Phuket Weekend Market (Naka Market) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Phuket Weekend Market. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Phuket Weekend Market

• Phuket Self-Guided Audio Tour

There is no cost to visit the Phuket Weekend Market, but you should be prepared to spend some money on tasty street food and drinks. Be sure to bring cash, as many vendors won’t accept credit cards. Guided market tours start at around US$35 per person.

There are plenty of great things to buy at Phuket Weekend Market, from tasty snacks to souvenirs and household items. There's a big emphasis on food at the market, so expect to see everything from classics, such as mango sticky rice and fishcakes, along with fresh fruit (including durian) and even fried insects.

Yes, there are vegetarian and vegan options at the Phuket Weekend Market. Phuket is actually known for its annual vegetarian festival, and vendors are well aware of what is and isn’t vegetarian-friendly. Your best bet is to look for red-and-yellow signage that’s typically used for vegan kiosks and ask for food that is “jai.”

Yes, you can bargain at Phuket Weekend Market. While street food is typically sold at a fixed price, there’s plenty of room for negotiation when buying things like decorative housewares, clothing, jewelry, and knick-knacks. Language barriers can present challenges, but a guide can help you translate.

No, the Phuket Weekend Market is not open every day. As the name suggests, it’s open on the weekends. The market typically opens up in the late afternoon and gets into full swing around sunset, when temperatures cool, and people drop in for snacks, shopping, and dinner. It stays open quite late.