Top Penang Island Cultural Tours

Feast your senses on the sights and smells of George Town on a half-day culinary tour, ideal for food lovers with limited time in Penang. In a small group, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in the early evening, a cooler and less-crowded time to visit, on a tour that combines its rich culture with numerous local delicacies. Plus, taking a food tour at the start of your trips means you receive ample culinary recommendations sure to enhance your vacation.

Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.

This is a guided tour and it let you have the flexibility to pick and choose attractions that you like. You will be spoilt for choices. For a 4 hours visit from port or hotel or airport, you may select to go to some 2-4 attractions from the list below. You choose the places and dictate the time to spend at each attraction. Either visit the attraction to your heart fills, or simply take picture from the outside without entering, you call the shot. If mobility is a concern, go for a round island tour and take the comfort of viewing from the car. If you do not have a clue where to go, 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 pick some 2-4 attractions/activities from the list in tour details. Penang is a land of charm and you will be surprised what it got to offer and you wish you stop by here longer!

The Harmony Street, is a short street about 300meter, but you can find different religious structures such as Anglican Church, Buddhist Temple, Hindu Temple and Mosque next to each other. I grown up in this wonderful city experience the harmony of different religion and culture come with tolerance and respect. Some of the culture have even blended and create an uniqueness to George Town. Is my passion to bring friends around during my free time.

Penang is considered the jewel in Malaysia’s crown, due to its culture-rich mix of food and history. Even if you’ve only got limited time in the city, see the best of Penang on a half-day tour that’s designed especially for first-time visitors on a time budget. You’ll explore the vibrant Little India and Chinatown, and delve deeper into the city’s history at Penang State Museum. Plus, a small group limited to eight ensures you receive personalized attention from a guide.

Experience the sights and sounds of Penang in one day on a 6-hour guided tour. The well-rounded itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to get an overview of the vibrant Malaysian city, but don’t want to fuss over taxis, public transit, and limiting guide books. Thanks to all-inclusive transportation from your hotel, you're able to comfortably visit the reclining Buddha, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Penang Hill, and more.

On the surface, Penang appears as a historical city but if you look deeper, you’ll find a whole host of natural wonders. Spend the day discovering the best of Penang’s nature during a tour that covers Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill), Batu Ferringhi Beach, and Kek Lok Si Temple, and provides an easy way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off mean that you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Explore George Town’s top attractions on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup on Penang Island, visit landmarks like Wat Chaiyamangalaram temple, enjoy a scenic drive through George Town’s historic, UNESCO-designated streets, visit Penang’s 3D history museum, learn about George Town’s multicultural history from an informative local guide, and sample delicious complimentary tea.

If you're visiting Penang for the first time, get a comprehensive introduction to the city on a sightseeing tour—a great choice for visitors with limited time. As well as traveling between dispersed Penang attractions in air-conditioned comfort, without having to worry about navigating or getting lost, you'll visit a tropical fruit farm and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide.

Visitors to Penang Hill are often surprised by the biodiversity on offer just two-and-a-half miles (four kilometers) out of bustling George Town. Discover some of the 2,500 plant species and 500 animal species that inhabit this hilly region of Penang Island during this private nature walk. Your English or Chinese speaking guide explains the history of the Penang Island hill station and points out interesting flora and fauna.

Maximise your time in George Town with this private 4-hour tour from Penang. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed monuments of the colonial city; visit the Peranakan Mansion Museum, the Made in Penang Interactive Museum, and the Penang Museum; and admire the city’s colorful street art murals. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

See Penang in a different light on this intimate after-dark tour. Instead of piling into a crowded tour bus, travel the streets of this coastal city in a comfortable small-group transport with a driver to show you the sights. Drive through neighborhoods like Little India and Armenian Street and take a trishaw through the ancient colonial streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After all your exploration, enjoy the view from the rooftop of the city’s 816-foot tall KOMTAR Tower.

Enjoy the bird's eye view of beautiful George Town and experience the unique funicular train ride to Penang Hill. Then, visit to Penang notable landmark, Kek Lok Si Temple to see world largest bronze Kuan Yin statue and take some beautiful photos. If time permits, try delicious and famous Penang Assam Laksa before head back to your cruise terminal /hotel safely.

This tour allow you to choose the attractions that you like, not like the can approach of a fixed itinerary tour. For a 7 hours visit from ship or hotel or airport, you choose some 5-8 attractions to go from the list in "tour details". You choose the place and decide on the you time needed. Either you go deep into selected location, or you can just stop by the corner to take photos from the outside not needing enter the attraction, you made your own decision. If mobility is a concern, you can choose to circulate the Penang Island and take in the view from the comfort of air-conditioned car. If you could not decide on where to go or what to do, let our licensed tour guide choose it for you. The tour guide cum driver, will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary on the go. Penang is Marvel for you to discover.!

Visit two countries in one day during a day trip to Hat Yai in Thailand from Penang. Taking a private day trip to Hat Yai ensures that you receive the undivided attention of your guide and enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary according to your interests.

Explore George Town highlights on a half-day tour combining historic sites with temples and colorful neighborhoods, with an optional visit to the Penang Time Tunnel 3D museum. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle means you’ll stay cool and comfortable while ticking off a long list of destinations that include Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Chew Jetty, and more, finishing the day with a taste of Penang's classic white coffee.

This is customized tour meant for tourist to visit most of the landmark of Penang island in a time of a day. This tour will explore both places of attraction that famous among foreign tourists as well the locals. You will get to learn the local customs, livelihood, neighborhood and the tradition of the local Penangnites, as well the history of the British Crown Colony in South East Asia.

Experience Real Cameron Highland Day Trip with Jaies Chauffeur Service and Tour Assistant. I am not going to promise to bring you to Bee Farm,Butterfly Farm,Strawberry Farm or other attraction place that required ticket and souvenirs.This tour is fully for travelers that looking forward towards nature and cultural instead of high end restaurant and souvenir shop. The price for the tour not include the Jeep Service at Mossy Forest and the entry permit ticket as well. Jeep Price For Mossy Forest:RM$80 Jeep Service need to wait because sharing not private if going to use personal need to charter that will cost you $RM 500 Ticket Price:RM$30

Delve deeper into the diverse cultural heritage of Penang than you would if exploring alone on an introductory tour. Rather than struggling to navigate unfamiliar roads on foot or by car, you’ll travel between dispersed sights in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide, who reveals information that you won’t find in the guide books.

Enjoy a day exploring Penang without stressing about traffic or public transport on this small-group sightseeing tour. Drive around the city in a small-group vehicle, with your own driver to take you to each destination. Visit spiritual landmarks like the Wat Chayamangkalaram, home to a huge Reclining Buddha, and the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. See the streets of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed George Town neighborhood. Stop at the History and 3D Museum to learn about the city’s past – and shoot some unreal photos with the trick-art murals.

There’s such a rich variety of things to see in Penang that it’d be hard to see it all without the help of a local guide. This convenient city tour will take you to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, colonial-era heritage buildings, temples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled overview tour of Penang that’s great for first-time visitors, or those who want to learn more about Malaysian history and culture.

This hourly tour shall allow you to explore the specific attractions of your choice, and to decide how much time to spend at each attraction. If you are not sure where are the best among so many attractions, let our professional and experienced driver cum guide advise you, and to show you around. You may extend your hourly visit by informing the driver/guide and pay cash directly to him for the additional hourly charges. Please ask for receipt or mobile data confirmation of payment.

Highlights of this Full Day Penang tour (SIC) are firstly, Batik factory, Meet the professional local Batik painter in one of the pioneers batik manufacturing on the island. Enjoy a sip of Original Nutmeg juice , signature of Penang fruit aside from Durian. Next, Taste delectable homemade goat's milk owned by friendly Penang local family at Saanen Dairy Goat Farm. Not only that , Explore four major religious buildings in Malaysia stand solidly on the one street line and Showcase of more than 5o inspiring murals of Old Penang Street Art. Then , Visit Floating Village on stills above the water , Clan of Jetties of Chinese settlement since 19th century and Enjoy a visit at The Top Komtar , Rainbow Skywalk offers stunning seamless views of Georgetown and incredible sunset spots.

It's said that Penang comes alive after the sun goes down. Experience the city in its illuminated splendor during a 5-hour night tour. Relax as your driver takes you through the UNESCO listed George Town, followed by a walk down Armenian Street. Then, enjoy a thrilling trishaw ride down the city’s bustling streets. After getting a good look at the city’s colorful sights by night, enjoy dinner at an Indian or Chinese restaurant.