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Going to Penang and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Penang with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.
Tours in PenangGoing to Penang and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Penang with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.
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Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.
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Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Reviews from guests about our tours and locals
"We had an extremely interesting tour through the unesco world heritage site in Georgetown. Our guide, Joo Bee, was so knowledgable and accommodating she really made the experience enjoyable. "
"Thanks to Joo Bee for sharing her local knowledge. Great insight into the past, present and future of a fascinating town!"
"Lisa gave us a great culinary tour around the old town with an excellent range of dishes. She is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the place. Most impressively she coped very well with a fairly unruly gang of 4 seasoned and opinionated Asian expats?"
"Deffrey showed us around the island adapting the tour to our wishes what we wanted to see and experience. We had a lovely lunch enjoying the seafood. Thanks for showing us around!!! "
"Had a lovely day with Deffrey. Loved spacious car for 4 adults, polite and attentive and so enthusiastic. Thoroughly recommend "
"Lisa is very knowledgeable about the food of Penang, introducing us to local specialities and sharing her knowledge and experience of cooking in Malaysia. It was a lovely afternoon, walking, eating and talking. Lisa brings an outside/inside view of Penang which makes her tour even more interesting. We would highly recommend Lisa for your food tour."
"We had the pleasure to dive into the different foods of Penang with Lisa’s 10 tasting of Penang tour. And what a pleasure it was! Lisa brought us closer to Penangs food influenced by the different cultures and we had a chance to explore Indian, Malaysian and Chinese food and a mixture of all. It was fun spending the evening with her learning not only about the food but as well about life in Penang, She took good care of us ensuring that our preferences were taken into consideration. If you want to explore the different foods of Penang paired with the story behind and a fun evening this is the right tour for you. We can highly recommend this tour with Lisa"
"Thinking of this just as a food tour was an understatement. Remy has a kindness and approachability that will make anyone feel welcome. He guided us around Penang to try authentic high quality dishes whilst explaining the story and area around where we ate. Remy made us feel like we were visiting a friend, not just a guide and any tour with him I believe will be unforgettable."
"It was a very hot day; Deffrey came prepared with an air conditioned car and plenty of water. We first explored the inner city to maximize the coolness of the morning; street art, Chinese homes on stilts at the Jeti and temples. We then drove to the top of the mountain overlooking Penang to experience the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. We dined like locals at a local hawkers center. Deffrey then took us into the countryside to experience rural life in Penang. Every stop was it's own little adventure. He candidly shared insights into the cultures, religions and food, which are the fabric of Penang. We can't thank Deffrey enough for showing us his home!! An amazing tour not to be missed "
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Joo Bee was a wonderful guide in George Town—knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. She shared fascinating insights into the city’s history and culture and made the tour feel personal and relaxed. Highly recommended."