Penang Food Tour: Discover George Town's Hidden Gems

Dive into Penang’s culinary scene with 15+ tastings. Discover hidden gems, meet local chefs, and savor the island’s rich food culture.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • George Town - Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old George Town. It’s a carefully curated foodie experience led by a team of professional Penang food guides.
    Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately…
What's Included
  • 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Penang food tour
  • Bottled water and local soft drinks included
  • 4 hours of feasting around the old George Town
  • Led by professional foodie guides
  • Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Additional Information

Penang is a diverse hub of culinary traditions, and the sheer breadth of local dishes can seem daunting at first. Worry not. Our curated Penang food tour offers a comprehensive introduction to some of George Town’s most beloved dining spots, many of which are hidden gems not easily stumbled upon alone. During the tour, you’ll take a deep dive into…

Location
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Church Street
The tour starts from the courtyard of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. It's easy centrally located in George Town and easy to reach from most hotels in the city.
Cancellation Policy

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

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X336zetracyn
Feb 13, 2026
Fabulous food tour of Penang! - We had a fantastic experience with the food tour in Penang. We did not expect the added bonus of hearing so many stories and so much history of Penang, including the food, culture, and traditions. The tour was well organized, and CE was a fabulous host! Also, each dog that we tasted was delicious and we look forward to recreating some of the dishes when we go back home!
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Gareth
Feb 12, 2026
Awesome foody experience - Kok Kean Ooi was an awesome guide. You can’t fake his level of enthusiasm and love for the food, people and his town. Truly one of the best tours I’ve taken. I much prefer to make my own way travelling but found it hard to know where to eat. This tour was worth it 100% to try so much in a short time. Fully worth the money
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Roberten596xm
Feb 9, 2026
Good variety of tasting - Min was very good in explaining the history of the food culture
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Wellington_b
Feb 8, 2026
We had an amazing food... - We had an amazing food tour in Penang, made truly special by our excellent guide. Not only did we get to taste a wide variety of local dishes, but we also learned the cultural and historical stories behind each one. Our guide explained how Penang’s unique mix of Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences shaped its famous cuisine, which made every stop even more meaningful. The tour was well organized, the food choices were fantastic, and the insights into local traditions and heritage gave us a much deeper appreciation of Penang. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Penang through its food and history.
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Vacation14208265261
Feb 6, 2026
A Penang must do….. - Definitely a ‘must do’ food tour, especially so as our guide, Sandy was so knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm was infectious and brought our group together to make the experience a memorable one! The food was plentiful so go hungry and go to experience a wonderful array for your taste buds!
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Maps53380
Feb 6, 2026
Great tasting for short time in Penang - The food tour was an excellent way to try a large variety of foods and walk around Georgetown with a knowledgeable guide. Grace did a great job taking care of my wife's shellfish allergy and getting replacement items for her. Great way to taste Penang when your time is limited.
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Rebeccaae3907ms
Feb 4, 2026
So many delicious foods! - Our guide, Sandy, was fantastic and brought us to so many food stalls and restaurants I wouldn't have noticed otherwise. Every single thing we ate was incredible, and Sandy was knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel like a bonded group. 100% recommend.
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Stavvats
Feb 4, 2026
I would recommend this tour. - Grace was welcoming and explained our itinerary clearly. The choice of food and restaurants was well paced. More food than the 8 of us could eat. Her accented English was hard to follow at times but that was our problem, not hers.
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Matthewgv6938be
Feb 3, 2026
5 star food tour - Absolutely fantastic tour hosted by Ken. Super knowledgeable, nothing too much trouble. The array of food was incredible, couldn’t recommend more highly.
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Alano01
Feb 3, 2026
Great to get Food bearings in Penang - Another first rate Food Tour from this company. Well paced and packed with interesting detail. Easy to do in Penang as a foody paradise. Sandy the guide did an excellent job
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From $49
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).