Penang Food Tour: Discover George Town's Hidden Gems

Dive into Penang’s culinary scene with 15+ tastings. Discover hidden gems, meet local chefs, and savor the island’s rich food culture.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • George Town - Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old George Town. It’s a carefully curated foodie experience led by a team of professional Penang food guides.
    Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately…
What's Included
  • 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Penang food tour
  • Bottled water and local soft drinks included
  • 4 hours of feasting around the old George Town
  • Led by professional foodie guides
  • Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Additional Information

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…

Location
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Church Street
The tour starts from the courtyard of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. It's easy centrally located in George Town and easy to reach from most hotels in the city.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gfrechette57
Jan 28, 2025
Worth it not only for the food (though that was great too!) - This food tour took us to both restaurants and stands. It is well curated, with a variety of snacks, mains and desserts from the different communities that make up George Town. Stops are quite nearby to each other, so walking is limited. As much as the food was good, the information that our guide Ken shared made it all the more enjoyable. Not only about the food, but also about life in Penang and its recent history and its communities. Well worth it!
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724almac
Jan 27, 2025
Amazing Food Trip - Ken was an amazing guide. We learned about the origins of the food and Penang Culture. The sequence of the food was great from snacks to heavier noodles. We ate in places that locals ate. Bring lots of tissue and wet wipes and be prepared to walk and sweat it out.
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Sabineff5634td
Jan 26, 2025
Many delicacies with a relaxed round - A great tour with lots of different delicious food. Small group .Great guide. Kok was very likeable and explained great
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Shannon
Jan 26, 2025
Excellence in food - Ken made it really fun! So much food to try. Come hungry. It is a great way also to learn some history behind the foods. The group is not too big and there are good choices.
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Freshonion88
Jan 25, 2025
Fantastic experience, great deal too. - If you’re a tourist and you want to eat like a king, while enjoying a pleasant stroll with thoroughly knowledgeable people, this is for you. This was the highlight of our trip to Georgetown. Our guide, Mr Ash, was perfect. He spoke welll, had a deep understanding of the various cultures of Georgetown and capped it off with a great sense of humour. Just by chance, I got to know the other guides a bit, and they were also fun. Frankly, if you go to Georgetown and don’t do this tour, then you’re missing out big time.
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Ninwo
Jan 24, 2025
Georgetown - delicious! - The food tour is ideal for tasting many different dishes and snacks. Jenny just showed us the stalls and shops that I probably wouldn't have discovered otherwise. She had interesting information for us - especially about Chinese culture, food and Georgetown. The portions were more than enough and I definitely went back home very happy, very satisfied and happy. Thanks for the nice afternoon and evening!
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Matthewwr6557te
Jan 22, 2025
A great introduction for culinary explorers! - We travel to experience unique and local foodways and so George Town has been a long time goal. We’d done enough research to know that there would be a lot to learn and experience in the week we had in Penang. Sandy helped us hit the ground running with a wide ranging tasting tour filled with cultural and historical insights - and delicious food! She gave us number of great additional recommendations but also the confidence to go out and explore the cultural wealth this region has to offer. Thanks Sandy for our introduction to Penang’s food!
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Nerja280294
Jan 22, 2025
Fab food tour - Excellent food tour by our host Ken who was extremely knowledgable in both the food we were eating and also George Town, I would highly recommend this food tour to anyone who is visiting the area
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U1269xgrachelh
Jan 21, 2025
Fabulous tour - Excellent tour and yummy food. Jenny our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. We tried a wide range of dishes and street food. (Go hungry - lots of food to try!) The tour was really well organised.
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Dubone
Jan 21, 2025
Great food tasting tour - What a great tour. So much great food, at a relaxed pace with a great tour guide. Don’t miss the chance to take this tour when you are in Penang.
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