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Penang: Morning Walking Foods Tour

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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Walk on the streets of Penang to discover the best delicacies in the area
Try traditional dishes like Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak, Curry Mee, and Lor Bak
Drink traditional drinks like white coffee, nutmeg juice, and Teh Tarik
See different expressions of the people’s culture and tradition

What's Included

Professional Guide
Meals and Drinks
Snacks
Fruits

Gratitude
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Peking Hotel
50, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

What To Expect

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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jalan Penang

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

17 reviews

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Vincent was a great tour...

Claudia_S, Mar 2024

Vincent was a great tour guide! Very knowledgable and interesting to talk to. I liked that he took us sightseeing in between food stops, because it makede it easier to digest a bit and eat more food! The other girl on the tour and I were very confident that we could make it to the end in terms of trying everything, and we just about did, but we weren't eating much by the end (the sign of a great tour). We had about 10 different dishes in four locations and it was awesome.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Claudia for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Vincent's morning foods tour. It's fantastic to know that his knowledge and engaging personality added to your experience. We're glad you appreciated the balance of sightseeing and food stops, making it easier to savor each dish. Wish you a great day ahead. Cheers.

Informative, entertaining and delicious food

MaryRamirez, Mar 2024

Vincent was a wealth of knowledge, not only about food, but history and culture also. This tour was a fantastic thing to do on our first day in Penang, really helped to plan the next day's and meals. We enjoyed the storytelling and practical tips and tricks. A++ experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Mary for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed Vincent's tour, finding his insights into food, history, and culture invaluable. We're delighted to have enhanced your Penang experience and aided in planning your subsequent adventures. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more culinary delights and enriching experiences!

Fabulous tour

Lesley_S, Mar 2024

A fabulous tour that delivered delicious food. Max was a fantastic guide who taught us about Food, Architecture and Culture. Our visit to the Taoist Temple was lovely and Max explained everything to us. Make sure you go on an empty stomach as we had so much food. We highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Lesley for your glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our food tour with Max. It's fantastic to hear that you found the culinary delights satisfying and appreciated the insights into food, architecture, and culture. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience! Have a nice trip on your remaining cruise trip. Cheers.

a leisurely morning stroll, with conversation, and delicious food

Patti_F, Feb 2024

mr vincent fong was our wonderful guide. as well as being knowledgeable about the food we were eating, he had a wealth of interesting insights and anecdotes about penang culture and history. skip breakfast, because you will be seriously full after the tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you Patti for your fantastic feedback! It was a pleasure sharing Penang's rich culture and history with you. Vincent and I are delighted you enjoyed the culinary journey and found his insights valuable. Your satisfaction is our priority, and I'm glad you left with a full stomach and memorable experiences. Looking forward to more adventures together! Have a nice day. Cheers.

Best activity in Penang

Myvawny_C, Jan 2024

I’ve done quite a few food tours around the world and Poh was one of the best guides I’ve had. She is extremely knowledgeable (not just about food but pretty much anything you might like to know about Malaysia) and so easy to talk to. We tasted about 15 different things on this tour and got such a great insight into Penang food culture. If you’re vegetarian like me just be prepared to miss out on some dishes eg a variety of the noodle soups.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you Myvawny for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Poh provided an exceptional experience, showcasing her extensive knowledge of Malaysia. We appreciate your understanding about the limitations for vegetarians; we tried to cater for everyone's preference options. Looking forward to welcoming you again for another delightful culinary adventure! Have nice day. Cheers.

Old Penang comes alive

Maria_F, Jan 2024

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and added many personal touches. All the food and drink was very tasty and authentic.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks Maria. We are delighted you enjoyed the tour! Glad our guide's knowledge and personal touches enhanced your experience. Your appreciation of the tasty and authentic food and drink means a lot! Have a nice day. Cheers.

Penang Food Tour

Donna_Y, Dec 2023

My husband and I took a food tour in Penang. Although the tour allows up to 12 people, we found out that we were the only participants that day. We had Beatrice as our tour guide who was excellent. Although we were late to our meeting place, she was very understanding and kept in contact with us through the whatsapp. In addition to the plentiful local food and drink tastings, we also learned so much about the Malaysian history, culture, life, religion, art, and people. Beatrice selected a nice variety of food to showcase the diverse food culture in Penang and every dish was delicious. She probably would have fed us more but we had to beg off because we were so full!! We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour and would defintiely recommend it to others.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thanks Donna for the review. In fact the number 1 attraction in Penang I would say it is Penang hawker foods. Penang is unofficially "crowned as the hawker foods capital of Malaysia". As you have tasted during your tour, it represented the multi-cultures of Penang showcased in foods and cultures. Glad that you enjoyed your tour. Have a nice day. Cheers.

Penang Island life

Sharon_B, Sep 2023

Vincent was engaging, full of stories and shared his knowledge of the culture with lots of history behind all the spots. Several new drinks and dishes added for my enjoyment. Highly recommended. Superior guide. Hired him for all day tour privately shortly after, and very pleased.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks Sharon. We are glad that you liked your foods tour with Vincent. In Penang we have something for everyone; from foods, culture, history, nature and friendly people. We will like more of your friends and colleagues to enjoy this hometown of ours. Have a nice day. Cheers.

Mr. King has great...

Carla_P, Jun 2023

Mr. King has great stories and curiosities to share about Penang history and food origine. Perhaps, food portions could have been smaller to give us the opportunity to experience more dishes once there are so many different plates we would have like to have had a bite.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you Carla. Noted on the food portion, but what I ordered was already a small food portion, and shared by the 4 of you. There is always a nagging fear that you guys may not have enough to eat. However going forward I will try to go for more varieties. Cheers.

Street Food

Pamela_H, May 2023

Great morning tasting Pemang street food. King was a fantastic guide who sent us a list of all of the foods we had enjoyed.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks Pamela. By now you will be able to venture on trying new cuisines on your own, and eat more hawker foods that delight you. Happy tasting. Cheers.

Tasty and Educationally 💜

Lucy_N, May 2023

We really enjoyed our experience with King! It was great trying all the tasty food but you also on top of that you learn so much about the city and the history! You will be absolutely stuffed at the end of the experience because of the variety and amount of foods you get to try! Definitely worth it!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you Lucy. King also enjoyed the conversation he had with both of you, and that you enjoyed your food tour. Penang still has much to offer and hope you did. Have a nice day. Cheers.

Arrive hungry!

Stephanie_B, May 2023

The tour was a wonderful combination of food, culture, and history. We made the mistake of eating a light breakfast before - come hungry! Within the first 10 minutes we already had delicious appetizers and noodles in front of us. All of the food was delicious. Highly recommend it to anyone!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks Stephanie for the review. Penang is called "Hawker food paradise of the world" and you have sampled some of it this tour. By now you should be comfortable to order some that you would not order previously. Happy eating and have a nice day. Cheers.

Great food tour

Sima_B, May 2023

Great food tour with some history added to it. James is a great tour guide who is helpful and lovely.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Sima, glad that you enjoyed Penang street foods and your conversations with James. Have a great day ahead. Cheers.

All you need to know about the food, history and culture of Penang

Linda_M, Apr 2023

This was a great way to explore Georgetown and learn about the food, culture and history. Chen brought us to many popular and authentic restaurants to try a wide variety of dishes. He is very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting stories, facts and information. We also spent some time admiring and learning about the street art and Taoism as we went from one restaurant to the next. It was a really enjoyable and informative morning.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you Linda for your time. Indeed my hometown has many things to offer - culture, people, nature and most importantly hawker foods. Feel free to try anything you like. Have a nice day. Cheers.

Fantastic

Kylie_L, Mar 2023

We loved all the local information the we were told. We ate way too much that we couldn't move lol. Loved going to places that we wouldn't have found on our own. Would definitely recommend to others to do this tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you Kylie for your review. We are a group of tour guides who go all out to ensure our guests enjoyed what our small island can offer in terms of foods, culture, nature and much more. Have a nice day. Cheers.

Great Street Food + informative Tour

Fabian_F, Jan 2023

Our guide Max showed us around Georgetown and methodically explained the different types of street food in a fun way! We learned a lot about Penang history on the tour. Great overall experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you Fabian. It was fun for me too to be able to show you around my childhood playground, relive my past memory. Hope you enjoy your own hawker foods outing without qualm now. Cheers.