Phuket Private Local Guide: Discover Culture, History, and Sino Portuguese Architecture
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7 Ratings
Chalong
Immerse yourself in Phuket's rich culture, history, and Sino Portuguese architecture with our private local guide. Discover hidden street art, interact with locals, and gain a deeper understanding of Thai people beyond the tourist areas.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Big Buddha Phuket - Top on the hill “Big Buddha” Status where you must see and enjoy Chalong and City View of Phuket on East side
- Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong) - The most sacred Temple in Phuket with the long history.
- Karon Viewpoint - Visit Karon View point where you can see Kata Noi, Kata and Karon Beach from the top.
- Cape Phrom Thep - The Most beautiful Sunset in Phuket. Visit the must place to get nice view and breeze from Andaman Ocean here.
- Old Phuket Town - Visit old town to see the Chino-Portuguese Building and take a good shot photo in town. Our License Tour Guide will take you to point of interest in Old Town as well as explain to you the history and show you the treasure of Phuket. We will show you the history places in Phuket Town and tell you their stories. Thalang Road, On this Road Our tour guide will explain to you about history and architecture of the building as well as showing you the Historic House where you will be amazed how long they are with the width of the shophouse is small. The layout of the house and how they create the air flow thru the house without window in 1850.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking tour guide
- No fuel surcharges
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Activity and entrance fees.
- Airport Transfer
Additional Information
Our excursion offers an in-depth exploration of Phuket’s rich history and culture. It provides insights into the lifestyle of Thai inhabitants. Participants will be able to discern Sino-Portuguese architecture, observe a Shophouse constructed in 1850, and take note of Phuket’s first hotel. The tour uncovers the underlying significance of Street Arts, guides you in consulting fortune tellers, and making wishes. By the end of the tour, travelers will have a deeper understanding of the local Thai population, surpassing impressions formed in beach or tourist-dominated areas. To top it off, breathtaking vistas of the Phuket island await.
Location
Big Buddha Phuket
Soi Yot Sane 1, Chaofa West Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Millw2024
Mar 23, 2024
100 Recommend for Families - Wonderful! The guide VJ was very good at communicating before and during our trip and customizing our experience. We had a great day!
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Susan_s
Dec 26, 2023
Fantastic family activity - We loved VJ’s enthusiasm and quick wit. He had solid knowledge of the sites and was eager to share information with us.
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Megan_c
Jul 9, 2023
Great customized tour - We went on a private customized tour with VJ. He was able to fit in all of the sights we asked for into the day. He helped provide background information at each sight and gave us free time to explore on our own as well. Overall great tour.
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James_s
Mar 18, 2023
Great Phuket tour! - We chose this tour because we were able to customize it for what we wanted to see. The driver was prompt, knowledgeable and took us to all the Phuket sites we wanted to see. Would definitely recommend to those wanting to see the sights of Phuket!
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Vj639
Jun 7, 2022
Very good tour - Have the best time in Phuket with Need Phuket tour.
Very recommend to every one to Phuket.
There are many views points and culture points of this program.
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Niecss
May 23, 2020
Love Phuket - The staffs of this program will take you to the old town of Phuket. You will get knowledge about the history of Phuket. You will love Phuket more and more.
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