THAILAND – Phuket – Peranakan Food Tour in Phuket Town

Description

Phuket Town is famous for its vibrant food scene – it is even classified as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy! During this culinary exploration through the charming old town of Phuket with its heritage buildings, an experienced guide will introduce some of the most sought-after local delicacies. A great choice for anyone who wants an authentic foodie experience during their stay in Phuket.

Selling points

• An authentic experience for foodies
• A great way to bring variation to a beach stay in Phuket
• Visit is in Phuket Town, which is not affected yet by mass-tourism
• The focus is on food, but Phuket Town also has a lot of cultural heritage and it is especially beautiful at night

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive impacts

This walking food tour is focused entirely on Phuket’s heritage and traditional cuisine. Various stops along the way create income for local sellers and the wider community.

Negative impacts

No negatives.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Approximately 6 hours (from 15:00 until 21:00)

Min pax

2

Max pax

10

How to sell it

• As an authentic experience for anyone who likes to explore the local cuisine
• As a nice way to create variety during a beach stay in Phuket
• An opportunity to explore the beautiful heritage of Phuket Town in an interactive way

Why this activity

• The offer more options to add activities to a beach stay in Phuket
• To have an authentic food experience in the South
• To highlight lesser known parts of Phuket

Good to combine with

Due to the operating times and to avoid extremely packed days during a beach stay, it is best to not combine this activity with any other activities.

Do not combine with

Other activities

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

The activity is by a supplier, so other DMCs can offer the same activity

Pros

• An interactive, authentic food experience
• We can use it to highlight our creativity and make beach stay in Phuket more interesting
• Well-established supplier with good guides

Cons

• No Easia Signature activity
• Can only be confirmed with English Speaking guide
• Limited flexibility in terms of menu, not suitable for vegetarian/vegan

Information

• Highlights of the program (from suppliers website, but subject to change)
  • Explore the late night dining scene of Phuket Old Town, which has been kept as secrets to most of the travelers
  • Enjoy Southern Thai specialities such as Crab and Betel Left Curry, Cumin Fried Fish, in Phuket Old Town’s most famous restaurant.
  • Taste the city’s best Hokkien Mee noodle at a Mom & Pop specialty restaurant , prepared on a charcoal stove, a really traditional way that nobody does anymore.
  • Savor delicious fusioned Muslim dishes such as Shrimp Masman Curry, and Chicken Satay in an ancient Baba-style house-turn-into-restaurant.
  • Experience the romantic and nostalgic atmosphere of Phuket Old Town at night, beautifully illuminated against the night sky.
  • Stroll Phuket’s trendy night market, famous for hand-made souvenirs and arty handicrafts. A great people watching spot!

• There are multiple food stops with multiple dishes to try. Together it can be considered a big dinner.
• Kids are welcome, 5 years and younger FOC, 6-12 years old 50% discount

Alerts

• The tour takes place rain or shine
• The dishes is not flexible, the tour is not suitable for vegetarians / vegans

Important information

• The tour operated both private and join-in
• the tour takes about 6 hours, depending on the hotel guests stay
• Transportation by air-con minivan is included
• Best period is November until April, but possible all year round

Price range

Start 2 Pax for 2600 THB, 7-14 Pax for 2200 THB

Quotation guideline

• Phuket → Activity → Asia sensations – Excursion in Phuket → (Private) Phuket Food Tour
• Phuket → Activity → Asia sensations – Excursion in Phuket → (SIC) Phuket old town food tour 5 hours

Inclusion

• Transfer from/to hotel
• Licensed and experienced English speaking guide
• Multiple food stops along the route, enough for a big dinner
• Visit to Phuket Old Town

Exclusion

• Tips
• Personal purchases

Important notes

In case of any special requirements, make sure to inform the supplier, so they can arrange accordingly

Contact

Asia Sensations Travel

• Email: [email protected]
• Tel: +66(0)76 374 52, +66(0)63 081 9595

English

Peranakan Food Tour in Phuket Town

At the end of the afternoon you will travel to Phuket Town, the island’s charming old town center that boasts a wealth of cultural heritage. Your food guide will show you around and introduce you to some of Phuket’s most delicious and most sought-after dishes like crab and betel leaf curry, cumin fried fish and Muslim-inspired treats. Passing by food stalls and local restaurants, it is the perfect opportunity to experience the vibrant, multi-cultural food scene up close. The backdrop of Phuket Town’s beautifully lit old heritage houses creates a charming atmosphere and it is a great place to observe local life. An authentic food experience that you won’t easily forget!

Notes:

Duration: 6 hours – From 15:00 to 21:00 (including transfers)

Meals included: dinner

French

Visite de la gastronomie peranakan dans la ville de Phuket

En fin d’après-midi, vous vous rendrez à Phuket Town, la charmante vieille ville de l’île qui possède un riche patrimoine culturel. Votre guide gastronomique vous fera visiter les lieux et vous fera découvrir certains des plats les plus délicieux et les plus recherchés de Phuket, comme le curry de crabe et de feuilles de bétel, le poisson frit au cumin et les friandises d’inspiration musulmane. En passant par des stands de nourriture et des restaurants locaux, c’est l’occasion idéale de découvrir de près la scène alimentaire multiculturelle et dynamique. La toile de fond des vieilles maisons patrimoniales de Phuket Town, magnifiquement éclairées, crée une atmosphère charmante et c’est un endroit idéal pour observer la vie locale. Une expérience culinaire authentique que vous n’oublierez pas de sitôt !

Notes :

Durée : 6 heures – De 15 h à 21 h (transferts inclus)

Repas inclus : dîner

Spanish

Excursión de comida peranakan en la ciudad de Phuket

A última hora de la tarde, se dirigirá a Phuket Town, el encantador casco antiguo de la isla con un rico patrimonio cultural. Su guía gastronómico le mostrará los alrededores y le presentará algunos de los platos más deliciosos y solicitados de Phuket, como el curry de cangrejo y hojas de betel, el pescado frito con comino y los dulces de inspiración musulmana. Al pasar por puestos de comida y restaurantes locales, es la oportunidad perfecta para experimentar de cerca la vibrante y multicultural escena gastronómica. El telón de fondo de las antiguas casas patrimoniales de Phuket Town, bellamente iluminadas, crea un ambiente encantador y es un lugar ideal para observar la vida local. Una auténtica experiencia gastronómica que no olvidará.

Notas:

Duración: 6 horas – de 15h a 21h (traslados incluidos)

Comidas incluidas: cena

Italian

Tour gastronomico peranakan nella città di Phuket

Nel tardo pomeriggio vi recherete a Phuket Town, l’affascinante centro storico dell’isola con un ricco patrimonio culturale. La vostra guida gastronomica vi farà scoprire alcuni dei piatti più deliziosi e ricercati di Phuket, come il curry di granchio e foglie di betel, il pesce fritto al cumino e i dolci di ispirazione musulmana. Passando accanto a bancarelle e ristoranti locali, è l’occasione perfetta per conoscere da vicino la vivace scena gastronomica multiculturale. Lo sfondo delle antiche case storiche di Phuket Town, splendidamente illuminate, crea un’atmosfera affascinante ed è un luogo ideale per osservare la vita locale. Un’esperienza culinaria autentica che non dimenticherete presto!

Note:

Durata: 6 ore – dalle 15:00 alle 21:00 (trasferimenti inclusi)

Pasti inclusi: cena

German

Peranakan Food Tour in Phuket Town (Abendprogramm)

Am späten Nachmittag fahren Sie nach Phuket Town, der charmanten Altstadt der Insel, die ein reiches kulturelles Erbe beherbergt. Ihr kulinarischer Führer führt Sie durch die Stadt und stellt Ihnen einige der köstlichsten und beliebtesten Gerichte Phukets vor, wie z. B. Krabben- und Betelblattcurry, gebratenen Fisch mit Kreuzkümmel und muslimisch inspirierte Leckereien. Vorbei an Essensständen und lokalen Restaurants ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit, die lebendige, multikulturelle Gastronomieszene hautnah zu erleben. Die Kulisse der wunderschön beleuchteten, historischen Häuser von Phuket Town schafft eine bezaubernde Atmosphäre und ist ein großartiger Ort, um das lokale Leben zu beobachten. Ein authentisches kulinarisches Erlebnis, das Sie nicht so schnell vergessen werden!

Dauer: 6 Stunden – von 15:00 bis 21:00 Uhr (einschließlich Transfers)

Inklusive Mahlzeiten: Abendessen

• Product Photos
• View more photos in Media Library