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Experience the best of Penang with Withlocals

Going to Penang and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Penang with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.

Tours in Penang

Going to Penang and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Penang with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.

Tours in Penang

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  • Feel like a local, not a tourist

    Always private. It’s just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.

  • More you, less checklist

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

  • Travel that feels good

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



Top 5 things to do in Penang

Make your stay in Penang complete with these things to do

  1. 1Experience image
    Portrait from local Lisa - Your personal guide
    Portrait from local Yasin - Your Local Guide in Penang
    Choose your favorite local

    The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour in George Town

    336 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Penang

    Ready to taste the best food in George Town? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Penang.

    €33.09per person
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  2. 2Experience image
    Portrait from local Joo Bee - carpe diem
    Portrait from local Amar - Penang Tourism Expert
    Choose your favorite local

    Off the Beaten Track in Penang: Street Art in George Town

    342 reviews
    2.5 hours | off the beaten track | Penang

    Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the Street Art of George Town. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore George Town where you’ll experience a different Penang, like a local with a local by your side!

    €27.57per person
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  3. 3Experience image
    Portrait from local Virginia Ann - Smile always
    With Virginia Ann

    China Town & Little India Tour

    57 reviews
    4 hours | city highlight tours | Penang

    Get ready to discover the vibrant districts of China Town & Little India during a private tour with me - your local friend! I can show you the best local spots, hidden gems and lively markets that buzz with locals. Of course, you also have the chance to taste the most delicious local treats!

    €120per person
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  4. 4Experience image
    Portrait from local Yasin - Your Local Guide in Penang
    Portrait from local Joo Bee - carpe diem
    Choose your favorite local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Penang: George Town

    339 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Penang

    Want to see the best of George Town Penang? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real George Town, Penang!

    €18.38per person
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  5. 5Experience image
    Portrait from local Hon Seng - Enjoy the city while travelling
    With Hon Seng

    Unforgettable Penang Island Holiday Tour

    19 reviews
    8 hours | city highlight tours | Penang

    On a layover and want to do something unique on a private tour with a local insider? Witness and experience Penang's melting pot from George Town to the suburb of Air Itam. Hungry? Local popular street foods like Assam laksa, prawn noodle, char kuey teow and much more treats await!

    €62.50per person
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Explore Penang with our incredible locals

Learn about their personal stories and find out how you can explore Penang with locals

  • Mohd Remyzan

    Remy Your License Tourist Guide

    205 reviews
    English
  • Virginia Ann

    Smile always

    57 reviews
    English・Melayu
  • Hon Seng

    Enjoy the city while travelling

    19 reviews
    English・中文
  • Deffrey

    Travel With Deff

    82 reviews
    English・മലയാളം・Melayu・中文
  • Amar

    Penang Tourism Expert

    3 reviews
    English・Melayu
  • Joo Bee

    carpe diem

    91 reviews
    English・Melayu・ไทย
  • Lisa

    Your personal guide

    181 reviews
    Deutsch・English
  • Yasin

    Your Local Guide in Penang

    13 reviews
    English・Melayu


Things to do in Penang

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Penang has to offer

  • The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour in George Town
    Lisa - Your personal guide
    Yasin - Your Local Guide in Penang
    Choose your local

    The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour in George Town

    4.9
    336 reviews
    3 hours • food tours
    from €33.09 per person
  • Off the Beaten Track in Penang: Street Art in George Town
    Joo Bee - carpe diem
    Amar - Penang Tourism Expert
    Choose your local

    Off the Beaten Track in Penang: Street Art in George Town

    4.9
    342 reviews
    2.5 hours • off the beaten track
    from €27.57 per person
  • China Town & Little India Tour
    Virginia Ann - Smile always
    With Virginia Ann

    China Town & Little India Tour

    5.0
    57 reviews
    4 hours • city highlight tours
    from €120 per person
  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Penang: George Town
    Yasin - Your Local Guide in Penang
    Joo Bee - carpe diem
    Choose your local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Penang: George Town

    4.9
    339 reviews
    3 hours • city highlight tours
    from €18.38 per person
  • Unforgettable Penang Island Holiday Tour
    Hon Seng - Enjoy the city while travelling
    With Hon Seng

    Unforgettable Penang Island Holiday Tour

    4.6
    19 reviews
    8 hours • city highlight tours
    from €62.50 per person
  • Full Day Private Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient
    Deffrey  - Travel With Deff
    With Deffrey

    Full Day Private Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient

    4.9
    82 reviews
    7 hours • City highlight tours
    from €85 per person
  • A day to experience the heartbeat of Penang ~ Where Culture, History, and Nature Unite in Harmony
    Joo Bee - carpe diem
    With Joo Bee

    A day to experience the heartbeat of Penang ~ Where Culture, History, and Nature Unite in Harmony

    4.9
    91 reviews
    7 hours • day trips
    from per person
  •  Penang island Cruise Excursion Tour
    Hon Seng - Enjoy the city while travelling
    With Hon Seng

    Penang island Cruise Excursion Tour

    5.0
    19 reviews
    6 hours • day trips
    from €61.18 per person
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  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.



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Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

  • 5.0

    Great day in George Town

    "Fantastic day with Lisa in George Town visiting restaurants and stalls we would never have visited on our own. Lisa was great fun and really insightful about the food, how it was cooked and about life as a local. Due to both Ramadan and Chinese new year some of the places were full or unable to get ingredients but Lisa always had a plan b option To ensure we had a great day. Thoroughly recommended, thank you "

    local Lisa
    guest Richard
    RichardAbout local LisaPenang, February 22, 2026
  • 5.0

    Fun tour of Georgetown

    "Virginia is an enthuisastic and energetic guide - great local knowledge and fun ideas to learn about Penang."

    local Virginia Ann
    guest Jonathan
    JonathanAbout local Virginia AnnPenang, February 16, 2026
  • 5.0

    Review about Joo Bee

    "I had a great time with Joo Bee. She is so friendly and easy to talk to.she is very knowledgeable about local history and brings to life the stories of the old and new Georgetown, I highly recommend her tours. Hope I can tour with another time."

    local Joo Bee
    guest David
    DavidAbout local Joo BeePenang, February 11, 2026
  • 5.0

    A wonderful experience

    "Our experience on Lisa’s street food walking tour couldn’t have been bettered, from the pre-walk communication to the tour itself. Lisa’s knowledge of Georgetown and its vast array of cuisines and dishes on offer helped us navigate the somewhat overwhelming sight which confronts a first time visitor. We went to food stalls, restaurants and cafes and tried food and drinks we would never have considered and began to understand the history and culture behind the dishes and the people who live here. Lisa also was able to adapt to the needs of our family where one has a mushroom allergy and 2 are pescatarians. Additionally, Lisa was also very helpful in suggesting other experiences in Georgetown and Penang. I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa’s food tour. "

    local Lisa
    guest Jane
    JaneAbout local LisaPenang, February 10, 2026
  • 5.0

    A fantastic experience

    "Lisa was the consummate host who made us feel so welcome and was more than happy to alter her tour to suit my food allergies. Lisa knows so much about Penang & the people’s relationship with food. Food is part of their language and Lisa emphasised the importance of food to the good people of Penang. We tried a varied range of tastes & textures, savoury & sweet dishes. The locals all know Lisa & respect her. You can see that she has a good relationship with all of the vendors. We highly recommend Lisa for this Street Food Experience. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. "

    local Lisa
    guest Tanya
    TanyaAbout local LisaPenang, February 8, 2026
  • 5.0

    Perfect guide

    "We had a fabulous time with Deffrey in Penang. He was professional, hospitable, and knowledgeable. "

    local Deffrey
    guest Robin
    RobinAbout local Deffrey Penang, February 7, 2026
  • 5.0

    Review about Mohd Remyzan

    "We hit the jackpot with Remy, with his passion for local food and history, we left the tour with happy bellies and great stories of Penang and the surrounding area. As a Texan-Singaporean couple who live in Europe, we really appreciated that Remy had the wherewithal to customise an itinerary that satisfied our cravings while keeping it authentic. Every bite came with a bit of culture and context - highly recommend! "

    local Mohd Remyzan
    guest Cheryl
    CherylAbout local Mohd RemyzanPenang, February 6, 2026
  • 5.0

    Remy is great

    "My Wife and l had an excellent 3 hour walking tour of George Town with Remy. Remy was informative as well as fun. The time flew. Definitely worth booking Remy. "

    local Mohd Remyzan
    guest Andrew
    AndrewAbout local Mohd RemyzanPenang, January 31, 2026
  • 5.0

    Interesting tour and a great guide

    "We had an extremely interesting tour through the unesco world heritage site in Georgetown. Our guide, Joo Bee, was so knowledgable and accommodating she really made the experience enjoyable. "

    local Joo Bee
    guest lorraine
    lorraineAbout local Joo BeePenang, January 26, 2026
  • 5.0

    Fab Tour

    "Thanks to Joo Bee for sharing her local knowledge. Great insight into the past, present and future of a fascinating town!"

    local Joo Bee
    guest Lesley
    LesleyAbout local Joo BeePenang, January 25, 2026