Phuket: Baba Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Old Town, Phuket, Phuket
Feast on over 15 tastings on a culinary experience around the evening backstreets of Phuket Old Town during this guided food tour. Discover fresh spring rolls, Hokkien noodles, and khao tom hang.
Phuket Food Tour: Baba Tastes in Phuket Old Town
This 4-hour guided evening food tour through Phuket Old Town suits small groups seeking authentic local cuisine with 15+ tastings included.
Highlights
- More than 15 food tastings, the highest on any Phuket food tour
- Rated the #1 Phuket food tour on TripAdvisor with over 1,300 five-star reviews
- Explore colorful Phuket Old Town’s backstreets
- Led by professional foodie guides
- Maximum group size of 8 guests for an intimate experience
Description
This food tour showcases Phuket Old Town’s unique culinary heritage influenced by Baba-Peranakan culture and Asian trade history. In a small group of up to 8 guests, visitors sample local specialties such as fresh handmade spring rolls with tamarind sauce, wok-fried peppery mee hoon, Hokkien noodles paired with prawn wontons and char sui barbecue pork, Southern-style gaeng som curry, and Michelin-rated pork khao tom hang.
Experienced guides provide insights into each dish while guests enjoy local hospitality and build connections with fellow food enthusiasts. The tour ends ready to explore street food throughout Southern Thailand. A morning alternative, the 'Southern Flavours' tour, is also available.
Includes
- Professional guide
- 15+ food tastings
- Bottled water and local soft drinks
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks
Important Information
- Dietary Restrictions:
- Suitable for lactose intolerance
- Acceptable for mild gluten intolerance with fewer tastings; not suitable for celiac guests
- Vegetarian, pescatarian, and no-pork diets possible with reduced tastings
- Not suitable for severe shellfish or peanut allergies due to cross-contamination risks
- Guests should come hungry; ample food samples included
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the tour.
For the best experience, book in advance, bring comfortable footwear, and consider going on the evening tour to enjoy cooler temperatures and a lively atmosphere.
