Phuket Old Town: A Half-Day Walking Tour
Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street art, and the best local kopitiams — all on foot.
Phuket Town
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Phuket Old Town is the cultural heart of the island — a compact grid of Sino-Portuguese shophouses painted in pastel pinks, blues and yellows. It’s walkable, photogenic and packed with cafés, bakeries and boutique galleries.
What to see
- Thalang Road — the main artery of the old town. Best at golden hour for photos.
- Soi Romanee — once the most notorious street in Phuket, now a row of pink and blue shophouses.
- Standard Chartered Bank (1907) — the oldest bank building in Thailand.
- Street art — over 20 murals scattered around the side sois. Pick up a free map at any café.
Where to eat
For breakfast: Tu Kab Khao (signature southern Thai), or any old kopitiam for a plate of dim sum and traditional Hokkien-style coffee. For lunch: Mee Ton Poe at the clock tower — five generations of Hokkien noodles.
Getting there with PKSB
Take the Bus Terminal ⇄ Patong route and get off at the bus terminal — the old town is a 10-minute walk north. Fare: 50฿.
Plan your ride
Check the daily timetable or track your bus live before you head out.
