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Welcome to Phuket! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Phuket to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

Phuket, Thailand

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of the Chinese temple Kuan im Teng - Phuket to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See the Jui Tui Chinese temple, Romanee Road, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Phuket so special

4. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

5. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Phuket. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

6. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Phuket questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Christine

(About local Neena)

2 February 2025

We had a lovely morning with Pathu . It was a really interesting and well paced tour , combining history and architecture with different food tastings . We would thoroughly recommend .Well worth doing !

will🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Neena)

30 December 2024

Neena took extra care to make my holiday special. She added a great blend of different foods to taste mixed in with great historical facts. Highly recommend! Wonderful experience

denis🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Neena)

25 December 2024

We had an absolutely wonderful day exploring Phuket with Neena as our guide! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and tailored to our family’s interests. Neena took us to Wat Chalong, where our daughter, a big fan of Buddha, was captivated by the temple’s beauty and significance. The visit was both educational and serene, setting the tone for a meaningful day. One of the highlights was the batik painting experience at a local artist’s studio. It was such a unique and creative activity that the entire family enjoyed. We can’t wait to see the finished results and cherish this as a special memory of our trip. The viewpoints at Karon and Phromthep Cape were stunning, offering breathtaking views of Phuket’s landscape. Neena made sure we had plenty of time to take it all in and snap some amazing photos. Phuket Old Town was another standout, where Neena shared her deep knowledge of the culture and heritage. We appreciated having some time to explore the charming streets on our own as well. Lunch was an incredible experience—Neena took us to an authentic local spot where we tried dishes we’d never tasted before. Everything was delicious and gave us a true taste of Phuket’s cuisine. Having a private car throughout the tour was a bonus. It was comfortable, and Neena thoughtfully ensured we always had refreshing drinks to stay hydrated in the heat. Neena’s warm personality, excellent planning, and attention to detail made this tour unforgettable. If you’re looking for a guide who goes above and beyond, Neena is the one! Highly recommend!Family Adventure in Phuket with Neena

Warren🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Neena)

28 November 2024

We are here in Phuket (first time) from Australia. We booked a 3 hour Highlights & Hidden Gems of Phuket Old Town, tour with Neena. Saying we were impressed is an understatement. Not only is Neena a great historian, she is also full local knowledge, a wonderful host, and fantastic person. We never would have been able appreciate the local history of Phuket Old Town without her. She was happy to answer our long list of questions and give advice. We highly recommend you ask for Neena because we know you'll not be disappointed. Thank you again for a wonderful experience which we'll never forget!Thank you Neena for an awesome time!

lawrence🇺🇸 United States

(About local Neena)

6 October 2024

From the onset of our meeting, I knew this would be a wonderful day. I had requested additional locations to visit and Neena was more than prepared. She showed me a jewelry store that was beyond imagination. This factory not only made their own jewelry but had exactly what I was looking for. I needed a very unique piece for my wife. The other thing I had hoped for was an antique store. She didn't disappoint here either. Again finding exactly what I was looking for we began our trek to Old town. Neena has such a deep and personal knowledge of the history and cultures that created this beautiful place. Not only did we visit this secret secret hidden restaurant but also enjoyed shopping along the streets as she educated me to appreciate Phuket much more than I could have imagined. If anyone chooses this tour, I highly recommend Neena as your guide!Amazing guide!

Goutam🇮🇳 India

(About local Neena)

23 June 2024

Neena is an empathic guide who goes beyond the usual. While we signed up for a food tasting, we learnt a lot more—about her personal history, the history of the people of Phuket, the city, and everything that makes it so charming, including its sino-Portuguese architecture. Of course, she has great insights on local food and took us to eateries travellers usually don’t visit. She is well travelled herself, which enables her to weave in different cultural contexts in the course of conversation. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Phuket. Neena rocks!

Faviola

(About local Neena)

12 May 2024

Neena was a wonderful guide and top notch local food expert. The walking food tour is a doable option for couples, singles or family travelers. All the food that we tried was delicious and she accommodated our food choices and the level of adventure, spice and types of food we wanted to try. Our bellies were full and satisfied by the end of the tour. Highly recommend her if you are thinking of a food tour of old town Phuket.Amazing authentic food tour of Phuket

Hanne🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Neena)

17 April 2024

We loved this food tour with Neena! Not only did she take us to some restaurants we would never have found ourselves, she also gave a lot of interesting information about Phuket and Thai culture in general! I myself am a vegetarian, but my 3 friends are not, Neena went above and beyond to make sure that we all had an amazing tasting-experience! 5-star-plus-tour! :) We had a blast!

Craig🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Neena)

3 April 2024

This tour and Neena exceeded our expectations. She was a fantastic guide and her knowledge of the local area, customs, architecture and history were a welcome addition to the incredible meals she served us. Don't hesitate booking!A must do tour!

하영 최

(About local Sunsanee)

10 February 2024

아마 만났던 가이드 중 최고의 가이드인듯.. 일단 아는 것도 많고 꼼꼼한데 관람자 입장에서 간단하고 명료하게 설명함. 현지인의 사고방식과 생활을 이해하고 싶으면 이 프로그램 강추함Outstanding

pat1354

(About local Sunsanee)

17 January 2024

Great experience and so interesting to learn about the monks and the temples. The guide is so nice and informative and she makes the experience a 10 out of 10. Highly recommend this tour.Excellent tour and morning

Sarah_G

(About local Sunsanee)

1 January 2024

Amazing experience. Everything had been thought off and was supplied for us for the ceremony in the temple. We had the opportunity to ask our guide lots of questions. Highly recommended experience.Amazing experience

Victoria N

(About local Sunsanee)

26 December 2023

Sunsanee did a fantastic job!! She answered all my questions when asked and was very informative!! In my opinion she beats other tour guides and her English is pretty well. If you don’t have the appropriate clothes, no need to worry!! Sunsanee provides clothes!!. Haha I traveled solo and she offered to take my pictures. Thank you Sunsanee, I had a blast :)Forget the clubs!! Make a reservation with Sunsanee!!

Fearless17268816878

(About local Sunsanee)

24 December 2023

Very informative, extremely kind and so willing to answer any and all questions you may have. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a tour or wanting to learn a littleFull of information about Thai Buddhism

Jeanne M

(About local Sunsanee)

24 December 2023

This was a highlight of our trip to Thailand. We toured many temples in Bangkok but never like this tour. We were lucky enough to happen to witness the celebration of a 20 year old becoming a Monk. Such joy, from the family and friends with music dancing and rituals. It was very moving. After this delightful surprise we continued on with our tour and were able to experience more of the customs and spiritual side of Buddhism. We participated in a prayer service to include being taught how to fold the lotus flower, lighting incense and being blessed be a monk. Each step of the way was explained which gave us insight into the customs and stories connected to the rituals. It was a very authentic spiritual experience. Authentic Spiritual Experience

Brenda_J

(About local Sunsanee)

11 December 2023

This was a beautifully authentic experience that left me spiritually topped up. Our guide eagerly shared history and graciously took us through traditional prayer, instructing carefully each step of the way. Stunning way to start a day in Phuket. Highly recommend. 🙏☀️❤️Beautifully authentic ❤️

Andrea S

(About local Sunsanee)

13 November 2023

This was a lovely experience; got to see a new monk being celebrated. The temple is beautiful; learned so much about the rituals and culture of BuddhismLovely learning and celebrating Buddhism

Diana_P

(About local Sunsanee)

6 November 2023

This guide is very friendly and available to answer all of your questions. It was a good experience, if you want to know more about budism, history and rituals. I was hoping for an experience more spirituel but there was a lot of people around me in the temple and we moved constantly trying to understand the local environment, but it was perfectly normal, she wants to show the maximum in one hour and a half. And not for me, but for others maybe it was very spiritual, it depends the person of course. I thought it was a bit expensive for the time, but she buys you lots of things to do in the rituals and also it was almost a private experience with few people by your side, in my time there were only 3 of us.Good experience if you want to know more about budism