Phuket Old Town Tours and Tickets

Q: What is Phuket Old Town and where is it located in Phuket?

Phuket Old Town is a historic area in central Phuket, located at the southeastern end of the island. Known for its colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings, the area has many temples, museums, shops, cafés, and restaurants. The main streets to explore are Thalang, Diduk, Krabi, Phang Nga, and Yaowarat.

Q: How much time do you need for Phuket Old Town?

Since Phuket Old Town is quite compact, you can see many of its highlights in around an hour. However, if you want to visit museums or temples, go shopping, or try some of its many culinary offerings, you should plan to visit for half a day or more.

Q: Are there any guided tours available for exploring Phuket Old Town?

Phuket Old Town features in many Phuket sightseeing tours. Most tours combine it with other popular attractions—such as Wat Chalong, the Big Buddha, and Karon Viewpoint—while some focus on themes, such as food or photography.

Q: What are some of the best or most popular restaurants in Phuket Old Town?

Some of the best and most popular restaurants in Phuket Old Town are the Michelin-listed Blue Elephant (which also offers cooking classes), One Chun Café & Restaurant, Tu Kab Khao, Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen, local favorite Go Benz, Ka Jok See, Raya Restaurant, and Natural Restaurant Phuket (Tammarchart).

Q: Is it possible to explore Phuket Old Town on foot, or do I need transportation?

Phuket Old Town can be easily explored on foot, but it’s best to set out early in the morning to avoid the midday heat. Should you want to stop for a break or refreshments, there are plenty of cafés, restaurants, and bars.

Q: Are there any cultural events or festivals held in Phuket Old Town throughout the year?

Phuket Old Town plays host to many cultural events and festivals, including the Phuket Old Town Festival in February, which sometimes coincides with Chinese New Year; the Baba (Peranakan) Wedding Festival in June, a traditional Chinese event; the Hungry Ghost Festival, a month-long celebration August honoring the dead; and the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, usually around October.

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Phuket Landmark Tour , Old Town, Big Buddha

Claire_W, Mar 2026

Great way to tick off all of these must visit places in Phuket

This was a fantastic experience. The guide went above and beyond to show us everything with a few extras thrown in too. His English was fantastic and he was knowledgeable.

Phuket Landmark Tour , Old Town, Big Buddha

Heidi_g, Mar 2026

Enjoyed our day of sight seeing and tasting local produce

We had a lovely day exploring old town Phuket, seeing the big Buddha and tasting cashews. Old town Phuket is very quaint. Lovey and friendly tour guide. Good to see beyond the beach front.

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Julie_C, Jan 2026

Great trip with fantastic guide

Great trip. Fantastic guide called Nim. Good value. Loved the street market 😍. So interesting to see different areas within Phuket. Fully recommend 👍

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Paul_J, Oct 2023

Not just a food experience

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.

Old Town Cultural Heritage Tour of Phuket

daniel_s, Aug 2025

Unique opportunity to be shown around by a local, like a local

Absolutely amazing experience! Nim was a lot of fun, and made us all feel welcome right away with her quirky humour. We visited a temple, fed monkeys by the roadside, then went to the Sunday markets in Old Phuket. Nim bought us street food to taste, showed us around the market and let us do our own shopping for an hour or so. I told her I was interested in the architecture and history so she told me about all the significant buildings we passed. After the market, the group went to dinner at a restaurant high up in the hills with panoramic views. As a solo traveller, I had a great time meeting the other participants too, and we all appreciated Nim’s guidance and fun spirit. The organisers communicated via WhatsApp to arrange transfer to/from my hotel… it was all seamless. Best part of my trip! Thanks xx

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Sally_H, Jan 2026

Molly is an awesome tour guide

Molly was an awesome guide. She was very knowledgeable and told us lots of things about Thailand that we didn’t know. We would definitely recommend her to anyone who was interested on doing this tour. Our son said it was the best thing he had done as there where several stops where you could experience several activities.

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Know before you go

Phuket Old Town is a must-see for travelers interested in colonial history and architecture.
Don’t miss the Amulet Market for special Buddhist souvenirs.
Wear comfortable shoes and a hat if you’re planning to explore old town on foot.
By day and night, old town takes on a different identity, so it’s worth visiting twice.

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