Phuket City Tour

A sightseeing tour of Phuket is one of the best ways to get acquainted with the island’s main attractions. This tour allows you to see the most famous places in just one day, learn more about the island’s history, and better understand the daily life of the locals.

The programs of sightseeing tours may vary slightly, but most routes include several iconic locations on the island.

• Wat Chalong – the main Buddhist temple of Phuket. Its glittering golden pagodas can be seen from afar, and inside one of them a sacred relic is kept — a fragment of Buddha’s bone. It is one of the most revered places on the island.
• Big Buddha – one of the most famous landmarks in Phuket. The enormous white statue, about 45 meters high, stands on a hill offering panoramic views of the southern part of the island and the Andaman Sea.
• Karon Viewpoint – one of the most famous viewpoints in Phuket. From here you can see the well-known view of three beaches at once: Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon, stretching along the coastline in the shape of an arc.
• Windmill Viewpoint – a picturesque spot near Nai Harn, known for its red windmill and beautiful views of the sea and small islands off the coast.
• Promthep Cape – the southernmost point of Phuket and one of the best places to watch the sunset. It offers a wide panoramic view of the ocean and the coastal islands.
• Phuket Town – the historic center of the island with bright Sino-Portuguese architecture. Here you can walk along narrow streets lined with colorful houses, cozy cafés, and small galleries.

Some tour programs also include a visit to Monkey Hill, where an entire colony of macaques lives, or a stop at an elephant farm. Sometimes the route includes a visit to a night market where you can try fresh seafood and Thai street food.

During the tour, travelers also pass by or stop at popular beaches on the island — Kata, Karon, Patong, Nai Harn, and Rawai — to see the different sides of Phuket’s coastline.

Sightseeing tours in Phuket are available in both group and private formats.

A group tour usually costs less and is suitable for solo travelers and couples.

A private tour is arranged only for your group and gives you more flexibility. This format is often chosen by families with children or travelers who prefer to move at their own pace. In addition, the guide can pay more attention to your questions and interests. If you would like this format, write to us:

Why it is better to go on a sightseeing tour at the beginning of the trip

Many travelers choose a sightseeing tour in the first days of their vacation, and this is the right decision. After such a tour it becomes much easier to navigate the island: you understand where the main areas are located, which beaches you like more, and which places are worth visiting on your own.

In addition, guides usually share not only historical facts but also practical information that will be useful during your vacation: where good pharmacies, markets, and restaurants are located, and which areas of the island are suitable for walking and beach relaxation.