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Top 3 tours in Penang
Make your stay in Penang complete with these things to do
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1The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour in George Town
3 hours • food toursBook nowFrom €33.09 per person - Choose your local
2Off the Beaten Track in Penang: Street Art in George Town
2.5 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €12.87 per person - With Virginia Ann
3China Town & Little India Tour
4 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €120 per person
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The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour in George Town
4.8 125 reviews3 hours • food toursfrom €33.09 per person - Choose your local
Off the Beaten Track in Penang: Street Art in George Town
4.8 99 reviews2.5 hours • city highlight toursfrom €12.87 per person - With Virginia Ann
China Town & Little India Tour
4.9 49 reviews4 hours • city highlight toursfrom €120 per person - Choose your local
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Penang: George Town
4.8 99 reviews3 hours • city highlight toursfrom €18.38 per person - With Hon Seng
Unforgettable Penang Island Holiday Tour
4.7 18 reviews8 hours • city highlight toursfrom €62.50 per person - With Deffrey
Full Day Private Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient
4.9 69 reviews7 hours • city highlight toursfrom €85 per person - With Hon Seng
Penang island Cruise Excursion Tour
5.0 18 reviews6 hours • day tripsfrom €61.18 per person - With Amar
Enchanting Day Excursion: Unveiling the Charms of Penang
3.0 3 reviews8 hours • city highlight toursfrom €40 per person
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- 5.0
Best tour ever!
"Lisa was absolutely fabulous! She was fun and took the time to get to know us and shared her experiences traveling and living in Malaysia. It was like sitting down to eat with a new friend. She explained all the dishes and took us to her favorite spots. I would recommend her tour to everyone 😊"
- 5.0
Incredible Street Art Tour with Remy
"Sometimes you do a Withlocals tour with a guide who you know, you’ll always remember. That guide becomes one of the best parts of your trip! Remy was this person and more! I adore seeing Street Art around the world and always hope a tour will give me some very unique insights into the pieces, place, artists, their beliefs. This tour did not disappoint! Remy is a very gifted man, artistic, passionate & patient. He took care to explain everything to us- he never rushed and actually went over time, making sure we understood everything we needed to. He is Penang, born and bred. He knows and he cares. We loved our day so much we ate dinner that night at his restaurant @ De- Brick in Georgetown. Lucky enough to meet his lovely wife - such a great team. Definitely a must to finish your perfect Penang Day!! Thank you both for everything- we’ll be back! "
- 5.0
Awesome time around the city
"The time with Lisa was awesome! She took us to an amazing variety of food stops but moreover she told us about the city, culture and life in Malaysia. She was very welcoming and open what we appreciate a lot. Would do it again 👍🏻😊"
- 5.0
A morning in Penang
"Spent a very enjoyable morning with Virginia exploring Penang. She picked us up at our hotel was there early, and showed us some of the key sights. She took us to some local markets , places we would never have found. She knew everyone there and it felt very welcoming. We stopped for coffee and cake an opportunity to try food that we would never normally do. She was knowledgeable about local history and customs which really helped our understanding of the city and its customs . All in all a great tour and money well spent. Thank you Virginia!"
- 5.0
Georgetown eats
"We had a fabulous afternoon with Remy on our tasting tour. He is a wonderful host very easy to talk to and introduced us to some local delicacies and amazing eateries we wouldn’t have tried without his input. Thanks Remy for sharing with us your knowledge and recommendations ."
- 5.0
Brilliant
"Deffrey is a brilliant guide, we had previously been to Penang, so had already seen some of the highlights, Deffrey was so flexible and accommodating, it also rained (extreme) so he rescheduled to get us to an indoor venue out of the worst of the weather, and waited until the cloud lifted so we got the view from Penang Hill. Lunch was fabulous, at a restaurant we probably would have overlooked. I would highly recommend Deffrey, and would definitely choose him as a guide if we return to Penang. Thank you Deffrey 😊 "
- 5.0
A wonderful experience
"Loved our food tour of Georgetown with Lisa. We tried many different foods and drinks that were new to us. Lisa was very flexible and worked with our likes and dislikes. Lisa is such an interesting person with a really good knowledge of both food and culture here in Malaysia. Totally recommended. "
- 5.0
10 out of 10
"I watched a few youtube videos on best places to eat and it was confusing so I googled food tour and Sam stood out to me as the right person for my husband, adult daughter and myself. I was correct, Sam was a wealth of knowledge, born in Penang of Chinese descent. The foods we tasted were some of those I saw on You Tube so I was super happy to have tasted them. We had a really great tour, starting at 4.00pm. Thanks Sam you are the best."
- 5.0
Relaxed inspiring tour through George Town
"We booked the Hidden Gems Tour with Remy because we wanted to get an overview of the historical sights of George Town. We were not disappointed. Remy explained the city's historical buildings to us in a very friendly and open manner. He has a lot of knowledge and a great passion for talking about his country and its history. Remy is easy to listen to. He also always has a joke at the ready. The time flew by and I felt like finding out more about the country's history. Thank you for the great tour. "
- 5.0
Flavors of Penang with a pinch of Lisa
"We booked the food tasting tour with Lisa because we love getting to know a country through its food. Lisa answered us quickly and was very accommodating. Lisa was responsive to our individual wishes and gave us a unique tour of George Town. She is a kind-hearted person who loves what she does and you could tell. She talked about the food with great enthusiasm, but also gave us great insights into the country and its people. We got to know great corners of the city and went to places where the locals would go. It was fun to spend time with her. The tour flew by. She gave us great recommendations for the rest of our stay in George Town. It felt like we were walking through the city with a good friend."
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Private & Personalized Tours in Penang with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Penang, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Penang spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Penang.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Penang, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Penang awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Penang, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Penang. Get ready to explore like a local!
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