What to do and see in Penang, Malaysia: The Best City Tours

Join this private tour and explore Penang’s notable landmarks and attractions with a personal guide. Visit the Penang State Museum (or another selected location when the museum is closed) to learn the history and culture of Penang Island. Move on to a Buddhist temple, followed by shopping in Little India. To conclude your 3.5-hour tour, wander around Penang Road with the opportunity to try a delicious local delight.

Inclusions: Round trip transportation by private Car/ Minivan, Experienced English speaking guide, All taxes and service charges, Pickup and drop-off within George town hotel/ Cruise ship port.

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Food and drinks, Any other Expenses not mentioned

Penang is known as the pearl of the orient and you will get to see why during your private day tour. On every street corner of this beautiful city, you will find a little pieces of heritage, culture and friendly local people. We will visit a number of the highlights of the city and try out some famous local Malaysian dishes in Penang. Please note that the price is per car with maximum 4 person (small-group) to ensure your guides full attention throughout the day.

Inclusions: Small private tour with English speaking guide, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and beverages, Personal expenses

Explore George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off, Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Food and drinks, unless specified

A full day (8 hours) tour, starting with a visit by driving over Penang bridge to Orangutan Sanctuary Island on mainland Peninsular Malaysia to see some 17 Orangutan up close and personal. Get to know them by names - BJ, Adam, Hiroshi, Manu and others. We, the human, are being enclosed, not the orangutan. Alpha may weigh up to 300 kilogram, so be careful, they have the strength up to 7 adults! They shared some 97% of human's DNA; no wonder they are fun to watch. Upon returning to Penang Island, the afternoon is flexible itinerary. Among others you can visit a wet market to see unique produce and sample some exotic and fusion local foods. Visit a temple with poisonous snakes or enjoy street arts, Clan jetty, Clan-house, a Captain's house, George Town's World Unesco Heritage enclave or Thai temple. Experience George Town's diverse multi-racial cultures living harmoniously side by side along street of harmony. Talk to your tour guide on the options for the rest of the available time.

Inclusions: Parking Fees, Professional Guide, Transportation by Private Vehicle, Tolls, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Entrance tickets, Foods and Drinks, Gratitude, Train/Lift Tickets

This guided tour is flexible tour for 8 hours meaning you can customize your own tour in Penang from ship or hotel or airport. You choose some 5-9 attractions to go from the list in "tour details" and dictate how much time to spend at each attraction. Either you may indulge in details in the attractions, or kind of "touch and go" or you simply snap pictures from the exterior without going in, you call the shot. If heat is a concern, go into more indoor attraction or go up the hill. If mobility is your concern, then go for a round island tour with the comfort of air-conditioned car. If you like shopping then your American dollars are stretch 4 X versus Ringgit Malaysia as everything is a bargain. If you do not have a clue where to go or to do, no problem, let our learned tour guide choose it for you. The tour guide cum driver, will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary on the go. You will be surprised what Penang has to offer.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Professional Guide, Transportation by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Foods and Drinks, Gratuities, Entrance Fees, Train/Lift fees

This guided tour will make a visit to 3 - 4 attractions in George Town, the capital of Penang: 1. Pick up from hotel/port/airport. 2. Visit Reclining Buddha and Burmese Temple  (Ride:15 mins); learn Buddhism and take a nice pictures with Reclining Buddha and Standing Buddha. 3. Tour Pinang Peranakan Mansion (Ride:10 mins) glimpse how the rich live their life to the fullest in the late 1800s, with antiques and 4 wives. 4. Drive along Little India, Street of Harmony to see buildings of 4 faiths (Christian, Taoist, Hindu and Moslem) co-exist harmoniously among each other along a 200 meters stretch of road. 5. Drop by Clan House (Ride:5 mins) to see a magnificent house built as a family get together for festivals. 6. Visit Clan Jetty (Ride:5 mins); take a stroll on the plank walkway to see how the locals go about their daily life in their house on stilts, take pictures with harbor view, sea and Penang Bridge as backdrop. 7. Drop off at hotel/port/airport (Ride: 20 mins)

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Be a part of an exclusive group as you venture through Malaysia's Georgetown Heritage area. Be hungry for food and knowledge as your local Penang-born tourist and food guide walks you through each step of the way on this food trail. Savor delicious local cuisine which the forefathers of Georgetown has kept alive as we unveil the history and heritage of this area. End the food trail with an optional drink at a local bar.

Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting, Dinner, Professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Gratuities

Join this easy and relax bike tour around George Town with our informative English speaking local guide. Learn about the history, religions and characteristics of this wonderful city while paddle through the local streets and heritage buildings. Enjoy famous and delicious local food and get some inside tips from friendly locals.

Inclusions: Bicycle rental (or trishaw), Breakfast, lunch and bottled water, Safety jacket and helmet

Exclusions: 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

George Town comes alive at night as the gourmet paradise of the East. A slow drive into the city takes you pass some of the landmarks and historical buildings of the colonial era. Pass Little India and part of Chinatown before the culinary experience of food tasting at a local Street Food Centre. Try the famous Penang dishes like Laksa, Char Koay Teow, Rojak etc. After food tasting, have a feel of the old town ambience through a short and relaxing trishaw ride in the centre of George Town. ​

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, English speaking driver cum guide, Food tasting, Trishaw ride

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore the Penang nature and diversity by enjoy nature's beauty at its raw at Penang Hill. Then visit some famous temples that should visit at there such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Guan Yin. After that proceed to Batu Feringghi Beach and also Botanical Garden.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (city center 1km radius), English speaking driver., Penang Hill Funicular Train (Fast Lane), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food unless specified, Gratuities