Phuket: Sunset Safari, Monkey Hill & Street Food Evening

Summary

Evening strolls, monkeys on the hill, and Phuket’s best street bites

You’ll wander lively Old Town streets in Phuket, try market snacks while locals joke nearby, climb Monkey Hill to share space with cheeky monkeys (and city views), then join the sunset crowd at Promthep Cape before tasting street food as night falls. Expect little surprises—and maybe a story or two worth sharing back home.

What’s the experience like?

“Wait, is that monkey actually trying to steal your water?” That’s how it started for us on Monkey Hill—our guide just grinned and handed out bottled water like he’d seen this happen a hundred times. The air felt thick and green up there, cicadas buzzing, monkeys darting between railings and mopeds. I’d heard about Monkey Hill in Phuket but didn’t expect the animals to be so chill (except when they weren’t). It’s a little wild. The view over the town is kind of hazy but you can spot those little offshore islands if you squint—felt like we were seeing the whole place at once.

Before that, though, we wandered through Phuket Old Town. There’s this one alley—Soi Rommanee—with pink and blue houses that look painted for Instagram but you hear old men laughing inside. Our guide, Li, pointed out a shop selling batik fabrics; I tried to say “thank you” in Thai to the woman there and she just smiled politely (Li laughed later—said my accent was hopeless). The smell of fried banana wafted through Thalang Road. I grabbed one at the Sunday market; hot oil and sugar stuck to my fingers for ages. You know how some places have a soundtrack? Here it was scooters whirring past and someone playing old pop songs on a tinny radio.

Promthep Cape was where everyone drifted together for the sunset—locals with snacks, couples balancing phones for selfies. The wind picked up just as the sun started dropping, turning the palm trees into shadows against orange light. It wasn’t quiet exactly, more like a soft buzz of people waiting for something good. I still think about that color in the sky—so yeah, all those “sunset safari” photos online make sense now. Afterward we ended up on Bangla Road where it’s all neon and laughter—totally different energy but somehow it fit. Didn’t expect to enjoy that part as much as I did.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Phuket sunset, hill, and street food tour

• Meet selfie expert Sun Leisure World
• Visit Promthep Cape sunset beach
• Explore Phuket Old Town streets
• See monkeys at Monkey Hill
• Browse informal night market
• Enjoy evening at Bangla Road

Top questions

What attractions are included in this Phuket sunset safari?

The tour includes Promthep Cape for sunset, Monkey Hill for city views and monkeys, Phuket Old Town with Soi Rommanee and Thalang Road, plus Bangla Road night market.

Is pickup included in this tour?

The tour includes pickup by air-conditioned vehicle.

Can infants join this safari tour?

Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult's lap during transport.

What kind of food can I try during the tour?

You can try local street food like fried banana at markets in Phuket Old Town and Bangla Road.

How long does it take to reach Promthep Cape from Phuket Town?

Promthep Cape is about 30–40 minutes by car from central Phuket Town depending on traffic.

Are there monkeys at Monkey Hill all day?

Yes, monkeys are usually present throughout the day at Monkey Hill interacting with visitors.

What should I bring on this evening safari?

Bring comfortable shoes and maybe hand sanitizer—the markets get sticky! Bottled water is provided.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your day covers hotel or nearby pickup by air-conditioned vehicle with soft drinks and bottled water along the way. You’ll catch sunset at Promthep Cape, stroll historic Old Town streets and markets (with plenty of street food options), meet monkeys up close on Monkey Hill, then end your evening wandering Bangla Road before heading back.