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Big Buddha, Old Town and Discovery City Tour in Phuket

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Activity provider: Odeon Tours DMC Thailand
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Full-day tour in Phuket, taking in Wat Chalong, Hanuman World and Old Town, Phuket. Run by Odeon Tours DMC Thailand, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Wat Chalong
  • Hanuman World
  • Big Buddha Phuket
  • GEMS GALLERY Phuket
  • Runs 7 hours
  • Round trip transfer from Phuket hotels (Pickup / Drop-off included)

Big Buddha, Old Town and Discovery City Tour in Phuket: Key Facts

PriceFrom $30 per person
Duration7 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 7-hour experience in Phuket, built around Wat Chalong, Hanuman World and Big Buddha Phuket. It is run by Odeon Tours DMC Thailand, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Pickup is offered from Kamala Beach, Nai Thon Beach, Naiyang Beach, Kata Beach, Phuket and Nai Harn Beach; the exact spot and time are agreed with Odeon Tours DMC Thailand once the booking is confirmed, and the option you choose sets whether transport is included.

The price covers Round trip transfer from Phuket hotels, English & Thai speaking tour guide, Lunch as buffet, Admission fee and Tour insurance. It does not cover Khao Lak, Natai, Mai Khao, Nai Yang and Naithon hotels are, Private transfer, Soft drinks at lunch and Breakfast, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Phuket. Odeon Tours DMC Thailand confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Odeon Tours DMC Thailand before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

11 pickup location options

Kamala Beach, Nai Thon Beach, Naiyang Beach, Kata Beach, Phuket, Nai Harn Beach, Patong Beach, Chalong, Karon Beach, Bang Tao Beach, Mai Khao Beach

Van

(45 minutes)

Wat Chalong

Visit (45 minutes)

Hanuman World

Lunch (1 hour)

Old Town, Phuket

Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (2 hours)

Big Buddha Phuket

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

GEMS GALLERY Phuket

Shopping (50 minutes)

Rang Hill, Mueang Phuket

Photo stop, Free time (15 minutes)

11 drop-off locations

Chalong, Mai Khao Beach, Nai Harn Beach, Karon Beach, Kamala Beach, Nai Thon Beach, Kata Beach, Patong Beach, Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, Naiyang Beach

Detailed Itinerary

11 pickup location options: Kamala Beach, Nai Thon Beach, Naiyang Beach, Kata Beach, Phuket, Nai Harn Beach, Patong Beach, Chalong, Karon Beach, Bang Tao Beach, Mai Khao Beach

Van: (45 minutes)

Wat Chalong: Visit (45 minutes)

Hanuman World: Lunch (1 hour)

Old Town, Phuket: Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (2 hours)

Big Buddha Phuket: Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

GEMS GALLERY Phuket: Shopping (50 minutes)

Rang Hill, Mueang Phuket: Photo stop, Free time (15 minutes)

Includes

  • Round trip transfer from Phuket hotels (Pickup / Drop-off included)
  • English & Thai speaking tour guide
  • Lunch as buffet
  • Admission fee
  • Tour insurance
  • Water
  • Raincoat

Excludes

  • Khao Lak, Natai, Mai Khao, Nai Yang and Naithon hotels are extra transfer surcharge (Please consult with us first regarding the surcharge)
  • Private transfer
  • Soft drinks at lunch
  • Breakfast (please request breakfast box from your hotel)
  • Dinner

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Phuket. Odeon Tours DMC Thailand confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 7 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $30
$30
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.6/5
based on 29 reviews
Guide
4.1/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Michelle
September 10, 2026

A lot of fun. But a very long day. We were told there would be water supplied, but that was only at lunch time and we were picked up at 8:45 and returned at 7pm. We had booked the 7 hour tour. Basically we were dropped off at destinations and told when to return to the bus. Not much information was given at sites or on the drive. But the tour had many different stops and was very enjoyable.

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Victoria
August 31, 2026

Fantastic day, great value for money. Guide was excellent, happily took photos and provided good instructions for timings of the day. I am especially grateful to the team as I was unwell on original day of booking and they were kind enough to rearrange to another day for me, which I really appreciate great opportunity to meet a monk,receive a blessing and take in the sights. beautiful day.

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Susan
August 29, 2026

the day was really good. Lots of interesting places and scenery. Our guide Napisa was lovely and very professional. We were not rushed at any time I would definitely recommend this tour

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Mohammad
September 10, 2026

Excellent tour, wonderful guide an extremely professional tour. We stopped at Hanuman world zip line for lunch and the food there was amazing. It's the best package to cover big Buddha and phuket old town. I also wanted to add that I had forgotten my cellphone in the drop can and the tour agency was kind enough to find my lost phone and get it delivered back to my hotel. Appreciate it

5
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Forrest
August 22, 2026

The tour had much more in it than any of us attending had anticipated. It was a very positive experience. We didn’t feel rushed and requests were addressed in a positive manner when pictures were desired.

5
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Steve
August 3, 2026

What a great day - it was quite fast pasted (quite a few stops scheduled) The big Buddha was impressive and we got “blessed” by a monk. The gem factory / store visit was interesting with a train ride info session thrown in. The “sell” was not to hard (have had worse). The buffet lunch stop was smooth & the food OK. The lookout was good & we saw some more monkeys, (try the loos with a view) - Old Phuket Town and markets were great. - This a full day out tour (picked up at 0830 & back at 1730) - The guide was excellent (and so was the driver) she was knowledgeable and helpful. The bus had good A

5
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Manisha
July 10, 2026

It was lovely well organised and saw a lot was worth the money and more!!! The tour guide was amazing and the bus was lovely and spacious and really well air conditioned!

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Morag
February 9, 2026

Lovely comfortable van. Did everything on itinerary. Really good value for money. Phuket traffic was horrendous. Not sure if its always like this but a lot of time spent in crawling traffic.

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Kellie
September 15, 2026

The tour itself was good but it was longer than expected and we seem to double back on the trip which didnt make sense, so alot of extra driving and time in traffic. The guide Bebe did more coughing than talking, she literally said we are going to X place for x long with no information about any of the places we were visiting. we had no water provided. We had a group of older ladies with us and at the end Bebe made them get on the van and then get off to catch another vechile, they could have avoided all of getting on and off with their walking sticks. I think the tour locations are good, just

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Traveller
September 15, 2026

Activity was good but we had short time for Sunday market place.

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Elsa
September 14, 2026

Was so excited for this tour. The positives were Big Buddha and temples were exceptional. Big bee was lovely, as was Hunnaman. The negatives were that the bus driver didn’t speak or engage with the passengers, the tour guide was lovely but was hard to understand and didn’t have much knowledge. No water was provided but it was stated as part of the tour. There was not enough time to explore Old Phuket town and by the time we got there we were all exhausted and wanted the tour to end. The worst part of this tour was the gem factory. Although the train ride thru the museum was cute and informativ

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Charlotte
August 12, 2026

Really good value for money!! Lots seen - whole day!!! Lovely food Great guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Phuket. Odeon Tours DMC Thailand confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover khao lak, natai, mai khao, nai yang and naithon hotels are extra transfer surcharge (please consult with us first regarding the surcharge), private transfer, soft drinks at lunch and breakfast (please request breakfast box from your hotel). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Shoulders and knees covered, for men and women, and no ripped jeans, vest tops or leggings; the Grand Palace turns people away at the gate and hires out sarongs. Shoes come off in every building with a Buddha image, so slip-ons save time. Sit with your feet pointing away from the Buddha and do not climb on any statue for a photo.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Round trip transfer from Phuket hotels (Pickup / Drop-off included), English & Thai speaking tour guide, Lunch as buffet, Admission fee, Tour insurance, Water, Raincoat
The duration of the Big Buddha, Old Town and Discovery City Tour in Phuket is typically 7 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
The dry season from November to April offers the best weather for island-hopping tours and beach activities. December to March is peak season with calm seas, perfect for Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay boat trips. May to October (monsoon) is quieter and cheaper but some boat tours may be affected by rough seas. See our Phuket travel guide for detailed month-by-month advice.
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The top experiences include: the Phi Phi Islands for snorkeling and Maya Bay, Phang Nga Bay for dramatic limestone cliffs and James Bond Island, the Big Buddha for panoramic views, Wat Chalong temple, and the charming Phuket Old Town for street food and Sino-Portuguese architecture. See our things to do guide for the complete list.
Yes! Direct flights between Phuket and Bangkok take just 1 hour 20 minutes. We recommend 3–4 days in Phuket for island tours, then 2–3 days in Bangkok for temples, markets, and street food. Our local guides operate in both cities for seamless trip planning.
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