Top Penang Street Food Tours

"Experience the vibrant flavors of Penang while getting your steps in at the same time during this afternoon food tour. Join your guide as you stroll through the area, sampling traditional street foods and getting immersed in the rich history and culture of the city. Take the chance to taste around a dozen Penang dishes and drinks. Indulge in the authentic flavors while learning about the ingredients and preparation techniques behind these dishes."

Indulge your taste buds and eat like a local on this street food tour in Penang. Step off the beaten track and mingle with the locals buying fresh snacks from food hawkers. Stop at several food carts with your guide and sample some of the tasty treats Malaysians love. Perhaps taste brown-sugar biscuits, spiced pork rolls or fresh guava, and gain insight into the herbs and spices used. Learn of the diverse Chinese and Indian influences Malaysian street food embraces, and sip refreshing tropical fruit juices.

Penang’s food scene is famous. Pair street food with heritage sites on this small-group evening experience, by vintage Vespa so you cover much more ground than you would on foot. Nibble Malay street snacks on the waterfront; discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of Little India; and wrap up with a nightcap in a local pub or speakeasy. Along the way, discover hidden temples and heritage streets.

With its fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and even European flavors, Penang has one of Asia’s most exciting street food scenes. Take the guesswork out of gastronomy and discover it with a private guide and vehicle, direct from your door. Sample Indian-style “nasi kandar”; eat a picnic with a view of the Air Itam Dam; and tour the hilltop Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple.

Embark on this guided Penang street foods tour, a morning walking experience that immerses you in local culture and culinary delights. Indulge in over a dozen traditional dishes and beverages, chat with locals, visit a Chinese temple, explore a morning wet market, savor exotic fruits, watch trades in action, and learn about heritage buildings. Make sure to arrive hungry to get the most of your experience.

Penang is a vibrant State with its capital, George Town, having the rare distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a true melting pot of cultures with its blend of Eastern and Western influences. Retaining many of the values adopted during its era of British rule, Penang bears a charm that is unique to itself. Please allow me to bring you to explore the true nature beauty of Penang, the Heritage / Street Foods / Countryside / Culture and etc... This is a flexible tour, which we can customized it so that you will be more comfortable...

Enjoy insights into food and culture you can only get from a local as you slurp, snack, and sip your way through the Georgetown heritage area on this small-group food tour. Stop by at least three different food outlets and sample at least 10 delicious bites—enough for a full lunch. Along the way, discover sights like St. George’s Church, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, and historic Chinese clan houses.

Penang, Georgetown City, is the food capital of Malaysia. All the stop is carefully selected to serve you the best of Penang food.

Beside UNESCO World Heritage, Penang is also known as a food paradise. Follow our tour to taste various foods and beverages from multi races in Malaysia, and explore the heritage sides of George Town on foot. Beginning with Wonderfood Museum at Beach Street, walk to Chew Jetty, experience local hawker foods of Penang, arrive Armenian Street, visit Khoo Kongsi at Cannon Street and end the tour with a delicious local lunch.

When it comes to food, the residents of Penang have it good. There’s few places which measure up to George Town’s culinary prowess. It might not be as visited as Bangkok or Singapore, but those who cross the Penang Strait are treated to some serious feasting. There’s just nowhere like it. Each morning the street vendors and shophouses burst into breakfast action simmering, frying and steaming some of George Town’s best eats. With us, you’ll take a deep dive into the city’s rich food culture and history, encounter the people behind the food and mop up over 15+ tastings providing a unique, flavourful perspective to the food scene you’d struggle to do alone.

Penang is a diverse hub of culinary traditions, and the sheer breadth of local dishes can seem daunting at first. Worry not. Our curated Penang food tour offers a comprehensive introduction to some of George Town's most beloved dining spots, many of which are hidden gems not easily stumbled upon alone. During the tour, you'll take a deep dive into Penang's rich food culture and history, seeing how it has shaped the current gastronomic scene. You'll encounter the people behind the meals, salivate over 15+ tastings, and discover the key ingredients that have created this island's vibrant food scene.