Penang Island City Tour: Explore History, Culture, and Diversity in 4 Hours
4.7
6 Ratings
George Town
Embark on a 4-hour city tour of Penang Island and discover its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse attractions. Visit Little India, Chinatown, Penang Museum, Royal Selangor, and marvel at the giant reclining Buddha at Wat Chayamankalaram.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- George Town - Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel at Georgetown on time for a 10am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the hotel lobby and proceeds for your tour.
- Fort Cornwallis - After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past.
Places of Interest: Esplanade/Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Chinatown
- Little India - Penang - Next, make your way to colorful Little India
- Chinatown - Penang - and eclectic Chinatown before paying a visit to the Royal Selangor
- Royal Selangor Visitor Centre - Visit the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre and enjoy a 30-minute lesson about crafting pewter. Learn 19th-century techniques for manipulating the versatile metal into a simple pewter bowl using basic hand tools.
- Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram - Visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found
- Penang State Museum and Art Gallery - Your final stop is the Penang State Museum, will take you through halls of this colonial-ear building and point out artifacts from Malaysia, China and India’s unique past
- Gurney Plaza - Choose to return to your hotel, or enjoy shopping at your leisure at Gurney Plaza
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English Speaking Driver
- Round trip hotel transfers (selected hotels only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Additional Information
Penang, a city steeped in historical significance, teems with cultural richness, traditions, and a diverse tapestry of life. This urban excursion showcases the finest the city has to offer, from homes hailing from the colonial era to grand mansions, notable museums, and breathtaking temples. In the span of this 4-hour city adventure, you’ll explore the vibrant Little India and Chinatown districts, roam the galleries of the Penang Museum, and discover the ancient craft of making pewter at Royal Selangor. The journey concludes at Wat Chayamankalaram, where the immense reclining Buddha is sure to leave you in awe.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Swettenham Cruise
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Stephen_w
Dec 2, 2023
Penang visit - Excellent tour guide and very informative.Recommend this tour to others.
Jack was very accommodating and had a great sense of humor
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702noorb
Aug 30, 2023
Amazing Taste Mamak's Food Nasi Kandar Istimewa Penang - Unforgettable culinary escapade. If you're a fan of rich, aromatic curries and traditional Mamak fare, this is the place to be. Its preserving the essence of Malaysian cuisine shines through in every dish they serve.
I must say, it was an authentic culinary experience that left my taste buds dancing with delight.
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Christopher_l
Feb 24, 2023
First class guide - We had a wonderful day with Aldred. He was a first class guide who made our trip to Penang most enjoyable. Loved his stories and he took us to some great places.
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Feshawy
Jul 13, 2019
Street Arts - A visit to Penang won't be complete without visiting its numerous street art.
Here is the George Town street art I encountered during my brief stay.
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Aaronrharry
Dec 3, 2018
tour to Penang hill - we took the city tour which included a trip up to Penang hill. what an awesome ride up with the tram and wow was the view of the island awesome. so many tourists and even local communities all having great time taking photographs. then to the city visiting historic sites was awesome and our tour guide explained everything
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Michmmckenzie
Apr 11, 2019
Penang Island is lovely but disappointed with cultural tour - My family and I were really excited to tour George Town, Penang. While our tour guide was courteous and friendly, we felt that the tour did not live up to our expectations. The highlight of the tour was our trip up to Penang Hill. We spent approximately 2 hours on Penang Hill, which didn't leave much time for touring the rest of George Town. In order to manage the time in a more effective manner, we felt that our tour guide should have accompanied us to the top of the Penang Hill. So, for the remainder of the tour we drove by the other historic sites. The only other stop we made was at a chocolate store which we could have done without.
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