Best Tours from Phuket Old Town
Phuket Old Town: Central and Connected
Phuket Old Town (Phuket Town) is in the center-east of the island. It is the closest tourist area to Rassada Pier, making it one of the most convenient locations for catching ferries and tour boats. If you are staying here, you benefit from shorter morning drives and later evening returns.
Pickup and Logistics
All tour operators include free pickup from Phuket Old Town. Travel times are short:
- To Rassada Pier: Just 5 to 10 minutes
- To Chalong Pier: 15 to 20 minutes
- To Ao Po Grand Marina: 30 to 40 minutes
This means later pickups and earlier returns compared to hotels in Patong or Kata.
Best Tours from Old Town
Phi Phi Islands
Phi Phi Islands tours depart from Rassada Pier, which is practically in Old Town. Pickup might be as late as 7:00 to 7:15 AM since you are so close. Maximum time at the islands.
James Bond Island
Phang Nga Bay tours head to the east coast of Phuket or directly into the bay. From Old Town, travel to the departure point is shorter than from the west coast beaches.
Similan Islands
Similan tours head north. From Old Town, the drive to Tap Lamu Pier is about 1.5 to 2 hours, slightly shorter than from the southern beaches.
Walking Tour of Old Town Itself
Phuket Old Town deserves a half day of exploration on foot. Key highlights:
- Sino-Portuguese architecture along Thalang Road, Dibuk Road, and Yaowarat Road
- Street art murals throughout the old streets
- Shrines and temples: Jui Tui Shrine, Put Jaw Shrine
- Local food: Kopitiam cafes, dim sum restaurants, and local Thai dishes
- Sunday Walking Street Market on Thalang Road (4:00 to 9:00 PM every Sunday)
Read our Phuket Old Town walking tour guide for the full experience.
Combining Tours with Old Town
A great itinerary: spend Day 1 exploring Old Town on foot. Do a Phi Phi tour on Day 2. Visit Phang Nga Bay on Day 3. See our 3-day itinerary for more ideas.
Browse our available tours to plan from your Old Town base.
