Travstore Original F.A.T Tour
4.6
5 Ratings
Patong
Discover Phuket's rich culture, cuisine, and architecture on the Travstore Original F.A.T Tour. Explore the island's diverse heritage and UNESCO-awarded gastronomy.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Patong Beach - Scenic drive by
  • Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong) - Buddhist temples are very important symbols in Thailand, you will witness the unique architecture and experience the culture and traditions of the local people.
    Wat Chalong (Chalong Temple) is the largest of Phuket temples, and the most visited.
    The most recent building on the grounds of Wat Chalong is a 60 meters tall ‘Chedi’ sheltering a splinter of bone from Lord Buddha.
  • Phuket Town - Head out to Phuket old town and make a stop at a local Thai residents house. Our local host welcomes the guests and in a fun way and shares out some of the simple Thai recipes that are quick to learn. Vegetarians need not worry, there are veg dishes as well for learning and thereafter for lunch.

This simple cooking and lunch session will ensure everyone picks up something to add to their culinary skills. Our hosts and guests engage in this fun ‘cooking class’ while understanding the basics of Thai cuisine.

Sample Class /Cuisine

Welcome Drink upon arrival by Home Made”Thai Herbal Drink”
Som Tum (Papaya Salad)
Tom Yum Seafood (Tom Yum Soup)
Fried Chicken / Stir fry Mix Veg
Steam Rice
Thai Dessert - based on the seasonal availability
Drinking Water

  • Phuket Town - Explore the classic Phuket Town, its Sino Portuguese architecture, the local art scene and famous Phuket’s street food that has evolved over years, with a mix of cultures influencing its development.

Thereafter we move to Soi Art or the Art Street. The local artists have everything on display here from paintings, pottery, handicraft to locally made souvenirs. Guests can shop if they like or just admire the local art and artisans at work.

  • Khao Rang Hill View Point - Well-known hilltop site with a park & terrace for sweeping views of the town & offshore islands. This is a great photo and selfie point. Rang Hill also houses some of the famous Thai restaurants that guests can later come back to.
  • Phuket Town - Finally, descend from Rang Hill and come to our last point back to Phuket Town. We visit some more famous snacks places.

For eg here is a famous local ice-cream parlor housed in a traditional Sino Portuguese styled that serves unique ‘Fried Ice Cream’ or we try relishing some unique Thai snacks and refreshments depending on local and seasonal availability.

After this last stop, we head back to drop you to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Phuket (Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach)
  • Professional English guide
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities / Personal Expenses
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Phuket is more than just a beach, as you’ll discover by the end of this tour. In 2015, UNESCO recognized Phuket as a Creative City of Gastronomy.

Historically, Phuket was a key point on sea trade routes, attracting traders from India, China, and Europe. This greatly influenced Phuket’s cuisine and architecture. Our distinctive F.A.T Tour (Food, Art, Town) allows you to appreciate the rich diversity of Phuket’s cuisine, culture, and architecture.

Location
Patong Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jorgeci9396mn
Dec 29, 2023
Phuket half day tour - Sao was my guide and the half day tour for Phuket was amazing. Loved the views. The big Buda was the best! And the old town is beautiful
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Marley
Nov 24, 2023
FAT private tour - Saw was amazing and very informative. Learned so much . Very sweet mannered and patient. Tried many different foods. Learned how to make papaya salad and explored the amazing Phuket sold Town and shops.
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937vins
Oct 4, 2023
Phuket Discovery Half Day - Lita was great tour guide, communicated well and made the experience enjoyable. Well organised tour with good vehicle and quick way to see some of the key sights in Phuket..Cheers
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Kalmani
Sep 24, 2021
Amazing culture tour - We had an amazing experience! The guide and driver where wonderful and took us to beautiful place where we could actually get the feel of the Thai culture through the temples, markets and food. The short cooking class was a wonderful experience and the lunch of traditional thai dishes was very tasty. The guide accomodated for all of our needs and also very important these days the team kept everything clean an safe. Thank you very much for a wonderful time!
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Caitlin_s
Nov 2, 2023
Misleading unfortunately - The guide was great and being introduced to regional desserts in Phuket old town was great. However the lunch was a real disappointment and not as advertised. It was at Hanuman world and was a tourist trap buffet definitely not at a "local Thai residents house" as described. For the price of the tour I feel this was a real let down and misleading. All the rest was good and the private guide around the temple and town was a great insite. Also advertised as a 6 hour tour on viator but when picked up advised it was a 5 hour tour.
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