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    3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang

    4.9(126 reviews)
    By Heritage on a Plate PLTProduct code 39723P2
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    Duration

    3 hours 15 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Kuala Lumpur

    Why Travelers Love This

    4.9 rating from 126 reviews3 hours 15 minutesMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Immerse yourself in the experience of George Town's evenings - full of bubbling pans, flaming woks and resting streets waiting to whisper their history. Enjoy delicious food, discover the hidden history of the city and experience an evening of George Town's quiet magic.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Dinner and beverages (non-alcoholic)

    Other

    Local taxes

    Other

    Professional English speaking host

    Not included

    Other

    Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Other

    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

    Other

    Personal expenses

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    At Lebuh Penang & Lebuh China, Ren is the white colonial-style inn on the corner. You’ll meet your host *outside of* the ground floor bistro. If you're early and would like to buy a drink, inform the staff that you're here for Heritage on a Plate. Facilities are only for Ren-i-Tang patrons.

    End point

    *Ending points and routes subject to change due to closures, holidays, etc.—please check with your host to confirm the ending point.*

    Pickup details

    • Kindly arrive at the location at least 5 minutes before the hop begins. If you are delayed, kindly let us know via our contact number so we can hold the hop for you. The host will wait a maximum of 10 minutes before considering you a no-show. If you're marked as no-show you will not be entitled to a refund. • If you are delayed beyond a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the host, and inform us of this situation then we will try to schedule another hop for you on a best-effort basis. If you do not inform us, then you will be considered a no-show. • We reserve the right to refuse service to customers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. • Please obey all local and international laws, guidelines and standard operating procedures while on the hop. If your hop is canceled as a result of illegal, disruptive or unethical behaviour on your part, you will not be entitled to a refund. • If you randomly break into song, the host may or may not join you, depending on the song.

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours 15 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Discover the little known story of Little India's past, as we explore this vibrant and eclectic enclave. We'll enjoy local Malaysian-Indian snacks, dishes and drinks, and learn about the role Indian migrants played in building the city we love today.

    2

    Stop 2

    30 minutes

    We'll stroll Pitt Street, the center of Penang’s unique spiritual practices, and unravel the tumultuous history of Penang in the 19th century - the drama of colonisation and migration, the political machinations of Clans and Tycoons & the struggle of ordinary people to make a home away from home.

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

    We'll explore the later settlements of Chinatown, and visit some of the few remaining locally frequented hawkers stalls and sweets shops.

    4

    Stop 4

    45 minutes

    When available, we sample a few enticing dishes featuring Penang’s fusion flavors at favorite local restaurant

    Additional Info

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Other

    A maximum of 6 people per booking

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.9

    126 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

    5 stars121
    4 stars2
    3 stars3
    2 stars0
    1 stars0

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