Malaysia · PENANG TOURS
George Town is a walking city with a hawker stall at the end of every street. These 15 cover the heritage grid, the murals, the hill funicular and the food crawls, each priced and clear about how much walking and how much eating is involved.
Penang Plates Food Tour in George Town: 15+ tastings, Little India and Chinatown, small-group pace, and guide-led history for $49.
“Very knowledgeable guide who was very enthusiastic. Food was great. Very varied but you need a very good appetite. Come with an empty stomach and an open mind.”
Ride Penang Hill’s 1.2-mile funicular to a colonial hill station, skip queues with fast lane, and enjoy 833m island views.
“Easy booking through Viator and convenient to pick up tickets at the counter. We got there at around 9.30am and queued for well over an hour to get up so would recommend going early. Also, once you’re up there the best bit is definitely Habitat - such a cool place to visit. The rest of the hill is a bit touristy and not that interesting to be honest!”
45-minute guided tour of Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion in George Town, with admission, architecture stories, and restoration details.
“This is the second time that I have taken this tour. More of the mansion was open to the public the last time I was here and the tour was longer. The current tour is still interesting and informative even if there is less to see.”
A 4-hour George Town food tour with 15+ tastings, a small group, and water included, ending at Kimberly Street Night Market.
“Wow - a great night celebrating the food of Penang. We ate a variety of foods from India, Malaysia and China - foods representative of the Penang Culture. We loved walking the streets of George Town along the way, and seeing how the lRead more”
Half-day cycling tour from George Town into Balik Pulau, fishing villages, and a goat dairy farm with van pickup and easy routes.
“Fabulous morning bike ride through the Penang countryside! Knowledgeable and friendly guide! Highly recommend this tour!”
Flexible George Town highlights with a live guide, pickup, and up to seven stops, including Kek Lok Si, Penang Hill, art, and jetty.
“It was a beautiful trip. We were late arriving at Penang airport, which meant we didn't see many things, but overall it was beautiful.”
Cycle from George Town into Balik Pulau’s Malay countryside for flat roads, village culture, coffee stops, and goat-farm fun in a small group.
“I Loved this trip. It was just lovely cycling through the beautiful countryside and learning about the crops and history etc. Our guide was very knowledgeable & also had a good sense of humour, making it interesting & fun.”
A 4-hour George Town food walk in Penang, with Malay, Chinese and more tastings plus a cocktail or mocktail, starting at Kapitan Keling Mosque.
“We had a great time sampling all the wonderful food . Wei Shen was a wonderful guide so knowledgeable about the food and culture and history.”
A small-group George Town morning food tour with 15+ tastings, local guides, and breakfast street-food history, ending near Majestic Theatre.
“Great guide and the selection of food tastings was varied. Some amazing tastes we wouldnt have discovered on our own. Small group tour and perfectly paced.”
Half-day in Penang pairing Kek Lok Si’s 10,000 Buddhas with a funicular up Penang Hill for Georgetown views, plus hotel pickup.
“Brilliant experience an Gson was an excellent guide with so much information and professionalism. Attended this solo and it was perfect!”
George Town by bike and trishaw with heritage stops, street art, temples, and two great meals, plus safety gear and a bilingual guide.
“This is a wonderful, easy ride through the Old Town and a great way to experience the local culture and cuisine of Penang. Eddy was an excellent and informative guide and treated us like family. All communication was excellent. Thank Read more”
Penang afternoon walking food tour with 10-13 hawker tastings, a Chinese temple fortune reading, and heritage street art in about 3 hours.
“My friend and I did this tour on our 2nd day in George Town. James was absolutely fantastic - he asked about allergies/intolerance ahead of time and asked if there were any dishes I'd like to try. He accommodated all of this in the tour - and we even had some amazing cakes that he'd gone to the market ahead of time to buy so we could try them. As well as the food we learnt loads about George Town and it's buildings and history. Couldn't recommend enough - definitely come hungry!”
Penang Chiak morning cooking class in George Town with a Chowrasta market walk, breakfast, and hands-on dishes like kueh pie tee and char kway teow.
“They mean it when they say do not have breakfast before! I can’t start my day without coffee, and the Penang signature white coffee, crispy peanut crepes, and stir-fried rice noodles from the morning street market did not disappoint. I did this private tour and cooking class with my mom and sister, and we are Chinese American. We already know a lot about cooking and Chinese food, but there was still plenty to learn from our hosts about the unique flavours, ingredients, and cooking methods of Penang cuisine. The day started with Mr Mok giving us a wonderful, personal tour of the Jalan Chowrasta morning market, right in the middle…”
A 4-hour small-group morning food tour in Penang’s George Town with 15+ tastings, local history, and guides like Grace and Sandy.
“Sandy Oh Mai was a great guide. Charming, funny, knowledgeable and passionate about her town and its unique food. The food was delicious and even though I have tried a lot of Malaysian food there were some new things to surprise and delight. The instructions say to come hungry and gosh you should, there is a lot of food to eat, we actually asked for half sizes or to share portions but it’s still a lot. Our tour ended slightly late at 2:45 and we were still pretty full by 8pm when we had a separate dinner reservation. There is a fair bit of walking so do wear comfy shoes.…”
Cycle through Penang’s rice fields and villages on a 5-hour small-group ride with lunch, guided by SJ and Princilia.
“What an amazing experience for me and my husband. Top quality bicycles, and Princilla made the tour one of our best ever. She made sure we were safe and comfortable with our ride through some of the prettiest countryside, sharing her Read more”
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