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3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang
Penang, Malaysia
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
As the undisputed culinary capital of Malaysia, Penang’s food scene is as diverse as it is delicious. Let a guide reveal the best of the city’s dishes on a half-day tour of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its culture and cuisine. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to six as your guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Penang that’s ideal for first-time visitors.
- Discover the culture and cuisine of Penang with a guide for an enhanced experience
- Ensure you sample the best of the city's world-famous food scene
- A small group limited to six ensures an intimate atmosphere
- Exploring on foot provides a more intimate glimpse into George Town
What's Included
- Professional English speaking tour/host
- Lunch and beverages
- Local taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ren I Tang Heritage Inn82 A, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
At Lebuh Penang & Lebuh China, Ren is the white colonial style inn on the corner. You will meet your host *outside of* the Bistro on the ground floor, as the hotel & bistro are closed to the public at this time.
Start time
10:30 AM
End point
- Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
*Ending points may vary depending on closures or alternate routes*
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Lucy_W
This was such a great tour! Our guide was so informative, not just on the food of Penang but the history too. All of the food we tried was amazing and in eateries which we probably wouldn’t have found if we hadn’t done the tour. Would definitely recommend this to anyone travelling to Penang.
Reviews
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35 reviews
Sharon_M, Feb 2024
We were in a group of 6 and were lead by our tour guide, Brandon. He was informative and took us for good variety of snacks and meals throughout Georgetown. We tried samosa, chai, curries, laksa, kuih, char kway teow, and various Nonya dishes. It was great to try out the specialties and learn about the primary cultural groups in the city. Brandon took care of ordering and payment for all the food, and kept on asking if we had enough to eat – he was determined to make us full! Highly recommend.
Bobby_M, Aug 2023
This tour hit some must try dishes in Malaysia. The char kway teoh and samosa that they showed us were our favorites from the tour. If you're unsure of where to eat or things to do in Penang, the guides are knowledgeable and will happily offer recommendations. Jeremy and Brandon were very kind.
Lucy_W, Mar 2023
This was such a great tour! Our guide was so informative, not just on the food of Penang but the history too. All of the food we tried was amazing and in eateries which we probably wouldn’t have found if we hadn’t done the tour. Would definitely recommend this to anyone travelling to Penang.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thanks so much Lucy!!
Dale_H, Feb 2023
Great tour as Jeremy our guide gave us a lot of historical information of the area as well as explaining all the types of food we tried in Penang. The food was excellent and got a better idea of life in Malaysia.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
So glad you enjoyed the day—and the food! Thanks and have a great time!
Daniel_B, Feb 2023
Jeremy provided an excellent introduction to Malay food and culture. We visited everything from street stalls and modest curb side restaurants to upscale restaurants. Jeremy also provided insights to the various ethnic and cultural communities.
Kerry G, Apr 2017
My husband and I did this tour with our 4 year old son and were the only people on the tour. Our guide Jeremy was flexible with catering to our needs and was happy to answer all our questions including questions not really related to food. We enjoyed going to places we wouldn't find on our own and trying the different local dishes, and hearing about the background to the dishes. Another highlight was the summary email Jeremy sent - outlining the places we went and the food we had, as well as recommendations of other places to go and what to have there and even how to order particular things.
I'd highly recommend doing one of the Heritage on a Plate tours - particularly early on in your stay at Penang - however I would recommend trying for the dinner hop if possible because it is really hot in the middle of the day!
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