Penang Street Food in Georgetown and History Walking Audio Tour

4.0
(1 reviews)

Show all photos
1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the top 10 secret food spots in George Town, the colourful and multicultural capital of the Malaysian island of Penang, as you walk and eat through this culinary experience with this self-guided immersive tour!

Guided by an expert historian, we’ll discover the diverse flavours of a place where the most memorable tastes are found in the streets. Enjoy a melting pot of heritage on a plate, in a bowl or on a banana leaf as you learn about this city’s colonial history, stories of immigration and innovation.

From Nasi Kandar and Ais Kacang to Char Koay Teow and Birds Nest coffee, this epic foodie adventure is the best way to explore the beautiful and bizarre tastes of Malaysia. Whether you’re after a refreshing coffee, meaty lunch or sweet desert, you’ll leave with Penang wanting more.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Access to your self-guided audio tour
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Headphones
Entry Tickets (you can decide whenever you want to visit inside of the attractions or not)
Mobile device

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside The Top Boutique Aquarium.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore Malaysia’s food capital and enjoy a culinary melting pot of heritage (RM38 Admission not included)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Start with a dish that takes us way back in history, to some of the region’s most fundamental food! (pay for your own food locally)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Georgetown takes desserts very seriously, so we’ll be making a couple of sweeter stops on this tour, starting with Kek Seng (pay for your own food locally)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Learn about the colonial history of Georgetown as we wander up Lebuh Keng Kwee

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Try some truly outstanding dishes at Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap (pay for your own food locally)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Try some amazing Koay Teow Th’ng, stir-fried rice noodles which you can have dry or as a soup. (pay for your own food locally)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Discover why UNESCO believes Georgetown is such an important place before visiting Bird Nest cafe

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Take a quick break for the stomach for a taste of local art with the 'Children on a bike' mural.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Finish with probably the most famous rice dish in Malaysia. A bookend of iconic local dishes - Nasi Lemak. (pay for your own food locally)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Vidi Guides

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

4.0 Based on 1 1 review
5 stars
0
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Likely to sell out
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability