Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour
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Is Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour worth booking?
Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour is a 4-hour experience in Phuket, Thailand, from $45 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (12)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $45 per person
If you’re looking for a truly memorable experience, then look no further than this flavour-filled food tour. This evening quest takes you on an exploration of Southern Thailand’s cuisine and culture, where you’ll be able
What you get
- Dessert sample
- Bottled water
- Roundtrip transfer
- Snacks
- English Speaking Guide
- Dinner
About this experience
If you’re looking for a truly memorable experience, then look no further than this flavour-filled food tour. This evening quest takes you on an exploration of Southern Thailand’s cuisine and culture, where you’ll be able to sample a range of local dishes such as Khanom Chin and Oh Aew. Along the way, you’ll also visit a donation-based barbershop, a stunning temple at sunset which has incredible views of Phuket, and the bustling night market. As you explore the streets of Phuket Old Town, you’ll also be able to admire the quaint blend of Chinese and European-style architecture.
What's included
Included
- Dessert sample
- Bottled water
- Roundtrip transfer
- Snacks
- English Speaking Guide
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Insurance
What you'll see and do
Phuket Town
Our Tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, please be ready and wait at your hotel lobby.
15 minutes here
Kua Tien Keng Shrine
Visit Kio Thian Keng Saphan Hin Shrine - a beautiful, multi-coloured temple that looks especially enchanting as the sun sets. The guide will explain the temple’s significance to local people, especially noting its role during the Vegetarian festival.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Phuket Town
Next, it’s on to the first food stop where we will taste Khanom Chin - a must-try southern Thai dish. These thin rice noodles come recommended by Chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri, owner-chef of Sorn (Two MICHELIN Stars, Thailand MICHELIN Guide 2022)
45 minutes here
Khao Rang Hill View Point
Enjoy the viewpoint on Khao Rang Hill to enjoy the city’s magnificent vistas.
45 minutes here
Old Phuket Town
Next, head to the second stop in the centre of Phuket Old Town to try Oh Aew, a shaved ice dessert. Introduced by Hokkien Chinese settlers, it is named after its main ingredient - a jelly made from seeds of the o-aew plant.
45 minutes here
Phuket Weekend Night Market
After cooling down with this delicious dessert, wander along Thalang Road, admiring the pretty blend of Chinese and European-style architecture and exploring the many boutique shops. Finally, enjoy the bustling night market on the hunt for more delicious local treats; from sticky mango rice to spicy satay skewers. Enjoy the food in a celebratory atmosphere as live music often completes the vibe.
1 minutes here
Phuket Town
Our Tour guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Phuket
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Tour
Pickup included: The Pickup starts between: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Pickup included
Shared Tour
Pickup included: The Pickup starts between: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- th, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Discova Thailand
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ms. Lang was an amazing...
Ms. Lang was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and as friendly as they come! She also introduced us to other facets of the culture other than food, which was a nice plus. Would definitely recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear Ms. Lang made such a positive impression and shared more than just the culinary side of the culture. She’ll be delighted by your kind words. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again!
via Viator
Not great
Tour is advertised as 4pm to 8pm online But Spent to long driving in car, and rushed with the food Not value for the price Staff were friendly which made it duable
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. I sincerely apologize that the driving time and pacing of the meal didn't meet your expectations for the 4pm-8pm tour. We are actively reviewing the itinerary to optimize the travel segments and ensure a more relaxed and valuable experience for all our future guests. We are pleased our staff's friendliness enhanced your experience. Your comments are vital as we strive for professional excellence. We hope to welcome you back soon for an improved tour.
via Viator
Don’t bother.
Tour started off ok, there was only the two of us in the group. Driver arrived for our pick on time. He made some effort to explain some Thai history for us, however there was no microphone, so if we had been sitting further back in the van, we would have had no hope of hearing him, and some things were just plain hard to understand. First stop was the Chinese temple as advertised, however, it was from here things started going against the programme. We then arrived at some very local markets near a sporting field. Despite his assurances of ‘No sick’ we decided we would just play it safe with some fruit. The itinerary was then supposed to take us a to a lookout for sunset, but for some reason that didn’t happen. We then arrived in old town for some photos and some quick exploring. We were supposed to sample the shaved ice dessert and a local Thai dish (Khanom Chin), but none of that occurred. We then headed to the Chillva night time markets. Our guide went off and returned with Pad Thai, an egg dish and some mango and sticky rice (we had already had this dessert-at the previous market) Our guide then left and told us to meet him back in an hour. There was so much food to sample, and we were expecting some explanations and recommendations, but we were just left to guess. Returned back to our hotel, at around 8.30. It wasn’t until we read through the itinerary that we learned of the things we missed out on. No explanation from our guide at all. $93AUD per person for some Pad Thai and basic dessert. Extremely disappointing and poor value for money. Would not recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience, and we truly appreciate your detailed feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your tour didn’t meet your expectations and that there were several issues that impacted your experience. Our goal is to provide a memorable and enjoyable adventure for all our guests, and it’s clear we fell short in some areas during your trip. We apologize for the challenges with the sound during the history explanations. We understand how important it is to hear everything clearly, and we will address the issue with our guide to ensure that future guests have a better experience. Regarding the itinerary, we deeply regret the changes that occurred during the tour, including the missed sunset view and the absence of the planned food items. This is certainly not the standard we strive for, and we will be reviewing the itinerary with our team to ensure everything is adhered to in the future. We also recognize that you were left without proper guidance when visiting the Chillva night market, which is not the level of service we aim to provide. Our guides are meant to offer information, recommendations, and a clear explanation of the local foods, and we apologize for not meeting those expectations. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we will take it seriously to make necessary improvements to both the itinerary and the overall guest experience. We sincerely hope that, despite this, you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide a more fulfilling tour experience in the future. Thank you again for your constructive comments. We genuinely appreciate your input.
via Tripadvisor
Mostly a waste of money
Prompt pick up all started well ( I’d been contacted impressively in advance about food preferences and allergies and advised the operator in advance of our wishes ) guided to a Chinese temple ( very picturesque) but less relevant then off to a street market - gorgeous authentic BEST part of the trip!!! Anything we wanted we could try - but told not to have too much as the main course was in Phuket old town. Having been previously to the old town I know what to expect. Only ….. this is where the trip fell short - taken to tourist markets and then left for ages ( apparently waiting for food ) 40 mins later some shrimps / pork which I don’t eat no napkins ( other fish diners hasd gloves ans wipes, we were literally left in front of a band waiting not sure what we were doing. We were led to believe that main tour was the highlight as per previous reviews. 2 pad Thai arrived but there was four dinner akk had fish which we’d specifically said two don’t eat - all with fish and some then he turned up with chips ????? Loud noisy couldn’t wait to leave. Binned most of the food . Asked to leave. Such a shame had really high hopes. Do yourselves a favour and just get a taxi to old town market. I hoped having a guide would show us authentic selections. The local market was magic but over £40 each waste of money. Our guide was nice but then left us in Phuket so he could go home! Taxi dropped us at hotel couldn’t wait to go back to be honest.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially after the promising start and the enjoyable time at the local market. We understand your disappointment regarding the main part of the tour in Phuket Old Town and the issues with the food and lack of attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this caused. We appreciate your comments as they help us identify areas where we need to improve. We will be reviewing your feedback carefully to ensure we can provide a better experience for our future guests.
via Tripadvisor
WORST Food Tour - DO Yourself a Favor and Skip it!
WORST Food Tour – Do Yourself a Favor and Skip It! We've been on four other fantastic food tours, and this one was a complete disappointment. If I could rate it below one star, I would. Instead of multiple stops at restaurants, street vendors, and markets like other tours, this one included just one restaurant, an outdoor dessert stand, and a quick visit to a market—with little to no guidance from the tour guide. He didn’t explain the local foods, offer recommendations, or demonstrate how to eat unfamiliar dishes. We even had to ask for a second bottle of water—on a 95-degree day! Unlike other food tours that provided numerous tastings and ample portions, we left this one hungry. Other tours also offered unlimited beverages (water, soda, or beer), but that wasn’t the case here. To top it off, we were unexpectedly taken to two temples—completely off-topic and not what we signed up for. This tour was a complete letdown. Save your time and money—there are far better options out there!
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience with our food tour did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a unique and memorable experience for all of our guests, and it’s disappointing to hear that we fell short in your case. We apologize for the lack of guidance and the limited food stops. We take your feedback seriously and will work on improving the tour to ensure that it aligns better with what our guests expect, including offering more food variety, proper explanations of local dishes, and additional support from our guides. Regarding the water and beverage offerings, we will certainly review our service standards to ensure that our guests are properly hydrated, especially in hot weather. The detour to the temples was unintended, and we sincerely apologize for any confusion or disappointment this may have caused. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention, and we hope you might give us another opportunity in the future to provide a much-improved experience.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $211
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
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Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Phuket.
How much does Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Phuket usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Phuket is not rushed.
Is Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Phuket, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Phuket can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Phuket and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Phuket: Flavours of the South Food Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Phuket within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Phuket?
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On Outty we rank every Phuket experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch, Phang Nga Bay Canoeing & James Bond Island Tour from Phuket. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Phuket?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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