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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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- Choose your local
The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour in George Town
4.8 83 reviews3 hours • food toursfrom €33.09 per person - Choose your local
Off the Beaten Track in Penang: Street Art in George Town
4.8 69 reviews2.5 hours • city highlight toursfrom €12.87 per person - With Virginia Ann
China Town & Little India Tour
4.9 48 reviews4 hours • city highlight toursfrom €120 per person - Choose your local
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Penang: George Town
4.8 69 reviews3 hours • city highlight toursfrom €18.38 per person - With Deffrey
Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient
4.9 68 reviews7 hours • city highlight toursfrom €76.47 per person - With Amar
Enchanting Day Excursion: Unveiling the Charms of Penang
2.8 2 reviews8 hours • city highlight toursfrom €40 per person
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What other guests say about our tours and locals
- 5.0
A wonderful time
"The streetfood tour my partner and I had with Lisa was one of the nicest things we did in Malaysia - it felt like a nice afternoon with a friend who knew all the hidden spots and where to go. Lisa was super relaxed, friendly, competent, kind, well organised and fun to be around. Would highly recommend her as a guide. "
- 5.0
Good day nice weather:)
"Deffrey is a nice;knowledgeable and friendly tour guide:) Even though our tour schedule got delayed at first; but Deffrey makes sure that we can go to all the places as planned.A few wonderful highlights are definitely the cable car ride to Penang Hill where we get to enjoy the full view of the whole Penang as well as feeling the nice cold breeze💨while up on hill. Other places that I really enjoyed would be the Clan jetty where we get to see the entire sea view and learn more about their history & heritage.Also; the street arts located along the streets of Penang are a joy to marvel at as it makes the place much more vibrant & livelier.Overall; if you are a first timer coming to Penang and want a quick tour without a hassle;I would highly recommend Deffrey as your tour guide as he can make your day a delightful one😃👍⭐"
- 5.0
Excellent!
"Deffrey was very responsive and easy to communicate with. So much so, that it was the reason we chose him . We were very comfortable traveling with him. We made last minute changes. Deffrey did not have a rigid timeline nor agenda. It was our trip and he made everything happen to our utmost satisfaction. It was almost like having a family member showing his relatives his special places. We have traveled extensively in Asia , Europe, and the US. He is truly exceptional."
- 5.0
What an excellent experience
"We are a family of 4, 2 parents and two adult daughters and we did the foodtour with Lisa. It was a great experience. We had a very pleasant and interesting evening. We tried so many different foods, also things that we would otherwise not dare to try. Lisa really took the time for us and told us a lot of interesting things to know about the food but also about the people of Penang. We could ask her anything we would love to know about Penang. We highly recommend this tour!"
- 5.0
Awesome experience
"Remmy was a great guide of Penang and its food. He is from Penang and had lots of interesting stories to tell. We tasted some amazing food that we would not have tried on our own. The chicken curry was incredible and the samosa’s were hot but delicious. Remmy shared some history about Penang and left us with recommendations of things to see and eat. We would highly recommend Remmy’s tours."
- 5.0
Curated street food experience
"Remy gave us a wonderful tour of street food in Penang focussing on authentic local experiences, ranging from refreshing drinks (much appreciated in the heat) to Michelin starred samosas (the best we've ever had), very special curried chicken, various types of roti and rice, and a chance to try durian, as the season for it was just starting, among other foods. We learned a great deal as we went and Remy shared stories of food he grew up with locally. He was considerate, ensuring we had breaks from the heat inside fanned or air conditioned venues. A day after the tour finished, we ate at his restaurant (a lovely interior) where we enjoyed two beautifully cooked substantial local dishes. On other days, we tried some of the items we'd eaten on his tour again, bought from different venues, and while we enjoyed them, the ones Remy selected for us were better! So if you want the best tasting examples of local street food, you can trust Remy to show you. He has an excellent discerning palate and a wealth of knowledge on the subject. "
- 5.0
We had a JAM with Sam!
"We had an absolute blast in Penang but this tour certainly topped it off. What a pleasure it was spending the afternoon with Sam guiding us through all the delicious Malaysian flavours. As I write this it takes me back to the amazing foods, drinks and delicious tastes. Good for adventurous foodies and Sam did a great job adapting it for dietary requirements for pregnancy. Absolute blast, this tour is a MUST!"
- 5.0
The 10 Tastings of Penang with Lisa
"We (2 seniors, 60+) did the Tour "The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour with Lisa". It was an excellent experience! I definitively recommend the tour to all visitors who want to try Georgetown-Food but do not feel confident enough to try or to order the dishes on the street market or at small restaurants on the street. Lisa adapted to our pace and she chose the locations and dishes according to our eating preferences. We tried many dishes and after the tour we could no eat any more :-) .. @Lisa: a big THANK YOU for your time and your great Tasting tour! It was excellent! If we have stayed a bit longer in Georgetown, we would have booked another Tour with you, to try more tastings , as Penang offers an incredible number of different dishes, we have not seen in other cities of the world. It was also great for us, that we had the tour in German ! "
- 5.0
Eating like a local
"Sam has forever change the way I eat snack food. I will forever now eat it like a local from Penang. He encourage us to try many of the local Penang foods that we may never have tried. Sam is super friendly and know the food in Penang very well. Our family of 3 really enjoyed the trip with Sam "
- 5.0
Great tour
"Had a really great tour with Sam. So many tastings and Sam was so informative about the food and the culture. Highly recommend "
Enjoy the Best of the Penang
Like a Local
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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