Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
Overview
This is a private tour, meaning only you or your group join this tour. This tour lets you go to all the attractions that you like, unlike the canned- approach of a predetermined itinerary tour. Tour time starts from pickup point. For a 6 hours visit, you choose some 3-5 attractions anywhere on Penang Island. For example, choose from:
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
You choose the places and dictate how much time at each. (The time indicated does not include travelling time). You can explore in depth, or simply take pictures and moved on. Go on a city tour or hill and temple tour or island nature tour. If you do not know where to go or to do, let our tour guide plan out for you. The tour guide will accompany you into attractions and give commentary. Penang is a truly surprising hidden gem!
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
You choose the places and dictate how much time at each. (The time indicated does not include travelling time). You can explore in depth, or simply take pictures and moved on. Go on a city tour or hill and temple tour or island nature tour. If you do not know where to go or to do, let our tour guide plan out for you. The tour guide will accompany you into attractions and give commentary. Penang is a truly surprising hidden gem!
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
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
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.
stekar806
November 2021
EngSeong was very knowledgeable and accommodated all our complicated requests without any issues (we were staying about 1 hour away from Penang and he picked us up and dropped without any issues). Even though the time was limited, we still managed to see a lot of Penang in just one day! Would def...
EngSeong was very knowledgeable and accommodated all our complicated requests without any issues (we were staying about 1 hour away from Penang and he picked us up and dropped without any issues). Even though the time was limited, we still managed to see a lot of Penang in just one day! Would definitely recommend!774savannahg
February 2020
This was hands down - the highlight of our trip to Penang. A great company, we booked the day trip only 24hrs before, and received confirmation of our booking almost straight away. On the morning of the tour we were greeted by our tour guide, Lee, who was very friendly and approachable. Before he...
This was hands down - the highlight of our trip to Penang. A great company, we booked the day trip only 24hrs before, and received confirmation of our booking almost straight away. On the morning of the tour we were greeted by our tour guide, Lee, who was very friendly and approachable. Before heading off, we discussed our plan for the day, with Lee’s helpful advice. The first half of the day was spent exploring the streets of George Town, by car with some light walking. Lee knew the town so well, you could really tell as he went into detail on the history of Penang. We visited a Buddhist Temple and watched locals visit. Lee taught us about the history of the temple and an insight into Chinese Buddhism. It was all very interesting. Lee treat us to lunch with a local dish which was a great experience of something new. After lunch we visited the Chew Jetty, then went on a short drive by a few hidden gems before heading up to the Botanical Gardens. We did a short walk around the gardens (as the weather was so hot!) and learnt about the nature, visiting the spice garden and smelling and learning about the different spices which grow there. Lee was so informative. We then headed to Penang Hill, the last stop of the day. We were over our time by the time we had arrived however Lee was very patient, we didn’t feel rushed at all. By the time we were dropped off at our hotel we were almost 2 hrs over ! Thanks to Lee for his generosity and kindness. We highly recommend this tour, it was so informative and we learnt so much about Penang and it’s history. We now see Penang through a different pair of eyes. It was definitely our highlight of our stay in Penang. Thanks very much Lee for such a great, memorable day!Wander19952178987
February 2020
Tour Guide Lester ( Lam Meng) was very knowledgeable and super nice . He even offered special coconut water from local vendor. Complementary took several good pictures and shared. Overall really enjoyed the tour at Penang, Malaysia.
Tour Guide Lester ( Lam Meng) was very knowledgeable and super nice . He even offered special coconut water from local vendor. Complementary took several good pictures and shared. Overall really enjoyed the tour at Penang, Malaysia.David F
January 2020
Great day with our tour guide. Saw everything there was to see in Penang. Great lunch at the Hawker center.
Great day with our tour guide. Saw everything there was to see in Penang. Great lunch at the Hawker center.Cruiser26516530433
January 2020
My daughter and I had a memorable tour contacted by Mr.Lee.Information on the sights was in depth,small details of the sights was given. Our stops included the snake temple,the penang hill ,botanical gardens ,the streets of penang like Harmony street ,Armenian street.We were able to see the town ...
My daughter and I had a memorable tour contacted by Mr.Lee.Information on the sights was in depth,small details of the sights was given. Our stops included the snake temple,the penang hill ,botanical gardens ,the streets of penang like Harmony street ,Armenian street.We were able to see the town hall and on the drive to and fro to places important places were pointed out. Mr.Lee made the tour colorful with his knowledge.Overall it was superb.Aishath_F
January 2020
Our tour of Penang has been one of the best tours that we have taken.Lee was our guide ,an excellent one⭐.We were given in depth knowledge of the history and culture of each place we visited.The snake temple,the Penang Hill,botanical gardens and Georgetown's history was well explained in a manner...
Our tour of Penang has been one of the best tours that we have taken.Lee was our guide ,an excellent one⭐.We were given in depth knowledge of the history and culture of each place we visited.The snake temple,the Penang Hill,botanical gardens and Georgetown's history was well explained in a manner that we wanted to hear more and more on it.I specially liked his knowledge of the spices and flora of the gardens.The view of Georgetown was amazing from the Penang Hill.The six hours tour was too good,we were able to see the temples ,the Anglican church as well as the Kapitan Keling Mosque.We saw a lot based on our time frame.Little India,the Harmony street,Armenian street ,Gurney street and a lot more sights was covered with in depth information which Lee gave tirelessly. It was a wonderful tour of Penang.Thank you for the amazing tour Mr.Lee.