Phuket · PHUKET FOOD TOURS
The best eating on this island is stall food in the Old Town and at the night markets, which is hard to navigate cold. These 9 walk you round it, priced by the number of tastings, with a note on how hungry to turn up.
Spend nine hours exploring southern Phuket with an English-speaking guide such as Bam Bam, Kimmy, Mossy, or Creamy. Visit Wat Chalong, viewpoints, Phuket Old Town, a cashew factory, and Chillva Market. Big Buddha is currently closed because of road access, so confirm the latest stop plan before booking.
“Great tour to visit the most iconic places of Phuket”
Spend four hours eating through Phuket Old Town with a guide such as Lucky, Cat, Gigi, Nam, or Tom. Sample 15 or more savory and sweet dishes, including Burmese curry, Hokkien noodles, roti, grilled meats, tropical fruit, and O-Aew dessert. Groups are capped at eight.
“This was a wonderful tasting of local foods and our guide Gigi was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable regarding the food from her home town.”
See Phuket’s key sights in 5 to 6 hours with an English-speaking guide, snacks, lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, and a group of up to 10. You’ll try A-Pong, explore Old Phuket Town, visit Wat Chalong, and stop at Big Buddha and Windmill Viewpoint. Guides such as Rita, Sue, and Teya are known for warm, lively hosting.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Phuket City Tour – Sights, Tastes & Cultural Experience was the perfect way to see the highlights in just 5 hours. Pick-up and drop-off were smooth, and lunch, snacks, and water were included. We enjoyed stunning views of the coastline and beaches, visited an amazing temple, and saw the Big Buddha (though due to a recent landslide, only from the side and at a distance). The hour in Phuket Old Town was a great addition. Our guide Anya’s energy, insights, and photo-taking made the day even better. A well-balanced, fun tour that truly captures the spirit of Phuket!”
Spend four hours walking Phuket Old Town with a professional food guide such as Gigi, Cat, Nam, Lucky, or Nana. Stop at local family-run eateries for 15-plus tastings, bottled water, and soft drinks while learning how Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other influences shaped Phuket cuisine.
“Our tour guide, Lucky, was very knowledgeable and provided background and history of the foods that were introduced to us. He took us to family run street vendors that have been in business for generations. All the food were delicious and we tried a lot of dishes so come hungry!”
Join Jane at Ranong Main Market for a four-hour walk through Phuket Old Town. You’ll sample Hokkien noodles, A-pong pancakes, southern Thai dishes, desserts, local drinks, and visit museums while learning how Phuket’s many cultures shaped its food and architecture.
“Jane was a great guide and shared lots of information about Phuket and all the food we tried. Would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to sample a number of local dishes you wouldn’t know to order, from places you’d never manage to find on your own!”
Spend six hours touring Phuket by air-conditioned vehicle, from Karon and Windmill viewpoints to Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Phuket Elephant Care, Khao Rang Hill, and Old Town’s night market. English or Thai guides, hotel pickup in selected areas, and small-group options are available.
“My guide was Pat (I hope I'm spelling that right I should have asked). She was wonderful. There are many different activities and places to see. The elephants were obviously the best part but everything else was great too. I wanted a good tour of some of the sights on land in Phuket and this really delivered. Thank you so much Pat, you were awesome.”
See Phuket beyond the beaches with an English-speaking guide, from Sino-Portuguese Old Town and Wat Chalong to Karon Viewpoint, Khao Rang Hill, and Sunday Walking Street Market. The 5 to 6 hour small-group trip costs $16, but check for shopping stops and pickup fees.
“Wouldn’t recommend this trip. While you do see some cultural sites and temples, the tour includes mandatory stops at a honey shop and a cashew shop, which aren't mentioned in the itinerary. Although mildly interesting, these stops felt like a waste of time. As a result, there’s less than an hour at the night market, which isn’t enough to properly explore. That time would have been much better spent at the market or the temples (the main reason we booked this tour). If you have no other way to get around Phuket, this tour might be useful, but otherwise you’re better off saving your time and using Grab.”
Spend about six hours tasting A-Pong, walking Phuket Old Town, eating Hokkien noodles, visiting Wat Chalong, and taking in Big Buddha and Windmill Viewpoint. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with Arm named by one guest and driver T praised for thoughtful help in Old Town.
“The driver T was excellent and helped us across the busy roads in Phuket old town. The guide Arm was good and told us lots of interesting facts. The meal was a little disappointing considering it was supposed to be Michelin standard. Overall the experience was good.”
Join guide Adam for a five-and-a-half-hour private food tour through Phuket, from Khao Rang Hill and Saphan Hin to Old Town and the weekend market. Expect 10 or more food and drink samples, local Southern Thai dishes, Chinese-Thai flavors, and round-trip hotel transport.
“Tour Guide Adam was great company: Entertaining & very knowledgable about Old Phuket Town & it's history & culture , as well as the food. Fantastic tour - recommend highly.”
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