Experience the best of Penang with Withlocals

"I can't say enough good things about our time with Deffery! From the time Deffery picked us up until he dropped us off 8 hours later he was engaged and entertaining. He took us to all of the places on our list plus a few extra places. It was an extremely hot day and my wife was having trouble with the heat and Deffery did everything he could to help elevate the issue by grabbing his car and picking us up between areas. He took us to a local restaurant that was amazing and did everything with a great attitude. He answered all of our crazy questions and gave us a lot of great information about the area. If we get back this way I will definitely use him again! "

"My wife and I booked a private tour with Lisa. Within a couple of minutes of meeting it was obvious we had so much in common. Lisa's engaging manner and culinary knowledge meant we never had an awkward moment during our 4 hour trip. Only eating food slowed the conversation. Over the following few days we returned to a number of the locations to sample our favourite dishes again. The trip finished on a high with big genuine hugs and we met Lisa's husband Mohd. Our experience was absolutely the highlight of our time in Penang. "

"We booked this tour with Yasin for our first day in the city and it was the perfect introduction to the foods of Georgetown. We were a group of vegetarians and Yasin made sure we got to taste quite a variety from multiple shops while being mindful of the foods we could eat. Going to the shops where locals would also be happy to eat - all over pleasant conversations and stories about Penang and Malay culture - this is exactly the kind of food tour we were hoping for."

"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 "

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

"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."

"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. "

"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. "

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

"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! "