3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

The best way to eat and see Penang. Enjoy a 3-hour walking food tour full of delicious dishes, storied history and eclectic culture. Immerse yourself in the story of George Town's inception - a story of migrants and sailors, trade and war, peace and strife. Explore the streets and landmarks, eat great food and gain new insight into this amazing city.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A maximum of 4 people per booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Little India - Penang

We begin our journey at one of the oldest enclaves in George Town. Like the migrants who made this place home, we will wander the city - exploring its food, its quirks and finding our place in this vibrant and diverse melting pot.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Chulia Street

Change is inevitable, and we will discover how the winds of change have rearranged the city from its founding, to its glory days in the 19th century. Our selection of food changes with it, telling us a story many people barely perceive.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Lunch and beverages

Professional English speaking tour/host

Local taxes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Personal expenses

Options

Lunch Hop

Reviews

5.00

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Penang on a plate
Moira S,,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to explore Penang. The guide was excellent, the food was delicious and we discovered many facts about the history and culture of Penang.
Diverse food
545morganm,,Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I wanted an introduction to the different types of food George Town is known for. All of the restaurants on the tour met our expectations, and we were really pleased with the quality and diversity on offer.
Authentic food tour packed with everything for a family of four that enjoy eating.
156mst,,Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Most importantly he took us to explore a range of delicious foods in a variety of places in the UNESCO part of George Town with its rich blend of cultures and food. It all came together to provide a wonderful experience for the whole family. The chicken samosas were a highlight from the street vendor. I recommend you don’t have any breakfast before starting this trip! This was an experience for all the senses. Thank you.
5star will recommend to everyone
12theBass,,Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed all the food we tasted so much that we went back to some over the rest of our stay Our guide was so lovely enjoyed his company
Great walking tour of Georgetown
Darran W,,Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brandon was very knowledgeable both about history, heritage and food on this tour. A great small group tour (we had 6) and Brandon managed to ensure we all were looked after and well fed.
Heritage on a Plate delights!
500octaviam,,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So grateful to Darna and Jeremy for a fabulous afternoon of history, culture and most importantly, incredible food! We would absolutely not have been able to find the amazing local treasures they took us to during our walking tour. After our tour they also generously followed up with further suggestions for other places to visit plus the details of each dish we had tried at each establishment. The afternoon was well paced, with a deeply considered menu. Can't recommend highly enough if you are looking a friendly, informative and delicious local tour in Penang!
Highly recommended
Arlene Y,,Jun 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic tour with Brandon, and just wish our appetites could have accommodated all of the delicious food! It was a perfect introduction to Penang culture and cuisine.
Tasty tour
Sharon M,,Feb 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were in a group of 6 and were lead by our tour guide, Brandon. He was informative and took us for good variety of snacks and meals throughout Georgetown. We tried samosa, chai, curries, laksa, kuih, char kway teow, and various Nonya dishes. It was great to try out the specialties and learn about the primary cultural groups in the city. Brandon took care of ordering and payment for all the food, and kept on asking if we had enough to eat – he was determined to make us full! Highly recommend.
A must do George Town experience, the food tour, beats all expectations.
Grapehair,,Nov 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
To be honest, wasn’t sue what to expect. Brandon turned up on the dot and the next 3 hours was a thoroughly entertaining and informative morning not only sampling many different ethnic dishes but also learning about Malay life, art, culture and its people. A tremendous way to pass a morning. Great guide and even better food.
Fantastic lunch food tour !
Laila2013,,Nov 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful morning spent touring some interesting Penang foodie establishments we would never have found without our knowledgable guide Brandon. Many of which are hidden behind unpretentious shop fronts to which many would not look twice. An amazing tour, Truly remarkable food!