Penang Half Day City Tour Including Tropical Spice Garden
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour offers a perfect mix of nature and culture. Visit the lush Tropical Spice Garden and explore Penang’s diverse heritage through temples, mosques, churches, and Little India. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.
• Tropical Spice Garden is lush eco-garden with 500+ plant species and guided tours.
• Chaiya Mangalaram Temple one of the world’s longest reclining Buddha statues.
• Dhammikarama Temple is Penang’s oldest Burmese temple with colorful stupas.
• Little India a vibrant street full of culture, colors, and photo spots.
• Yap Kongsi Temple is historic Chinese clan temple in George Town.
• St. George’s Church Malaysia’s oldest Anglican church with Greek architecture.
• Kapitan Keling Mosque is Iconic Mosque with a mix of Moorish and colonial design.
• Khoo Kongsi grand Chinese clanhouse known for intricate architecture.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As per Malaysian law, groups with more than 6 tourists must have a licensed professional guide
What To Expect
Tropical Spice Garden
Asia's Hidden Eden! Timeless and enchanting, Tropical Spice Garden is an eco-attraction tucked within a natural valley fronting the Straits of Malacca. The showcase garden houses over 500 species of herb, spice and tropical plants. Explore and discover the fabulous diversity of nature as you through trails and pathways that meander through undulating hills, jungles terraces and natural streams. Garden Audio Tours available in 7 Languages: English, Chinese, Malay, Arabic, Japanese, German & French. Alternatively, you may take the Live Guided Tour that starts at 9am, 11am, and 1.30pm. The trails are slightly inclined so do wear comfortable walking shoes - unfortunately wheelchairs & strollers are not recommended.
Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
Our driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby and proceed with the tour. Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple is a Thai temple in Penang famous for its large gold-plated Reclining Buddha, which is at 33m, is one of the largest in the world.
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Penang Half Day City Tour Including Tropical Spice Garden
Pickup included
What‘s Included
As per Malaysian law, groups with more than 6 tourists must have a licensed professional guide.
Hotel pick up and drop off (50% surcharge applies for pick-up/drop-off outside George Town)
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fee
Personal expenses
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide
sallyhA6427VY,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ranjit was the perfect driver/guide. He is very knowledgeable and flexible with the intinery working around our interests. It was great being able to choose what we wanted to see. The spice garden is well worth a visit as we're the temples.
A private driver is the way to go
Marie P,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Enjoyed many of the sites visited although the spice garden was somewhat disappointing. All the other spots were wonderful. Great driver!
Outstanding Penang tour
rachel r,Aug 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Ronnie was outstanding - lots of interesting local information, history and great recommendations for eating out in Georgetown. Real attention to detail and lots of top tips along the way. Would thoroughly recommend this tour and in particular our generous & helpful guide who made our short time in Penang very special.
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