Penang Foodie Walk : A Feast That Tastes Like History
Overview
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Penang is Malaysia’s unofficial food capital, and this tour is the perfect way to dive in. In just a few hours, you’ll sample a delicious variety of local dishes, hear the stories behind them, and meet the people who bring them to life. Explore George Town’s vibrant streets, soak in the culture, and leave full, happy and ready to come back for more!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Penang George Town UNESCO Heritage Walk
Begin your journey in the heart of George Town, a UNESCO-listed area rich with colonial charm, street art, and multicultural architecture. Along the way, we'll enjoy tastings of Penang’s most beloved local dishes char kway teow, nasi lemak, roti canai, and more. Meet local vendors and hear the stories behind each bite.
Armenian Street
Stroll through this iconic lane filled with vibrant street art, quirky shops, and local snacks. Don’t miss the famous “Children on a Bicycle” mural.
What‘s Included
Experienced and Professional Foodies Guide
The most food tasting tours with 18+ food and drinks
Bottled drinking water + Special Drinks
Half day food tour within George Town
Small groups of guest on each tour
Pick Up and Drop Off transportation excluded
Alcoholic Beverages excluded
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Penang Foodie Walk : A Feast That Tastes Like History
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Pleasant Tour
Edward W,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A casual stroll around George Town and sampled the diversity-ness of the local food/drinks (nonalcoholic) - Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, and Malaysian. Not fancy food but tied to the local lore. A very pleasant experience.
We had an amazing...
Madison Y,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience learning about the culture and heritage of Penang, while sampling delicious foods and our excellent tour guide Garrick, would 100% recommend to anyone who loves food or culture and would definitely book again when we come back to Penang 10/10
Great way to start your food journey in George Town
Rob Q,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour to start off your trip to Penang. the abundance of food stalls can be overwhelming when you arrive, but Garrick did a great job of introducing all different types of street food to us. Highly recommend !
Great food tour!
Relax298353,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our food tour with Ashlie. She was really easy to communicate with, friendly, knowledgeable and took us to so many delicious spots. It was a great way to start the trip!
Must do for "foodies" (and not-foodies 😉)!!
Johan171717,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience, and we would recommend this tour for all the food-lovers (and not-food-lovers 😉). Our guide, Garrick Lau, is a perfect guide. He is very informative, knows a lot, is very friendly; again: the perfect guide for this unique food experience!
Explosion of taste around every corner
Rob Q,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we just arrived in Georgetown and wanted to start our street food experience off the right way. what an amazing 4 hours we had with Garrick, exploring hidden places and street food we would have never found by ourselves. after many different types of food (and some history and local architecture in the mix as well while we moved to the next place on the tour) the tour gave us confidence to get out there and try local Penang street food. thank you for a great tour !
Fantastic foodie experience with a local
John W,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was exactly what we hoped for. Our guide was both knowledgeable and engaging he really knew how to tell a story and bring the local history to life as we walked between venues. The food selections were thoughtfully tailored to our tastes, which made the whole experience feel very personalised.
Heritage trail.
593ngy,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Garrick is really very informative and also very tentative Guide.He is really a professional in the line of work he is doing.
Information insights into food and culture
Wander27782937529,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Garrick was great on guiding us around, each of the food we took had been carefully explained on their history and culture. We samples food that we wouldn’t usually try. Recommended tour to go with.
Informative and friendly tour
N8711WJpatricko,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to spend our time in Penang and tasted so many interesting food here. Garrick was a funny and engaging guide, he even add in some extra stops for us. Really a recommended tour to go with.
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