Phuket Town Private Tour: Viewpoints, Temples & Old Town
Phuket is much more than its beaches, and this private tour shows the island's cultural heart at an easy pace. In your own air-conditioned car with a Russian-speaking guide, you'll stop at hilltop viewpoints, visit temples most tourists never find and stroll the colourful lanes of Phuket Old Town.
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Program and price
Phuket Town private tour
Start time is up to you; pickup from and return to your hotel. Guides have lived on the island for 5+ years. The program can be adjusted to your wishes, and free photos on your camera. Price for a sedan seating 4; larger groups need a different vehicle at a separate price. Duration: 5–6 hours.
› Schedule and what is included
Schedule
- Khao Khad 360° viewpoint: views of the nearby islands, the south of Phuket and Phuket Town
- Monkey Hill: watch wild monkeys
- Off-the-tourist-track Wat Khao Rang, temple of the god of death, with the island's second-largest seated Buddha
- Khao Rang viewpoint overlooking Phuket Town
- Off-the-tourist-track Burmese temple Wat Koh Sirey on Sirey Island: great views and a large reclining Buddha
- Walk through historic Phuket Town: narrow streets, the hotel where "The Beach" was filmed, a colourful Chinese temple; optional lunch or coffee in a cosy café
Included
- ✓Transfer by air-conditioned car
- ✓Russian-speaking guide
Not included
- ✕Possible surcharge for northern hotels: Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao, Layan, Nai Thon, Nai Yang, Mai Khao
- ✕Meals
Route highlights
The day begins at Khao Khad viewpoint, a 360-degree platform with sweeping views over the nearby islands, the south of Phuket and Phuket Town. Next comes Monkey Hill, where wild monkeys roam freely. At the off-the-beaten-track Wat Khao Rang, a temple dedicated to the god of death, you'll see the island's second-largest seated Buddha, and the Khao Rang lookout nearby gives another angle on the town below.
The route then crosses to Koh Sirey for the Burmese temple Wat Koh Sirey, another place few visitors reach, known for its fine views and a large reclining Buddha. The finale is a walk through historic Phuket Town: narrow streets, the hotel where the film "The Beach" was shot and a vivid Chinese temple. If you like, you can stop for lunch or coffee in one of the many cosy cafés.
Why go private
This is a tour for your group only, priced per car. You set the start time, the driver-guide picks you up at your hotel and brings you back, and the itinerary can be tailored to your wishes before booking or adjusted along the way in agreement with the guide. Guides have lived on the island for more than five years and will happily take photos of you on your own phone or camera.
Who it suits
The relaxed pace makes it a good choice for couples, families and anyone who wants a break from the sea. The tour is suitable for pregnant travellers. The price covers a sedan for up to four people; for bigger groups a larger vehicle is arranged at a separate price.
Practical tips
Plan for about 5–6 hours. Meals are not included, and hotels in the north of the island — Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao, Layan, Nai Thon, Nai Yang and Mai Khao — may carry a transfer surcharge. Dress modestly for the temples, with shoulders and knees covered, and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. The program may change due to weather. Tell our manager in chat or WhatsApp what you'd like to see, and we'll shape the route.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Phuket Town tour start?+
You choose the start time. The guide picks you up at your hotel at the agreed hour and drops you back at the end, about 5–6 hours later.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. The route can be adjusted to your wishes before booking, and changes during the tour are possible in agreement with your guide.
How many people fit in the car?+
The price is for a sedan that seats up to 4 people. For a larger group a different vehicle is used and the price is agreed separately.
Is lunch included?+
No, meals are not included. During the Old Town walk you can stop for lunch or coffee at one of the many local cafés if you wish.
Is this tour OK for pregnant travellers?+
Yes, the tour is suitable for pregnant women: you travel by private air-conditioned car and the pace is relaxed.
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