Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour in Phuket

Sightseeing  :  Thailand  :  Phuket  :  Phuket  :  Walking Tours

Explore Phuket's past life as a major trading port for merchants, when the island was lovingly called the "Pearl of the Andaman". Get an in-depth and hands-on look at the history of the island with this 5.5 hour walking tour. Learn how the discovery of tin would forever change Phuket and the people who call it home.Start the day as a local would by visiting the area wet market, where the age old traditions are still part of daily life. Hear the story of Phuket Town as you explore the quaint streets lined with Sino-Portuguese shop houses and grand mansions, standing in tribute to a time when the British, French and Portuguese were drawn to the island to seek their fortune in tin mining. Visit Chin Pracha House for a peek into the past, with its floor of vintage Italian tiles, artifacts and old photos lining the walls. Learn about the Chinese influence at the Thai Hua Museum and watch in wonder as tea vendors prepare original Malay tea. Walk amongst the eclectic mix of art galleries, clothing shops, cafes and temples on route to the old Post Office and Phuket’s first hotel, the First Resort Albergo, built in 1929. Finish your walk with a well earned lunch of the local specialty of Hokkien Mee, a dish made-up of fried Chinese noodles, then take ride on the "Blue Bus" back to your hotel.