14 Temple Tours in Phuket to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,285 reviews · from $27Our pick

Half-day Phuket city tour to Wat Chalong, Big Buddha viewpoints, Karon and Windmill lookouts, plus Old Phuket Town, with Patong/Kata/Karon pickup.

“Guide was not informative, tour was rushed and didn’t even see the Big Buddha along with other spots listed on tour. We only few a few minutes at some stops and no information or history. I would not recommend this to others.”

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2.Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 525 reviews · from $48

Phuket City Tour: Old Town snacks, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha viewpoint, and coastal photos in 5-6 hours with pickup.

“Well organized from emails informing us of the pick up location to meet and greet through to returning us to our drop off location The guide was very pleasant, informative and had a great sense of humor adding to the enjoyment of the day”

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3.Eco-Rider ATV Journey and Big Buddha View

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 507 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $33

Automatic ATV through Phuket jungle to Big Buddha panoramic views, with hotel pickup, safety gear, and guide-led photo stops.

“Absolutely fantastic - very well organised and everyone so friendly.”

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4.Big Buddha Viewpoint ATV Tour and Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 363 reviews · 15 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Phuket ATV through jungle trails and treetop ziplines, with Big Buddha panoramic views on select options. Safe, small-group fun.

“I loved the ride! At first, I thought the ATV would be like riding a motorcycle, but it wasn't for me. So Job helped me out and asked him to drive and I to ride pillion. It was the best time of the day! I love adrenaline, and he sped along the entire trail. I absolutely loved it! I'm grateful to Job and recommend him if you want the adventure of racing along the narrow trail! The entire staff is friendly and attentive. Thank you!”

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5.ATV Tour with Sea Views and Big Buddha Temple

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

Phuket ATV ride to Big Buddha, sea-view panoramas, and a viewpoint swing plus possible wild monkey sightings, with pickup included.

“The tour guide was amazing, super safety conscious, took pictures and videos for me. The route was fun and the views beautiful! 🤩 We”

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6.Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

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

A 5-hour Phuket jungle trek and temple circuit with Big Buddha views, Wat Chalong, and a healthy lunch, plus pickup in Kata area.

“An amazing trekk! Even with the rainy weather this was worth it for the experience and the views . We had an amazing lunch and Kong was the best guide I’ve had while in Thailand. A ten out of ten .”

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

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

Phuket in one day with Karon and Windmill viewpoints, Wat Chalong, elephant feeding, Khao Rang Hill views, and Old Town streets.

“An amazing tour that anyone needs to do in order to meet scenery viewpoints and the life of the city centre. Our guide and driver were really nice to us and they tried their best so we feel content. The meeting with the elephants was a great experience for us. Everything in this tour is really good and very interesting.”

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

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

Half-day Phuket tour with Big Buddha viewpoints, Wat Chalong, Promthep and Karon photo stops, plus Phuket Old Town and a quick cashew break.

“Tour never happened as they changed the timings AFTER we paid and they had confirmed. Said needed a full refund and am still trying to get my money back. Will never use these people again and suggest no one else does either”

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

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

Phuket half-day tour with Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong monk blessing, cashew factory, and Old Town food and streets.

“Guide was a nice guy but we struggled to understand what he was saying as his English was not very clear. He did not give us a great deal of info at some sites but I am not sure we would have understood him if he had.”

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10.Premium ATV Bike with Big Buddha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $48

Phuket quad bike with Big Buddha stop. Safely guided ATV ride, included drinks and transfers, plus a Big Buddha ticket-line shortcut.

“Great morning out, well organised our guide Chid really looked after us well. It’s a challenging ride but great views”

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11.Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 6 hours - 1 day · from $48

Phuket City Tour packs A-Pong snacks, Old Town walking, Wat Chalong temple crafts, Big Buddha views, and Windmill sunset.

“The driver T was excellent and helped us across the busy roads in Phuket old town. The guide Arm was good and told us lots of interesting facts. The meal was a little disappointing considering it was supposed to be Michelin standard. Overall the experience was good.”

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

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

Phuket temples, Big Buddha views, and Phuket Old Town on a 5-7 hour van tour with hotel pickup, guided stops, and quick food time.

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

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13.Half-Day City Tour with Big Buddha and Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 months · from $144

Half-day Phuket tour with hotel pickup, Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Phuket Old Town, and a cashew factory stop.

“We had an amazing experience with Kim while exploring Patong! From start to finish, Kim was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and understanding—always making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. His clean and comfortable van made the journey even more enjoyable. Whether it was sharing insights about local attractions or accommodating our needs with patience and professionalism, Kim truly made our trip special. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and friendly guide in Patong!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $49

Phuket’s 5-hour jungle trek to Big Buddha views, temple merit with a monk, chanting and blessing, plus 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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