Experience City Tours in Penang with Withlocals

"Joo is very knowledgeable, friendly, fun and easy to understand. She suggested fun poses to make with the art. She recommended other things i might want to do. A true gem!!"

"I bought a family tour around Georgetown with Joo Bee for my husbands birthday. We both loved the information about the different sights in Georgetown including the street art, and Joo Bee was very knowledgeable. She made allowances for our children when they were in need of a cafe break! She clearly loves Penang and that enthusiasm made the tour extra special. "

"We booked Joo Bee for the Highlights & Hidden Gems of Penang. Joo Bee brought the streets of George Town World Heritage Site to life with her stories of the city. Joo Bee took us to Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay, a Nyonya kuih (cake) establishment founded in 1933. The kuih and kaya taste authentically nonya and fresh because they are made daily. The taste brought back memories of childhood when kaya was home made by grandma and mum. We now understand where the names of streets came from e.g. Love Lane, Cannon Street, Harmony Street, etc. Joo Bee helped us picture the lives of the people who lived in George Town during the 18th century as we walk down these streets. This is the best and most efficient way to appreciate Penang. "

" Joo Bee was superb as a guide and even better as an all round great person. I wasn't feeling very well on the day of my tour but she was kind and patient with me. We still got to see most things and she explained everything . No question seemed too silly for her to answer . I would recommend Joo 100% as she has the history of Penang and Malaysia in general steeped in her very being. She shares her knowledge with ease and grace. I truly recommend you go with Joo as she will show you the hidden gems that we as tourists would find hard to locate even using maps. I even tried durian for the first time in an ice cream form on our walk - not for me I'm afraid ! We had fun and laughs along the way as well has being given the history of Georgetown - It takes great skill to be as good a guide as JooBee👍🫰💕 Thanks a million and who knows maybe our paths will cross again . Fiona "

"Joo Bee showed us a wonderful time touring Penang. We booked the tour for our first day to see the city and get recommendations for our weekend and Joo Bee did not disappoint. We took in the street art while marking down restaurants and shops that she recommended we visit later. Great way to start our weekend. Highly recommend. "

"We had a wonderful time with Joo Bee. She is very knowledgeable and was able to provide deep historical context for all the wonderful sites we visited."

"With Joo Bee time passes so fast! She made us feeling at home and walk us through every corner worth to be seen of Georgetown. Highly recommended ❤️"

"Spending the morning with Joo Bee felt less like a guided tour and more like catching up with a dear friend who happens to know all the best secrets of Penang! She has this wonderful way of tuning in — and understanding your interests and needs on the day — and as a result, she led me to fascinating, tucked-away corners of the city I’d never have stumbled upon alone. Even better, she introduced me to the most delicious and interesting local food and drinks, all thoughtfully chosen to match my tastes and dietary needs — it honestly felt like every stop was picked just for me. Beyond the places and plates, it was her curious, spirited nature and rich local insights that made the day special. It wasn’t just a tour; it was a genuine experience of connection as well as a travel adventure, and one I’ll remember for a long time. I’d wholeheartedly recommend Joo Bee to anyone wanting to experience Penang through a more personal, insider’s lens."

"From the word go, Deffrey was great to communicate with and tailored to our request of wanting to experience a more authentic, rural adventure of Penang Island. We could not have asked for more. The entire day from cycling through villages, rice paddies, monkeys, farms and coast line, exploring the Chinese fishing villages and experiencing local cafe culture, to our hike through Penang National Park to beautiful beaches and back was awesome! Deffrey is a great guy, warm and easy to be around. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Penang!"

"Very enjoyable tours with Joo Bee. Her local knowledge of places - background, history, customs, etc added so much depth to the tours. Two days of casual walking seeing talking, just like old friends! "