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Ages 3-90, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Bicycle rental (or trishaw)
  • Breakfast, lunch and bottled water
  • Safety jacket and helmet
What's not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Customer self-arrange transport to tour start location at Tanjung City Marina (Beside Jetty Bus Terminal), Pengkalan Weld
  • Entrance fees (not applicable)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Fort Cornwallis


Start:
  • Victoria Inn, 278, Lebuh Victoria, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
    Metro Bike - Behind Victoria Inn
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23942P7

    • A minimum of 2 passengers per booking is required
    • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
    • Bilingual speaking tour guide
    • Children must be accompanied by adults.
    • Dress code is sport wear
    • For bike tour, average height must greater than 5ft or 150cm. Special bike arrangement needed for body height below 5ft
    • For trishaw tour, twin sharing for adult and child, a surcharge fee of RM40/pax imposed on single seat (unshared) trishaw. Adults with more than 85kg may need 1 trishaw
    • Hat, sun glasses and sun block may be useful to avoid afternoon sun
    • Rain coat will be provided if rains. If thunder storms, the tour time will be delayed or extended
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23942P7

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    • Metro Bike Easy Green Travel
      4.8 of 5 bubbles311
      George Town, Malaysia
      Joined in November 2011
    • Daydream41069505362
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic food and culture tour. It’s a must!
      Ken was a fantastic tour guide providing lots of interesting information on the history and culture of Penang, with plenty of delicious local food stops. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend!
      Written May 28, 2022
    • TrinaC231
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bike, eat, repeat
      Ken was a fantastic guide giving us the history of various stops and of course, getting us to sample plenty of delicious hawker food. The morning was packed with fun biking, weaving through the streets serenaded by the sweet 80 ballads from Ken’s portable boom box. Not a minute was wasted, we were captivated throughout and left with full bellies and smiles on our faces. Highly recommend!
      Written May 3, 2022
    • Coprolite54
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Four hour extravaganza
      Ken was a brilliant organiser and host for our tour of old Penang. He organised a superb trip visiting China town the Indian quarter, the mosque, the Chinese secret society and many of the famous wall art . We had an Indian breakfast, a Malay and Chinese lunch along the way. Thank you Ken for a memorable trip and for your infectious enthusiasm for Penang. We would recommend this to visitors to the island.
      Written March 1, 2020
    • Ian M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic Tour of Penang by bike!
      This experience was a highlight of my recent visit to Malaysia. I highly recommend Ken's insightful and enjoyable tour. (Don't be put off by the cycling - It is very flat and an easy cycling experience - and if you prefer, Ken will arrange a trishaw for you to be driven around in!) I really enjoyed Ken's stories of the history of Penang - his insights into the historical parts of Georgetown and the communities there - and the historical photos and records he shared. He also helped take some great photos. The food stops were SO GOOD! All food and drinks Ken offered were included in the tour cost - and there was more than enough for breakfast and an early lunch. From an authentic char kway teow, to the Penang white coffee, Indian food and yum cha - it was a wonderful insight into local eateries off the tourist trail which I never would have found myself. Ken is very friendly and hospitable and keen to share his hometown with visitors. This tour is suitable for all ages. Ken adapted this tour to suit my schedule as I was arriving on the Quantum of the Seas. He was waiting for me as the ship docked. Super efficient and organised. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The cycling aspect was very comfortable and enjoyable and let us cover more ground than on foot. Highly recommended!
      Written January 15, 2020
    • ramonag747
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ramona Gwynn
      Absolutely amazingTour and the guide Ken was wonderful. We loved this tour for so many reason! Highly recommend this Tour.
      Written December 24, 2019
    • TheGGobblerr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Drool worthy
      We've been on 2 tours with Metrobike previously with visiting family and enjoyed it each time. When we heard Ken was starting a new "Old St Food tour" we were excited and it didn't disappoint. Highly recommend this for foodies who love trying Penang delights you wouldn't ordinarily find on your own. Thanks again to Ken for his excellent service. We'll definitely be back!
      Written December 20, 2019
    • ScottCheah
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boey Cheah Tour
      Ken is the guy to ask for on these tours. He went extra time on explaining the history of Penang and his choices of local shops and restaurants was excellent and people really know him. Great job Ken!
      Written December 18, 2019
    • kelvinboey2003
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Tour of Georgetown!
      Awesome combination of food tour & Georgetown’s sights! Ken’s knowledge & stories is superb! We visited sights such as Chew clan pier, Khoo secret society temple, Uncle Lee oldest joss stick maker in the world plus yummy food - CKT outside Chew Pier entrance & famous prawn Hokkien mee. Highly recommended tour!
      Written December 17, 2019
    • LuvWandering
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An exciting way to see Georgetown!
      Eddie provided a fun and exciting tour of Georgetown. 3 of us biked and my aunt was pedaled on a trishaw by a very impressive older gentleman; no problems with the group staying together. Not only did we have some great eats, but we learned of the history and culture of the area. I really enjoyed seeing the street art. I would highly recommend this tour; Eddie does a wonderful job!
      Written December 14, 2019
    • deminet
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing trishaw tour
      Ken was a wonderful tour guide who shared with us interesting history of Penang and the places of interest we visited. Going by trishaw made it more exciting than the usual car / tour van. He brought us to taste the various yummyliciouz local hawker fare such as char kuey teow, bbq roasted pork and kueh kueh (food cost was included so we needn’t fork out our own money). It was a perfect morning for our short cruise stopover - food tour, street art & historical sites! Our kids loved this tour too! Thnks Ken!
      Written December 14, 2019
    • s_mondino
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lots of food and fun!
      Ken's tour was exactly what we had been looking for: lots of delicious interesting food that we would never have discovered on our own and some fun cycling - with music- inbetween- what a great way to discover Penang! Ken is really flexible, we rather wanted some history inbetween food than only street art and he chose some interesting points on the way with great stories to tell! Definitely recommended and well worth the money!!!
      Written December 2, 2019
    • JemmaC260
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Street Food on Bike
      Had a great morning with Ken cycling around Georgetown sampling local cuisine and seeing some of the sights. Ken is very friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Georgetown. Highly recommended as best way to see the town.
      Written December 1, 2019
    • John P
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Georgetown by Trishaw = Great
      My wife and I spent a most enjoyable morning exploring old Georgetown with Ken; we were rode trishaws while Ken was on his bike. It was most enjoyable and very interesting: viewing street art,visiting temples and eating tasty food (and drink). Ken is very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to be with; he also runs an efficient and professional operation. Definately to be recommended.
      Written July 15, 2019
    • hannsonhe
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Affordable Rate of Local Guide
      Friendly trishaw uncle with friendly customer service and also helpful. They provide a reasonable rate and also recommended us some famous local sites to visit.
      Written February 16, 2019
    • E8707EZjohnh
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great way to see and learn about the city
      Jeff was our guide, he brings a lot of energy and is great fun! He’s very knowledgeable about the area and Malaysia in general. I’d recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your trip to Penang as we did it after spending two days here which meant we’d seen some of the highlights but Jeff tailored the tour accordingly (we were the only two on the tour today). You see the best of the street art, know where the sites to see are so you can return after the tour, and Jeff gave us great recommendations on where to eat. We finished the tour in a food hawker market. I had mentioned to Jeff I liked Chinese chicken/pork buns and he snuck off during lunch to find me some - such a lovely gesture, top man, Jeff.
      Written December 14, 2018
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    Lydia P
    Eastbourne, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Friends
    Fabulous tour with Ken Khor, guiding us safely through the busy streets of George Town.
    Interesting and factual, very flat so easy to ride. This is something I would recommend to anyone, especially if you have a couple of days in George Town, as you can retrace the area to visit places of interest you passed. Ken took us to see much of the street art which is fantastic but I don't think we would have otherwise found.
    We had a traditional Indian Breakfast and a Chinese Lunch, both were tasty.
    Great tour Ken, thank you
    Written January 20, 2025
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    Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour through the busy streets of George Town, finding hidden gems like the amazing street art, and savoring the delicious Indian breakfast and Chinese lunch. It’s wonderful to know the experience made it easy to revisit places of interest. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Thank you
    Written January 21, 2025
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    Mads S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Family
    I was on the trip with my family of 11 people. Fantastic tour with a very energetic and cheerful guide. We got free breakfast and lunch at exciting and delicious places (all inclusive). The guide knew everything about the history of the city and good locations. Really nice bikes that could be used by all ages and sizes. You felt safe in the city, which otherwise has fairly heavy traffic. You get to see places you wouldn't otherwise see, which is great. Good guide, cool bikes, nice places, fantastic trip that is highly recommended.
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    Written December 27, 2023
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    Roving626597
    Ben Tre, Vietnam8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023 • Couples
    Comfortable bikes with appropriate equipment.
    Our tour guide was very friendly and accommodating.
    His knowledge of Penang helped make history come to live, we learnt so much in a matter of hours.
    Breakfast and lunch stop authentic and delicious.
    Overall an outstanding experience and good value for money.
    Written February 23, 2023
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    Kittyvanaken
    Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour with Vincent was super fun and educational. In a morning trip you will get to know the city and he will take you for a delicious breakfast and a nice lunch. Vincent is a walking history book of Penang and knows how to tell everything very passionately. The material is fine.
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    Written September 21, 2024
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    Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Appreciated. Hope you have a wonderful trip in Malaysia. Thank you
    Written September 23, 2024
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    magoolie62
    Brisbane, Australia230 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Winston and Ken were excellent guides. It was difficult for them as there were 3 trishaws and us as a couple on Bicycles. I am glad that both guides showed some flexibility as we had already spent the past 48 hours exploring George Town. They canvases us to see what we had previously done. Even though we said we we’re flexible we were hoping we could explore further compared to being on foot navigating around the unesco heritage site. We felt the tour was a little disjointed, although we do expect that here in Penang. The food was lovely and way more than what we had anticipated. Very local very traditional and good value for money.
    Written December 18, 2022
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    Sheela P
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ken was a very knowledgeable guide. We were a party of 7 including older grandparents (on a trishaw) and three grandchildren aged 10, 13 and 15 years. Ken made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times - with high visibility vests, helmets and bottled water. He constantly checked on everyone. We felt safe cycling the streets of Penang with him. Learning the history and enjoying the famous food of Penang on bikes was really fun. Thank you so much, Ken.
    Written April 14, 2023
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    Mahpara F
    Singapore, Singapore23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My family of four (with 7 and 3 year old) had a wonderful tour with Ken as our guide. Right from the day we booked, Ken reached out and connected with us on WhatsApp, and helped answer questions and kept us up to date on plans. He arranged to pick us up from our hotel in our trishaws since it was just us that morning. That made for an exciting start to our day - the kids were delighted to choose which one they would ride on. We then got to learn about the history and heritage of Penang, taste local favorites, snap some lovely photos and ride around on the cute trishaws. Ken was very kind and considerate of our kids’ needs - making sure we took frequent breaks, stayed in the shade and got to eat and drink in between. Our trishaw drivers were also very kind and everyone took extra caution when crossing busy streets and thoroughfare. Once when our trishaws got separated, Ken even managed to expertly maneuver back and forth and got us back together haha. I was quite impressed. All in all a fantastic first tour with our kids. I would highly recommend it for young families like ours.
    Written April 16, 2022
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    dingsmama
    Hong Kong, China19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020
    We had a wonderful day yesterday exploring George Town in bike and trishaw. We were a party of 3 with 2 children of 7YO; they had to be in trishaw due to their age and the traffic condition. The traffic was in fact busy to ride in, but our guide, Ken, helped to direct and made it a lot safer. Speaking of our guide, Ken, he was very knowledgeable and fun, he made the history of Penang a lot more interesting and age-appropriate for my kids, that they were able to stay focused and participated from time to time! And the fact that they were able to gain some hands on experience by making roti bread, and making joss sticks were also the highlight of the tour! Highly recommend this tour and Ken!
    Written March 4, 2020
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    Mark Avent
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Couples
    A fantastic tour seeing the nest sites and eating some fantastic local food. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area we cycled and explained the history of George Town and Malaysia as a whole expertly. Highly recommended.
    Written May 5, 2022
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    LisanneK
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands73 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    What a fun day we had with Ken! For a whole morning Ken took us around Georgetown and explained all the sights and history. He is very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail - including pictures and maps for clarification.

    We told him we like to taste local flavors as well, and since we were the only guests that day he really took the time to have us try many different foods.

    A great experience that we definetely recommend.
    Written June 21, 2022
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