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Want to see the best of Phuket? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Phuket!

Destination

Phuket, Thailand

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Drink or Snack
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 At the Golden Dragon Monument - 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 from the amulet market, Hok Nguan Kung Shrine, Thai Hua Museum, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Phuket so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

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

Unknown

(About local Pathu)

18 February 2025

pathu was a very considerate and knowledable guide! gave us tips on food and drink secret spots for after our tour. good midway stop for a drink and toilet break. a fun day!Great day old phuket - thank you pathu

Catherine 🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Pathu)

13 February 2025

Pathu was wonderful, communication was very good, especially as we were nearly half an hour late due to traffic. Pathu took us to places which we wouldn't have found without without her. I was travelling with my 10 year old daughter who thoroughly enjoyed the tour, thank you! Catherine, Jenny and Candice10

Haviva

(About local Pathu)

10 February 2025

Recommendation for Our Tour Guide, Pathu We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing an extraordinary tour in Old Phuket Town, thanks to our amazing guide, Patu. She provided us with a truly unique and unforgettable journey, filled with incredible sights, delicious local foods, and fascinating insights into the history and culture of Phuket. Without Pathu’s expert guidance, we would never have discovered the hidden gems and special experiences that made our day so exceptional. By sheer luck, our tour coincided with the birthday ceremony of the main deity at a Chinese temple—an incredibly moving and powerful event that Patu introduced us to with deep knowledge and enthusiasm. Patu is a dedicated and knowledgeable guide, full of charm, genuine passion, and thoughtful consideration for our needs as an older couple. Her enthusiasm and kindness made this tour one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Thank you so much, Pathu! Highly recommended!Great tour with Pathu

Peter

(About local Pathu)

5 February 2025

Pathu led me on a great tour of Old Town, covering the highlights I was expecting as well as several other places. All the tidbits about Phuket's history, architecture, and culture were great too. And I learned how to increase my luck at a temple! A morning in Old Town Phuket

lesley

(About local Pathu)

4 February 2025

We had a fabulous afternoon with Pathu. She was so knowledgeable, and we learned so many interesting facts about Phuket past and present. We had our tour at the same time as the usual sunday market, which was busy, but highly recommended as Pathu could tell us about the food and market history. Pathu was fabulous and I highly recommend her and this tour.Exvellent tour and guide

Dow🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pathu)

8 January 2025

Pathu was awesome and showed us around Phuket Old Town. She knew the ins and outs and hidden gems! Everyone knew her as we were walking around so we were treated very well by the locals. She’s funny and full of energy. Highly recommend.Pathu is the best!

Viktor🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Pathu)

29 December 2024

Pathu was an excellent guide who showed us Phuket’s highlights and shared interesting insights about them. A perfect way to start our stay in Phuket! She also gave us great local tips — highly recommended!Perfect start! 10/10

Roxy🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Pathu)

29 December 2024

We had a lovely time with Pathu on our tour she’s super passionate and knowledgeable about the history of the city. She’s so sweet and we had an amazing time chatting with her and she also shared some of her favourite local spots with us. Thank you Pathu for such a wonderful afternoon!❤️Lovely afternoon with Pathu

stefania🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Pathu)

20 December 2024

Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pathu)

29 November 2024

Please be aware that if you are arriving by cruise ship at Patong Beach, the meeting point is on the other side of the island, and you will have to negotiate a taxi ride with non-English speaking drivers who have never heard of the Golden Dragon Monument. Once we arrived, Pathu gave us an excellent tour. She took us to a cafe/bakery with local artisan crafts and ceramics. She was very helpful negotiating with the souvenir vendors. We especially enjoyed the personalized tour of the Moh Seng Historic House Museum.Good tour once we got there

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!

eliannebraskamp

(About local Ruetai)

17 October 2024

Helaas de dame die we hadden geboekt was niet in het dorp, zij had een vervanger geregeld, was een aardige vrouw maar had echt geen goed verhaal. Ze kon ons alleen wijzen op de borden in de shop house die in drie talen waren geschreven. 3 uur was veel te lang. I expect more

Daniel🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Pathu)

12 October 2024

In einer kurzen Zeit ,viel erfahren. Ein angenehmes freundliches Wesen, zeichnet sie aus . Hat wirklich auch Spass gemacht.Sehr informativ,

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!

Lovey🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ruetai)

28 September 2024

Omar🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Pathu)

19 May 2024

Psthu was a wonderful guide, so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. She gave us so many fascinating insights into the history of Phuket. She was also exteemely thoughtful and considerate. It was a very hot and sunny day and she made sure we were in shade and well hydrated. She also took us to have an extremely refreshing and delicious local shaved ice dish. Arranging the meeting point and communication with Pathu was extremely clear and straightforward, and she was able to customize the tour to our preferences. I would highly recommend Pathu's services to anyone. Wonderful tour of old Phuket

nicole🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ruetai)

7 May 2024

Ruetai was an amazing guide. Extremely knowledgeable and an absolute must to have for a tour through the Phuket Old Town. She taught and showed us things that you just don't find on your own. Ruetai was worth every dollar, and I would highly recommend Ruetai. I will certainly be recommending her to all my clients on their next visit to Phuket. Ruetai is AMAZING

Lilah

(About local Pathu)

1 March 2024

We had a very enjoyable and interesting and informative tour with Pathu Her knowledge and English is excellent She was very patient and helpful Walking tour Old Phuket with Pathu

Anne

(About local Pathu)

26 February 2024

Pathu is an amazing host. She really listened to our wishes and made us a customized offer with focus on history, architecture and food. Because Pathu knows Phuket city like no other she could take us to special locations, to one of a kind events (Buddhist festival) and to very tasty local food. I would def recommend booking a tour with her because you will experience Phuket city in a more diverse and authentic way. Amazing host!

Nkrumah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pathu)

16 February 2024

Pathu was absolutely amazing. I had two children with me ages 7 and 9 and even though they are not young they do not like to walk around in the heat. Pathu was very accommodating to their needs. The museums we went to had games for children while learning about the Baba culture. We went to an ice cream shop and we had snacks and tea inside a cute little store. She told me different things I can do during the week and where to get my local goods from. She left us in good hands at a terrific Thai restaurant. We had a beautiful afternoon with Pathu and you should too.Excellent Tour and Guide!!!

Miriam🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Pathu)

20 January 2024

I had an amazing three hours with Pathu. We met in the museum and she explained the exhibition to me. Then we visited a typical Phuket house, several temples and streets in Old Town Phuket. Pathu is very knowledgeable about history and architecture and made great links to what we had seen in the museum. Most of all, she explained the diverse and fascinating cultural heritage of the Thai people in Phuket. I highly recommend this tour.Learn about Phuket's history

pcptmar21🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Pathu)

9 January 2024

Pathu was a very knowledgeable and confident guide and the afternoon exceeded expectations. One of the best walking tours I have been on. The tour gave us a really good feeling for Phuket’s history both as part of Thailand and as part of the region, as well as simply explaining what all the buildings we walked by were and had been in the past. Pathu has a strong connection to the place and clearly loves her job. You may have the option to start the tour in a museum. Although this adds to the cost and isn’t essential it is a really worthwhile deep dive into the history of Phuket through the stories and artifacts of one family. Excellent tour of Phuket old town

hm49cgcm99🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Pathu)

23 November 2023

Pathu is a warm and charming person and really very familiar with the neighborhood. She really knows everyone around the block! The explanation on how the town was established around the tin-mining and how the houses were built was very interesting! Later on we strolled around between the shops and eateries enjoying the tast of real Thai streetfood! Thank you, Pathu for this inspiring insight in the daily life of old Phuket!An inspiring visit in old town Phuket

Ben

(About local Pathu)

21 November 2023

Our experience with Pathu as our tour guide in Phuket Old Town was exceptional. Pathu's extensive knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour engaging for both adults and kids. She effortlessly balanced historical insights with entertaining stories, keeping our family thoroughly entertained. Pathu's warmth and consideration for the kids added an extra layer of charm to the tour, making it a memorable and delightful experience for our family of five. Highly recommend her services for a fantastic exploration of Phuket's rich historyMemorable and delightful

Sally

(About local Ruetai)

6 November 2023

Pai was very friendly and knowledgeable and put up with our youngest child being grumpy! She was very knowledgeable and introduced us to local food and drink. Pain provided us with an insight into local life as well as the historical significance of sites. Highly recommend! Very friendly and knowledgeable guide

Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pathu)

25 February 2025

I think Pathu was flustered at the start as she had sent a message suggesting an alternative meeting point which we had not received due to no wifi while travelling to Phuket Town. The tour was good and informative but lacked an introduction and felt rushed and shorter than expected.Interesting food tour

Patrick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruetai)

22 February 2025

Pai was THE best guide we’ve had in all of Thailand. She was super sweet, accommodating, and knowledgeable of Thai cuisine. My girlfriend and I loved her energy! BEST TOUR GUIDE!

Sriveni🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pathu)

18 February 2025

Pathu was patient and knowledgeable about Phuket and its history. Explained every detail and took great pictures 😊Fascinating history

Stephanie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ruetai)

18 February 2025

We were a group of girls celebrating a bride to be and we were lucky to experience Pai’s enthusiastic foodie tour through Old Phuket town. Every dish was delicious and we left with bellies full of yummy food and laughters to last a lifetime. Thank you Pai for the wonderful memories!!Amazing experience with Pai

Toni 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruetai)

15 February 2025

We had such a blast on our full day city and food tour with Pai! Pai was super knowledgeable, fun, and also took pictures of us. We learned so much and had a great time exploring. We will book with her again when we come back 🙂Phuket Tour

Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pathu)

13 February 2025

This is the second time we have been on a walking tour with Pathu, and as last time she was very informative and a great guide We would definitely recommend her and use her againWonderful Tour Again!

Debbie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pathu)

5 February 2025

Pathu was absolutely amazing, we were originally booked for our food walking tour on the Sunday but our driver let us down at the last moment, Pathu immediately rebooked our tour so we wouldn't miss out and we were so glad she did. We met at the Golden Dragon and began our tour. The food she chose for us was amazing, things we had never tasted that titillated our taste buds, in fact so much food we felt we would burst. Pathu's knowledge of the area and history of the buildings was informative and interesting. We would definitely recommend this beautiful lady to anyone Such a highlight of our holiday

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 !

eleni

(About local Pathu)

26 January 2025

Η Pathu έκανε ότι μπορούσε για να δούμε όσα πράγματα ζητήσαμε . Της αλλάξαμε το πρόγραμμα στο κανονικό tour και ζητήσαμε ελέφαντες , μαϊμούδες & local streets αλλά σίγουρα θα θέλαμε παραπάνω ναούς όπως είχαμε ζητήσει. Τα view points μια χαρά αλλά υπάρχουν πολύ περισσότερα σημεία ενδιαφέροντος να δεις στο νησί ιδιαίτερα με μια τόσο ακριβή ιδιωτική εκδρομή . Το καλύτερο κομμάτι της εκδρομής ήταν η ίδια η Pathu που είχε εξαιρετικές γνώσεις και ευγένεια ! Σε γενικές γραμμές μια εξαιρετική αρχή των διακοπών μας :) ευχαριστούμε Pathu :) Πολυ ωραια εκδρομη !

Billy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pathu)

23 January 2025

Pathu gave our group a great food tour in Phuket Town! We had a ton of great food we wouldn’t have known to try, and don’t see by the resorts. Between stops Pathu also provided some local history of Phuket Town (Portuguese relations, Blue Elephant, shrines) which I really appreciated. Would highly recommend— just be sure to come hungry as it’s a lot of food!Great food tour in Phuket!

Russ🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pathu)

18 January 2025

We had such a great afternoon with Pathu. So much fun! Awesome Afternoon

Quinna

(About local Pathu)

16 January 2025

My husband and I booked a food tour in old town phuket with Pathu and it was one of the best parts of our trip so far! The food was so delicious, varied, and worthwhile to test out. The places she brought us were clean and the service prompt. Pathu was a wonderful guide. She was fun and full of information that gave us a deeper understanding of Thai culture and the influences of surrounding countries. I highly recommend it! Delicious food and great company!

Gustavo🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Pathu)

8 January 2025

Pathu is an extraordinary guide, besides the history of old Phuket in their different incarnations, she has lots of good advices fot food, spa, sightseeing, stay and shopping. A must do while in Phuket. A disvovery of sino-portuguese phuket

Tim🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pathu)

7 January 2025

From the start it was clear that Pathu had a great passion for the history of Phuket and it’s people - we enjoyed learning both the familial and political history of old town and how Pathu explained it to us. Also enjoyed the banter she had with many local peoples we met along the way … Thanks !Great walk through old town

Katja & Christian🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Ruetai)

31 December 2024

Great experience together with Ruetai. We’re picked up at the hotel as agreed and spent the afternoon and evening together with Ruetai in Phuket Town tasting great foot and visiting the night market. Great guide with lots of interesting and relevant stories and facts. Would definitely recommend 👍👍Super experience in Phuket Town

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

Erin

(About local Pathu)

29 December 2024

We had a fun and delicious experience on our food tour with Pathu. She was able to accommodate our dietary restrictions and exposed us to so many incredible local dishes - savory, sweet and even local beverages. We tried so many things we never would have known to order. I highly recommend and you should definitely go to the tour hungry and ready to eat!!So much delicious food!!

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

Wendy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruetai)

17 December 2024

We enjoyed our day with Pai very much. She and our driver met us with smiles, a very clean car, and a great itinerary. We got to see all of the sites in Phuket that we wanted to see, and we had a wonderful time at the elephant sanctuary. She took us to a terrific Thai restaurant for a quick lunch that was DELICIOUS. A very, very nice day. Thank you!It was a lovely day…thank you!

Isabel🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Pathu)

5 December 2024

From her passion to the deep knowledge of Thai culture Pathu is just the right person to do a tour with. We did 5 food tasting + a beautiful walk on the old Town, she really gave us a whole sense of what was going on in the city the historical background and tips on thai culture. What we eat was an absolut delight, surprisingly we have never even heard of them after having visited twice thailand. Doing a tour with Pathu is a must

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruetai)

27 November 2024

We had the most amazing time, Pai brought us to amazing places and answered all our questions about different parts of Phuket! This tour was our favorite part of our trip! Highly recommend!Best Food tour ever!

Ethan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pathu)

23 November 2024

Wife and I were in Phuket for part of our honeymoon and wanted to learn about the city and Pathy delivered! We did an evening tour where she took us around town in a Tuk Tuk then walked around old town She was full of information and did a great job teaching us about the culture and history of Phuket We got exactly what we wanted: to learn abt the city and see some places where locals hang out as well as key spots She did it all. Full of energy and fun as well A great experience!Pathu was great!!

cxbxz2jb5x🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Pathu)

21 November 2024

We explored local spots and tasted incredible dishes . Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate, making the experience even more special. We discovered authentic flavors we’d never have found on our own. If you love food, don’t miss this tour—it’s unforgettable!Amazing Local Food Tour

Amber🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruetai)

21 November 2024

Pai was such a great tour guide she had so much interesting knowledge about the types of food and actually taught us quite a bit about what to order based on the names of different Thai foods. The samplings were all so delicious and we became full so quickly I recommend going on an empty stomache. She also showed us several cool bars to visit after the tour and we had a blast in old town phucket our first night here and then she sent me maps of all the locations so I could find them again if I wanted to revisit during our stay here. Above and beyond service from Pai. Would definitely book again for other tours she offersPerfect foodie tour of local cuisine

Louise🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ruetai)

15 November 2024

We used Pai for an evening food tour of Phuket street food. A great host who chose a wide variety of dishes and venues which we wouldn’t have gone into without her, all of which were fab. Eating like the locals and would thoroughly recommend Pai and the tour.Great food and host