Penang Street Food in Georgetown and History Walking Audio Tour

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1 hour
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1 - 15 guests
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Taste Penang's rich flavors on a self-guided tour through Georgetown's street food gems. Savor dishes while uncovering the city's vibrant history with an expert-guided audio experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

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
Headphones
Entry Tickets (you can decide whenever you want to visit inside of the attractions or not)
Mobile device

Good To Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

The Top Boutique Aquarium

Explore Malaysia’s food capital and enjoy a culinary melting pot of heritage (RM38 Admission not included)
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
2

Warung Pak Hashim

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Kek Seng格成 (红豆雪)

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Lebuh Keng Kwee

Learn about the colonial history of Georgetown as we wander up Lebuh Keng Kwee
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap

Try some truly outstanding dishes at Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap (pay for your own food locally)
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Pitt Street Koay Teow Th'ng (Eel Fish Ball Noodle)

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

George Town World Heritage Incorporated

Discover why UNESCO believes Georgetown is such an important place before visiting Bird Nest cafe
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Penang Street Art - Kids on bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic

Take a quick break for the stomach for a taste of local art with the 'Children on a bike' mural.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

The Top Boutique Aquarium, Jalan Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, MY, 10000

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Outside The Top Boutique Aquarium.
End Point

Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang, Beach Street, Penang, Malaysia, MY, 10300

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Tasty Walking Tour
March 06, 2023
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It was enjoyable. Tasty foods. Easy to follow. We could stop the tour whenever we wanted. Very convenient. Inexpensive.

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