What to Do in Phuket? What not to miss, and what are the must-see? There are so many answers. Phuket is blessed with many activities and attractions. Some are on the island, and the most impressive are near enough to visit one or more in a single day. After 25 years here, it is quite easy to answer, and we listed all the places we love most in this ‘Phuket Attractions’ section… have fun!
The Space and Time Cube at Seacon Bangkae is one of those immersive art installations that seamlessly blends art, light, and reflection, making it truly unique. Hidden in the basement floor of Seacon Bangkae, you will find a series of rooms with its own unique style of immersive art or creative photpraphy.
Sak Yant Phuket operates in Patong and offers authentic traditional Thai bamboo tattoos by Master Ajarns alongside modern machine work
Food tours in Phuket centre on Old Town’s rich street food scene, featuring Chinese‑influenced Hokkien noodles, Southern Thai curries, and dishes like Oh Aew ice dessert and A‑pong pancakes from vendors recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Party tours and party cruises in Phuket combine catamaran clubbing on boats like Hype and YONA Beach Club with guided bar crawls along Bangla Road in Patong, mixing daytime sailing with nighttime club hopping.
ATV and zipline adventure tours in Phuket combine off‑road riding through jungle trails, rubber plantations, and muddy tracks with canopy ziplining across platforms set 40 metres above the rainforest floor.
Bangkok city tours cover famous landmarks in efficient half‑day or full‑day routes, typically linking the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with Wat Pho and Wat Arun for a clear overview of royal and religious history.
Phuket cooking classes combine hands‑on Thai cooking lessons with short market visits to learn about fresh herbs, spices, and local produce before preparing 3–5 traditional dishes like pad thai, tom yum, and green curry.
Phuket tours are an easy way to discover the island’s highlights, from viewpoints and Old Phuket Town to Wat Chalong, plus island‑hopping by speedboat or catamaran to Coral, Racha, Phi Phi, and Phang Nga.
Luxury tours in Phuket include private catamaran and yacht charters for daylight island routes and timed sunset sailings to Coral, Racha, or Phang Nga Bay, with swim stops and snorkelling where conditions allow.
Tours to elephant camps in Phuket focus on ethical sanctuaries where rescued elephants roam freely without riding, performances, or chains, emphasising observation, feeding, and education about elephant conservation.
The best temple tours in Phuket typically feature Wat Chalong, the island’s most important Buddhist temple, alongside the iconic Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hills with panoramic views across three beaches.
Phuket Town Tours usually bundle the island’s highlights into half‑day or full‑day routes, typically covering Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town, and scenic viewpoints like Karon or Windmill for beach panoramas.
The best day trips from Bangkok typically include Ayutthaya’s UNESCO-listed temples, the Maeklong Railway Market with Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Kanchanaburi’s River Kwai and Erawan Falls, all available as shared or private tours with hotel pick-up.
Greek Kitchen offers visitors heading to Phuket’s Big Buddha a perfect dining stop that combines stunning panoramic views with authentic Mediterranean flavours.
Bangkok food tours are a fast and easy way to explore Chinatown and Talat Noi while sampling street stalls recommended by the Michelin Guide, all in a few concentrated hours
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There are quite a lot of fun things to do in Mai Khao Beach, from unique plane spotting to turtle conservation experiences. This quiet stretch of Phuket’s north coast offers everything from watching aircraft land overhead at the airport to having fun in a water park.
There is so much to do in Kata Beach, as it combines natural beauty with exciting activities along its 1.5-kilometre stretch of soft white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Karon Beach is one of Phuket’s most popular seaside destinations, offering a good mix of relaxation and activities along its 3-kilometre stretch of white sand.
Pho Ta Toh Sae Shrine is a small, old Chinese shrine renowned for its unusual display of tiger statues, located on Monkey Hill in Phuket Town. You will discover dozens of tigers in varying sizes and ages guarding the entrance and lining the inner courtyard.