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Phuket
Phuket Food Tour: 15+ Tastings in Old Town
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Overview
Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings is a yummy adventure in Phuket Old Town. This tour is for anyone who loves food and wants to try new things! Phuket was named a 'Thailand City of Gastronomy' because the food is so good. On this tour, people will get to walk around and taste lots of different foods.
What to Expect: This tour takes you through the streets of Old Phuket Town and Ranong Main Market. A friendly guide will show you all the best places to eat. You will try more than 15 different foods! Some of these foods include Burmese curry, Hokkien noodles, and crispy roti. You will learn about the different flavors and where they come from.
Important details: This food tour lasts for 4 hours. It includes bottled water and local soft drinks. It does not include alcoholic drinks or hotel pick-up and drop-off. This is a small group tour with a maximum of 8 people. It's a great way to experience the real Phuket food scene. Your foodie guide will show the secrets behind the island's flavors. 
Highlights
Taste 15+ Local Dishes: Try many different foods from Phuket, more than any other tour!
Explore Old Phuket Town: Walk around the beautiful streets and see the old buildings.
Small Group Tour: Enjoy a personal experience with a small group of 8 people.
Expert Foodie Guides: Learn about the food from friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved trying many different foods.
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The guides are friendly and know a lot about the food.
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People liked walking around Old Phuket Town.
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The small group size makes the tour feel special.
Some people wished the tour included hotel pick-up.
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A few customers thought the tour was a bit expensive.
The Journey
Old Phuket Town
Venture into the heart of Old Phuket Town, where a 15+ tasting food tour awaits, led by expert 'foodie' guides. Ranked as Phuket's #1 food tour on TripAdvisor, this experience immerses you in the authentic local cuisine found off the beaten path. While vegetarian and pescatarian options are available with slight adjustments to the tastings, this tour is not suitable for those with severe shellfish or peanut allergies due to potential cross-contamination. Prepare for an adventurous exploration of Phuket's culinary backstreets.
Phuket Town
Discover why Phuket Town earned the title of 'City of Gastronomy 2017' from UNESCO. This old trading post boasts a unique food pedigree, influenced by cultures across Asia and beyond. In small groups of up to 8, escape the beaches and uncover the island's flavorful secrets, indulging in wood-fired naan, smokey Hokkien noodles, and poh pia rolls with tamarind sauce in hidden local spots. This tour offers an exclusive, intimate exploration of Phuket's culinary treasures, far beyond typical Thai tourist fare.
Ranong Main Market
Conclude your culinary adventure at the Ranong Main Market, a bustling hub located on Ranong Road in the heart of Phuket Town. Here, immerse yourself in local hospitality, connect with new friends, and gain invaluable knowledge to continue your street food exploration throughout Thailand. This vibrant market provides a fitting end to your gastronomic journey, equipping you with the confidence and insight to navigate Thailand's diverse culinary landscape like a seasoned traveler.
Know Before You Go
This food tour is 4 hours long and includes bottled water and local soft drinks. It does not include alcoholic drinks or pick up and drop off from your hotel. The tour takes place in Old Phuket Town. It is a walking tour with a maximum of 8 guests.
Hot Tip
Make sure to come hungry! There will be lots of food to try. Also, wear comfortable shoes for walking around Old Phuket Town.
Review Summary
Customers find this Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour to be an exceptional culinary experience with a deeply knowledgeable and friendly guide. The variety and authenticity of local dishes, especially hard-to-find street eats, receive high praise, making it a top-rated food tour in Phuket. Most reviewers appreciate the small group size and the immersive Old Town setting. Some note the lack of hotel transfer as a minor inconvenience, but the abundance of food tastings and engaging commentary outweigh this.
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