Highlights
- Admire Kek Lok Si Temple's hilltop views and tie prayer ribbons with a wish
- Explore Ayer Itam wet market and its long-running family stalls
- Taste our crispy, golden oyster omelette that rivals Bangkok's best
- Eat like a local: Nyonya Pie tees, Lok Lok (steamboat) & cream puffs since 1957
- Explore one neighbourhood with 7 guests max and up to 15+ tastings
Description
Skip the midday heat—explore Kek Lok Si in the cool late afternoon breeze, then feast as the sun sets! Begin your tour with panoramic hilltop views from Kek Lok Si, Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple. Tie prayer ribbons with wishes for loved ones, and appreciate the serenity, views and memories no camera can capture. Then, descend into the famous wet market where family-run stalls have served locals for generations.
Think Jay Fai owns the omelette crown? Penang's oyster omelette has been giving her a run for decades. Taste fresh oyster omelette, 'Lok Lok' skewers cooked in bubbling broth, legendary cream puffs from a 1957 bakery, and Michelin-starred Asam Laksa that draws queues morning and evening.
More than the food, meet the vendors, hear their stories, and leave knowing Penang beyond the postcards.
Includes
Every tour ends with a 15 minute 'Ask us anything' session where you can ask about history, culture, daily life, or recommendations for your trip
Learn to speak and count in Hokkien and Mandarin—vendors love it when you try
Visit to Kek Lok Si temple (inclined lift/cable car fees)
Visit to Ayer Itam wet market
Car ride to the hawker center
Water and local drinks included
Excludes
Alcoholic beverages
Pick-up and drop off at your hotel excluded
Personal expenses
Gratuities if you feel we have done an awesome job
Additional food and drinks not ordered by Guide
Note: Tour does not run on Tuesday and Wednesday
Important Information
- Please plan your time and arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. (Ayer Itam neighbourhood is 25-30 mins away from UNESCO heritage core and buffer zone via Grab)
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Dress conservatively when visiting the temple by wearing trousers and covering your shoulders
- Wear shoes that slip on and off easily for ease of entering into the prayer halls barefoot
- Bring your water to reduce plastic bottles consumption
- Bring cash for purchases at the market
- Be prepared for queues at popular food stalls
- Our licensed guide wears a maroon polo shirt
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
