Half-day Phuket Sightseeing Tour with a Local Guide
Do this because
- Visit Wat Chalong Temple, the most famous Buddhist shrine in Phuket
- See Old Phuket Town and learn about it's Chinese influences
- Learn about one of Phuket's biggests exports from local experts at a pearl factory
What to expect
This trip allows you to experience another side of Phuket. And there's more to the island than amazing beaches. You'll visit the famous Big Buddha statue and Wat Chalong temple, taste locally grown cashew nuts on a factory tour and explore the Sino-Portuguese Chin Pracha mansion. There's a visit to a pearl factory, too.
The tour kicks off at Nakkerd Hill with a visit to the Big Buddha statue. You'll enjoy views over Chalong and southern Phuket before continuing to Wat Chalong, the island's most revered temple. Then, for a demonstration on cashew nut production, you'll go to a factory and see how the locally grown nuts are transformed.
Next, you'll head to Old Phuket Town for a tour of the colonial-era Chin Pracha mansion, famed for its Sino-Portuguese architecture. Walk through town to catch a glimpse of how Chinese culture has influenced the island, before our final stop at an authentic pearl factory to learn about one of the areas biggest industries and exports.
Important to know
- Please be aware, Phuket's rainy season runs between May and October. During this time, the Big Buddha stature can be closed due to poor weather. If this is the case during your tour, you'll visit Khao Rung Temple instead.
- The tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate with an English-speaking guide, or 6 participants with a guide in any other language
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring suitable footwear
- Money for extras or gratuities
- Food and drinks not included
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
What’s included
Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
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Provider
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
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Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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