Explore Old Phuket Town and Island Traditions
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on an authentic full-day cultural journey discovering the "Pearl of the Andaman" beyond its famous beaches. This exclusive private tour reveals Phuket's hidden eastern coastline and magnificent historical heritage, showcasing traditional Thai life and colonial architecture. Your exploration begins with scenic drive along Phuket's stunning west coast beaches, passing Patong, Karon, Kata, and Rawai while learning about geographical diversity. Venture to lesser-known eastern coastline where authentic island life continues unchanged, visiting traditional fishing villages, local markets, and cultural sites. Enjoy authentic Thai lunch at traditional restaurant, sampling regional specialties while your guide shares fascinating stories of Phuket's trading history. The highlight continues in historic Phuket Old Town, a UNESCO-recognized treasure brimming with magnificent Sino-Portuguese architecture and colonial mansions from tin mining boom era.
Inclusions
What's included
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
- Lunch at a local restaurant (food only)
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
What's not
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
- Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Itinerary
Discover the many faces of Phuket on this guided full-day adventure. After a convenient hotel pick-up, enjoy a scenic drive along the island’s picturesque west coast, passing through Patong, Kata, Karon, and Rawai. Venture off the beaten path to explore the quieter, more authentic east coast, where your guide shares cultural insights and hidden stories. Stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Phuket Old Town. Here, stroll past elegant colonial mansions and admire the vibrant Sino-Portuguese architecture that tells the story of the island’s multicultural heritage. The tour ends with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Asian Trails LTD
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along Phuket’s main beaches. Transfers outside these areas such as Mai Khao, Nai Yang, Laguna Phuket, Nai Thon, Nai Harn, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town and beaches along the east coast including any harbour and Phuket’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
- Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
How it compares in Phuket
- Its from-price is 43% above the median of the 86 city tours we list in Phuket.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Phuket
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, a tropical mix of sandy bays, limestone seascapes, temple-dotted hills and a colourful old town.
The west coast is lined with beaches, from busy Patong with its nightlife on Bangla Road to the gentler sands of Kata, Karon, Kamala and Surin, and the quieter bays of Nai Harn and Mai Khao. Promthep Cape at the southern tip is a favourite spot for sunset.
Top-ranked sights in Phuket: Maya Bay (Maya Beach), Phi Phi Islands (Koh Phi Phi), James Bond Island (Ko Khao Phing Kan) .
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