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Ready to taste the best food in Phuket? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Phuket.

Destination

Phuket, Thailand

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, ไทย

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available(notify your host in advance)
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions
• at some afternoon/evening timings the market can be closed - ask your host

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 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 entrance of the Jui Tui shrine - 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. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Phuket would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics papaya salad and roti and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Phuket picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer.

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Phuket. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. 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

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!

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

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

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!

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!!

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!

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

Theresa

(About local Ruetai)

21 October 2024

We decided to do a 10 tasting tour with Ruetai but weren’t sure what to expect. To our delight we had chosen Ruetai who not only showed us the many different cultural food scenes in Phuket town but had us all laughing and enjoying each experience! We were quite stuffed by the end of the tour and congratulating ourselves for choosing Ruetai as our guide. She was phenomenal;)Best tasting tour experience!!

Abha🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ruetai)

22 September 2024

We, two adults and child of 12, booked Pai on short notice. We had some specific requests, like halal options and vegetarian foods. We ate in spotlessly clean local joints, with explanations and lots of laughs about the food we were eating. She was attentive to our daughter as well, making her feel welcome and included in all the choices, particularly the amazing desserts! She answered every random question about Thai culture and people and was well paced. My only caution would be to make sure you don't eat too fast, or too much in your first stop, leave lots of room. The meals will leave you stuffed! Flexible and very informative

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!

Sufiyah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ruetai)

17 June 2024

We had a great afternoon being taken around Phuket Old Town by Ruetai (Pai). She was super fun, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable about Phuket & its amazing food. Loved that all the places were local spots and not touristy, special shout out to the Grapow which was delicious. The tour was a good mix of small bites with walking in between, and we were definitely left very full at the end! Great Foodie Afternoon!

Jenifer

(About local Ruetai)

13 June 2024

Exploring the old town of Phuket with Pai was an unforgettable experience! Pai is hands down one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. Her kindness, extensive knowledge, professionalism, and flexibility truly set her apart. She took the time to ensure we didn’t feel rushed, tailoring the tour to meet our specific interests and needs. Pai’s ability to connect with her clients and her passion for sharing the beauty and history of Phuket made the tour exceptionally enjoyable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to discover the hidden gems of Phuket.Great experience with Ruetai (Pai)

David🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pathu)

16 May 2024

Pathu is an excellent guide. We are English speaking and Pathu’s command of our language is admirable. She informed us of many things we did not know about Phuket and we left with bellies full of delicious foods we would never have tried and minds full of knowledge we would never have gained. Do it. You will not regret it. Informative and oh so tasty!

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!

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pathu)

17 April 2024

We had a great experience with Pathu enjoying not only an excellent variety of food but local history as well. Pathu met us right on time and shared local history and an extra temple tour before leading us onward. The variety of dishes were delicious and were able to accommodate guests who enjoyed spicy and those who didn’t. We had a chance to try a number of local sweets before then finding another series of noodle dishes at our next stop. Needless to say we were quite full by the end and had a chance to try true local cuisine. The four of us have enjoyed Thai food in many places as well as a variety of street food tours and this was one that we would recommend without reservations. A wonderful food tour with Pathu!

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!

Kathy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pathu)

16 March 2024

Pathu is a great guide who showed us 4 older adults with hip and feet issues out and about in Phuket town. We started at the Jui Sui shrine and had a great introduction to the temple and the cultural history and traditions. We walked to different restaurants and found it easy to get about on foot.Pathu chose a great selection of meals for us to share. She had made arrangements for 1 adult who is vegetarian to be included . The meals are delicious and there’s more than Pad Thai and spring rolls available. Highly recommended Pathu for her friendliness and knowledge. Food and walking at night

joel

(About local Pathu)

24 January 2024

Pathu was kind, welcoming and full of knowledge. She took us to some hidden gems of thw old town and kept us well informed to the history of the area and much more. I highly recommend any of the trips that she does!!! We will definitely book her again next tins we are here. Wonderful day exploring food and culture

Nick

(About local Pathu)

30 December 2023

We were very impressed with Pathu’s vast local knowledge of not only Phuket’s food but heritage and history. Her passion for sharing her experiences and culture is evident with her enthusiasm. She made sure we were well catered to and actively took photos for us as memories. Pathu was very responsive and easy to communicate with.In safe hands with long time local expert

Chris

(About local Photjamart)

29 December 2023

Fon was an amazing guide for us. We had so much great food that we would have never known to look for. The choices were such a great representation of Thai cuisine and we went to some great local places seldomly visited by tourists. If you're looking for a food tour make sure you book with Fon!fantastic tour!

Eamonn🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Pathu)

28 December 2023

It was lovely to meet Pathu and to have her show us around some of the top local food spots in Phuket old town. You should go hungry as there is a LOT of food! She is really knowledgeable about the local area and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. Highly recommended!A fantastic way to spend 3 hours

Geri M

(About local Pathu)

21 November 2023

Loved our day in Phuket with Pathu! She not only introduced us to many different and delicious foods, but also provided us with a tour of the area and explained some of its history. Would definitely recommend her. Come hungry!Loved it. Come hungry

Michel

(About local Pathu)

16 November 2023

Our withlocals guide was incredible in Phuket, she contacted us to see what kind of food we liked and made sure she made the tour catered to our preferences. She has great knowledge of the area, history, and of course food. We could not have asked for a better guide and highly recommend for anyone trying to experience Phuket. My one critique from the tour was that the first place we went was in our opinion not our favorite but we are a lot so kind of filled upIncredible Phuket Tour

Luke

(About local Ruetai)

14 November 2023

This was my first time using withlocals. The local I booked with turned out to be busy so one of the other withlocals workers took me and my wife on a tour of food in Phuket. It was all very delicious and as an added bonus got a lot of good history/local information.Great food with good people

Peter

(About local Ruetai)

7 November 2023

Great route of local delights, new and interesting experiences. Ruetai also provides some cultural background.Come hungry 😁

Lina🇱🇹 Lithuania

(About local Ruetai)

17 October 2023

We were in Phuket during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival so it was an amazing oportunity to try lots of vegetarian dishes or veggie options of food traditionally made with meat. With the help of our amazing guide Pai we got to try and fall in love with dishes we would never otherwise discover! Delicious Thai food

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

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

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!

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

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 !

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!

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

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

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

stefania🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Pathu)

20 December 2024

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!