PHUKET OLD TOWN CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR.
Visitors may not realise that Phuket has a rich and varied history, although you can’t find many signs of this while enjoying the beach. Our exclusive Old Town Tour starts in the evening. You’ll discover the historical and cultural heritage that Phuket has to offer. Discover the rich and varied history of Phuket on a tour around the town. Start your tour in the late afternoon with a visit to Wat Koh Siray, a temple situated on the hilltop of the island, offering fantastic views of the harbor below. After paying a visit to the reclining Buddha in the temple. Embark on a cultural heritage tour as the sun sets. head to Phang Nga road to officially start your heritage tour. Along the way, you'll pass by Phuket's very first hotel - On On Hotel - as well as art galleries, shops, gardens, and cafes. Explore the fresh market and discover an array of tropical fruit and local snacks. During your tour, you'll also make a stop at the Chinpracha House, a Sino-Portuguese style mansion that has since been repurposed as a museum. Enjoy amazing views of Phuket when you travel to a scenic viewpoint, until you end your tour at a famous Thai restaurant where you'll be served traditional local dishes as you gaze upon the city below overlooking the city. |
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) Hotel Pickup – Free hotel pickup for Kata and Karon area. – Others areas will be extra charge: (max 5 persons per car – for more than 3 persons advanced reservation required) One way (THB) Chalong 700,- Patong Beach 800,- Big Buddha 800,- Rawai 700,- Nai Harn Beach 700,- Kalim 750,- Kathu, Central Festival Mall 800,- Phuket Town, Rassada Pier 800,- Kamala Beach 850,- Bangtao Beach, Surin Beach 1050,- Ao Po 1050,- Nai Yang, Nai Thon 1100,- Mai Khao 1400,- *All fees are subject to change Cancellation policy We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before the event |
ITINERARY PROGRAM
Discover the fascinating history and culture beyond Phuket’s beaches on a small-group tour
of Old Phuket Town that includes a family-style dinner with a spectacular view. Walking through the historic center of Phuket is great for up-close views of markets, pagodas, and colorful architecture, while door-to-door transport makes this a convenient, hassle-free way to experience the city at night.
15:30 Start from Metting point
16:20 Visit Wat Koh Siray Temple. Situated on a hilltop on Siray Island, Wat Koh Siray Temple offfers impressive sea and island views over Sapam Bay & Tukkae Cape, plus also of Phuket Town. The stairs lead up to the Nakas architecture Ordination Hall, where inside is a reclining, over 18 metres in length, Golden Buddha. Also not to be missed is the huge,stunning, golden Kyaiktiyo Pagoda.
17:30 Phuket Heritage Trail begins on Phang-Nga Road close to Old Police Station.
Along the way we encounter art galleries, cafes, authentic shops. In 1929 the On On hotel opened as Phuket's very first hotel, set in the perfect town location with Chinese traders and European sailors as the regulars when the island was thriving from the tin mining industry. The name On On comes from 'Un Un' in Chinese, meaning happiness for all visitors. On On, in the middle of Phang-Nga Road became famous after movie "The Beach” with Leonardo Di Caprio was filmed in this Hotel, although in the movie it is located on famous Kao San Road in the heart of Bangkok.
Our guide will let you discover the Shrine of the Serene Light. Built in 1889, the garden is indeed a serene place to rest your legs before exploring the colourful interior. The next sight to explore will be Downtown Fresh Market which is the cheapest place to get a variety of awesome fruits including juicy mangos or exotic sapodilla.
Afterwards heading to Thalang Road where every Sunday is a Street Market with the best goods Old Town is to offer. Local Snacks and Art pieces, all kinds of souvenirs can be found along the Street. Much of the Old Town, especially Thalang Road still has the old shophouses. You can't miss the wafting aromas of Phuket's oldest Herbs Shop as you stroll along Thalang Road,
The Herb Shop opened in 1917 and its remain magic place over the years. Craving ginseng or perhaps dried insects? Stop here to stock up on Chinese herbal remedies or to simply watch portions of herbs being mixed together ready for sale at this generations-old family business.
We will visit Soi Romanee, which in the past was same amusement area like Bangla Road in Patong nowadays and offers unique colourful sino-portugese Architecture.
19:00 Visit beautiful Chanpracha House and after rise above the Town and see Phuket City Viewpoint with myriads of Phuket lights.
19:45-20:00 Dinner in famous Thai Restaurant with the view of the city. (Please note that Guide can change the place of Dinner regarding Guests requests and availability.
21:30 Estimated arrival to meetting point.
Discover the fascinating history and culture beyond Phuket’s beaches on a small-group tour
of Old Phuket Town that includes a family-style dinner with a spectacular view. Walking through the historic center of Phuket is great for up-close views of markets, pagodas, and colorful architecture, while door-to-door transport makes this a convenient, hassle-free way to experience the city at night.
15:30 Start from Metting point
16:20 Visit Wat Koh Siray Temple. Situated on a hilltop on Siray Island, Wat Koh Siray Temple offfers impressive sea and island views over Sapam Bay & Tukkae Cape, plus also of Phuket Town. The stairs lead up to the Nakas architecture Ordination Hall, where inside is a reclining, over 18 metres in length, Golden Buddha. Also not to be missed is the huge,stunning, golden Kyaiktiyo Pagoda.
17:30 Phuket Heritage Trail begins on Phang-Nga Road close to Old Police Station.
Along the way we encounter art galleries, cafes, authentic shops. In 1929 the On On hotel opened as Phuket's very first hotel, set in the perfect town location with Chinese traders and European sailors as the regulars when the island was thriving from the tin mining industry. The name On On comes from 'Un Un' in Chinese, meaning happiness for all visitors. On On, in the middle of Phang-Nga Road became famous after movie "The Beach” with Leonardo Di Caprio was filmed in this Hotel, although in the movie it is located on famous Kao San Road in the heart of Bangkok.
Our guide will let you discover the Shrine of the Serene Light. Built in 1889, the garden is indeed a serene place to rest your legs before exploring the colourful interior. The next sight to explore will be Downtown Fresh Market which is the cheapest place to get a variety of awesome fruits including juicy mangos or exotic sapodilla.
Afterwards heading to Thalang Road where every Sunday is a Street Market with the best goods Old Town is to offer. Local Snacks and Art pieces, all kinds of souvenirs can be found along the Street. Much of the Old Town, especially Thalang Road still has the old shophouses. You can't miss the wafting aromas of Phuket's oldest Herbs Shop as you stroll along Thalang Road,
The Herb Shop opened in 1917 and its remain magic place over the years. Craving ginseng or perhaps dried insects? Stop here to stock up on Chinese herbal remedies or to simply watch portions of herbs being mixed together ready for sale at this generations-old family business.
We will visit Soi Romanee, which in the past was same amusement area like Bangla Road in Patong nowadays and offers unique colourful sino-portugese Architecture.
19:00 Visit beautiful Chanpracha House and after rise above the Town and see Phuket City Viewpoint with myriads of Phuket lights.
19:45-20:00 Dinner in famous Thai Restaurant with the view of the city. (Please note that Guide can change the place of Dinner regarding Guests requests and availability.
21:30 Estimated arrival to meetting point.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Terms & conditions
1. Reservation and Confirmation
Reservations of enquirers should be directed to Reservation Department: E-mail: [email protected]
All reservations requested will be replied e-mail within two business day.
If you do not receive any reply from us within this period, please kindly resend your request as your messages could have been lost in transmission.
2. Tour Voucher & Payment
Tour voucher to re- confirm your reservation, please print out a copy of to confirm all services.
Option of the payment transfer to Paypal account .
After payment please send payment number back to [email protected]
3. Child Rate
Child rate is based on each tour agent's policy. We apply child rate children to between 3 - 10 years old.
Infant and children under 3 years old are free of charge.
When booking your trip please clearly specified the age of the children
4. Cancellation
*for change date or Canceeled Much do 72 hours before the program start, it will be free of charge
*All Cancellations or changing of your booking mush be writing by email 72 hours (or more) , before your trip departure date,
please quote you booking detail such as your full name or any booking reference number
*Cancelled in period , same day , or no show we will charge full amount of the total price
1. Reservation and Confirmation
Reservations of enquirers should be directed to Reservation Department: E-mail: [email protected]
All reservations requested will be replied e-mail within two business day.
If you do not receive any reply from us within this period, please kindly resend your request as your messages could have been lost in transmission.
2. Tour Voucher & Payment
Tour voucher to re- confirm your reservation, please print out a copy of to confirm all services.
Option of the payment transfer to Paypal account .
After payment please send payment number back to [email protected]
3. Child Rate
Child rate is based on each tour agent's policy. We apply child rate children to between 3 - 10 years old.
Infant and children under 3 years old are free of charge.
When booking your trip please clearly specified the age of the children
4. Cancellation
*for change date or Canceeled Much do 72 hours before the program start, it will be free of charge
*All Cancellations or changing of your booking mush be writing by email 72 hours (or more) , before your trip departure date,
please quote you booking detail such as your full name or any booking reference number
*Cancelled in period , same day , or no show we will charge full amount of the total price