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Amazing food tour
We had a great time on our food tour in Phuket City . Cat our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and made the evening a great experience for us all .
Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $59 / person
- Location
- Phuket, Thailand
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 360 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- A Chef's Tour
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at the ‘San Chao Jui Tui Shrine’ in Phuket Old Town, along a road called Soi Phutorn. The guide will meet you at the steps outside the shrine, or you’ll see them at the small cafe on the opposite side of the road to the left, called Cha Chang.
Description
Our Phuket food tours have been voted the best culinary adventures on this food-obsessed island by TripAdvisor. The Chinese and Malay cultures have left their gastronomic mark on Phuket along with just a pinch of Indian spice, leaving a unique cuisine found no where else in Thailand. Forget Thai green curry, papaya salad and mainland staple fare; Phuket’s proud of it’s dim sim houses and sticky, dark moo hong pork belly curry, it’s soy sauce noodles and crepe-wrapped fresh spring rolls. Wrap your chopsticks around sticky handmade fresh spring rolls, wok-fried mee hoon, Hokkien noodles peppered with delicate prawn wontons and char sui barbecue pork, spiced chicken curry puffs, gaeng som fish curry and much more on this gastronomic island journey. But this tour isn’t just about the food. It’s about the people and the place. Why does the city have pretty Portuguese townhouses? Why the city is festooned with Chinese temples? And what are those amulets that everyone’s wearing?
Tour Options
Itinerary
Phuket Town
Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old Phuket Town led by our team of professional foodie guides. We're Phuket's #1 food tour company on TripAdvisor. Over 5,000 guests can't be wrong. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarians, pescatarians and no-pork diets ✘ Unsuitable for shellfish, peanut and severe allergies. ✘ Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef diets. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Phuket Town
Our Phuket food tours have been voted the best culinary adventures on this food-obsessed island. You’d be one wonton short of a noodle bowl not to drag yourself off the sun-kissed beaches and hit up the drool-worthy eating spots around old Phuket Town, a place bestowed with UNESCO status for its culinary history. In an intimate group of up to 8 guests explore this fascinating trading outpost that's been influencers from across Asia and beyond. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but some drool-worthy highlights including the handmade fresh spring rolls slathered in sticky tamarind sauce, peppery wok-fried mee hoon, Hokkien noodles with delicate prawn wontons and char sui barbecue pork, Southern-style gaeng som curry and over ten more lip-smackingly food tastings in places you'd struggle to find alone.
Phuket Town
The tour concludes back at the start point, the Jui Tui temple close to the heart of the city. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Thailand.
What's included
Included
Bottled water and local soft drinks included
The highest rated #1 Phuket food tour on TripAdvisor
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Phuket food tour
Led by professional foodie guides
4 hours of feasting around the streets of old Phuket Town
Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
Not included
Alcoholic drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Traveller Ratings
5.0
360 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour isn't suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians or no pork diets due to street vendors' limited menus. Other dietary restrictions may require some dishes to be missed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella in rainy season
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included
- The tour isn't suitable for shellfish, peanut or severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings take?
Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings cost?
Prices start at $59 per person for this Phuket experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is at the ‘San Chao Jui Tui Shrine’ in Phuket Old Town, along a road called Soi Phutorn. The guide will meet you at the steps outside the shrine, or you’ll see them at the small cafe on the opposite side of the road to the left, called Cha Chang. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(360)
M
A great tour
We had a wonderful time, on this fabulous food tour, the food was varied and delicious. Gigi our guide and she was so much fun and full of joy in sharing her local knowledge and history of Phuket. Highly enjoyed our time together on this tour 🙌
T
Best guided tour in town!
We had the most wonderful afternoon with Gigi — THE best tour guide in town! 💕 She took us through the charming streets of Phuket Old Town, sharing so many wonderful stories about the local food, culture, traditions, and way of life. We got to taste the most delicious and authentic local food, discover hidden little gems, and enjoy every moment along the way. And before we knew it, the afternoon had simply flown by! We spent such a lovely time chatting, laughing, tasting and exploring with this warm and wonderful lady. Thank you, Gigi, for making our afternoon so special and memorable. ❤️🌴✨ Sawadeekah - kap from Gerard 😉
L
A friend in Phuket! Great experience
Great experience from our guide Gigi! Really knows the local places. Feels like having a local friend in Phuket ready to tour you around! PS: she even guided me to a local shop where i requested to get authentic Thai Tea!❤️
L
You Get More Than You Paid For!
This experience surpassed all my expectations! I ate great food and tried dishes I would never have on my own, and learned so much about Thailand culture. Gigi was one of the best guides I've ever went with, so delightful, genuine, and knowledgeable. We went to different food places with completely different vibes, and had a wonderful time meeting locals, trading stories, and watching this wonderful culture in action. Gigi was even kind enough to take pictures for us throughout the trip, and provide us a summary of everything we learned via message so we didn't forget, which I thought was a great gesture.
L
Super Food Tour in Phuket
Gigi was a super good guide and the food was excellent. :)
S
An entertaining, bubbly, well fed evening.
We had a group of 6 adults (brothers, sisters and partners) and our guide was the delighfully bubbly, local, Gigi. Some of us have experienced foodie tours in other Asian cities and this one was a joy for all. We were welcomed and entertained by Gigi as she kept us very well fed with a wonderful range of local treats that were pleasantly different from the range we have experienced during many visits to Patong. The pace was respectful to our aging bodies with the food and restaurants a great mix of styles. Gigi looked after us during the entire 4 hours, introduced us to her foodie families and made sure we were safely setup for our return to Patong. We all loved it.
R
Turn up hungry.
Toured with Gigi a wonderful local host with a knowlegeable and fun outlook. Well worth it totally recommeded for all.
K
Great
Cat our guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable and lots of fun. The food was great. An interesting range and great to wander through the Old Town. Love it!
R
Exceptional Food, Incredible Guide, Amazing Memories
If you’re visiting Phuket, don’t miss A Chef’s Tour—it was one of the absolute highlights of our trip. We were travelling with three children, so we weren’t sure what to expect, but the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Lucky, was fantastic from start to finish. She was warm, knowledgeable, organised and made everything so easy for our family. She kept the tour engaging, shared fascinating insights into Thai culture and cuisine, and made sure everyone—including the kids—felt included and comfortable throughout. The food was incredible. We visited a fantastic variety of local eateries and tasted dishes we never would have found on our own. Every stop offered something different, from authentic street food to local specialties, and each dish was absolutely delicious. It was the perfect balance of trying new flavours while learning about the history and traditions behind them. What really stood out was how seamlessly everything was organised. We never had to worry about transport, finding locations or ordering food—Lucky took care of it all, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the experience. Even with three kids, the pace was perfect, and the tour never felt rushed. A Chef’s Tour gave us a genuine taste of Phuket beyond the tourist hotspots and introduced us to places we would have completely overlooked. It was a fun, authentic and memorable experience that our whole family loved. If you’re looking for one experience that combines amazing food, local culture and wonderful hospitality, book this tour. We would do it again in a heartbeat and highly recommend asking for Lucky if you’re fortunate enough to have her as your guide!
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