Private Phuket City Tour
Description
Customized Phuket City Tour (private car) up to 6 hours Get an introduction to Phuket Island on this day tour that leads you off the most famous beaches, and into the heart of daily life. Visit the Big Buddha monument, the glittering Wat Chalong, see the Sino-Portuguese architecture in Phuket Town, browse one of the local markets, and get spectacular views of the island. Highlights: • Plenty of photo stops with spectacular views of Phuket • See 5 beaches in one day: Patong, Kata, Kata Noi, Karon, Nai Harn, Rawai • Admire the charming historic streets of Phuket Town • Wat (temple) Chalong • Big Buddha • Promthep Cape • Windmill viewpoint • Monkey Hill • Maikhao beach with airplanes (optional) • Amazing lake with water lilies (optional) You can go anywhere around Phuket or take our standard program, the choice is yours.
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Itinerary
Karon Viewpoint is one of the most frequented viewpoints in Phuket. From here, it is possible to take in views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches.
From Windmill Viewpoint, beneath the swishing rotor blades that generate electricity for the area (its official name is the ‘Phromthep Alternative Energy Station’), you can spot passing sea traffic, ranging from long-tail boats with their long converted truck motors, to fishing boats heading out into the Andaman, to oil tankers and even mega-sized cruise ships coming from and heading back to Singapore. Flying things Windmill Viewpoint is also a meeting place for model airplane enthusiasts as well as hang gliding types who ride the tropical thermals, eventually coming to a graceful landing down at Nai Harn Beach. Far above and sometimes parallel with the hill, Brahminy kites and sea eagles gracefully glide past. You could be forgiven for thinking that with all this airborne activity Windmill Viewpoint is a crowded spot: It’s anything but, mostly because there’s very little parking space. Still, it’s not only a premium sunset viewing point; it’s also an all-day attractive place with the sea especially azure at midday.
Promthep Cape is one of the island's most photographed and perhaps best-known locations. Every evening, large tour buses, scooters and private cars sweep through Rawai Beach and up the island's southernmost hill in order to watch the sunset at its peak. On the top of the hill stands a busy car park where vehicles disgorge crowds of people from every corner of the world.
Phuket's Big Buddha is one of the most important and revered landmarks on the island. The huge image sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and, at 45 metres tall, can be seen from as far away as Phuket Town and Karon Beach. The lofty site offers the best 360-degree views of the island, with sweeping vistas of Phuket Town, Kata, Karon, Chalong Bay and more. Relatively easily reachable via a winding 6-km road leading from Phuket's main artery route, it is a must-visit island destination.
Wats - or Buddhist temples - are among the most important symbols of Thailand, partly because the majority of Thais are Buddhist and partly because they are so beautiful. In Phuket alone, there are 29 Buddhist temples spread around the island. Wat Chalong has been extending a warm welcome to visitors for over a century. Locals come to pray and Westerners come to learn something about Buddhism.
Unlike many Thai provincial capitals, Phuket Town fairly shines with personality and nowhere more so than its Old Town. In this historically rich part of town you will find shrines, temples (Buddhist and Chinese), ornate and beautifully preserved 'shophouses', quaint cafés, tiny printing shops, impromptu private and public museums and even a mini ex-red light district. Phuket Old Town was built on riches reaped from Phuket's tin boom of last century, when the metal was an extremely valuable commodity. In this quarter of the town you will see grandiose Sino-colonial mansions, once occupied by Phuket's tin barons of 100 years' ago. Phuket Old Town is compact enough to stroll around in. The best time to do this is early in the morning or after the day has lost its heat.
Khao Rang Hill is one of Phuket’s most famous viewpoints. Located to the northwest of the city centre, its summit offers views out over the town, to the south of the island, neighbouring islands and along the hills forming the ‘spine’ of the island, upon which sits the impressive Phuket Big Buddha. Featuring a nicely landscaped park with children’s playground, three restaurants and bars, a fitness park, and a panoramic terrace - built in 2014 - officialising the viewpoint status of Khao Rang’s summit, the place is attractive and offers its visitors a breath of fresh air in the capital of Phuket Island.
The Banzaan Market is the brainchild of a well-known Phuket family who sought to offer shoppers an alternative experience other than visiting a typical local market. The word ‘banzaan’ means fresh market in Hokkien, a Chinese dialect popular among many overseas Chinese communities throughout Southeast Asia.
(OPTIONAL) The hotspot for watching planes coming into land is at the western end of Phuket International Airport runway, at the southern end of Mai Khao Beach. The place is idyllic: Mai Khao Beach is up to 50 metres wide at low tide, and the turquoise colours of the sea, offer stunning photo opportunities.
(OPTIONAL) Ma Doo Bua Phuket is a cafe and restaurant whose sole purpose is to provide an irresistible background to the new generation of selfie lovers. The main catch is an artificial lake covered with those unusual giant circular floating leaves called Victoria Amazonica, a species of flowering plant, the largest of the Nymphaeaceae family of giant water lilies.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup from any hotel/villa/apartment at Phuket. If need pickup or drop off from Phuket Airport there will be additional charge 800 THB/Way.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(44)
We had a wonderful day exploring Phuket with our driver and guide , Mr.Soon.He was very informative, friendly, and showed us the best parts of the island while sharing interesting facts about local traditions, culture, and everyday life in Phuket.We visited the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong Temple, Phuket Old Town and several beautiful viewpoints around the island.One of the highlights was seeing monkeys at Monkey Hill!The whole day was very enjoyable, relaxing, and full of great memories. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Phuket for the first time!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear you had such an enjoyable day exploring Phuket with Mr. Soon. He takes great pride in sharing the island’s culture, traditions, and hidden gems with guests, so your kind words will mean a lot to him. It’s fantastic that you were able to visit so many of Phuket’s highlights — from the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong to Phuket Old Town and the scenic viewpoints around the island. And of course, seeing the monkeys at Monkey Hill is always a fun experience! Thank you for your recommendation, especially for first-time visitors to Phuket. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable tour in the future!
This tour covers some city highlights but the traffic in Phuket makes it difficult to do so efficiently. Our driver, Mr. Soon, was very helpful and informative.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found Mr. Soon helpful and informative throughout the day. Traffic in Phuket can sometimes be busy, especially during peak hours, but we always do our best to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible while covering the main highlights of the island. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Phuket!
Know that if you go see the Tigers, you only get tickets for behind the glass. You’ll have to pay more if you want to actually go in and pet the tigers. I read the itinerary wrong. I thought lunch was included, but it’s not. driver just dropped us off as we’re trying to ask Do we pay for our lunch?
We would like to clarify that Tiger Kingdom is not part of the tour itinerary. As this is a private city tour, guests are free to customize their route, and this stop was requested during the trip. All tickets and activities there are managed directly by the venue and are not included in the tour. Lunch is also not included, as stated in the itinerary, since this is a flexible experience where guests can choose where and what they would like to eat. Our driver is always happy to assist with recommendations. We’re sorry for any misunderstanding and appreciate your feedback.
Mr Wongsak ( nickname Soon ) was amazing. A truly wonderful tour guide. My husband and I only needed enough information to understand not the history but enough info for every visit we toured, whether it be view points, main attractions or recommendations we suggest he recommended especially the beaches along the way was enough. This made our journey more exciting and our conversations flowing with ease. A truly one of a kind and amazing experience going with the flow for our very first visit to Phuket. So again I Thank you for giving us a wonderful experience Mr Soon.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Mr. Wongsak (Soon). He has a great way of sharing just the right amount of information while keeping the tour relaxed, engaging, and enjoyable. It’s lovely to know that his recommendations — especially the beaches along the way — helped make your first visit to Phuket even more special and allowed you to enjoy the day at your own pace. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him — he’ll be very happy to hear this. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing experience in Phuket!
Great tour! Mr. Soon was awesome. Knowledgeable and personable. Would recommend him as a tour guide.
Thank you so much for your great review! We’re really happy to hear you had a great time and that Mr. Soon made your tour so enjoyable. His knowledge and friendly personality truly make a difference. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another fantastic day in Phuket!
Kris our guide was prompt, knowledgeable and flexible. Very helpful. Highly recommended. Great attention to our requirements
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Kris. Being prompt, flexible, and attentive to each guest’s needs is exactly what we aim for, so it’s wonderful to know he delivered that for you. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again for another fantastic day in Phuket!
Our guide, Mr. Soon, was prompt and courteous. He gave us his recommendations about what to see and do, and were not disappointed. He offered a stop at the Tiger Park on the way up to the Big Buddha, and we really enjoyed our encounters with the tigers. All in all, a great day in Phuket.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that you had a great day exploring Phuket with Mr. Soon. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed his recommendations and that the visit to Tiger Park added something special to your trip. We truly appreciate you choosing us for your Phuket City Tour and hope to welcome you again in the future!
What a great tour showing the highlights of Phuket and Mr Soon was the best tour guide explaining areas and sharing his knowledge
We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the Private Phuket City Tour and had a great time exploring the highlights of the island. Mr. Soon will be especially pleased to know that his knowledge and explanations helped make your day more interesting and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Phuket again in the future! 🌴🚗✨
We had an amazing time on this tour! Namo an excellent tour guide! This is our second time in Phuket and we saw a lot that we did not see last time. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing time on the Private Phuket City Tour and that Namo made such a positive impression as your guide. It’s great to know that even on your second visit to Phuket, you were able to discover new places and experiences. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again for another memorable tour in the future! 🌴🚗✨
We plan our Shore Days so that we can see or do as much as possible within the limited time. Our great Driver, Mr. Soon, was excellent at helping us maximize our day in Phukett. Wow! I gave him a general list of items to see from the Viator Activity information. He took it from there. We saw everything on the list, many scenic points, beaches, the best temple in Phukett, shopping areas and went to a fantastic restaurant for lunch. At each place, Mr. Soon would tell us why this was an important place and ask if we would like to spend some time. This allowed us to choose how we wanted to spend our day. We thought we would eat some quick lunch until he suggested (only suggested) a local restaurant near the Big Buddha. We preferred that opportunity and went to it. The food was amazing AND the view was of the entire city and the beach. It was so lovely and ended up being the highlight of the day. His English was good and very helpful as we had many questions about the area and the country. This van was very comfortable. It was a lovely day!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a lovely and productive shore day in Phuket and that Mr. Soon helped you make the most of your limited time. It’s wonderful to know that his flexibility, local knowledge, and thoughtful suggestions allowed you to see everything on your list while still enjoying each stop at your own pace. We’re especially happy that the local restaurant near the Big Buddha became a highlight of your day — the views there truly are unforgettable! Your kind words about Mr. Soon’s English, professionalism, and the comfort of the van mean a lot to us. Thank you again for choosing our Private Phuket City Tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future! 🌴🚐✨
