5.0
480 reviews

A Taste of Kuala Lumpur: Tour

Joel  - The Experienced Guide
Siddoz - The Food Traveler

Our locals for this tour

Joel, Siddoz & 3 other locals

Want to get a real local taste of the Kuala Lumpur? Give it a taste and find out on this private tour in Kuala Lumpur! Join a local host expert in food and culture on a tour that will satisfy your cultural cravings for with tastings, history, and highlights.

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 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 on this tour.

Get to know how food can have an impact on the culture, and let a local food expert show you the traditions behind 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 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 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 Lumpur
  • Authentic 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 - 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 stay!
  • Cultural 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 some give more insights and recommendations
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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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.

  • Joel  - The Experienced Guide

    Joel

    The Experienced Guide

    Joel
    4.9
    281 reviews
    I speak
    English • Melayu • Msa • Tamil • Indonesian
  • Siddoz - The Food Traveler

    Siddoz

    The Food Traveler

    Siddoz
    4.9
    441 reviews
    I speak
    Melayu • English • Tamil • Indonesian • Msa
  • Zack - The Local Friend

    Zack

    The Local Friend

    Zack
    4.9
    57 reviews
    I speak
    English • Tamil • Msa
  • TK - Foodie who loves diving and gaming with an NLP coaching

    TK

    Foodie who loves diving and gaming with an NLP coaching

    TK
    4.9
    148 reviews
    I speak
    English • Malay • Melayu • Msa • Indonesian
  • Faris - The Musical Chef

    Faris

    The Musical Chef

    Faris
    4.7
    42 reviews
    I speak
    English

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
480 reviews
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    About local Siddoz
    5.0

    Fantastic evening with Siddoz

    "Siddoz showed us the best bits of what the streetfood culture in Kuala Lumpur has to offer. It had been an amazing evening which I would recommend to everton to do."

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    About local Siddoz
    5.0

    Sehr nette Tour mit Siddoz!

    "Hatten eine sehr nette Tour und viel ausprobiert was wir selbst nicht bestellt hätten. Danke für den Abend!"

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    Faris picture
    About local Faris
    5.0

    Learned all sorts of tasty morsels

    "Tasted food and drink, learned about its origins, how it had been adapted by Malaysians, and other tidbits too. Faris is great"

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Why should you book a Withlocals tour?

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    100% customizable

    Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.

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    Private guided tours

    No strangers on your tour. It’s just you and your local host.

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    Our tours are designed with people, places & the planet in mind.

Questions?

We are here to help!

  • 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.

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  • What 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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Joel  - The Experienced Guide
Faris - The Musical Chef
Siddoz - The Food Traveler

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Joel, Faris & 3 other locals

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