Georgetown Food and History: Penang's Top 10 Secret Street Food Spots
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George Town
Discover the top 10 secret street food spots in Georgetown, Penang, and indulge in a culinary adventure through the city's diverse flavors and rich history.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Top Boutique Aquarium - Explore Malaysia’s food capital and enjoy a culinary melting pot of heritage
    (RM38 Admission not included)
  • Warung Pak Hashim - Start with a dish that takes us way back in history, to some of the region’s most fundamental food!
    (pay for your own food locally)
  • Kek Seng格成 (红豆雪) - Georgetown takes desserts very seriously, so we’ll be making a couple of sweeter stops on this tour, starting with Kek Seng
    (pay for your own food locally)
  • Lebuh Keng Kwee - Learn about the colonial history of Georgetown as we wander up Lebuh Keng Kwee
  • Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap - Try some truly outstanding dishes at Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap
    (pay for your own food locally)
  • Pitt Street Koay Teow Th’ng (Eel Fish Ball Noodle) - Try some amazing Koay Teow Th’ng, stir-fried rice noodles which you can have dry or as a soup.
    (pay for your own food locally)
  • George Town World Heritage Incorporated - Discover why UNESCO believes Georgetown is such an important place before visiting Bird Nest cafe
  • Mural - Kids on bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic - Take a quick break for the stomach for a taste of local art with the ‘Children on a bike’ mural.
  • Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang - Finish with probably the most famous rice dish in Malaysia. A bookend of iconic local dishes - Nasi Lemak.
    (pay for your own food locally)
What's Included
  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian
What's Not Included
  • Headphones
  • Entry Tickets (you can decide whenever you want to visit inside of the attractions or not)
  • Mobile device
Additional Information

Explore the top 10 secret food spots in George Town, the colourful and multicultural capital of the Malaysian island of Penang, as you walk and eat through this culinary experience with this self-guided immersive tour!

Guided by an expert historian, we’ll discover the diverse flavours of a place where the most memorable tastes are found in the streets. Enjoy a melting pot of heritage on a plate, in a bowl or on a banana leaf as you learn about this city’s colonial history, stories of immigration and innovation.

From Nasi Kandar and Ais Kacang to Char Koay Teow and Birds Nest coffee, this epic foodie adventure is the best way to explore the beautiful and bizarre tastes of Malaysia. Whether you’re after a refreshing coffee, meaty lunch or sweet desert, you’ll leave with Penang wanting more.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Location
The Top Boutique Aquarium
Jalan Penang
Outside The Top Boutique Aquarium.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Traveler780
Mar 6, 2023
Tasty Walking Tour - It was enjoyable. Tasty foods. Easy to follow. We could stop the tour whenever we wanted. Very convenient. Inexpensive.
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