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Penang with Withlocals

"Virginia is that lovely local lady that knows everyone and everything! I had a blast strolling around Penang with her. I got to experience some history/heritage while engaging with the locals at various markets. After that we shared some of the most amazing street foods together and I got to try my luck at blessing fountain. All in all a very nice experience. I recommend everyone to hang out with her. All I can say is hang out with her and you will have a very good time in Penang Cheers!"

"Deffrey was a wonderful guide for our visit to Penang! He always made sure we were comfortable, accommodated our wishes, and even came up with a clever solution so we wouldn’t have to wait in a very long queue. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Deffrey the next time we are in Penang for more fun and great stories about Penang. "

"Booking this tour was one of the best things we did during our trip through Malaysia. It felt more like taking a trip with a good friend or family member than like a tourist tour. Virginia showed us Georgetown in a way we could not have come up with ourselves. The itinerary of the tour was already good, but we were able to adjust things according to our likes and interests. Virginia is a sweet, warm and funny woman that knows her city and happily takes you around. Because one day was not enough for us, we took out an extra day with her. Honestly, we could have spend numerous days with her! Loved the experience and miss her now we are back home. "

"Thanks to Deffrey, we managed to cover all of our itineraries. He is quite friendly, approachable, responsible, helpful and considerate. He is also knowledgeable and patiently listened to our requests before suggesting the options for us to choose from. From Penang Hill to Kek Lok Si and then Penang Street for yummy sedap good. After food, we visited the Peranakan mansion followed by a trishaw ride around Penang before visiting Chew Jetty. We ended with a tea break at the local at the longest cafe in Penang. We truly enjoy the the day trip in Penang. I would strongly recommend to get Deffrey as your guide if you are exploring Penang. He will help you to have memorable trip. Regards Freddie"

"Enjoyed the local market experience. Virginia Ann showed us around with humor and enthousiasm. "

"Virginia is a lovely person, a passionate advocate for Penang and a well informed and well travelled tourism professional. We relished the visits to Buddhist Temples and Food Markets, browsing in places where we would otherwise have had little access as visitors to Penang. We also gained a clearer understanding many facets of the fascinating culture of Penang. We highly recommend Virginia as a local guide in Penang."

"Had a great day tour in May with Deffrey who knows a lot about Penang. Lot of sights, awsome food and interesting information about culture. 100% reommendation"

"Virginia was great. She picked us up in her little car and took us to the stunning Thai and Burmese Buddhist temples. She pointed out all the little things we would have missed and asked for a monk’s blessing for us which was wonderful. She guided us around the markets and ordered some unique streetfood for us. She was very good company and I’d definitely recommend choosing her tour."

"I had the pleasure of spending a day exploring Penang with Virginia, and it was an incredible experience Virginia took me on a journey through different neighborhoods, starting with the vibrant China Town markets and ending with the bustling flea market of Penang. Along the way, we stopped at a beautiful Hindu temple in Little India and had an unforgettable lunch featuring local cuisine. One of the highlights of the tour was when Virginia arranged for a monk to give me a good prayer. It was a truly special moment. Virginia's passion and knowledge for Penang were evident throughout the day. She shared interesting stories about the city's history and culture, as well as insider tips on where to find the best street art for photos. Speaking of photos, Virginia also helped me find the perfect spots to capture Penang's vibrant street art scene. She knew key gems and was patient as I snapped away. Overall, Virginia was an exceptional guide, and I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Penang. Her warm personality and genuine hospitality made me feel like I was exploring the city with an old friend. Thank you, Virginia, for an unforgettable day!"

"Deffrey was an amazing guide from start to finish, and I cannot highly recommend this tour enough for a visit to Penang. Deffrey had outstanding local knowledge, he knew all the back streets and parking spots so that we didn’t need to walk far in the Penang heat. The tour was customised to my liking, I really wanted to see Penang street art, so Deffrey took the time to take me to all of the great spots (many away from the crowds to avoid the instagram queues 🙄). I was travelling solo and Deffrey doubled as my tourist photographer taking some great snaps of me along the way (and teaching me how to make instagram reels 🤣). Deffrey was also fantastic at pointing out local traits, customs and traditions, historical landmarks so that it was a really I formative. On top of all this… Deffrey knew exactly where to take me to eat and get coffee (a big task for a Melbourne coffee snob). Loved every second of this trip ☺️"