This Penang tour gives you a glimpse of different parts of George Town, and highlights some of its most popular attractions.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting times 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Driver
- English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel on Penang Island (pickup and drop-off can be arranged from mainland hotels for an additional fee of 100 Malaysian ringgit).
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the clan jetties dating back at least 100 years
- Discover the unique culture of the Baba & Nyonya Peranakan in this mansion-turned-museum
- Visit the Streets of Racial Harmony
Full description
Begin your tour after a 9:00am pickup by visiting Clan jetty, a small floating village filled with souvenir shops and food stores. Move on to Kuan Yin, Penang’s oldest temple, built in 1728 by early immigrant settlers from China.
Head to Masjid Kapitan Keling to see a 200 year-old masjid. Head out to Sri Maha Mariamman, a beautiful south-Indian style temple covered with carvings of gods and goddesses. Move on to St. George Church, a fine example of Georgian-style architecture with displays of its history.
Proceed to Pinang Peranakan Mansion and experience what it feels like to be one of the richest Malaysians. Full of old world charms and collections, this is a great place for photography. Your next stop is Fort Cornwallis, an example of British Colonial architecture from this period. Finally, end the tour with some mouthwatering local dishes, before your hotel drop-off.
Includes
- Air-conditioned transfer
- English-speaking driver
- Entrance fees
- Two-way hotel transfer
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
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Know before you go
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is from Penang Island. This service can be arranged from mainland hotels for the additional cost of 100 Malaysian ringgit