Need to disconnect from the world? Recover the balance of your mind and body in a hidden maritime paradise called Phuket. It is an island located in the south of Thailand attractive to travelers looking to relax. Their beautiful white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters that blend into the sky offer a renewing experience. However, there’s much more to Phuket than beaches. If you like learning about history and want to experience an exotic and stimulating culture for the senses, this destination will not disappoint you. Joining the Essential Free Tour of Phuket, you will enrich your holiday with a cultural trip along the history, customs and spirituality of this wonderful city.

Come join a walk with a local guide passionate about their city, who will help you navigate the bustling streets, show you exotic street foods and teach you how to visit temples respectfully. Along this walk, you will enjoy passing next to imposing temples full of color that house different local decorations and statuettes. One of the most emblematic places of this southern city is the Chinpracha House-Museum, a construction with a westernized touch. Next, you will find the Bang Neow Sanctuary, famous for its purification rituals. Believers undergo harsh bodily ordeals to purge the sins of their community. It’s a good place if you want to get a feeling of purification and retreat.

Along your Essential Free Tour of Phuket, you will discover bustling historical streets lined with colorful houses painted in rainbow colors. The Clock Tower, a landmark of the city, as well as Krabi Street, will give you a good sense of the Sino-Portuguese buildings that the city is famous for. Your guide will explain how the cohabitation of European, Siamese, Chinese, Malay, Indian, and local "Baba” population has enriched local art, cuisine, architecture, music, dress and language. In short, although the beaches are Phuket’s main attraction, a visit to some of these cultural destinations will enrich your stay and help you understand contemporary Thailand! So, book today and come share a wonderful day walking along this beautiful multicultural town!