Private Tour
Back of the Bike Street Food Experience – Real Penang!
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This isn’t your average food tour. It’s a personal street food adventure led by a friendly local host, riding through the Penang streets on the back of a motorbike.
Over four delicious hours, you’ll enjoy a 5-course tasting menu, each dish served in a different hidden spot where real Penangites eat. Meet the vendors, learn their stories, and experience the rhythm of Penang’s streets as the locals do — with laughter, flavor, and freedom.
This tour is about more than just food. It’s about the people who make it, the places you’d never find on your own, and the connection between culture, cuisine, and community.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All drinks (soft drinks + beer)
All food (5-course tasting menu of local specialties)
All Fees and Taxes
Helmet and rain poncho
Private motorbike ride with your local host
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Penang Island
We offer you an unforgettable experience by enjoying each course of your meal in a different location. Finding the best of the best of awesome street bites Penang Island has to offer. We don't stick to the usual tourist spots; instead, we uncover hidden culinary treasures just for you.
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Back of the Bike Street Food Experience – Real Penang!
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Motorcycle Food Tour in Penang! 🦐😋
Mindy B,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was an incredible way to experience Penang! Riding on the back of a motorcycle through the city was thrilling, but we always felt completely safe thanks to our amazing guides — so friendly, professional, and attentive. The food was the real star — every stop featured delicious, authentic dishes from local spots we never would’ve discovered on our own. It was the perfect mix of hidden gems, culture, and fun. If you're even slightly hesitant about the motorcycle part, don’t be — it was smooth, comfortable, and added so much to the experience. Highly recommend!
Great option to try!
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Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00I did the morning tour. Excellent choices of food and also got to see penang in new light. Great concept. I think evening experience may be better if you have that time free. Overall highly recommended.
Worthwhile evening out.
Hylie W,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Joe was great as a driver and showed me all over town in driving from place to place - was great and we talked about all things local along the way. Glad he had a full size motorcycle that I fit on. Overall the food choices were representative of Penang. Joe often asked if I wanted to try something else at the hawker areas when I guess I was assuming they had picked out food samples already. Perhaps the only somewhat letdown was the chicken wings since they are so common everywhere; but he accommodated my western limited spice heat level limits on the flipside. This was a good time.
A must do tour for food & adventure
Michael A,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a fantastic tour especially for people who want to see the real penang & eat the foods locals have in local restaurants. Jonathon & Dean were excellent hosts & riders who showed us interesting local landmarks & buildings. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants fun adventure & a taste of Malaysian cuisine. Thanks kenny for arranging the tour with very precise & clear pick up instructions Mike & jayne Angell lincolnshire England
definitely yes would do again amazing night
Hayley s,
Jan 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a great night out with food ,drink ,great company and felt safe with Joe driving skills even in the rain I still enjoyed myself
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