Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour

Name: Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (161 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Not suitable for severe gluten intolerance or strict vegan/ vegetarian or muslim.

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

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not suitable for severe gluten intolerance or strict vegetarian or muslim or serious food allergy.

Must inform if any food(s) allergy.

Cancellation Policy

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

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.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Little Penang Street Market

We enter into a couple of coffeeshops along this road to partake in the hawker foods.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Meals and Drinks

Fruits

Snacks

Professional Guide

Gratuities (Optional)

Alcoholic Beverages

Options

Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour

Reviews

4.89

161 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

151

Poh’s Food Tour - Penang
noahmP5584ZT,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Poh was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of Penang’s rich history and added insightful commentary between and at each food stop. We hadn’t expected this level of cultural and historical teaching, but we’re truly impressed! She brought us to a great variety of local cuisine options (we were stuffed by the end!) and felt like we got to sample all the flavors of Penang. Cannot recommend enough.
Poh was a wonderful guide...
Lisa M,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Poh was a wonderful guide and hostess. Not only did we have a fabulous, well curated food tour but she was also extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Penang. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tasting the delights of this region and learnt so much about local customs and landmarks. We would highly recommend this tour.
A superb food and history visit with Mr. Law. The food was excellent with great variety and we learned history/culture.
tom o,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had great food and great conversation with Mr.Law. Very varied tastes and all very good and we learned much about Penang.
Amazing blend of food and culture
Rocio R,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really enjoyed knowing more about the history of Penang and all the diversity in food. Pho is truly awesome!!!!
Great tour!
David V,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Poh was so filled with knowledge about the city and its history as well as knowing her food. I really enjoyed the tour, it gave me a taste of Panang
Five into the streets of Penang!
Justin P,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
had a great time eating our way through Penang with our amazing guide Law. he took us to several locals-only spots and introduced us to a range of new dishes! he also has a wealth of knowledge about it the history and culture of Penang. a perfect way to round out our trip to this charming city - highly recommend!!!
This should be the very...
icomey,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
Many 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
We 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!
A good mix of history, culture and local food that I would not normally have explored
Wes3941,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was lucky enough to be a solo guest of my accomplished guide Law, so it felt much more like a three hour conversation about Penang’s history and Law’s perspective as a Penang local, whilst trying a broad and interesting range of local dishes. Law was very flexible and accommodating, specifically that I’m not a big eater, so he effortlessly pivoted and reconfigured my experience to suit. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and would gladly recommend this experience.