Phuket Sightseeing Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
Excursions & day trips

Phuket Sightseeing Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

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£70.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Learn about the history and architecture of Phuket old town
  • Discover the famous Big Buddha, the hilltop treasure of Phuket
  • Get a close-up look at Wat Chalong, Phuket's most revered temple
  • Visit a Thai home to meet the locals and see how rubber is made
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Phuket Island
What to expect

Peek past Phuket's dreamy beaches, and you'll discover another side to the island. You'll visit the famous Big Buddha statue and Wat Chalong temple, taste locally grown treats and see the famous Thalong Road. Aomsap, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The Big Buddha is 45 metres tall and over 25 metres wide – it's an imposing size but because it is covered in gleaming white marble it looks light and serene. The views from up there are wonderful, too.'

Kick off the tour at Nakkerd Hill with a visit to the Big Buddha. You'll enjoy views over Chalong and southern Phuket before continuing to Wat Chalong, the island's most revered temple. The jewel in the crown of the complex is the richly decorated Grand Pagoda, which contains a bone splinter said to be from the Buddha. For an interesting demonstration about cashew nut production, you'll go to a factory and see how the locally grown nuts are transformed.

Next, stroll along the famous Thalong Road and see its Sino-Portuguese architecture. Many Chinese miners came to the island to work in the tin industry in the 19th century, and the Chinese influence is still evident throughout Phuket. Keep an eye out for an early 20th century mansion featured in the film, Good Morning Vietnam. Find out about Phuket's most important industry at a pearl farm, followed by a tasty Thai lunch. Finally, it's on to a typical home, where there'll be a rubber tapping demo, plus a quick lesson on how to whip up the perfect Thai curry.

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What to remember
  • Please be aware, Phuket's rainy season runs between May and October. During this time, the Big Buddha Statue can be closed if the weather's poor. If this is the case during your tour, you'll head to 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 reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
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