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 15 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.”
Spend about eight hours with guides Woody and Danny exploring Phuket sights, tasting local street food, learning about Buddhism and Thai food culture, then cooking dishes such as pad thai and Panang curry. Pickup is offered, with extra fees for some beach areas.
“Woody and Danny went above and beyond for this experience! We had a great time cooking and learning more about Phuket”
Spend five hours with a private guide exploring Phuket’s evening food scene. Try Hor Mok, Sweet Chao Kuay, roti pancakes, Pad Thai, and other local dishes at Saphan Hin and night markets, with stops in Old Phuket Town and hotel pickup available.
“The tour included a visit to the Chinese shrine which was quite interesting. Then the sky opened so limited our freedom to rome around We loved the food carts and tried a few delicacies. Visit to old town was short (due to rain) but a great experience. Topped it with some awesome pad Thai”
Spend about 4.5 hours seeing Phuket after dark, with stops at Sun Leisure World, Promthep Cape, Old Phuket Town, Khao Rang Hill, Chillva Market, and Bangla Road. The small-group private format lets you adjust the route, ask for photo advice, and sample market snacks.
“It was ok. Thought we had hotel pick up but it was not included and cost us £20 800baht return just to find out the tour bus passed right by our hotel. There was also no alcohol or water included just s fruit juice in the market. Sorry I could not recommend this trip.”
You’ll visit Phuket’s night markets with an English-speaking guide, starting with a food and shopping stop such as Jatujak Market, then Lad Yai on Sunday. Guides including Pat and May have helped explain local dishes, from grilled seafood to mango sticky rice with ice cream. Hotel pickup is included from Patong, Kata, and Karon.
“The driver and representative were very friendly and professional. Great day all round. Thanks for the experience.”
Spend four hours tasting southern Thai specialties, including Khanom Chin and Oh Aew, while visiting a Chinese shrine, Khao Rang Hill, Phuket Old Town, and a night market. Hotel pickup, return transport, and groups of up to eight make this a simple introduction to Phuket after dark.
“This tour was so fun! Wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised with the experience. This was a group tour and we met lovely people from all across the world. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, kept things tiRead more”
Start at 1 p.m. from The Royal Paradise Hotel in Patong for a five-hour Phuket tour with an English-speaking guide and round-trip transfer. Visit Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Old Town, a cashew factory, and two markets. Guide Mawin is noted for clear updates and punctual pickup.
“I am traveling the world with my wife and have taken countless tours in numerous countries, and this is the very 1st time I felt it necessary to leave such a negative review. I showed up early to the meeting point, sent the tour company several Read more”
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