Best Temple Tours in Phuket — Our Top 15

1.Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $55Our pick

This five-hour Phuket tour pairs Karon Viewpoint and Wat Chalong with a cashew stop, local snacks, Saeng Tham Shrine, and Old Town’s Sino-Portuguese streets. Guides such as Tang, Pat, Molly, and Eve bring useful cultural context, while hotel pickup and drop-off keep the day simple.

“The views were beautiful. Also Eve as our tour guide was wonderful and very engaging/knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.”

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

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

See Phuket’s main sights in four to five hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, and a local guide such as Daisy or Mawin. Visit Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, beach roads, Old Phuket Town, and a cashew stop. Big Buddha has been closed since October 2024 because of a landslide.

“Great tour, tour guide was very informative and was taken to all sights mentioned apart from Big Buddha as it is currently closed. This was replaced by Monkey Hill.”

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3.Eco-Rider ATV Journey and Big Buddha View

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

Ride an easy-to-control automatic ATV through Phuket’s forest tracks, rubber plantations, and rural lanes. Choose 30 minutes to 2 hours, with Big Buddha views included on trips of one hour or more. Guides such as Kuang and Cou are known for patient instruction and helpful photos.

“Amazing guide! Was a little nervous he helped me out at first and I was able to go on my own. Took great photos”

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4.Big Buddha Viewpoint ATV Tour and Zipline Adventure

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

Ride an ATV through Phuket’s rubber-tree jungle, soar between treetop platforms on selected packages, and visit the Big Buddha viewpoint on the one-hour ATV option. Guides such as Hello and Job help with riding, safety, photos, and videos. The temple itself is currently closed.

“Absolutely amazing, from start to finish! The guides were super attentive and fun!”

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5.Amazing Guided Tour of Phuket Island Plus Big Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · from $81

Spend about 5.5 hours touring Phuket by air-conditioned minivan with a local Thai guide. Visit Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town, Karon Viewpoint, and a cashew factory, then see the 45-meter Big Buddha from its current viewpoint. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, insurance, and tastings are included.

“We had a very kind and knowledgeable guide. We were the only ones in the tour so it felt like a private one. We visited all important sights on the island and received lots of information from our guide.”

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6.Phuket Giant Water Lilies & Temple Tour – Private & All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $159Top rated

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Ma Doo Bua for giant Victoria Amazonica lily pads and drone photos from a longtail boat. Then visit three local temples with guides such as Aom, Anny, Nick, Natty, Patty, and Bessica. The tour runs about five hours and includes transport, water, entry fees, and drone pictures.

“The water Lilly experience was a good morning spent, our tour guide Anny was fantastic very knowledgable and very friendly. Made sure our drone pics were not rushed and we have some great memories from the day. We went on to theRead more”

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7.ATV Big Buddha Phuket Viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · from $39

Ride an ATV through Phuket’s jungle tracks with an instructor, stopping at a viewpoint near Big Buddha for sea views and photos. Choose a short or longer route, add the giant swing, and use the included hotel transfer where available. The temple itself may remain closed, so this is mainly a scenic off-road trip.

“If you choose the longer ATV option you will ride the same trails over and over. You will also ride in the back of a truck to the Buddha site and giant swing. The Buddha site is under reconstruction but you still get a pretty good side view. The gRead more”

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8.ATV Tour with Sea Views and Big Buddha Temple

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

Ride an ATV through Phuket’s countryside on mostly off-road tracks, stop at Big Buddha, and pause at a sea-view viewpoint. Your English- or Thai-speaking guide handles safety, supplies water and a raincoat, and often takes photos and videos. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour ride.

“We liked the ATV’s alot. Transport was very good taken care of. The big Buddha was closed so our guide asked if we wanted a half hour more with the ATV’s and we did. He was very enthousiastic and took some really good pictures :)) We would recommend !!”

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

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

This six-hour Phuket tour links Karon and Windmill viewpoints, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Khao Rang Hill, Old Town, and a 90-minute elephant-care visit. With English or Thai guides such as Joy, Day, and Jackie, you get hotel transfers, water, and a group limited to eight.

“A great range of activities with just the right amount of time at each stop.”

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

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

Spend six hours touring Phuket by van with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Visit Karon View Point, Promthep Cape, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, a cashew nut factory, and Phuket Old Town. Guide Phoom is one named guide associated with the experience.

“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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11.Phuket City Tour & Scenic Viewpoints / Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $16Best value

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Phuket Old Town, Wat Chalong, Karon Viewpoint, Khao Rang Hill, and the Sunday Walking Street Market with an English-speaking guide. Pickup depends on your booking option, and the small-group format can make transport easier than arranging each stop yourself.

“Wouldn’t recommend this trip. While you do see some cultural sites and temples, the tour includes mandatory stops at a honey shop and a cashew shop, which aren't mentioned in the itinerary. Although mildly interesting, these stops felt like a waste of time. As a result, there’s less than an hour at the night market, which isn’t enough to properly explore. That time would have been much better spent at the market or the temples (the main reason we booked this tour). If you have no other way to get around Phuket, this tour might be useful, but otherwise you’re better off saving your time and using Grab.”

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

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

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Phuket by van with an English or Thai-speaking guide. See Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, a cashew nut factory, and Old Town, with hotel pickup, water, and a monk blessing included.

“I am writing to express my disappointment with the recent tour I joined on the 11th of October. While I had been looking forward to the advertised itinerary, the experience was negatively affected by three unscheduled stops at local businesses, each seemingly designed to promote or sell products to participants. These detours were of no interest to us and took valuable time away from the sights and activities we were expecting to enjoy as part of the tour. The inclusion of these sales-driven stops felt misleading and unprofessional, particularly since they were not disclosed in advance. I would appreciate clarification as to why these stops were included and whether this…”

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

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

Travel by van from Patong, Chalong, Phuket, or Karon Beach to Wat Chalong, Karon Viewpoint, Promthep Cape, Big Buddha, Phuket Old Town, and shopping stops. English and Thai guides lead this 5 to 7 hour tour, though the exact stops may change.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 months

Travel by private car or van with guide Kim from Patong, Karon, Kata, or Phuket Town. You’ll see Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, a cashew nut factory, and Phuket Old Town, with time for photos, local shopping, and guide-led insight.

“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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15.Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Chalong & more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $192

Spend three hours with rescued elephants, feeding, bathing, and petting them before lunch and a local paper-making demonstration. Then visit Wat Chalong with an English-speaking guide and finish with an hour at Nai Harn Beach. Small groups are limited to nine people.

“What a amazing day from start to finish made better with the wonderful tour guide ooi (oai) I would definitely recommend this tour and experience with the elephants.”

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