Food Tour at Penang - Eat Like a Local, Feel Like a Local | La Vacanza Travel

Food Tour at Penang - Eat Like a Local, Feel Like a Local

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Penang Island
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  • 5 hours
  • Penang Island
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Penang is the food capital of Asia, the cultural diversity here have contributed to a wide variety of food option. Chinese, Malay, Indian and Even Western Cuisine just popping out every where around the whole island. Either you looking for a High Class fine Dining option to Heritage Culture Vibe Cafe, you will be amaze with the amount of option you will be flooded with.

However, the best food of Penang came from the street side. Street Hawker that being operating for tenth of years and some inheriting from the cooking skill from their fore parents. These Stalls on the street side might look simple, it may not provide you the comfort of seats but the taste of food might be comparable or better to those Michelin Star Restaurant.

Lets join me to explore the wonders of this street food and learn on how to be a local foodies.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: 7 Bistro, 39B Tingkat, Mk 13, 1, Jalan Air Itam, Kampung Pisang, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia

Local Nasi Kandar Spot at Penang

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Air Itam Dam, Jalan Balik Pulau, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia

Picnic by the Hill

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, Jalan Kebun Bunga, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Visit the Biggest Lord Murugan Temple in Malaysia

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Air Itam Dam
  • Entry/Admission - 7 Bistro
  • Entry/Admission - Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple

Exclusions
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Penang City Hall, Jalan Padang Kota Lama, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Traveler pickup is offered
Mbpp City Hall


Departure Time

03:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

chad_G

17 Jan, 2024

Tiger was awesome. Educational, entertaining - the whole experience was great. We ate great food and learned so much about Penang. I recommend this to EVERYONE. My wife and I went hungry and were glad given all the food. He even left us with a going away 'burger' for a late night snack. I heard he has a coffee tour and was angry we didn't have time to stick around for it.

Ghurah

04 Sep, 2023

"Going on the food tour with Tiger was seriously amazing! He took us on a wild food adventure through Penang, starting with mind-blowing nasi kandar that set the bar high. Then, he surprised us with a cool forest picnic that was just so different and fun, showing that Tiger knows how to keep things exciting. We continued the experience with a visit to the enlightening Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple and incredible views of Penang and the monkeys ! Tiger didn't hold back - he kept it real with his thoughts on everything. His passion for Penang’s cuisine and and the way he shared his knowledge about the culture and history made the whole experience even better. He knows all the secret spots to find the best of the best in Penang. We felt like we were in on all the delicious secrets and soaked up the local culture. Tiger was our guide and our friend, making sure we got the most out of every bite and moment. From our lunch to the forest picnic to finishing with a delicious Ramly Burger, Tiger made sure we savored every second. No doubt about it, Tiger made our food tour the highlight of our trip!”

Sameer_I

04 Sep, 2023

Tiger is the man! My wife and I were visiting for just one day from New York, and Tiger was so helpful in making the most of our time in Penang. He was so thoughtful, all the way from giving us new reusable water bottles up to noting our food restrictions. We also got to learn so much great information about the culture and the history. The best part was our picnic in front of a scenic dam and our hike up to one of the biggest Hindu temples before our dinner. Most importantly, everything was local, authentic and clean. Take it from an incredibly picky New Yorker! Everything was perfect and this was probably the best La Vacanza Travel experience I've ever had.

Itsameeracle91

03 Sep, 2023

Tiger is amazing. As a native New Yorker, I can easily say this was the most interesting and thoughtfully planned tour that I have ever been on. From start to finish he made us feel so comfortable and welcomed in this beautiful city. We started with a flawless pick up and he thoughtfully gave us both new reusable water bottles to take on future adventures... Very thoughtful and environmentally conscious. We started with lunch, where he explained everything to us and we learned a lot about culture and history on the way. We saw many local places where Malaysians go, we learned about various plants and berries in the rainforest, and there was always an interesting tidbit along the way. Next we were happily surprised by a picnic with a lovely view and more education on Malaysian lifestyle followed by a visit to a Hindu temple and of course followed by more food at a Chinese hawker. Of course tiger was nice enough to send us home with a snack and was so thoughtful in giving us suggestions for the next day. I wish I could have the chance to see the rest of this beautiful place with him.

Kate C

22 Jan, 2023

This was a great experience, and far more than a standard food tour. First of all, rest assured that you will have plenty of tasty treats throughout the tour and will end the day stuffed, but more importantly Tiger is absolutely committed to helping you live like a local for the day in Penang. He went out of his way to bring us places that we never would have found on our own while providing lots of information and context to understand the local culture(s) in Penang. The tour is well paced with breaks between “meals” for transport between spots, walks, and visits to places of interest waaay off the tourist track. Oh, and all of the food is delicious, AND thoughtfully paired with unique local beverages. Tiger’s enthusiasm to share his knowledge and local insights made the time fly by—and he even dropped us off with a goodie bag so we didn’t miss our final bedtime snack! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to help us eat our way through a day in Penang. You won’t be disappointed if you book this experience!

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Amazing guide and food culture

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The food and culture tour to beat

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Live…and eat like a local in Penang!

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Great day of food and exploration of Penang with Tiger!

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Exceptional Food Tour Experience

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