Penang Street Food in Georgetown and History Walking Audio Tour

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

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: The Top Boutique Aquarium, 1, No, 1, Jln Penang, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Warung Pak Hashim, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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)

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Kek Seng格成 (红豆雪), 382 & 384, Jln Penang, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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)

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap, 135, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pitt Street Koay Teow Th'ng (Eel Fish Ball Noodle), 183, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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)

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: George Town World Heritage Incorporated, No. 116 & 118 Lebuh Acheh, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mural - Kids on bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic, 2, Lbh Armenian, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang, Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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

Duration: 5 minutes

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