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George Town: Heritage Walking Tour with Street Food TastingGetYourGuidePopular

George Town: Heritage Walking Tour with Street Food Tasting

A guided walk through UNESCO-listed George Town — colonial architecture, working temples and mosques, and street-food tastings along the way. Meets at Whiteaways Arcade.

  • UNESCO World Heritage George Town
  • St George's Church — oldest Anglican church in SE Asia
  • Goddess of Mercy Temple & Masjid Kapitan Keling
Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ TastingsGetYourGuidePopular

Penang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

A deep dive into Penang's food culture with 15+ tastings across George Town — hawker classics and heritage streets, with a local guide telling the stories behind the dishes.

  • 15+ tastings of Penang classics
  • Hawker stalls & heritage streets
  • Local guide & food history
Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ TastingsGetYourGuide

Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

A morning food walk through George Town with 15+ tastings — breakfast classics, kopi, and market stalls before the heat sets in.

  • Morning breakfast classics & kopi
  • 15+ tastings
  • George Town markets

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