The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province

March 16, 2022 Enedina Augsburger

Koh Samui was once a Thai fishing community, and that charming sensibility is still present today. Spending time in Bophut is a wonderful way to soak up local culture; the beachy village restaurants and pubs are perfect spots to experience the sunset. There aren’t many other places where you can bask in the camp of a cabaret show and the solemnity of a Buddhist temple. As far as the latter goes, Wat Plai Laem is a magnificent vision of gilded red rooftops and a massive spindly-armed statue of Guanyin.
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1. Private - 6 Hours Best of Samui City Tour including Lunch

Ko Samui, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province Koh Samui Tour & Transportation
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4.7 based on 6 reviews

Explore the top sights on the island with a certified guide who leads you through Koh Samui’s most interesting sites. Admire the way of Buddhists pay respect to their religion, visit Lord Buddha at the Big Buddha Temple, Chinese Lady Monk Temple, Guan Yu Shrine, and mummified monk temple. Then, visit the spectacular panoramic views at the Lad Koh Viewpoint and continue to the Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks. Stop at Namuang Waterfall before enjoy Thai lunch on the beach restaurant. Complete the tour with local market in Nathon Town Your 6-Hour Koh Samui sightseeing tour includes round-trip hotel transport, tour guide, day trip to the majority tourist attractions in Koh Samui, all admission fees, and Thai cuisine lunch. - Professional tourist guide - Friendly driver with comfortable vehicle - Lunch with beach view - Sightseeing top sights of Koh Samui

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, All admission fee & Local taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional English Speaking Guide, Hotel / port / Airport pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By traveller1033

Our driver was great. He was waiting for us on arrival, van was clean and modern, he had lots of local knowledge and was very accommodating. He took us to all the local highlights (we were off a cruise ship and had limited time) and more. Great way to see Koh Samui in a short time. Would definitely recommend Koh Samui Tour and Transportation. We travelled in January, 2020.

2. Travstore Original Samui Discovery-Shared Half Day City Tour

Ko Samui, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province Travstore
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Koh Samui is still very much a mystery and lot is yet to be explored by visitors. This tour has combined a few cultural elements of Samui Island into one tour so you can experience the best of Samui! Experience  a day filled with fun .

Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer, English speaking experienced guide., Insurance for tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenditure, Lunch

Reviewed By cutejulyprincess

Best for the price I paid. Guide girl 'New year' ( forgot her Thai name - its meaning is new year) was very caring ,helpful and sweet. Tried to cover as much as places as possible.

3. Top Sights of Samui City Tour

Koh Samui Tour & Transportation
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4.4 based on 65 reviews

Visit Koh Samui's most interesting sites with our certified guide! The top sights on the island can be explored in a day on this tour, you would know enough about cultural and history of this charming tropical island: • First, visit Big Buddha temple which is the most famous landmark. Reach by walking up by the steps to pay respect and take the spectacular view. • Next is Chinese Lady Monk, statue is surrounding by a pond. Visitors can feed the fish by donation. • Then, visit the spectacular panoramic views at the Lad Koh Viewpoint. • The Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks, This unusually rock with naturally creation. • Guan Yu Shrine, The biggest Chinese's god in Thailand. • Pay respect the mummified monk, real body in a sitting position and un-decomposed. • Stop at Namuang Waterfall before heading to Nathon Town, learn about local daily life. Samui local products can also be found here. Remark: For Cruise Ship's customer who travels less than 10 pax is not suitable with this program

Inclusions: Hotel round-trip transfer with air-conditioned vehicle, Experienced English Speaking Guide, Bottled water & cold towels, All admission fee & Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By traveller1033

Our driver was great. He was waiting for us on arrival, van was clean and modern, he had lots of local knowledge and was very accommodating. He took us to all the local highlights (we were off a cruise ship and had limited time) and more. Great way to see Koh Samui in a short time. Would definitely recommend Koh Samui Tour and Transportation. We travelled in January, 2020.

4. Ko Samui City Tour including Wat Phra Yai, Lat Ko Viewpoint, Hin Ta Hin Yai Rock

Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand Sight Seeing Bangkok
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3.9 based on 11 reviews

Uncover Ko Samui's unique cultural heritage and scenic natural surroundings on this half-day tour. Marvel at the Big Buddha temple, admire the sandy beaches from Laad Ko lookout, drop by the Grandmother and Grandfather rocks, and see the Mummified Monk. - Guided tour to glimpse natural wonders of Ko Samui - Chance to visit to unique rock formations—Hin Yai & Hin Ta - Opportunity to see preserved mummified monk at Wat Khunaram - Lush waterfalls of Na Muang & photos at Big Buddha Temple - Stroll up to panoramic Lad Koh viewpoint

Inclusions: All Admission fee, Round Trip Transfer , English speaking guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By jlamkk

The giant Buddha statue is a MUST to visit the in Phuket. But try to go in the early morning as the sun will rise facing the Big Buddha and you can get a nice picture of the Buddha with clear blue sky behind.

5. Koh Samui Island Half-Day Tour

Asia World Enterprise
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3.8 based on 8 reviews

The perfect opportunity to get a true feel for the island See for yourself the un-spoilt beauty of Samui. Away a bit from the town to Lamai beach stop at Chaweng View Point (Lad Koh) for your photo taking. We’ll take you to spectacular view points, view the famous “Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks”, well known for their twin grotesque rocks on shore. Then we pass through a coconut plantation and watch monkeys picking coconuts. Try fresh young coconuts (a completely different taste from the older coconuts), and watch a demonstration by the local people of how to make coconut milk by hand. We visit the mummified monk at Wat Kunaram Temple then head to the hill to see Na Muang waterfall (No.1) before arriving at Nathon town, the island main’s town, where you have time to wander around the local market shops for shopping the local stuff. On the way back to the hotel we stop to visit the Big Buddha Temple, which has become the Island’s most memorable landmark.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip transportation, English-speaking guide

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Reviewed By Viki7960437

We did a Bangkok temple tour and visit to bridge over the river Kwai. Pete was our tour guide and he is exceptional at what he does. He is very well known within the trade and if you’re with Pete you are a VIP. Kom was our driver and shuttled is to and from airport and our adventures! He is a great driver I would not want to drive there!

6. Island View Sunset Tour on Koh Samui

Ko Samui, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province Island Gem Tours
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This 5-hour tour on Koh Samui is dedicated to those who have a passion for photography and want to be shown the iconic sights and have plenty of time to take photos. Spend an afternoon taking images of scenic island sights while your guide(not a photographer) takes you to multiple destinations, such as the Golden Pagoda and Big Buddha. You'll be given all the time you like to enhance your photography skills and capture memories of Koh Samui's natural and cultural treasures on film. Don't forget to bring your camera and photograph the tropical sun setting over the 5 Islands, best place on Samui to capture the sunset!

Inclusions: Local taxes, Snacks and refreshments, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By picklesupminster

We were a family husband wife n older daughter the guide Da and our lovely captain were 1st class We got picked up from the hotel taken to a beach were our tia boat was waiting. There was just us three ( that’s why the trip was expensive you are hiring boat guide and captain ) We done snorkelling first then got taken to an island where other island gem boats came in but everyone stayed in their own parties The food they cooked was great noodles spring rolls rice etc fresh fruit and a fresh coconut drink in the coconut it self plus you had wine red and white soft drinks and of course famous Chang beer We stayed about 2 hrs on the island when we left we went to the other end of the island where we got off and saw these pigs running around apparently it is called pigs island After we heading back home I would give this tour 8 out of 10 reason not 10 the beach they take you to I found not that nice to snorkel very stones in the sea but that is the only negative thing I could say

7. 6 Hours Best Of Samui City Tour

A&F Tours Travel Company Limited

Visit the splendid landmarks of this beautiful island " Samui " . Highlights - The Golden Big Buddha Temple ( Wat Phra Yai ) - Lad Koh Viewpoint - The Grand mother and Grand father Rocks - Coconut plantation - Kunaram Temple - Namuang Waterfall - Local Market in Nathon Town

Inclusions: Round-trip transfer from the port to Koh Samui in private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, Monkey Show, Lunch as indicated in the itinerary, 1 bottle of water per person per day, Lunch

Exclusions: Pre & After accommodation, Other drinks, Tips, Other personal expenses

Reviewed By rajv558

This was a really good day and the lack of crowd made it extra-special. Our guide 'Aum' was amazing; friendly, honest and knowledgable. The attention to details and quality of the transportation, stops etc. was excellent.

8. Private Guided Day Trip to Hua Hin City with Santorini Park

Yettosee Asia Tours & Travels

Enjoy a full day experience at Thailand’s beach resort Hua Hin. Thailand’s beach resort is not originally a palm fringed castaway island and arguably is the better of it with refreshing mix of city and sea with an almost cosmopolitan ambience, lively markets, golf courses and water parks, International cuisine and excellent accommodation. As a coastal city, Hua Hin is deeply entrenched in the natural beauty of nature, and this day tour will have you explore the very best that the city has to offer.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional English speak guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour., Entrance Tickets for santorini Park, Entrance Tickets for Swiss sheep Farm

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Water & Themse Park (any ride) @ Santorini Park

Reviewed By ruthmZ3382LR

Definitely not what I was expecting. I booked this thinking it was a proper show with some actual real Muay Thai fights. It started with the compere welcoming the near empty cold hall to an “Evening of our Lives, Thrilling Real Fights” what we really got was 2 short matches by children from local clubs, 10 minutes of 4 guys practicing their boxing techniques on stage with background music not much of a show in my opinion, another 2 short fights with amateurs again from local clubs and then the supposedly main event that lasted all of a couple of minutes as the non Thai opponent did not look as though he knew what he was doing and not surprising the match was stopped by his trainers Overall very disappointing

9. Selfie City Tour & Temple Tour of Pattaya with Lunch

Sightseeing Chiang Mai

Enjoy your private day trip (Family friendly) with your English speaking tour guide while exploring the beauty of Pattaya without a hassle since this tour includes a round trip transfer.

Inclusions: Round Trip Transfer, Admission Fee, English speaking guide, Lunch (Indian, Vegetarian, Local Thai)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any other things not mentioned in program

Reviewed By mukulm996

Chiang mai is the most beautiful place in north bangkok, where we can see most beautiful mountains,hills and many more.Thanks tour operator for your services.

10. Hindu Selfie City & Temple Tours in Pattaya with Lunch(Indian, Vegetarian, Thai)

Sightseeing Chiang Mai

Pattaya is nestled along a picturesque bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Many Things to see and enjoy in Pattaya. Explore Pattaya on a half-day tour with a guide who shows you the sign of Hinduism in Pattaya, where you can actually see how people pray Hindu God in Pattaya. Enjoy the Hinduism part of Pattaya. Lets go to sacred monuments, picturesque coastal views, and gems gallery.

Inclusions: Round Trip Transfer, Admission Fee, Lunch (Indian, Vegetarian, Thai)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any other things not mentioned in program

Reviewed By mukulm996

Chiang mai is the most beautiful place in north bangkok, where we can see most beautiful mountains,hills and many more.Thanks tour operator for your services.

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