MALAYSIA · REGION
Malaysia's classics.
The 10 most popular penang & george town tours in Malaysia, with what each day actually involves, who you book it through, and how much to budget.
Penang Plates Food Tour in George Town: 4 hours, 15+ tastings across Little India and Chinatown with a small-group guide and soft drinks.
“The tour was a great choice! We tried many foods, even off the plan extras. I would not know which foods to try without such an experienced guide.”
Ride Penang Hill’s steep funicular to an 833m peak, skip crowds with fast lane, and explore Habitat and colonial bungalows.
“That it’s fantastic ! There are 4 hiking trails of differing lengths and while it isn’t really possible to them all, though it would be a challenge to try, pick one that suits your ability. Either one is a memorable experience.”
Penang Plates Food Tour in George Town: 4 hours, 15+ tastings, max 8 people. Finish at Kimberley 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”
Guided walk through Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion in George Town, mixing 19th-century Chinese wealth, Western style, and restoration stories.
“The tour guide told great historical facts about the mansion. It was amazing to see restored and the new development of the building. Great stop on our travels.”
Half-day cycling from George Town into Balik Pulau. A small-group, mostly-flat ride with A/C pickup and real village stops.
“Loved it. Beautiful scenery and great guide (Eddie). Also got to try some homemade goat milk ice cream which was delicious! No helmets but the ride was mainly flat and not tiring. Would recommend this to everyone to see more of Penang!”
Flexible 6-hour private Penang highlights with a guide, pickup, up to seven stops, and time to linger at markets, temples, food, and street scenes.
“Mr Law is an experienced and soft spoken guide. We appreciate how he listened carefully and adjust the private Penang tour to our liking. He is flexible and very patient. We recommend Mr Law for anyone looking for a wonderful tour.”
Cycle Balik Pulau from George Town on easy flat roads with van transfers, coffee stops, and a goat farm visit. Small groups, $33.
“Phenomenal!!!! Very patient, extremely knowledgeable, didn't miss a beat!”
George Town at 4pm: a small-group food and culture walk with temple stops, Penang tastings, and a cocktail finale at ChinaHouse.
“If you’re looking for a delicious food focused tour to learn about and try local cuisine or Malaysian food, spend your $ elsewhere. A “Culture tour with random food” is more accurate. To echo the sentiments of a previous review, the tour focuses on how multicultural Penang is, and you’ll be spending your time eating…”
Morning food walks through old George Town with 15+ tastings, local guides, and small groups. 4 hours of serious Penang flavors.
“What a fabulous food tour. Sandy was such a great guide - she is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We tasted so many different foods. I cannot recommend this tour enough”
Half-day Penang tour with Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill funicular, featuring priority fast-lane tickets and sweeping Georgetown views.
“Brilliant experience an Gson was an excellent guide with so much information and professionalism. Attended this solo and it was perfect!”
