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Uncover the soul of Phuket beyond its beaches. Step into vibrant streets of Old Phuket Town and explore cultural legacy shaped by centuries of trade, migration and prosperity. This private walking tour invites you to discover the city's hidden charm through faded colonial mansions, colorful murals, local temples and narrow alleys buzzing with life.
Accompanied by passionate guide, walk through historic neighborhoods lined with Sino-Portuguese architecture and learn about Phuket's tin mining boom that financed these grand homes. Discover old Chinese temple, hear stories of multicultural heritage and feel deep-rooted spirit of this former trading town.
Expect walking tour full of photographic inspiration, architectural details and unique encounters capturing authentic rhythm of Phuket away from tourist zones. End with set dinner at local restaurant perched on Rang Hill with sweeping views across the island.
Hotel transfers included. Ideal for curious travelers and culture lovers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up and drop off for this Trail programme apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along Phuket’s main beaches such as Patong, Kata, Karon, Kalim, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao and Phuket Town. Pick up and drop off outside these areas and beaches along the east coast including any harbour and Phuket’s International Airport are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
Itinerary
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Our guide and driver will pick you up from your Phuket hotel at around 3.00pm and we head inlands towards the main city of the island – Phuket Town. The capital of Thailand's only island province is worth visiting for its shopping, restaurants, and delightful examples of Indo-Portuguese mansions constructed by Chinese tin and rubber barons. Phuket town was originally settled about a century ago by Chinese residents of Malaysia who were drawn to the lucrative mineral deposits. Tin and rubber fortunes created by the great rush formed the great Sino-Thai dynasties, which still dominate the economies of southern Thailand. Wandering through the Sino-Portuguese centre of traditional Phuket – there is no better means to smell feel and touch Phuket’s architecture along its side streets and historical buildings. Crafted and designed in accordance to old and still practiced measures, Phuket Town represents to be admired and there is no better way to see the eye for detail in the design work by foot. Outside its rich cultural heritage, its quaint colonial mansions, there are many stories to tell about the history and design of Phuket Town and your guide will have all the ins and outs for you.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Phuket Town is a true melting pot of street side eateries and stalls that serve only the best. Together with viewpoints such as Promthep and Karon View Point, the vistas atop Rang Hill are famous for those seeking front row seats to watch the sun set and those in search for a prime spot for great views of Phuket Town. All this, including a visit to an old Chinese temple and finishing the evening off with a delicious dinner on top of Rang Hill, uncovering a Phuket, hidden from its touristic trails. After this feast for the eyes and taste buds, your driver and guide will bring you back to your hotel where you will arrive at around 8.00pm.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Additional info
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
- We recommend wearing light, comfortable cotton clothing and comfortable shoes. This tour is only operated in the late afternoon.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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