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.

Customer Ratings
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Sílvia
Apr 8, 2025
Amazing activity for food lovers! - Super recommended tour! Jenny, our guide, took very good care of us, she is super knowledgeable in Penang’s culture/scene and brought us to great places including a variety of Nyonya, Indian and Chinese cuisine in Penang. We tasted up to 17+ dishes, you will end up with a full belly for sure. Highly recommended if you are a food lover and want to deep-dive in Penang’s food culture!
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Kathleen_f
Apr 7, 2025
Excellent tour of the eateries of Georgetown - An interesting food tour round the eateries of Georgetown with an excellent and knowledgeable guide. We learned some of the history of the development of the culture, both food and people. The actual tastings were varied and delicious and we were in a good group of 8 people from all walks of life.
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Sandram825
Apr 7, 2025
Great food tour - The tour was great and the food very delicious. Although it didn't all exactly meet our taste, it was authentic. I can only recommend it.
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M1562vjsimonab
Apr 6, 2025
One of the best food tours - What an amazing tour, and this was just for breakfast! Our guide, Grace, was great, explaining many details of the melting pot that is Penang. Many of the places we visited had a street food Michelin designation. One of the best food tours for us (and we've been to several). The food was great and more than enough. No tummy issues after either.
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Peter
Apr 6, 2025
Brilliant and very tasty! - Loads of interesting food and a great host in Grace. So much food we nearly did not manage it all! Small group so easy to manage.
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Pil657
Apr 6, 2025
Engaging guide, delicious food - Absolutely loved this food tour! The food was exceptional—especially the Chinese restaurant, though every stop offered a delicious and diverse selection. Ken, our guide, was engaging, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and Malaysian history. He made sure everyone felt included, creating a warm and welcoming vibe throughout the tour. The group atmosphere was amazing, with a perfect mix of couples and solo travelers, so no one ever felt left out. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Penang—it’s a must-do experience!
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C8425ilgracec
Apr 3, 2025
Food tour George Town - Grace, our host, was amazing! She was so knowledgable teaching us about all the cultural significance of dishes and food in Penang. We got to try so many different dishes across George Town and went to places a tourist might not usually try which was really cool! Such a unique experience highly recommend!
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Stephanrc3432qy
Apr 3, 2025
Jenny was great! - Jenny was an amazing guide! Not only did she let us taste great food but she also grew up in the neighborhood and shared lots of little stories with us while walking around.
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A1471lremmad
Apr 2, 2025
Amazing tour - I really liked the experience and the personal stories that went along with it. They kept in mind the allergies and dietary restrictions, overall a very nice tour!
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Pioneer32349237588
Apr 1, 2025
Foodtour - I had a wonderful tour with Jenny! I recommend them 100%. The food is delicious and there are great explanations.
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