Top Penang Island Cultural Tours

Feast your senses on the sights and smells of George Town on a half-day culinary tour, ideal for food lovers with limited time in Penang. In a small group, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in the early evening, a cooler and less-crowded time to visit, on a tour that combines its rich culture with numerous local delicacies. Plus, taking a food tour at the start of your trips means you receive ample culinary recommendations sure to enhance your vacation.

Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.

The Harmony Street, is a short street about 300meter, but you can find different religious structures such as Anglican Church, Buddhist Temple, Hindu Temple and Mosque next to each other. I grown up in this wonderful city experience the harmony of different religion and culture come with tolerance and respect. Some of the culture have even blended and create an uniqueness to George Town. Is my passion to bring friends around during my free time.

Penang is considered the jewel in Malaysia’s crown, due to its culture-rich mix of food and history. Even if you’ve only got limited time in the city, see the best of Penang on a half-day tour that’s designed especially for first-time visitors on a time budget. You’ll explore the vibrant Little India and Chinatown, and delve deeper into the city’s history at Penang State Museum. Plus, a small group limited to eight ensures you receive personalized attention from a guide.

Experience the sights and sounds of Penang in one day on a 6-hour guided tour. The well-rounded itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to get an overview of the vibrant Malaysian city, but don’t want to fuss over taxis, public transit, and limiting guide books. Thanks to all-inclusive transportation from your hotel, you're able to comfortably visit the reclining Buddha, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Penang Hill, and more.

On the surface, Penang appears as a historical city but if you look deeper, you’ll find a whole host of natural wonders. Spend the day discovering the best of Penang’s nature during a tour that covers Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill), Batu Ferringhi Beach, and Kek Lok Si Temple, and provides an easy way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off mean that you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

If you're visiting Penang for the first time, get a comprehensive introduction to the city on a sightseeing tour—a great choice for visitors with limited time. As well as traveling between dispersed Penang attractions in air-conditioned comfort, without having to worry about navigating or getting lost, you'll visit a tropical fruit farm and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide.

See Penang in a different light on this intimate after-dark tour. Instead of piling into a crowded tour bus, travel the streets of this coastal city in a comfortable small-group transport with a driver to show you the sights. Drive through neighborhoods like Little India and Armenian Street and take a trishaw through the ancient colonial streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After all your exploration, enjoy the view from the rooftop of the city’s 816-foot tall KOMTAR Tower.

Explore George Town highlights on a half-day tour combining historic sites with temples and colorful neighborhoods, with an optional visit to the Penang Time Tunnel 3D museum. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle means you’ll stay cool and comfortable while ticking off a long list of destinations that include Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Chew Jetty, and more, finishing the day with a taste of Penang's classic white coffee.

Visitors to Penang Hill are often surprised by the biodiversity on offer just two-and-a-half miles (four kilometers) out of bustling George Town. Discover some of the 2,500 plant species and 500 animal species that inhabit this hilly region of Penang Island during this private nature walk. Your English or Chinese speaking guide explains the history of the Penang Island hill station and points out interesting flora and fauna.

Visit two countries in one day during a day trip to Hat Yai in Thailand from Penang. Taking a private day trip to Hat Yai ensures that you receive the undivided attention of your guide and enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary according to your interests.

Combine the culture and history of Penang with a dose of family fun during a half-day sightseeing tour that includes an admission ticket to the Upside Down Museum. Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown with a guide means that you'll benefit from both insider knowledge and tailored recommendations. Plus, you'll cover more attractions in less time as you travel the area in an air-conditioned vehicle. 

Explore George Town’s top attractions on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup on Penang Island, visit landmarks like Wat Chaiyamangalaram temple, enjoy a scenic drive through George Town’s historic, UNESCO-designated streets, visit Penang’s 3D history museum, learn about George Town’s multicultural history from an informative local guide, and sample delicious complimentary tea.

If you're a wildlife lover in Penang for the first time, opt for a sightseeing tour that includes an admission ticket to Penang Bird Park, home to hundreds of species of exotic birds. This tour transports you around Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich colonial heritage, in air-conditioned comfort and eliminates the stress of taking public transport or exploring on foot.

This hourly tour shall allow you to explore the specific attractions of your choice, and to decide how much time to spend at each attraction. If you are not sure where are the best among so many attractions, let our professional and experienced driver cum guide advise you, and to show you around. You may extend your hourly visit by informing the driver/guide and pay cash directly to him for the additional hourly charges. Please ask for receipt or mobile data confirmation of payment.

An opportunity to learn our traditional art of ‘Wayang Kulit’ shadow puppetry from a master Penang puppeteer. This workshop will introduce you to this ancient art form of entertainment and storytelling, a theatrical performance often depicts mythical and folk tales which are both engaging and enjoyable to the audience. In this hands-on workshop, you will be guided through the process of making your own ‘wayang kulit’ character and learn the age-old technique of bringing the shadow puppets to life. The puppeteer will also teach you how to play traditional musical instruments which are an integral part of the shadow puppet theatre.

Enjoy a day exploring Penang without stressing about traffic or public transport on this small-group sightseeing tour. Drive around the city in a small-group vehicle, with your own driver to take you to each destination. Visit spiritual landmarks like the Wat Chayamangkalaram, home to a huge Reclining Buddha, and the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. See the streets of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed George Town neighborhood. Stop at the History and 3D Museum to learn about the city’s past – and shoot some unreal photos with the trick-art murals.

It's said that Penang comes alive after the sun goes down. Experience the city in its illuminated splendor during a 5-hour night tour. Relax as your driver takes you through the UNESCO listed George Town, followed by a walk down Armenian Street. Then, enjoy a thrilling trishaw ride down the city’s bustling streets. After getting a good look at the city’s colorful sights by night, enjoy dinner at an Indian or Chinese restaurant.

Explore the Penang city which is  rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. Visit the many historical buildings and temples such as Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the remnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past. Then also make a visit to The Top at Komtar Penang.

Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing tours can get a bad rap, but this open air bus tour is an ideal way to see the major highlights in this city of historic charm. Save your feet and save your wallet; there’s no need to walk long distances or hail a rideshare to go from attraction to attraction. The fast-paced schedule is perfect for visitors with limited time to spare or for first-time guests wanting to get an overview of the city.

There’s such a rich variety of things to see in Penang that it’d be hard to see it all without the help of a local guide. This convenient city tour will take you to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, colonial-era heritage buildings, temples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled overview tour of Penang that’s great for first-time visitors, or those who want to learn more about Malaysian history and culture.

Travel north to Kedah, the “Rice Bowl of Malaysia” in about 2 hours’ drive from Penang, across the channel by ferry. Adjourn to Paddy Museum which showcases the paddy cultivation process in Malaysia, all kinds of tools and equipment used over the decades and rice grains sample from all over the world. In the state’s capital of Alor Setar, visit Dr. Mahathir’s Birthplace which provides an insight into the life of the fourth and seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia, currently the world’s oldest at 94 years old. A humble wooden home with the roof made of nipah palm, the single storey traditional stilt house was designated a historical building, restored by the National Archives and open to all visitors. Proceed for lunch at a local restaurant before driving up to the summit of Mount Jerai located in Gurun. At 986 meters above sea level, the view is absolutely breathtaking, with vast paddy fields in the backdrop. Return to Penang via the 13.5 kilometers long Penang Bridge.

Skip the run-of-the-mill organized group tours and explore Penang at your own pace with this private sightseeing tour. In the company of just your party and a driver/guide, explore colorful, multicultural George Town and see its most important sites.

Kickstart your time in Penang on a sightseeing tour that covers famous attractions and includes an admission ticket to Entopia Butterfly Farm. Exploring with a guide means that you'll benefit from local knowledge and skip the stress of navigation, which can sometimes be difficult on the unpaved streets of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.