Phuket's Ultimate Culinary Quest: 15+ Southern Flavours Feast
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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 warrants a few hours away from the beach. There's no better way than diving into the hidden street eats in Phuket Old Town. You'll spend 4 hours with your foodie guide delving into the secrets behind the island's flavours. You'll make plenty of stops to mop up Burmese curries with wood-fried naans at a tucked away workers teashop, practise your chopstick skills on a bowl on the best bowl of Hokkien noodles in town and indulge in crispy roti dipped in creamy massaman curry, among a dozen more mouth-watering Phuketian culinary delights. You won't find food like this anywhere else on the island.
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Stephen_H, 12/12/2025 8:43:50 PM
This is a brilliant way to try out some of the traditional Thai food that is not served on the hotels and touristy restaurants. It was very tasty and amazing to see the variety and great value for money. Our guide Cat was entertaining, humorous and knowledgeable. She took us around at a good pace and helped us with spice levels, amount of food to eat and in what order to try out the flavours.
Madison_Y, 12/12/2025 4:41:12 AM
Lucky was our to a guide and we had the best time! The food was fantastic meeting all of the restaurant owners was great, Lucky had so much knowledge and passion about how all the foods came to be.
larsomi99, 12/10/2025 5:46:22 AM
Lucky was amazing and showed us to all of the local gems of Phuket - would recommend to anyone interested in sampling the culinary diversity of the island
Zachary H, 12/9/2025 11:30:06 PM
It was fun to spend a few hours with guide Cat. We tried several places and new dishes that I had never had before. One of the best food tours I’ve been on.
152damieny, 12/9/2025 4:47:29 AM
This is a must do if you want to get local food knowledge and experience from around Old Phuket Town. Our food guide was Lucky (we were sure lucky to have him) was so knowledgeable and friendly in showing us around Old Phuket Town local food location. 10 stars!!! Ps the first stop at the fish market for a Thai dish (See attached photo) was absolutely delicious!! Thanks Lucky
oldmillholdingsltdo, 12/7/2025 11:59:32 PM
Well this was my very first food tour thoroughly enjoyed it my guide was Cat she explained things very well and answered any questions I had . Very tasty food, I’d recommend it to anyone.
698eyalm, 12/7/2025 8:51:01 AM
A terrific tour, very tasty. Lead by Gigi who was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We ate a lot of different tasty food. We were full by the end. Good balance between eating and walking for digestion Very good call!
annabelleb652, 12/7/2025 8:25:22 AM
This was an awesome experience. Such amazing authentic local tastings. Our host Gigi was so bubbly and so lovey and accommodating. Such good value, you are well looked after. I would highly recommend this tour and our lovely guide Gigi!
GoPlaces66021933445, 12/7/2025 3:04:27 AM
I did this tour with Lucky as my guide and she was incredible from start to finish. She took us to about six different restaurants and somehow each stop was better than the last. The amount of food is no joke — come very hungry. Honestly, skip dinner the night before and skip breakfast the morning of. I know that’s tough in Thailand, but trust me… you’ll be eating everything on this tour. What made it even better was how Lucky explained the culture behind each dish and each neighborhood. She taught us so much about Phuket — especially how it’s known for its diversity and the mix of influences that shape the food scene. It really gives you a deeper appreciation of what you’re eating and where you are. By the end, I had not only eaten a ton of amazing food, but I also understood the history and culture behind it. And you’ll definitely want to go back to most of these spots on your own. Such a fun, delicious, and meaningful experience.
yvettet448, 12/6/2025 3:55:59 AM
Fun, interesting and so much fabulous food! Gigi was a wonderful guide. Some historical insight as well as local food knowledge
- 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!
Departure point
The Phuket Town Central Market is located along Ranong Road. Your guide will be waiting on the steps outside the front of the market. Here is the address in Thai: ตลาดสดเทศบาลนครภูเก็ต (ตลาดสดดาวทาวน์ ) ข้างโรงแรมชิโนเทล ดาวทาวน์ภูเก็ต ถนนระนอง ตำบลตลาดเหนือ อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดภูเก็ต.Return details
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 warrants a few hours away from the beach. There's no better way than diving into the hidden street eats in Phuket Old Town. You'll spend 4 hours with your foodie guide delving into the secrets behind the island's flavours. You'll make plenty of stops to mop up Burmese curries with wood-fried naans at a tucked away workers teashop, practise your chopstick skills on a bowl on the best bowl of Hokkien noodles in town and indulge in crispy roti dipped in creamy massaman curry, among a dozen more mouth-watering Phuketian culinary delights. You won't find food like this anywhere else on the island.Redemption
• The tour is ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarians, pescatarians and no-pork diets ✘ Unsuitable for shellfish, peanut and severe allergies. ✘ Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef diets. If you haven't already told us about any dietary restrictions or allergies, please contact us as soon as possible • Our tours operate come rain or shine, so carry an umbrella if rain looks likely • Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended • The traffic in Phuket can often be unpredictable, ensure you leave with plenty of time to reach the meeting point24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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