A Taste of Kuala Lumpur: Local Food Spots Tour
Our locals for this tour
TK, Faris & 3 other locals
Experience details
Destination
Kuala Lumpur
Category
Food tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Mode of transport
Walking
Available languages
English • Melayu • Msa • Tamil • Indonesian • Malay
What's included
Private Guide • 5 Local Tastings
Here’s an overview of your tour
Kuala Lumpur is famous for its Local Food Spots and now you can get a real local taste of it. But, do you know why this cultural tradition is so important for the locals? Forget the stereotypes and tourist traps; you are about to find out the real deal about Local Food Spots on this tour.
Get to know how food can have an impact on the Local Food Spots culture, and let a local food expert show you the traditions behind Local Food Spots in Kuala Lumpur. Learn the cultural significance of this flavorful ritual and get a taste of authentic food like Teh Tarik, and Nasi Lemak because how else will you understand traditions without first trying them!
To fully embrace this tour that brings together food and culture, your local host will take you on a journey that includes storytelling, history, and stops at culturally relevant highlights about Local Food Spots like Mamak restaurant, and Jalan Alor for a complete experience that will satisfy all of your senses.
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from local cuisine to city lifestyle. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Kuala Lumpur, your Kuala Lumpur!
Your itinerary
Meeting point
Entrance of Molten Chocolate Cafe (LOT 10)Food & Culture
On this private tour, discover why Local Food Spots is so relevant for the locals and their culture. Your local host is ready to take you on a tour where flavor, traditions, and cultural history combine to give you the perfect taste of Kuala LumpurAuthentic Tastings
To fully understand the significance of food in the Malaysian culture, you must give it a try. And on this tour, you’ll get to enjoy Teh Tarik, Nasi Lemak, and other tastings that put this food tradition on the map!Food Traditions
Do as the locals do and embrace the way they enjoy Local Food Spots - the authentic way. Learn the history behind this local ritual, the right way to enjoy it, and tips and tricks on how to keep it alive for the rest of your stayCultural Highlights
Visit highlights relevant to the food and cultural theme of your tour where you can know more about Kuala Lumpur and where your local host can give more insights and recommendations
Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?
Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!
Select your local guide
Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.
TK
Foodie who loves diving and gaming with an NLP coaching
TK4.9151 reviewsI speakEnglish • Malay • Melayu • Msa • IndonesianFaris
The Musical Chef
Faris4.748 reviewsI speakEnglishSiddoz
The Food Traveler
Siddoz4.9458 reviewsI speakMelayu • English • Tamil • Indonesian • MsaZack
The Local Friend
Zack4.959 reviewsI speakEnglish • Tamil • MsaJoel
The Experienced Guide
Joel4.9286 reviewsI speakEnglish • Melayu • Msa • Tamil • Indonesian
Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- In case of leftovers, ask for a container to-go to reduce waste
Included
- Private Guide
- 5 Local Tastings
Not included
- Entrance to attractions
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Het was geweldig!
"Het was heel leuk om met TK op stap te gaan. Naast de heerlijke Food tour, nam hij ons ook mee naar een feest van het Chinese nieuwjaar, dit was voor ons een extra inkijkje in de cultuur, wat wij erg...
- 5.0
Fantastic experience
"Faris was a brilliant guide. We did the 5 food tasting of KL street food. Faris was both interesting and informative and I would recommend him for anyone wanting a great guide and great food."
- 4.0
Not what I expected
"I was surprised to find out at the beginning of the food tour that it was snack food only which I wasn’t aware if. . We tried a variety of small foods, but had to buy our own dinner. We found our gui...
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What is the cancellation policy?
When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.
When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.
When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.
Read moreWhat payment methods are available?
During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.Can I pay in any currency?
Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.Is this tour always private?
All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.
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