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Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour

Penang Island, Malaysiaby Active Dynamics

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Not suitable for severe gluten intolerance or strict vegan/ vegetarian or muslim. A guided tour on Penang street foods, history and culture. Foods and drinks are included (except alcoholic drinks and durian) : 1. 3 hours walk, eat street foods in local cafes and learn history and cultures as we walk on the street. Skip lunch for better tour experience. 2. Taste 10-13 traditional Penang street foods and drinks. 3. Learn the ingredients and preparation of Penang dishes like Lor Bak, Wantan Mee, Assam Laksa, Char Koay Teow, Hokkien Mee, Curry Mee; drinks like nutmeg juice, ambra, barley, white coffee and desserts like Chendol, ABC or rojak. 4. Visit a Chinese temple to gain insight to Taoism and have your fortune told. 5. Savor local tropical fruits like water apple or mango, if available. 6. Savor local snacks like Malay cakes or Indian apom (crepe). 7. See heritage building architectures, fengshui and street art murals. Note: Inform guide if any food allergy or religious concern.

What's included

  • Meals and Drinks
  • Fruits
  • Snacks
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. 1

    George Town

    5 min

    Tour starts from this point (bus stop in front of 7-eleven Penang Road) where participants will come on their own - walking, by taxi or by Grab. Briefing will be done first at this location before tour starts.

  2. 2

    Little Penang Street Market

    30 min

    We enter into a couple of coffeeshops along this road to partake in the hawker foods.

  3. 3

    Hainan Temple

    30 min

    Gain insight into Taoism, one of the least known old tradition practice of the Chinese. Listen to the ritual, why there are so many different deities and seek your fortune in the majestic and colorful temple.

  4. 4

    George Town

    15 min

    See heritage buildings architecture, murals and fengshui influence along Muntri Street. Learn about trivia and fascinating stories along the way.

  5. 5

    Chulia Street

    40 min

    We will literally eat famous and delicious hawkers foods cooked in front of you by hawker stalls along this street.

  6. 6

    Little Penang Street Market

    15 min

    View pre-war Heritage buildings and interesting trivia along Campbell Street and have some snacks along the way.

  7. 7

    Kimberley Street Food Night Market

    45 min

    We will have delicious street foods along this road.

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the bus stop "opposite Sri Kunj Bihari temple (224 Penang Road)" and in front of 7- Eleven, 215 Jalan Penang (Penang Road).

End point

Junction of Kimberley Street and Cintra Street

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for severe gluten intolerance or strict vegetarian or muslim or serious food allergy.
  • Must inform if any food(s) allergy.

Cancellation policy

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

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