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Penang Full-Day Private Customizable Tour with Pick Up

4.9(10)Penang Island1 hour
VIATOR5.0(8)TRIPADVISOR4.5(2)

Description

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.!

Tour Options

Penang Full-Day Private Customizable Tour with Pick Up
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

Malaysia is culturally diverse country. The People here practiced their religion steadfastly and built many religious sites. One of the better one is Kek Lok Si, better described as the largest Buddhist's Temple 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".

Admission not included90 min

Becasue of the depressing heat, thus the British set sight on the highest peak in Penang i.e. Penang Hill or locally known as(Flag Staff Hill) 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 lower temperature climate compared to ground level. See Area View of George Town, Love Lock, Ginger Garden monkeys and some other habitat in the 130million year old forest.

30 min

See the Historic buildings built during the British colonial era from 1786 to 1942. Here listen to stories about Fort Cornwallis and its Seri Rambai cannon, Penang war of WW1 at the War Cenotaph. Take a picture or two of City Hall and Town Hall, and take in the breeze at the Straits of Malacca, the longest straits in the world..

30 min

Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple that contains Third world's longest indoor reclining Buddha statues, as well as several coloured statues of Dragon (nagas) and other mythical creatures. Walk around the statue for more trivias like "Weekdays" Buddha, 12 Chinese animals zodiac Buddhas, and Try your luck at the Fortune Wheeler.

30 min

Seeing the Marbel made buddha status at the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, built in 1803, is the sole and oldest Burmese Buddhist temple in Penang. The temple is situated directly across Thai Temple Wat Chaiyamangkalaram. Walk around it to see what are the Burmese Buddhist nations. At the back of the temple, count the number of animal's parts that make up the magical animal called Panca Rupa. Throw a few coins for good luck at the "Wheel of Life" fountain. Take a lift up to the top of the Pagoda.

Admission not included45 min

The Khoo Kongsi is one of the largest Chinese clan-house at penang, 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. This magnificent clan-house was once a Anna and the King Flimming location.

30 min

One and the only Chinese Snake Temple in the World. See live Pit Viper snakes coiled up at temple. Beware - they are poisonous! Learn how the snakes come to this temple and count the snakes in the backyard as they play hide and seek!. Choose to snap a photo with the python.

60 min

If your tour ended at night. make sure to drop off here for a Dinner at the hawker center for Penang Famous Hawker Foods. Discover hundreds of different choices.

30 min

Malaysia traditional Art Fabric. A wax dying technique. 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.

Admission not included60 min

At the early day of British Colonization here, the British planned to convert part of the island to be an Spice Island . See trees of Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove; and herbs like Coriander, Pandan, Curry leaves, Citronella, Lemongrass, and other palms, poisonous plant.

30 min

Long walk way to the floating village, 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, Oldest Malaysia Ferry Terminal and Penang Bridge.

Admission not included60 min

More than 350 species of flora and fauna are being showcased throughout Entopia’s exhibition, it is the world largest tropical butterfly park with 15,000 butterflies in a free flying enclosure.

30 min

Take a walk in the beach for the best sunset or sunrise experience. This coastline is filled with lots of seaside activities include parasailing, jet ski etc. Take a picture or two, and then in the evening bargain for bargain in night markets.

Admission not included60 min

house of 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.

Highlights

Private transportation
Professional Licensed Tourist Guide
Hotel/Airport/Port Pickup and Drop off
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fee

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Professional Licensed Tourist Guide
Hotel/Airport/Port Pickup and Drop off
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fee
Not included
Food and Drink
Gratuities
Entrance Fees
Train / Lift Fee

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(10)

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JudyHiltonHead
January 20, 2025
Enjoyable city tour highlights

GK, my guide, was an enthusiastic tour guide who seemed to know everyone in town. We hit Penang's highlights, express pass to funiculat was appreciated. Enjoyed seeing beverly hills of penang, temples, little india, wall art street. Only suggestion - we covered a lot of stops without lunch and no warer bottles provided . We did stop at the oldest coffee house in penang which served a few chocolate samples. Fortunately, i brought my own water bottle.

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Randee_K
December 20, 2024
Best ever!

We were totally wowed! Tiger helped us customize the very best day we’ve had on a shore excursion…ever! His enthusiasm and knowledge were off the charts. He made our stops at the temples personal and so informative. We went everywhere I wanted to go, and he threw in a few other places that were must-see. Georgetown came alive, Chew jetty, street food, and every important temple. Absolutely do not miss this—Tiger is the best guide you will ever have, making Penang the best place you’ve ever visited.

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John_F
October 29, 2024
Amazing Penang

An amazing day with a fantastic tour guide. Tiger is a fantastic person to spend the day with, nothing is too much trouble and he is polite, courteous and extremely knowledgeable about each and every place we visited. I would recommend this trip to everyone!

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ian_M
April 19, 2024
The only way to take in the island history

Tiger was the most amazing informative guide driving me between the chosen landmarks and attractions. His in depth knowledge of history and his passion for the job that he loves leaves me in no doubt he made the right decision to change career to carry on in tourism as a licensed guide. I thoroughly recommend the tour.

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Sarah_W
April 12, 2024
Beautiful Penang

🐯 Tiger picked us up at the cruise port and dropped us off there after we finished our tour. He communicated with me in advance of the tour, so there was never any confusion. My husband and I had a wonderful day with 🐯 Tiger in Penang. We saw the public art in George Town and learned a lot about the colonial days in Penang. We also had a wonderful time up on the Penang Hill after riding the pannicular to the top. 🐯 Tiger’s English is very easily understood and he is a true professional guide. He did a great job of explaining the different areas of Penang, life in Penang, and brought the history alive for us. I would recommend 🐯 Tiger unconditionally.

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Lee_T
March 24, 2024
Excellent guide and full day

Tger asked what we were hoping to get out of the day. We explained that as we were based in Georgetown we could see everything that was in walking distance by ourselves. As we are interested in the history and culture we decided to see many temples, during our day we did Penang Hill first and the funicular railway. Then Ken Lok Si temple , the reclining Buddha and then many other temples. He explained the formation of each religion and the explained things clearly and in an understandable way so that that we could learn all we needed to. Ended at the Botanical Gardens that are beautiful. We would recommend Tger to all.

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dac224
January 21, 2024
Tour of Penang

Tiger was an excellent guide! So knowledgeable and interesting, and he was flexible to what we wanted to see.

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Sandra_M
December 23, 2023
Enjoyed

Our driver was excellent knowledgeable. Stayed with us and explained all places completely. We'll worth it.

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Nicholas_H
February 13, 2023
Tiger Tours Penang

Tiger made an excellent guide and was very helpful and informative, going beyond the norm. The tour was therefore very good and I recommend it to anyone!

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E5738ZMdaniels
June 24, 2022
Tiger Durian tour

Tiger is truly passionate about being a tour guide! Not only that he is a wonderful person and treats his guests with the utmost attention and care. If you want a guided tour look no further. You can tell that he does his homework and wants to be a tour guide to share his love of Penang. Here is a selfie photo of our group enjoying Durian, but we also visited kek lok si and other places. Oh and I almost forgot to mention he is a true food gourmet- you won't regret trying his recommendations :)

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