Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
(Not suitable for severe gluten intolerance or strict vegan/ vegetarian).
A guided tour on Penang street foods, history and culture. Foods and drinks are included (except alcoholic drinks and durian) :
1. 3 hours walk, eat street foods in local cafes and learn history and cultures as we walk on the street. Skip lunch for better tour experience.
2. Taste 10-13 traditional Penang street foods and drinks.
3. Learn the ingredients and preparation of Penang dishes like Lor Bak, Wantan Mee, Assam Laksa, Char Koay Teow, Hokkien Mee, Curry Mee; drinks like nutmeg juice, ambra, barley, white coffee and desserts like Chendol, ABC or rojak.
4. Visit a Chinese temple to gain insight to Taoism and have your fortune told.
5. Savor local tropical fruits like water apple or mango, if available.
6. Savor local snacks like Malay cakes or Indian apom (crepe).
7. See heritage building architectures, fengshui and street art murals.
Note: Inform guide if any food allergy or religious concern.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Meals and Drinks
Fruits
Snacks
Professional Guide
Gratuities (Optional)
Alcoholic Beverages
What To Expect
George Town
Tour starts from this point (bus stop in front of 7-eleven Penang Road) where participants will come on their own - walking, by taxi or by Grab. Briefing will be done first at this location before tour starts.
Little Penang Street Market
We enter into a couple of coffeeshops along this road to partake in the hawker foods.
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Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour
Reviews
157 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This should be the very...
icomey,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00This should be the very first thing you do when you arrive in Penang. Our guide, Ms. Poh, was nothing short of exceptional. She was incredibly knowledgeable, with a fine sense of humor and an eye for the quirky parts of history, culture, and everyday life. She adjusted to our interests, was great at blending food knowledge with social/historical insights, and made the whole experience fun. The experience felt authentic and not staged for tourists. These were places we would not have gone to on our own. The walking pace was just right. Ms. Poh is the kind of guide you’d gladly spend another day with, and we would have booked more if our schedule had allowed. Highly recommended!
The best way to taste specialties
Lucie G,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Many thanks to our guide Law! Thanks to him, we discovered and tasted dishes that we would never have tried without him, he took us eaten in typical places. The children were delighted too! It’s a great taste experience!
Find out more just by walking!
Michael T,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We met up with Poh, our guide for the afternoon and was delighted to have her all to ourselves. She was a wealth of knowledge and can switch from food, politics, culture and history to sports without missing a beat! What a gem. It was well paced with intermittent architectural walk and fantastic food. Highly recommended!
Great local experience with a knowledgeable guide
Sarah T,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this food tour with Mr. Law Hock Chye. He was friendly, passionate, and full of local knowledge. We got to try a wide range of traditional dishes and drinks, learn about Penang’s rich history, and see some of the city’s famous street art. A great way to explore the culture and flavours of Penang!
James was incredibly...
Hesham H,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00James was incredibly knowledgable and thoughtful about dietary requirements. Best food tour and highly recommend!
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