Private Tour
Discover Penang’s Rich Culture: Temple Visits & City Exploration
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Penang is a popular tourist destination in Malaysia and its capital Georgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fusion of different people, cultures and traditions, Georgetown used to be a major trading hub in the Straits of Malacca. The city was known for its colorful architecture, combining British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. In just half day, you will get to see some of the best sights Georgetown has to offer and what makes it a truly unique city that cannot be found anywhere else in Asia.
- Discover Georgetown on an immersive half day tour
- Explore Penang's capital and its best sights and attractions
- Learn about Georgetown's rich historical background
- Lay your eyes on the famous Reclining Buddha Statue in Penang
- Harmonious temple bestowed with gifts from Chinese emperors
- Spectacular views of Georgetown & roundtrip transportation
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Historic City of George Town
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
Visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel or cruise terminal pickup & drop off (selected hotel only)
English Speaking Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drink
Gratuities
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Penang City Tour 5 Hrs
Private Penang City Tour 5 Hrs
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Varied trip around Georgetown
paulfS4025PQ,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent and varied trip in a comfortable and air conditioned car for our group of 4. Our driver and guide, Sam, was both very personable and knowledgeable. Seemed we covered more on our trip than the details on the itinerary with frequent stops where we were out of the car with Sam who was very happy to show us aspects we would have otherwise missed.
Interesting and well with it !!
Nomad38160995492,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vejay is a gem of a guide. We had an issue with time - out docking time changed and he waited for us - it just was appreciated so much. He had his route planned to show us how interesting and diverse the city is. He has a huge amount of knowledge and the history of this bustling city. He went out of his way to make our time with him as interesting as could be. He took us to places we wouldn’t know about, quirky yet fascinating- art walls and echoing ceilings!! His local knowledge came in useful as I needed to take out more cash - temples don’t always accept cash !! He took us to places that a bus could not access. Vejay was great as his local knowledge answered so many of our questions about everyday life and the social structure of the area. So in short we were very pleased with our time with him. Highly recommended!!
Penang visit
Stephen W,,Dec 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide and very informative.Recommend this tour to others. Jack was very accommodating and had a great sense of humor
Amazing Taste Mamak's Food Nasi Kandar Istimewa Penang
702noorb,,Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unforgettable 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.
First class guide
Christopher L,,Feb 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Street Arts
Feshawy,,Jul 13, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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.
Penang Island is lovely but disappointed with cultural tour
michmmckenzie,,Apr 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00My 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.
tour to Penang hill
aaronrharry,,Dec 3, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we 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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