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.

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Lorraine
Sep 8, 2025
Wonderful culinary experience! - We had a small group of only 3, and tasted 15 spectacular handpicked dishes from a wide variety of local businesses, showcasing the very best of Georgetown’s incredibly varied cuisine. Our guide Ken made everything seamless and fascinating, with brilliant local knowledge. We would 100% recommend, and will definitely use this tour company in their other locations.
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Afm4gm
Sep 8, 2025
A fantastic overview of the food of Georgetown with Grace - We had a fantastic time with Grace our tourguide. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and organized. We enjoyed all the food and felt that the tour presented good value considering everything we sampled.
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Carson
Sep 6, 2025
. - Awesome food tour Grace did a wonderful job. She was very knowledgeable of the food and the cultures behind it. I would recommend to anyone in Penang.
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Sithilat2025
Sep 1, 2025
Bring an empty stomach... Seriously. You aren't going to go hungry 🤣 - This is my second time seemingly using this tour provider, but first time doing this in Penang, and it really didn't disappoint. Grace was an excellent tour guide, not just on the food, but on Penang in general, and gave a really nice insight into not just the food, but the history and culture that influenced it, just like on the other tour I took in KL last year. It speaks volumes to the fact this tour operator has given some thought to how to curate these tours to give more than a plate to plate experience. My tip is come hungry... It's a very fun experience, and there is a lot to savour and enjoy. I already new from the KL Chinatown tour that this was going to be filling, but even coming on an empty stomach, I found there was plenty of food to sample and learn about. They keep your groups small enough that you also get to meet a new people without it feeling overwhelming, and giving you a chance to ask questions and learn more between mouthfuls. It's also worth going, even if you have been on a food tour elsewhere in Malaysia already. There are subtleties in tastes, preferences, and textures across regions that make for an interesting explore, so it's definitely worth doing this kind of tour in multiple areas, as this tour showed me that this operator has thought of good ways of showing off the regional differences. Trust me. You won't need lunch! 😅 I went on a completely empty stomach, and still felt stuffed before the last course. 🤣 (And don't worry. This operator does take care to try not to waste food. I did ask. Whatever you don't finish as a group doesn't just go towards a bin. 😉)
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Jacopr2025
Sep 1, 2025
A super engaging tour, must try ! - We did our tour with Grace Lim, she had awesome energy and made us enjoy amazing food from the many different cultures of Penang. She took the time to explain the stories behind each dish and their significance to the neighbourhoods. It was a honest and candid tour and we loved how it was set up. Can't recommend her enough!!
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Janechangsm
Aug 31, 2025
A tour that gives depth to dining - Loved it. You know that hesitation when you want to order or try a dish? No hesitation here when the menu is all lined up. Gives you insight into culture, history and more beyond just food, which makes each dish appreciation far more meaningful. Also gives the non-Michelin Bib chefs an opportunity to showcase their fares. Ken was an informative, humorous and hospitable guide.
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Gaenorr2021
Aug 31, 2025
Tasty food and great guide! - Grace was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Lots of lovely food to eat-highly recommend this tour for the experience and tasting.
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Georginarwilson
Aug 28, 2025
Fabulous family experience! - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Grace. She was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, not only about the food but also the history of Georgetown. We did the tour with our 3 children, it was our eldest’s birthday, Grace had cake and a candle ready to celebrate at our last stop , which was such a thoughtful way to finish off our tour! Thank you Grace for a wonderful experience for our whole family.
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Lasne
Aug 28, 2025
Experience I recommend on Penang for those who love to eat - Extraordinary experience to discover the street food of Penang. We walk around the old town. Sandy's taking us to little places we wouldn't have gone on our own. I recommend this activity. It is important to eat little before because we eat very well during these 4 hours of visit. On top 👏👌
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Summsummbiene78
Aug 25, 2025
Just delicious - On this tour, you eat in stores where you would probably otherwise pass by. The food on offer is incredibly delicious. You should definitely bring good hunger, because there is a lot to try. Ken, our nice guide told us a lot about the things we eat and about Georgetown.
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From $45
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).