Experience the best of
George Town with Withlocals

"We had a fantastic food tour in Penang with Lisa and couldn’t recommend her more highly. She is such a warm, kind, and knowledgeable guide who clearly loves sharing her city with visitors. What we appreciated most was how she tailored the experience to our preferences while still introducing us to an incredible variety of local dishes and drinks. From hidden local gems to iconic Penang favorites, every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and authentic. We especially loved that she took us beyond the obvious tourist spots and shared the stories, culture, and history behind the food. If you’re looking for someone who knows the hidden corners of Penang, offers a genuine local perspective, and makes the experience feel like exploring with a friend, Lisa is the perfect guide."

"A bit hesitant before I booked: would this singer / guitar player really know the nice spots… and share history… or talk about music all the time? Surprise!! It turned out that this was one of the best tours (the best) we have ever had! Remy asked what my daughter (17) and me were interested in and customised the program seamlessly. We opted for the photograph tour with a small bite somewhere and info about the city on the way. Fantastic!!! It was also just really entertaining to walk around George Town with someone who knows a lot of people and who seems really appreciated by others. Remy knows the history as well as the up-to-date fact. He is not the slightest afraid to share his opinion on things or to correct rude people in a nice manner : ) Remy is quite a character. We would have liked to book another tour with him but unfortunately we only had one full day in George Town - what a city!! "

"We spent a terrific 3 hours with Remy sampling a huge array of different foods in Georgetown. We tried all sorts, that we would never have come across without guidance from Remy. Everything was delicious and we left feeling very full. Be sure to bring your appetite and you'll have a great experience. We also learnt a lot about Malaysia and all the dishes we tried were explained to us. I would definitely recommend this tour to any foodies out there visiting Penang."

"I had an overall super day with Joo Bee. It was super hot, super sunny, super rich in content and educational, super engaging and authentic, yet entertaining and enjoyable. Thank you very much, Joo Bee, I will always remember."

"Had such a wonderful time with Yasin - it just felt like hanging out with an enthusiastic friend, taking you to all his favourite spots around the city - and we reeeeally appreciated his ability to cater to one of our friends being vegetarian. It felt less like a tour, and more like hanging out with an old friend, and i was 100% here for it."

"Joo Bee was an excellent guide, she met us at the appointed location at the Victoria Clock Tower nearby the cruise Terminal and we spent the morning exploring the UNESCO world heritage site of Georgetown, Penang. We were not disappointed. Joo Bee was able to show us all the sights and locations of interest and gave us a wonderful insight into a bygone era. We enjoyed her company and felt we really were able to understand the history and gain a good understanding of the local culture. Thanks to Joo Bee's local knowledge, we had a wonderful day."

"Remy was super engaging, took us around a really interesting route, and gave us great recommendations (on what to do/where to eat etc for the rest of our stay in George Town). Great way to get your bearings of the city. Would recommend!! "

"Lisa met us looking very presentable and with a positive outlook. Due to dietary restrictions, she had to personally do a lot of preparations for this tour, and we appreciated that greatly. Her knowledge of the area and history was terrific for a “foreigner”. She pulled together a great foodie tour for us. Even though it was a scorching hot day, she was most accomodating with us oldies’ slow walking pace, and her care factor was tremendous. All the food she generously arranged was nothing short of excellent. Just start on an empty belly, as her choices will definitely fill you up. She answered all our various questions with calm confidence, suited to her personality. I am not the easiest person to please, but Lisa achieved that in spades. To say we were smitten with her tour is an understatement. It was great! By all means, pick Lisa for your foodie tour in Georgetown. You won’t be let down, as we all very highly recommend her. Amazing, she is! Thanks so, so very much Lisa."

"Remy was hugely knowledgeable, entertaining and personable as a guide. He gave us the "inside" story of Penang, pointed us towards great activities to do on our own as well as excellent restaurants both during and after the tour. We'd strongly recommend spending a morning with him!"

"We spent an enjoyable evening with Lisa touring the Penang food scene. She was great navigating all of our food allergies. We never felt rushed and she was always happy to answer any questions we had. Definitely recommend her if you’re in Penang. "