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

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Phuket, Thailand

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Overview

Enjoy a relaxed half-day tour that introduces Phuket’s food, culture, and scenic viewpoints. Taste traditional local snacks, explore the colorful streets of Phuket Old Town, enjoy a Thai lunch with popular dish choices, experience simple cultural activities at Chalong Temple, and finish at the Big Buddha viewpoint overlooking the island. With comfortable transport and a friendly guide, this tour is an easy and enjoyable way to experience Phuket.

• Taste Phuket’s famous A-Pong pancake
• Try Pao Lang grilled sticky rice with banana, a traditional local snack
• Explore Phuket Old Town’s colorful heritage streets
• Enjoy lunch with a choice of popular Thai dishes
• Experience simple cultural activities at Chalong Temple
• Visit the iconic Big Buddha viewpoint with panoramic island views. Afternoon tours may enjoy a beautiful sunset from Big Buddha
• Travel comfortably with drinks, cooling towels, umbrellas, and an air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

  • Lunch choice 1 popular Thai dish (Hokkien noodles / Pad Thai / Phat Kaphrao / Tom Yum noodles / Sweet & Sour / Fried Rice)
  • Snacks A-Pong Phuket pancake (6 pieces per guest) & Pao Lang grilled sticky rice with banana (2 pieces per guest), freshly made local favorites
  • On-board refreshments, bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juices, and cooling towels

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Free Pickup Zones — select “Join Tour – Free Pickup” • Patong • Karon • Kata • Kata Noi • Phuket Town • Kathu • Talat Yai ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Paid Transfer Area 1 — select “Join Tour – Area 1 Pickup” • Kamala • Kalim • Nakalay • Rawai • Nai Harn • Chalong ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Paid Transfer Area 2 — select “Join Tour – Area 2 Pickup” • Bang Tao • Laguna • Surin • Ao Por • Panwa • Ao Yon • Sirey • Koh Kaew ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Paid Transfer Area 3 — select “Join Tour – Area 3 Pickup” • Mai Khao • Nai Yang • Airport • Layan • Nai Thon • Paklok ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Prefer a private pickup? Select “Join Tour – Private Pickup” for a direct, private transfer. ————————————————————————————————————————————————— ⚠ Important If the incorrect pickup zone is selected, the price difference will be collected in cash on the tour day. (Fee varies by group size.) ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pickup Notes (Join-in Tours) • Shared transfer with other guests • Route may take up to 1 hour depending on hotel location • Closer hotels = shorter transfer time • Farther hotels = longer transfer time • Thank you for your patience as we accommodate all guests

    What To Expect

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    Apong Konyo Samkong

    Begin with A-Pong, Phuket’s famous thin pancake freshly made by local vendors.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Old Phuket Town

    Continue to Phuket Old Town, where colorful shophouses, street art, cafés, and markets create a lively backdrop for learning about local culture and history.
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    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Khun Mae Ju Cafe and Restaurant

    Taste Pao Lang, a traditional grilled sticky rice with banana wrapped in banana leaf. This warm and naturally sweet snack is a simple example of Phuket’s traditional street food culture.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Mee Ton Poe Restaurant 2

    Enjoy lunch at Mee Ton Poe, a long-established Phuket restaurant known for its Hokkien-style noodles. Choose one dish from a curated menu of Thai favorites — the signature Hokkien noodles, Pad Thai, Phat Kaphrao, Tom Yum noodles, Sweet & Sour, Fried Rice.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)

    At Wat Chalong (Chalong Temple), Phuket’s most well-known temple, your guide explains how local people typically visit temples in simple, friendly terms. You may join optional hands-on activities such as folding a lotus flower, trying a fun fortune-stick activity (like a fortune cookie, where you shake a cup and receive a written message), or placing a small gold-foil sheet on a designated statue. These activities are light, enjoyable, and suitable for all ages.
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    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Big Buddha Phuket

    Finish the tour at the Big Buddha, one of Phuket’s most iconic landmarks. The impressive white marble statue sits high above the island and offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views across Phuket. Guests may also enjoy a beautiful sunset from the Big Buddha viewpoint, creating one of the island’s most memorable photo moments before returning to the hotel.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Pickup time will be send and confirmed one day before tour day.
    • Please advise special meal requirements. - (vegetarian food or allergies)
    • 10 Person per Group

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (+07).This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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    What's Included

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    • Lunchchoice 1 popular Thai dish (Hokkien noodles / Pad Thai / Phat Kaphrao / Tom Yum noodles / Sweet & Sour / Fried Rice)
    • SnacksA-Pong Phuket pancake (6 pieces per guest) & Pao Lang grilled sticky rice with banana (2 pieces per guest), freshly made local favorites
    • On-board refreshments, bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juices, and cooling towels
    • Travel accident insurance
    • For your convenience, an umbrella and a sarong provided for sun/rain, temple cover
    • Lotus flower & Gold foil for temple activities
    • Round-trip shared transfers from hotels via a comfortable van (selected area)
    • Informative English-speaking tour guide and conscientious driver with eco-tourism mindset

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Pickup time will be send and confirmed one day before tour day.
    • Please advise special meal requirements. - (vegetarian food or allergies)
    • 10 Person per Group
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (+07).
    • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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