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    Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour

    4.9(173 reviews)
    By Active DynamicsProduct code 103531P22
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    Duration

    3 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Kuala Lumpur

    Why Travelers Love This

    4.9 rating from 173 reviews3 hoursMobile tickets

    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

    Included

    Other

    Meals and Drinks

    Other

    Fruits

    Food and drink

    Snacks

    Other

    Professional Guide

    Not included

    Other

    Gratuities (Optional)

    Food and drink

    Alcoholic Beverages

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    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

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    5 minutes

    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

    Stop 2

    30 minutes

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

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

    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

    Stop 4

    15 minutes

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

    5

    Stop 5

    40 minutes

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

    6

    Stop 6

    15 minutes

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

    7

    Stop 7

    45 minutes

    We will have delicious street foods along this road.

    Additional Info

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible

    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Transportation Wheelchair Accessible

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Health Other

    Not suitable for severe gluten intolerance or strict vegetarian or muslim or serious food allergy.

    Health Other

    Must inform if any food(s) allergy.

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.9

    173 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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