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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Denise_a
May 2, 2026
Come hungry and excited... - Come hungry and excited to have a rich culinary and cultural experience. Our guide Ken was knowledgeable, responsive to questions and shared a rich overview of the history and culture of Penang’s food. A small group added to evening with shared stories and opinions. Tour provided confidence for making future independent choices when eating in Penang. Strong, memorable experience. Thanks, Ken!
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Jenny_e
May 1, 2026
Food with a side of history - We enjoyed a lovely afternoon/evening food tour with Sandy as our guide. Sandy did an excellent job of explaining Penang’s history and culture by way of the food. She was engaging and friendly. We walked away with a wealth of knowledge, from food spots to try the next day to interesting historical context that shaped the rest of our sightseeing. Lovely way to spend an evening in Penang!
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Tour782241
Apr 30, 2026
Give it a try - I couldn't rate this tour high enough. Fantastic food choices, small group and a fantastic guide in Grace. The flow through the different food styles amazing.
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N5045qdkarenr
Apr 29, 2026
Fantastic Multicultural Experience - Grace was such an exceptional guide through an amazing food journey. It wasn’t just about trying different foods. We learned so much about the various cultures, food backgrounds, ingredients, and how all the different styles of cooking evolved. And where else can you sample Indian, Chinese, and Malay with a guide who knows where to go. Fabulous culinary and learning experience!
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C6093wgemilyo
Apr 28, 2026
Book this tour. You won’t regret it! - I’ve been to a food tour with A Chefs Tour before and was blown away with the experience. Penang Plates was no different. Extremely well put together. So much food and history. Ken was a great tour guide and would highly recommend!
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Jlacouvee
Apr 25, 2026
Amazing food tour with incredible guide - Amazing tour ! We discovered even more exquisite dishes than we already found on our own. Everything was excellent and even after 15 tastings we wanted more so don't be reluctant to book this tour because of the seemingly too big offering. It's very worth it. Also, our guide Sandy was very interesting, friendly and genuinely interested in us and our own countries and dishes. She really works hard to offer us a local and authentic food tour.
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313wolfgangs
Apr 24, 2026
Very interesting event with "all senses" - Good company and rich and informative information about the culture and food. Good management, so dr visit of the individual stations worked smoothly. And a good varied choice of gastronomic treats. Grace has everything very attentive and well accompanied.
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Helen
Apr 23, 2026
Simply the best - Wow Grace Lim our guide was so fun and full of great knowledge nothing was a problem. Food amazing at all stops with Grace informing us all along the way ….. ate way too much and loved every mouthful of the food and Grace with her knowledge 🙏
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Turchish
Apr 22, 2026
Super recommended! - Lovely tour guide, Shen! Food was delicious and diverse, top quality tour with a very nice group of people.
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Vickiw508
Apr 21, 2026
Yummy for your Tummy - Thank you Sandy for an amazing 4 hr food experience. Our group of 5 had an absolutely fantastic tastebud experience! Soooo much food. Do not eat lunch!!!!
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From $49
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).