Phuket Old Town Guided Walking Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfers

Phuket beyond beaches

This easy-going walking tour of Phuket Old Town, takes you beyond the typical tourist trail, perfect for anyone into history, food, or art. You’ll also enjoy a Thai lunch at a traditional restaurant and feel the old-world charm of the city. And don’t worry about transportation, pick up and drop off at your hotel is covered too.

Tracing the Sino-Portuguese architectural story

See how rich Chinese families lived in the 1930s at the Chin Pracha Mansion. You’ll love the fine details, like the hand-painted porcelain tiles to carved teakwood balconies, spacious courtyards, antique furniture, family portraits, and more. Check out the Old Phuket Post Office, another stunning building with Sino-Portuguese style. Walk along Thalang Road, the heart of the old town, where you’ll find cute shophouses and yummy street food.

The soul of Phuket’s Chinese community

At the Thai Hua Museum, learn how the Chinese helped develop the island. Stroll along Soi Romanee, a cool street that was once a red-light district. Explore its colorful alleys full of shophouses, motorbikes, bars, cafes, and shops. Look at the amazing murals and street art that make the area pop. This cultural trip wouldn’t be complete without a temple visit. On a quiet lane, visit the Shrine of the Serene Light, one of Phuket’s most beautiful Chinese temples. Carvings and lanterns decorate its walls, creating a peaceful place where you can ask for blessings from the goddess of mercy, Guan Yin.

Itinerary

• Pick-up from Phuket

• Guided walks:

  • Phuket city (30 minutes)

  • Chin Pracha house (20 minutes)

  • Phuket Thai Hua Museum (20 minutes)

  • Phuket post office (20 minutes)

  • The Memory at On On Hotel (20 minutes)

  • Chinese temple (20 minutes)

• Lunch

• Drop-off in Phuket