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Home/Destinations/Penang/Food Tours

Penang Food Tours

Malaysia’s food capital: Penang is legendary for its hawker cuisine. Food tours graze the stalls of George Town for char kway teow, assam laksa, char koay kak and cendol, sharing the stories behind the island’s beloved dishes.

153 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Penang Island
Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
5.0(709)·4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
George Town
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
4.7(517)·4h 30min
from$33/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Penang Island
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
4.5(507)·45 min
from$6/ person
via Viator
Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
George Town
Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
4.9(426)·6 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Penang Island
Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
5.0(272)·4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Georgetown After Dark: Street Food, Secrets & Chew Jetty
Penang Island
Georgetown After Dark: Street Food, Secrets & Chew Jetty
4.8(264)·4 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak
Penang Island
Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak
5.0(199)·4 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Penang City & Temple Tour With Penang Hill(Fast Lane)
Penang Island
Penang City & Temple Tour With Penang Hill(Fast Lane)
4.9(182)·6 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour
Penang Island
Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour
4.9(174)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Penang George Town All-In-One Heritage Tour By Bicycle & Trishaw (Metro Bike)
Penang Island
Penang George Town All-In-One Heritage Tour By Bicycle & Trishaw (Metro Bike)
4.9(168)·3h 30min
from$87/ person
via Viator
Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures
George Town
Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures
5.0(114)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Eat Like A Local: Penang Street Food Tour
Penang Island
Eat Like A Local: Penang Street Food Tour
4.8(103)·4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Chef Samuel's Private Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour
Penang Island
Chef Samuel's Private Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour
5.0(97)·5 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Full Day Flexi Private Tour in Penang Island with Pickup
George Town
Full Day Flexi Private Tour in Penang Island with Pickup
5.0(75)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Penang: Flexible Half-Day Escapes
George Town
Penang: Flexible Half-Day Escapes
4.9(69)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Penang Food Tour : A Feast That Taste Like History : 17+ Tasting
Penang Island
Penang Food Tour : A Feast That Taste Like History : 17+ Tasting
5.0(54)·3–4 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
6 Hours Enchanting Exploration in Penang
Penang
6 Hours Enchanting Exploration in Penang
5.0(52)·6 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Back of the Bike Street Food Experience – Real Penang!
George Town
Back of the Bike Street Food Experience – Real Penang!
5.0(44)·4 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang
Penang Island
3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang
5.0(41)·3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private Half-Day Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Tour
George Town
Private Half-Day Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Tour
4.2(36)·4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Penang City Tour Including Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
Penang Island
Penang City Tour Including Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
4.7(34)·6 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
Penang Island
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
4.9(32)·5 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Discover Secrets of Penang’s Food and Cultural Heritage
Penang Island
Discover Secrets of Penang’s Food and Cultural Heritage
5.0(21)·4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Penang Island
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
4.7(15)·5 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Malay Culinary Journey Cooking Class for the Adventurous Foodie
Penang Island
Malay Culinary Journey Cooking Class for the Adventurous Foodie
5.0(15)·4 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Penang Food Tour - Georgetown
Penang Island
Penang Food Tour - Georgetown
5.0(14)·4 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
George Town
Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
4.6(12)·5 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Local Street Food Tour in Georgetown Penang
Penang Island
Local Street Food Tour in Georgetown Penang
5.0(11)·4 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Penang City & temple Tour with Penang Hill Train Fast Lane Ticket
George Town
Penang City & temple Tour with Penang Hill Train Fast Lane Ticket
4.7(10)·6 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Best of Historical George Town Half Day Tour
George Town
Best of Historical George Town Half Day Tour
4.9(7)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Highlights of George Town, Penang Private Tour
George Town
Highlights of George Town, Penang Private Tour
5.0(6)·6 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
3 Hour of Penang Street Food Walkabout Tour The Heritage Site
Penang Island
3 Hour of Penang Street Food Walkabout Tour The Heritage Site
5.0(5)·3h 30min
from$59/ person
via Viator
Private Half-Day Hawker Trails Food Tour in George Town
George Town
Private Half-Day Hawker Trails Food Tour in George Town
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Penang City Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si
Penang Island
Penang City Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
George Town Heritage Tour: Khoo Kongsi & Penang Peranakan Mansion
Penang Island
George Town Heritage Tour: Khoo Kongsi & Penang Peranakan Mansion
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Penang Half-day City Tour with Trishaw Ride & Upside Down Museum
George Town
Penang Half-day City Tour with Trishaw Ride & Upside Down Museum
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Penang: Hilltop Views, Kek Lok Si & Local Laksa Tasting
George Town
Penang: Hilltop Views, Kek Lok Si & Local Laksa Tasting
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of George Town Penang with Guiding
George Town
Private Tour of George Town Penang with Guiding
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Podcast Tour George Town Unveiling the Peranakan Tapestry
Penang Island
Podcast Tour George Town Unveiling the Peranakan Tapestry
1h 47min
from$5/ person
via Viator
George Town Penang App Guided Street Art Tour
Penang Island
George Town Penang App Guided Street Art Tour
2–3 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Private Half Day Tour of Tasty Local Street Food in Penang
Penang
Private Half Day Tour of Tasty Local Street Food in Penang
4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Penang Private Tour Georgetown Half day City Town with Guiding
George Town
Penang Private Tour Georgetown Half day City Town with Guiding
4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator

Food Tours in Penang — FAQ

Why is Penang famous for food?
Penang is considered Malaysia’s street-food capital, with a rich mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian hawker dishes.
What food should you try in Penang?
Try char kway teow, assam laksa, char koay kak, Hokkien mee and cendol.
Can you take a food tour in Penang?
Yes — hawker food tours sample George Town’s best stalls and specialties.

More things to do in Penang

George Town HeritagePenang Hill & TemplesCity & Sightseeing