Off the Beaten Track in Penang: Street Art in George Town

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Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the Street Art of George Town. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore George Town where you’ll experience a different Penang, like a local with a local by your side!

Destination

Penang, Malaysia

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Melayu, ไทย, العربية, 中文

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Entrance to the Chew Jetty - Penang to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Off the Beaten Track

   Done with the main highlights of Penang? Check out George Town. Explore a lesser-known part of the city that will give you a more authentic feel of Penang. Check out Mural 'Children playing Basketbal', the Clan Jetties of Penang and more!

4. The Real Deal

   Let a local expert in the area you’ll visit show you their George Town from a different perspective - away from the tourist traps. See street art, cultural hot spots, local vendors, hangout spots, and historical gems, and embrace the vibe!

5. Personalized Recommendations

   Want to explore more of the area after the tour? Your host is happy to recommend their favorite eateries and where to take a break while wandering in this vibrant area

6. Unique Plan

   Depending on your host, this tour will be experienced based on their knowledge, passion, and expertise. Pick a host that matches your interests and see their city through their eyes!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sarah🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

6 July 2025

Remy is a fantastic guide who is not only knowledgeable but very passionate about his home of Penang. We learnt so much of George Town and Penang overall. Remy was so accommodating of our children (4 and almost 7 years) and went at their pace and humoured them along the way. Made time for some extra stops too. We met up in the morning and I’d suggest this especially with kids as it’s super hot outside! Family friendly tour

stephanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Joo Bee)

4 July 2025

Had an awesome tour with my guide Joo Bee. Joo Bee was exceptionally knowledgeable about the local art, food, history, and all facets of what make Georgetown so interesting. She tailored the walk to my interests and made sure all my needs were met. I was left feeling as if I really experienced the historical center.Off the beaten track in Penang

Cyndie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Joo Bee)

25 June 2025

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!!One of best tour guides i have had

Colin

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

25 June 2025

I had Remy as my guide. He was very knowledgeable and clearly had a passion for the street art. The tour lasted for 2.5 hours and the walking pace was perfect and not rushed. His English was also excellent. Would definitely recommend to others. Street Art Tour

Sian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Joo Bee)

14 June 2025

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. A great aftetnoon

Fiona🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Joo Bee)

8 June 2025

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 Excellent guide

Amanda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Joo Bee)

4 May 2025

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. Great time in Penang with Joo Bee

Chloe🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Joo Bee)

1 May 2025

Our family had a 10/10 experience with Joo Bee on our walking tour through Georgetown. Joo was very patient with my young children. She adapted the tour as we were walking (especially since it was a hot day) and sought out experiences my children loved. Joo shared lots of local history and information, took us to cool places to eat/shop and gave many recommendations for places to visit - I fell in love with Georgetown again and now have so many places to go back to. I could easily spend a day with Joo listening and learning about Penang. Highly recommend a tour with Joo. Wonderful walking tour

Andrew🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Yasin)

24 April 2025

The walking tour with Yasin was great. He was very knowledgable and readily accommodated our special requirements. It really gave us a better insight into the charms of Georgetown.Great local insights

Ravi Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Joo Bee)

23 April 2025

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.Great Tour of Georgetown Penang

Ruth🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

8 April 2025

Mohd took pride in showcasing and explaining the history/artist behind each piece of the fabulous array of street art often hidden away in Georgetown streets. He made the street come alive. Interspersed he shared tips on local food and restaurants. A great walking tour and cultural experience with Mohd bringing it to life. Enlightening street art walking tour

John

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

21 March 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our off the beaten track tour with Remy, who was both very knowledgeable and personable. Well worth the money 10/10. John & Sheila from the UKRemy

S

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

1 March 2025

We enjoyed our time with remy we loved seeing the murals and listening to remy talk about them. Thanks remy for a lovely morning Review

Martin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Joo Bee)

28 February 2025

On our todays stop by cruiseship in Georgetown, Penang we had an excellent tour with Joo Bee. She showed us all the Street Art in the City and many more highlights including temples and mosques. She knows everything about the history of Penang and the art and artist and could answer every question we had. I addition she gave us lots of opportunities for what to do and were to eat after the tour and adjusted the tour to our wishes. We had a great time and highly recommend her. We will see us again next time!Great Street Art Tour with Joo Bee

Vincent

(About local Joo Bee)

14 February 2025

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! Like old friends

Unknown

(About local Joo Bee)

9 February 2025

We hadden een leuke middag met Joo. We hebben veel gezien en genoten van de uitleg van de street art. Ze is flexibel en gaf ons tips waar we later in de avond of de volgende dag naar toe konden gaan. We hebben heerlijk gegeten in het Nonya restaurant waar ze op ons verzoek ons naar toe heeft gebracht. Aanrader!Go with the flow with Joo!!

Oei🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Joo Bee)

7 February 2025

I was truly captivated by Joo Bee’s enthusiasm for Penang, it made the whole experience even more special. Her deep knowledge of the area’s history and her detailed insights into the street art were remarkable. Joo Bee went above and beyond to ensure every moment was enjoyable and interesting. I would love to stroll around other part of Penang with her during my next visit.Awesome experience with Joo Bee !

Edwin🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

5 February 2025

Me and my brother did a streetart tour with Remy. It was a great experience. Remy told us a lot about the history and local artists. Would highly recommend Remy!Great streetart tour

Neelam

(About local Joo Bee)

24 January 2025

Joo was on time , very friendly and felt like talking to someone Familiar. She explained everything and was flexible in terms of stopping and seeing shops. She also suggested a very nice place to eat. Strongly recommend booking time with her. Half day tour recommended

Edward🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

22 January 2025

Our guide Remy was amazing. He was passionate about Penang and street art. We saw many parts of Georgetown we would not have seen otherwise. He had great recommendations for the remainder of our trip. I wish we had time to take his food tour. Amazing street art tour

Andreas🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

8 January 2025

Remy was kind, opinionated and passionate. He had stories to tell about many places throughout the old town. He was proper local and everyone was greeting him wherever he went. He entertained us for 2 hours (shortened because of our kids) with tales of Georgetown of old, of now and of tomorrow. I can recommend having a tour with Remy.Funny storyteller with access

Denise🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

7 January 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour with Remy to discover all the wall art in Georgetown. Remy is personally very passionate about the wall art and he clearly supports the protection and enjoyment of these works of art. He takes pride in his town and shares his passion for preservation and conservation of the wall-art with everybody that he encounters. He was an experience in itself and we certainly finished our tour enriched by not only what we saw, but also every story we heard.Remy’s Penang wall-art encyclopedia

Marike en Nils🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Joo Bee)

2 January 2025

Joo Bee heeft ons alle leuke en interessante plekken van de stad laten zien. Met een goed verhaal erbij en ook nog eens met humor. Wat hebben we gelachen. Joo Bee neemt het leven met een knipoog. Wat een fantastische vrouw. We raden iedereen aan deze tour bij haar te boeken. Joo Bee is zo leuk!!

Jeff

(About local Joo Bee)

31 December 2024

Went on a Street Art walk with our guide Joo Bee. It was so much more. Our stroll through the heart of Georgetown, Penang touched on art, history, travel and culture. We couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant experience. Joo Bee was incredibly intelligent, charming and entertaining, making our tour both informative and enjoyable. Her in-depth knowledge of Penang local sites and hidden treasures added so much depth to our tour, and she was always happy to answer our questions with patience and enthusiasm. We truly appreciated her warm personality and her local insight. It made our day so very special and personalized. We highly recommend Joo Bee to anyone visiting Penang!A Georgetown Gem!

Lisa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

30 December 2024

Remy was amazing! The tour had a good pace - not too fast, not too slow. We saw all the best spots, including some secret paintings, and Remy knew all the history behind them. He knew all the locals and always had a friendly chat with them on the way past - we had some local snacks and drinks which were delicious. Highly recommendedWe had the best time! 10/10

Aanika🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

9 December 2024

We had a great time on the Penang art tour with Remy. He was incredibly passionate about the art and gave us a good understanding of all the murals. Would definitely recommend! Great experience

Brigitte🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

9 November 2024

Leider war es ein verregneter, grauer Tag, aber Remy hat versucht das Beste daraus zu machen. Er kennt die Gegend sehr gut, hat uns Street Art gezeigt, die wir wohl alleine nicht so leicht gefunden hätten. Die Tour war informativ, entspannt und hat dazu beigetragen, einen Teil George Towns besser kennenzulernen. Street Art

Sandra🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

4 November 2024

Dive into the vibrant world of street art with this amazing guide! It uncovers the city's hidden gems like "Lost people" (small figurines hidden in the streets) and striking murals. The relaxed tone invites you to explore and appreciate the amazing artistry at your own leisurely pace! Remy showcases a diverse and amazing array of pieces, each thoughtfully chosen to represent the local creative spirit. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to street art, I think there's something for everyone! He offers so much more than just descriptions. Remy gives you a fascinating insight into the artists and their works, making your experience even more special. And there are plenty of recommendations for further exploration, so you can continue to discover the city and the island on your own!Don´t choose someone else

lucy.franklyn🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

18 October 2024

Sometimes you do a Withlocals tour with a guide who you know, you’ll always remember. That guide becomes one of the best parts of your trip! Remy was this person and more! I adore seeing Street Art around the world and always hope a tour will give me some very unique insights into the pieces, place, artists, their beliefs. This tour did not disappoint! Remy is a very gifted man, artistic, passionate & patient. He took care to explain everything to us- he never rushed and actually went over time, making sure we understood everything we needed to. He is Penang, born and bred. He knows and he cares. We loved our day so much we ate dinner that night at his restaurant @ De- Brick in Georgetown. Lucky enough to meet his lovely wife - such a great team. Definitely a must to finish your perfect Penang Day!! Thank you both for everything- we’ll be back! Incredible Street Art Tour with Remy

Andreas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

15 October 2024

Mohd Remyzan hat ziemlich rasch gemerkt, was mir gefällt und worauf ich eher keine Lust habe. Genau darauf ist er eingegangen. Alles war sehr entspannt, teilweise witzig und immer mit Blick auf die Seele der Bilder. Manches war sehr unerwartet und ohne Hinweis nie zu finden. Danke, lieber Mohd! Wer ein bisschen eintauchen möchte in die Kunst ausserhalb von Tempeln und berühmten Bauwerken und sich nebenbei für lokal bezogene Detailinformationen interessiert, ist bei Mohd sehr gut aufgehoben.Unkonventionell, engagiert und entspannt

Michael 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

27 September 2024

Had an absolutely interesting few hours with Remy. He pointed out unique (and potential missed by tourist if not with a local) street art and provided in-depth details about the art and the struggles by the locals to preserve them. If you have a few hours and wish to experience something unique, highly recommend this tour.Street Art Penang

Barbara

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

18 August 2024

We did the street art tour. Remy is knowledgeable and nice to be around. Great way to discover Georgetown. Great tour, nice host

Eva

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

17 August 2024

We did the Street Art walking tour with Remy and it was amazing! Remy guided us through artsy Georgetown while introducing us to the history and cultural life of the town. He also helped us with all the questions and logistical queries that we had, and recommended great places to eat and visit. We were seven friends traveling together, and became eight with Remy! More than just a tour!

5f52pf5dsf🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Amar)

1 August 2024

Amar was a little nervous starting off the tour but then began to open up and relax, giving us insightful information about Penang and the street art in this area. Amar brought us to places we would not have come across as tourists. Our tour lasted 2.5 hours and was very enjoyable! Lovely City, goid tour

Shiva

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

30 July 2024

The tour was awesome, we went with our 2 kids (8 and 11) and the Mohd was an excellent tour guide with informing us as well as the kids. We have places we definitately not have seen without this tour. Very informative and interesting. Great tour with the highlights of the city

Sue

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

14 July 2024

We were a group of four, comprised of three generations and a mix of international and domestic tourist to Penang. Remy was a thoughtful guide and was mindful that my folks had some mobility challenges. He was punctual and worked with the time constrain that we had. I had asked for a blend of highlights of street art with a sprinkle of history thrown in and he delivered! The street art was a visual feast and he even brought us to see a couple of new pieces in the more quiet parts of G-town. The tour was a great intro into Georgetown. Fun Street Art / Historical tour

Will🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

13 July 2024

Remy was an amazing guide, we did his Penang Street tour with our 3 sons (16, 13 and 11). The boys were not looking forward to this tour, by the end they were having the best time. Remy was able to engage them in a very authentic and natural way, they didnt notice how far they had walked and were asking questions. Remy was very knowledgeble about Penang, its art and history and showed us things that were not on the maps. We were able to duck into arcades to wait for the passing rain. He took us to some hidden gems including great coffee, Chinese egg tarts and cookies, some local KRAXX, we made wishes on ribbons and some family memories. We took many photos. Remy also recommended some things for us to do after our tour and amazing places to eat. We never felt rushed, and while the boys were reluctant at the start (this was Mum's choice) at the end they were saying how much fun they had and were secretly disappointed our time had to end. Thanks Remy for an amazing tour and for helping with lasting holiday memories.Awesome Fun!

Olivia🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

10 July 2024

Rehmi was excellent, explaining the history of the art. He is very passionate to share his knowledge and the preservation of the artwork. A wonderful way to learn about the art and the battle to ensure it is preserved.The real street art

Charlotte 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

19 June 2024

We did the Street Art tour with Remy. He was able to accommodate a larger group of 14 which included 10 teenagers. Remy was extremely knowledgeable,he was able to take us to both the famous, well known art, but also to places off the beaten track which was amazing. He was happy to move at our pace, making regular stops for rest and refreshments when we needed them. He kept our teenagers interested throughout the tour (a major accomplishment!). He really took the time and went out of his way to ensure we had a fantastic experience. There is no other tour guide we would now rather use. And due to his local knowledge, he was able to advise us of places to go, things to see and things to do during our stay in penang. Absolutley fabulous

Bina

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

29 May 2024

Remy was an amazing guide to our party of 6. He expertly guided us through the streets of Georgetown, explaining the origins of iconic street art spots and helped us take some great photos! Along the way, he also stopped by some local interesting stores which gave us some bonus insights and we had a chance to tase some yummy delicacies. We had 4 seniors (60, 70+) on the tour so understandably walked at a slower pace. Remy was the most accommodating and we did not feel rushed at all. I would highly recommend taking this tour with Remy to see some hidden street art gems in Penang! Awesome street art walking tour!

Lorenz🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

22 May 2024

We booked the Street Art Tour with Remyzan and really enjoyed his insights of George Towns street art. He is a super cool dude, who has a lot to tell! As his wife is german like us, we checked out their restaurant and had a great time there. Super nice people, great food and a nice atmosphere. We can absolutely recommend booking a tour with him! Awesome Street Art Tour

Dave

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

22 May 2024

Remy is an engaging guide. While We sheltered from torrential rain he gave us some background of the development of Penang. We then had a very good guided walk around some of the street art sites. He’s very knowledgeable about this. All in all a good timeA good mornings ng with Remy

Germaine 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

20 May 2024

We were so lucky to have booked Remy for our street art tour in Penang . Remy is profession , friendly , caring and most passionate about Penang’s street art and his history and knowledge is PHD level. He brought us to places that even the locals don’t know about.. My biggest regret is not having the tour earlier so I can do his other food and history tours . We left the day after the tour . Another surprise we got from him was going to his cafe De Brick at night for dinner . I highly recommend everyone to go and have a meal there . The chicken schnitzel was the best in the world ! My mocktail was so refreshing and tasted even better than the ones I had at Nobu . 😝😝 Cannot wait to go back to Penang so we can have Remy show us the food and history tour . We cannot recommend him enough to everyone. He is a GEM and great ambassador for Penang tourism industry. The BEST Penang Local Guild

Maria 🇮🇩 Indonesia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

26 April 2024

Remy was the best local guide we could have asked for. He took us to the street art that were uncommon to tourists through the street alley and giving us the history of the area along the way when we passed by something historical. Stopped by at a snack vendor along the way, which he said had the best samosa in town. So true! My kids and I also had dinner at his cafe De’Brick. His wife cooked which I can say the best Mee Udang so far, since I usually don’t like thick broth on my noodles. Thickness was just right. Biggest regret was I only knew him on my last day in Georgetown. But will come back and do the island tour and food tour with Remy, no doubt! Truly like a local!

Jason🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

26 April 2024

When touring it is the personal connections that you make along the way which really make the trip. Remy was able to give us a perspective on the art that you don't often get. His enthusiasm for his hometown shone through. Not only did Remy take us to see the majors, he took us off the beaten track to some newer pieces that only a true local enthusiast would know of. Thanks so much for making our time with you so enjoyable.Remy is a gem

Lucy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

29 February 2024

The street art was great, but host shared too much about their personal lives as well as conspiracy theories. I would have preferred more info about the art/artists/area/culture. But we did see a lot of the street art, including the more famous pieces. Stick to the art!

Mat🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

12 February 2024

Had a super 3 hour walking trip with Remy! He didn’t bore us with too much heavy info - and took us around George Town to see the street art. He is very passionate about his country and home town - which comes out on his tour. We also loved enjoying a bit of street food and a local dish to finish at one of his friends cafe’s. Great value too. We definitely wouldn’t have found most of the art without his experience!! Recommended - enjoy!! Nice friendly guide

Sarah

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

9 February 2024

We had a fun and interesting couple of hours with Remy, looking at street art, tasting some delicious local Penang food. Remy was culturally very knowledgeable, knew his way around town, and where the hidden treasures were to be found. We enjoyed chatting about music, life and the history of George Town. Street Art and more with Remy

Mike🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mohd Remyzan)

29 January 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed our 2.5hrs with Remy, who was very knowledgable and excellent company. We specifically wanted to see street art and we definitely saw that, but also had a lot of chat about Penang and Georgetown. Highly recommended.Great tour, lots of info

Alpna🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Amar)

8 December 2023

A novice guide who double booked and finsihed the tour in 1.5hrs without sharing any useful and insightful information. Most disappointing. A waste of time and money. A novice guide who double booked