Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures


8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This is a private tour, meaning only you or your group join this tour. This guided tour is flexible tour for 8 hours meaning you can customize your own tour in Penang. Tour time starts from pickup point. You choose some 5-7 attractions (The time indicated does not include travelling time) to go from the list:
1. Penang Hill
2. Kek Lok Si
3, Entopia
4. Tropical Spice Garden
5. Batik Craft
6. Pinang Peranakan Mansion
7. Khoo Kongsi
8. Clan Jetty
9. Reclining Buddha
10. Botanical Garden
11. Street Art Murals
12. Batu Ferringhi beach
13. Upside Down Museum
14. Teddyville Museum
15. World Unesco Site
16. Little India
You may indulge in details in the attractions, or do kind of "touch and go". If heat is a concern, go into more indoor attractions or go up the hill. If you do not know where to go or to do, let our 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

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Penang Hill, Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera Air Itam, George Town, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia

Since the British first settled here, they had always yearn for respite from the depressing heat, thus they set sight on the highest peak in Penang i.e. Penang Hill or locally known as Bukit Bendera. They built a railway up the hill and bungalows for retreat during weekend. Here we can see the legacy of the bungalows left behind by the British beside experiencing a colder climate compared to lowland. See 360 degree view of George Town, Love Lock, Ginger Garden and monkeys!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kek Lok Si Temple, 1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, Air Itam, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia

During the British era the Chinese flourished and thrived. They practiced their religion steadfastly and built many temples that rivaled those in China, if not better! One of the better one is Kek Lok Si, better described as the largest Buddhist's theme park in South East Asia. Learn all about Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism at the temple. There is a saying here in Penang - "you have not been to Penang if you have not been to Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si".

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pinang Peranakan Mansion, 29 Church Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

See the former house built by a Chinese Captain, Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, called the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. This elite house full of antiques and collectibles from east and west, featured many recollection memories when the Chinese immigrants inter-marriage with the locals and created a fusion of east meets locals, hence a new tradition was borne. It is also a popular shooting location of choice for Malaysian, Singaporean and Chinese movies.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Street Art in George Town, Street Art in, Penang Island 10300 Malaysia

Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic is leaving his mark with beautiful wall painting of children all across historical Georgetown. The artworks are funny, fascinating, and very much open to everyone’s interpretations. See magical street arts created by Ernest like “Children on Bicycle”, “Boy on Motorcycle”, “Dinosaur” and “Climbing Wall”.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple that contains one of the world's longest reclining Buddha statues, as well as several coloured statues of Dragon (nagas) and other mythical creatures. See the beautiful and serene world 3rd longest reclining Buddha. Walk around the statue for more trivias like "Weekdays" Buddha, 12 Chinese animals zodiac Buddhas, and pay homage to the "Future Buddha" (Matreya).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pengkalan Weld 59A, Chew Jetty, George Town, Penang Island 10300 Malaysia

Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Stroll on the plank walkway to see locals go about their daily life on the jetty, take nice pictures of harbor view, iconic Penang Ferry and Penang Bridge and buy a trinket or two.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khoo Kongsi, 18 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clan-house with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Hidden in an enclave, the magnificent family house became a get together for festivals.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tropical Spice Garden, Lot 595 Mukim 2 Jalan Teluk Bahang Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11050 Malaysia

*. See Green Gold as it ws weigh their weight in gold in Europe once upon a time. See trees of Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove; and herbs like Coriander, Pandan, Curry leaves, Citronella, Lemongrass, and other palms, poisonous plant. Learn about the Tsunami Memorial and how there is one in Penang.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Entopia, 830 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11050 Malaysia

Over 150 species of fauna and more than 200 species of flora are being showcased throughout Entopia’s entire exhibition, it is the world largest tropical butterfly park with 15, 000 butterflies in a free flying enclosure. Check out Rajah Brooke – the world's costliest butterfly!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Penang Batik Factory, 651 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11000 Malaysia

A real factory where you can see a master craftsmen transformed plain fabric into high quality hand painted or block-printed batik. Showrooms sells varieties of genuine Malaysian male and female batik of all designs, colours and sizes. A great souvenir from Malaysia to the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • No Serious Medical Conditions
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • We follow strictly the latest Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines from Malaysian National Security Authority and Ministry of Health Malaysia.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
sarahtanst
May 2022

The local guide Max Chen is a great guide. Great knowledge and tips given. Flexible and efficient in the itinerary.

37hughm
March 2020

Lee was a very informative guide, he has a lot of passion for Penangs history, fantastic day! We were shown around George Town (street art, chew jetty, temples, ...), Penang Hill.

alessiafelici
February 2020

Great tour. Mr Lam is possibly the best local guide i have ever had: some guides are good but would stick to the timings or ask you to give them a good review; Mr Lam is like an old friend who is going to show you his land with enthusiasm and passion and spend even more time with you making sure ...

zokarim
February 2020

Absolute 5 star treatment by our guide Tiger who made sure that my dad was comfortable and looked after without detracting from the tour experience

jfischkoff
January 2020

Overall quite pleased. The guide, Tiger, picked us up at the airport with a sign. He took us by car to a Buddhist temple with venomous snakes. Then to the top of Penang hill by Funicular, to have beautiful city views and award winning fried noodles. After that to another temple with the worlds la...

Howard T
January 2020

Our guide Jackie was terrific. He was well organized, very knowledgeable and he took so many great pictures of me and my wife. We saw everything that we wanted to see and more!

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