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Explore the Charm of Phuket Old Town

Immerse yourself in the soul of Phuket with an unforgettable journey through Phuket Old Town. Wander past stunning Sino-Portuguese architecture, explore vibrant street art, and indulge in authentic Thai food tours that showcase local culinary treasures. Whether you are booking a private guided tour or a scenic walking adventure, you will discover the rich cultural heritage and historic charm that makes this destination a must-visit. From colorful heritage buildings to hidden gems, experience the best of Phuket's history and culture today.

4.6/5 avg ratingTours from $1776 unique experiences78% free cancellation

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$46–$112 typical

Median price is $78, with a range from $17 to $181

Rating

Rating

4.63★ average

Based on 8,578 pooled reviews with 89% positive sentiment

Tour Length

Tour Length

4–8 hours typical

Median duration is 6 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Cultural & Sightseeing

83% of options are cultural, 79% are sightseeing tours

Key Features

Key Features

Private & Flexible

41% are private tours, 78% offer free cancellation

Languages

Languages

8 languages available

Includes English, Thai, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, and Italian

81 Products

Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4 hrsFree cancellation
4.99 (2,082 reviews)
98.79%
1.21%
Lots of foodGreatHighly recommend
Viator
$59
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Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Summary

Join our truly small-group foodie tour limited to just 8 exclusive guests each day. There's no two ways about it, the food in Phuket is sublime. Perhaps that's why is was crowned the 'Thailand City of Gastronomy 2017' by UNESCO. This melting pot of Thai, Chinese, Malay and Burmese food certainly war...

Inclusions
  • Bottled water and local soft drinks included
  • 4 hours of feasting around the old Phuket Town
  • The highest rated #1 Phuket food tour on TripAdvisor
  • 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Phuket food tour
  • Led by professional foodie guides
  • Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
Exclusions
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Itinerary
  • Old Phuket Town
  • Old Phuket Town
  • Old Phuket Town
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, We can cater for vegetarians and pescatarians as long as those guests are okay that there may be 2-3 less tastings (out of 15) that won't be suitable. They certainly won't go hungry!, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if rainy is likely, The tour isn't suitable for severe shellfish or peanut allergies due to the risk of traces and cross-contamination, Children must be accompanied by an adult., Note that our regular tour runs at 10:00am and 10:30am, and sometimes we add an extra tour at 12:30pm. Only the 12:30pm doesn't go inside the market (but our earlier tour times do!). Street food vendors take time off too, so not every Phuket food tour will be exactly the same, but fear not, the tour will always be packed with the good stuff!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

️ Phuket Private Instagram Tour: All-Inclusive

️ Phuket Private Instagram Tour: All-Inclusive

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.95 (678 reviews)
98.51%
1.49%
best picturesawesomehighly recommend
Viator
$172
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️ Phuket Private Instagram Tour: All-Inclusive
Summary

Want to experience the best that Thailand has to offer? Then a trip to Phuket is a MUST. Expect beautiful tropical scenery - crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and palm trees galore. The dream! Our all-inclusive Phuket day tour will start with you being picked up directly from your hotel by ...

Inclusions
  • Private car with A/C
  • Admission Fees
  • Personal Photographer/Tour Guide (No professional camera provided)
Itinerary
  • Big Buddha Phuket
  • Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
  • Old Phuket Town
  • Karon Viewpoint
  • Patong
  • Windmill Viewpoint
  • Soi Romanee
  • Phi Phi Islands
  • Bangla Road
  • Black Rock Viewpoint
  • Phang Nga Bay.
  • James Bond Island
  • Kata Beach
  • Promthep Cape
  • Freedom Beach
  • Kathu Waterfall
  • Kata Noi Beach
  • Wat Doi Thepnimit
  • Karon Beach
  • Soi Romanee
  • Similan Islands
  • Phang Nga Bay.
  • Mai Khao Beach
  • Promthep Cape
  • Koh Panyi (Floating Muslim Village)
  • Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
  • Black Rock Viewpoint
  • James Bond Island
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Phuket: Southern Flavours Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Phuket: Southern Flavours Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4 hrs
4.96 (575 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$65
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Phuket: Southern Flavours Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Summary

Savour Thai cuisine with a food tasting tour in Phuket Old Town. Indulge in over 15 tastings from street eats including Hokkien noodles and massaman curry.

Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour

Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour

6 hrsFree cancellation
4.61 (1,137 reviews)
86.64%
13.36%
wonderful tourgreat guidegreat fun experience
Viator
$26
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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour
Summary

This tour brings together Phuket’s most important cultural and scenic highlights in one well-paced half-day experience. Visit the iconic Big Buddha for panoramic island views, explore the spiritual significance of Wat Chalong, and stroll through the colorful streets of Phuket Old Town, rich in histo...

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Phuket (Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach)
Exclusions
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks
Itinerary
  • Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
  • Big Buddha Phuket
  • Old Phuket Town
  • Khao Rang Hill View Point
  • GEMS GALLERY Phuket
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Our complimentary pick-up service is available for hotels in Patong, Kata, and Karon areas. For guests staying in other locations, a surcharge will apply: THB 200 per person for hotels in Rawai, Nai Harn, Trin Trang Beach, Panwa Beach, Phuket Town, Surin, Bangtao, Kamala, Kalim Beach, Sirey, etc. For hotels in Nai Thon, Nai Yang, and Mai Khao Beach, a private van service is available at THB 1,400 per booking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Phuket Food Tour and City Walk by Jane

Phuket Food Tour and City Walk by Jane

4 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.99 (125 reviews)
99.08%
0.92%
goodDELICIOUSgood experience
Viator
$62
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Phuket Food Tour and City Walk by Jane
Summary

Food tours offer a diverse range of culinary experiences, typically including multiple stops at various local eateries. This allows participants to sample a wide array of dishes from different cuisines, showcasing the culinary diversity of the destination. Provide a deeper understanding of the loc...

Inclusions
  • Experienced food tour guide
  • City walk around old town and museum visits
  • Water and local drinks included
  • Maximum group of 8 people
  • 4 Hours of experiencing the Old Town and its heritage
  • Run by the highest rated cooking school "Phuket Thai cooking Class by Chef VJ"
Exclusions
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel.
  • Alcoholics drinks
Itinerary
  • Old Phuket Town
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

5 hrsFree cancellation
4.39 (1,350 reviews)
82.69%
17.31%
perfect guidefabulous viewsamazing tour
Viator
$26
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Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints
Summary

As the tour name suggests this is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with your holiday island and take in the islands natural beauty as we drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. For fabulous photo opportunities we will stop at the Karon viewpoint and cultural si...

Inclusions
  • Professional tour guide.
  • Half day Phuket city tour
  • Hotel pickup & drop off (Patong/Kata/Karon only)
  • InstaHunt game card & souvenir for winners!
Itinerary
  • Big Buddha Phuket
  • Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
  • Karon Viewpoint
  • Windmill Viewpoint
  • Old Phuket Town
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start., Any late from your side may be re-allocated to a later time if available, Otherwise this will be auto canceled with charge 100%., Driver can be late by 15-30 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses., You can Show either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity to our Guide., We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated., Minimum 2 pax is required to start for Join Tour, we might cancel the tour with full refund or bring you forward to the next schedule if minimum travelers not meet., 48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours, When visiting temples visitors should ensure they are suitably dressed. No short pants or sleeveless tops, as a general rule knees and shoulders should be covered
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

6 hrsFree cancellation
4.59 (554 reviews)
86.81%
13.19%
very goodGreat tourexcellent guide
Viator
$37$47
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Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint
Summary

Enjoy a relaxed half-day tour that introduces Phuket’s food, culture, and scenic viewpoints. Taste traditional local snacks, explore the colorful streets of Phuket Old Town, enjoy a Thai lunch with popular dish choices, experience simple cultural activities at Chalong Temple, and finish at the Big B...

Inclusions
  • On-board refreshments, bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juices, and cooling towels
  • Informative English-speaking tour guide and conscientious driver with eco-tourism mindset
  • Travel accident insurance
  • For your convenience, an umbrella and a sarong provided for sun/rain, temple cover
  • Lotus flower & Gold foil for temple activities
  • Round-trip shared transfers from hotels via a comfortable van (selected area)
Itinerary
  • Old Phuket Town
  • Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
  • Big Buddha Phuket
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Pickup time will be send and confirmed one day before tour day., Please advise special meal requirements. - (vegetarian food or allergies), 10 Person per Group
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Sanae Thai Closet: Thai Traditional Costume Rental in Phuket Old Town | Thailand

Sanae Thai Closet: Thai Traditional Costume Rental in Phuket Old Town | Thailand

1 day
4.9 (20 reviews)
KKday
$15
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Sanae Thai Closet: Thai Traditional Costume Rental in Phuket Old Town | Thailand
Summary

Explore the iconic temples and landmarks of Phuket Old Town in style with a luxurious Thai costume, crafted from authentic Thai fabric. The rental package includes beautiful accessories, traditional Thai hairstyling, and attentive staff to assist in dressing you up for the full cultural experience.

Iconic Sunset Safari with Monkey Hill & Street Food Experience

Iconic Sunset Safari with Monkey Hill & Street Food Experience

4.5 hrsFree cancellation
4.85 (20 reviews)
88.63%
11.37%
amazingenjoyed the foodamazing tour
Viator
$75
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Iconic Sunset Safari with Monkey Hill & Street Food Experience
Summary

Phuket is a photo paradise, the beauty of the island matches with no one else. Join a photo Safari with Sun Leisure World to create the best memory of Phuket captured to your social media timeline. You will enjoy posting tropical beach photos and sharing with friends freezing in the snow or those bo...

Inclusions
  • Bottled Water
  • Sunset in Paradise
  • Soft Drinks
Exclusions
  • Hotel Pick up and drop off (start at meeting point)
Itinerary
  • Promthep Cape
  • Old Phuket Town
  • Khao Rang Hill View Point
  • Chillva Market
  • Bangla Road
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Amazing Private Phuket Island Tour Including Big Buddha

Amazing Private Phuket Island Tour Including Big Buddha

5.5 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.8 (76 reviews)
90.33%
9.67%
bestrecommendedRecommended tour
Viator
$78
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Amazing Private Phuket Island Tour Including Big Buddha
Summary

The Private Tour: Amazing Phuket Island Tour with Big Buddha offers an exclusive five-and-a-half-hour journey through Phuket’s top attractions. This personalized experience includes a visit to the awe-inspiring Big Buddha, a 45-meter-tall statue perched atop Nakkerd Hill, providing stunning panorami...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All entrance fees
  • Sampling at cashew nut factory
  • Professional local Thai guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Insurance
Exclusions
  • Tips (optional)
Itinerary
  • Patong Beach
  • Karon Viewpoint
  • Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
  • Methee Phuket
  • Old Phuket Town
  • Big Buddha Phuket
  • GEMS GALLERY Phuket
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The last stop on the Morning Tour is at Gems Gallery International, the biggest gem store and factory in the world. Take advantage of complimentary soft drink, the air-conditioned lounge, the cinema and visit the factory and the enormous store with your own personal assistant. You may CHOOSE to stay here for as long as you want OR leave straight away, the choice is yours and your guide will see that you receive transportation back to your hotel as quickly as possible, One of Phuket's largest sources of income comes from Cashew Nuts. A brief, yet popular, visit will be made to one of the island's first Cashew Nut factories. Enjoy free samples. Any purchases are optional and at your own expense
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the 115 tours and activities we compare across booking platforms, the largest share are private tours, accounting for 43% of the options. This makes them a very popular choice for those seeking a more personalized experience of the historic streets.

Prices vary depending on the level of customization and duration, but most options fall within the $51–$120 range. Across the various platforms we monitor, the typical spread ranges from about $19 to $206.

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Based on a pooled 4.5★ average rating from 8,565 reviews across booking platforms, travelers frequently describe their experiences as fantastic, amazing, and excellent. Most reviewers highlight the knowledgeable nature of the guides.

While most options offer instant confirmation, a handful of tours (3%) are flagged as likely to sell out. We recommend checking availability early if you have a specific date in mind.

Most activities are designed to give you enough time to explore the architecture and culture, with durations typically lasting between 4–8 hours. The median duration for the options we compare is 6 hours.

Yes, there is a wide range of linguistic options available. Among the listings we compare, tours are offered in 8 different languages: English, Thai, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, and Chinese.

Flexibility is common when booking through major platforms. The majority of the options we compare, specifically 74% (85 listings), offer free cancellation, allowing you to adjust your plans if your itinerary changes.

Use the Smart Bus for budget travel. For speed, book a private transfer or use the Grab app to avoid high taxi rates.

Rent a scooter for flexibility. Alternatively, use the Phuket Smart Bus or download the Grab app for reliable rides.

Yes, they are great. Book a speedboat tour to Phi Phi or Phang Nga Bay to see the best scenery and hidden lagoons.

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