences we had. The day was beautiful and so was the scenery. Our tour guide, Bessica, did such an amazing job. We didn’t need for anything and he was so knowledgeable of the culture. I definitely recommend you to book with him!”

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4.ATV Tour with Sea Views and Big Buddha Temple

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

You’ll ride an ATV on Phuket’s jungle trails and public roads, visit Big Buddha, and stop at a high viewpoint with sea views. English- and Thai-speaking guides provide helmets, water, raincoats, photos, and hotel transfers from selected areas. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour option.

“The pickup was more than punctual and the distance we drove from Phuket centre to the ATV location is totally fine. I booked one ticket (regular price) and got a personal ATV guide! We drove a little to get familiar with the vehicle and went to the Big Buddha afterwards in a car with a few other people and their guides. At the Buddha we had 20 minutes to explore on our own and take photos, which was the perfect amount. Once we got back to the ATV parking (~10 minute car drive) my guide and I drove for a longer time with stops to take photos of the Big…”

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5.Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

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

Trek through Phuket’s jungle to the Big Buddha, then visit Wat Luang Phu Supha and Wat Chalong with a guide such as Kong, Bon, or Ice. Expect steep paths, island views, fruit, coconut, Thai cultural insight, and a farm-to-table lunch. Pickup is included around Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon, with groups capped at 10.

“The jungle hike was a true jungle hike and difficult. The guides Money & Freeze (not sure of the spelling) were exceptional. The temple visits were informative and included a special ceremony. The lunch place really exceeded expecRead more”

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

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

Spend six hours seeing Phuket’s viewpoints, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Khao Rang Hill, Old Town, and Phuket Elephant Care. An English or Thai-speaking guide such as Joy, Day, or Jackie helps shape the day, while the small group of up to eight keeps transport and sightseeing manageable.

“Everything was amazing including the visits to the Cashew Factory, Temples, and Bee Honey factory. It just sucked we didn’t get to go to the Big Buddha but it was not the tour company’s fault, as it is closed by the government due to landslides.”

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

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

This six-hour Phuket tour combines Karon View Point, Promthep Cape, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, a cashew stop, and Phuket Old Town. You travel by van with an English- or Thai-speaking guide, then walk through temples, viewpoints, food stalls, and Sino-Portuguese streets. Guide Phoom has earned special praise for being warm, interactive, and informative.

“Wonderful guide was very sweet, interactive and informative! Showed and shared info at every step! Clean van, lots of cold drinks, music and all the stops were easy and just enough time. Had a chance to see a little bit of everything!”

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

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

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Phuket by van with an English or Thai-speaking guide. You’ll see Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, and Old Town, with time for a monk blessing, local snacks, photos, and shopping. Hotel pickup, water, and insurance are included.

“Minden jó volt, csak kár, hogy a Nagy Budha le van zárva😢”

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9.City Tour,Big Buddha, Forest Safari Tiger Park Canopy

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 15 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $50

Spend 5 to 7 hours touring Phuket by van, with stops at Wat Chalong, Karon View Point, Promthep Cape, Big Buddha, a cashew factory, and Phuket Old Town. An English or Thai guide explains local customs, including monk blessings. Confirm the route before booking, as some recent bookings did not include every advertised stop.

“Tour was very well organised and everything explain excellent driver aswell. Booked another trip with them”

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10.Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Chalong & more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $192

Spend nine hours exploring Phuket with a small group of up to nine people. Feed, bathe, and pet rescued elephants, learn about local paper-making, visit Wat Chalong with an English-speaking guide, and finish at Nai Harn Beach. Guides named Ooi and Maria have received special praise for their friendly, helpful approach.

“What a amazing day from start to finish made better with the wonderful tour guide ooi (oai) I would definitely recommend this tour and experience with the elephants.”

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11.Temple and Jungle Trekking tour with Lunch at Farm-to-Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $49

Join an English-speaking guide, including guides such as James Bond, for a five-hour Phuket outing. Hike a steep jungle trail, pause for coconut and Thai treats, view Big Buddha from behind due to closure, visit Luang Phu Supa and Chalong temples, and eat a farm-to-table Thai lunch.

“The walk was very beautiful. It was steep but we got a walking stick and had a lot of breaks so everyone could keep up. On the top the café was really nice and we had some rice snacks a coconut and watermelon. Then we went to Big Buddha, Chalong temple and we had a beautiful lunch. The guide was very kind and funny and gave us a nice day. I would definitely recommend this trip!”

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12.PromthepCape,Swim Ya-Nui Beach,Buddha,Chalong Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

Spend seven hours touring Phuket by van with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Visit Promthep Cape, Karon Viewpoint, Yanui Beach, Big Buddha, Chalong Temple, Rawai Beach, a cashew nut factory, and Phuket Old Town. You can swim or kayak at Yanui Beach, but lunch is not included, and Old Town time is limited to about 45 minutes.

“Overall very nice day . Should be more time in Old Phuket town. Haven’t lunch .”

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13.Half-Day City Tour with Big Buddha and Wat Chalong

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $35

See Phuket’s cultural highlights in six hours with an English-speaking guide, visiting Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Old Town, and a cashew-nut stop. Pickup is included from Patong, Kata, and Karon, with fees for other areas. Guide Mickey Mouse has earned praise for his friendly, careful service, though the pace and extra shopping stops may vary.

“I really enjoyed the visits to places that were unknown to me and are wonderful! Our guide "Mickey Mouse" was super friendly, very responsible, attentive and kind. Congratulations on your welcome! My suggestion for improvement: give us a little more time at Wat Chalong temple, so we can enjoy the beauty of Phuket more!”

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14.Old Town, Chalong Temple, and Great Buddha Van Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 1 day

You’ll explore Phuket by private van with a driver, stopping at Karon View Point, Windmill Viewpoint, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, and Old Town. The tour lasts about six hours, includes drinking water and cool towels, and accepts up to nine people. Driver English may vary, so confirm communication needs before booking.

“Sehr guter Fahrer, mit guten Hinweisen, zu den vorhandenen Möglichkeiten. Wir hatten einen interessanten und entspannten Tag.”

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