10 City Tours in George Town That You Shouldn't Miss

March 23, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

The beauty and rich history of George Town keeps tourists flocking all year round. George Town offers views of the famous Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Kapitan Keling Mosque and many of the capital's golden crowned Buddhist temples.  With museums showcasing the country's rich-historical treasures, restaurants that offer classic Malaysian cuisine and dozens of shopping malls, there's guaranteed to be something for everyone to see.
Restaurants in George Town

1. Private Penang City Tour

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Visit Chew Jetty – the early Chinese migrant settlement in Penang, admire the intricate stone carvings and woodworks of the Khoo Kongsi (Chinese Clan House), drive through the colourful Little India and the bustling Chinatown. Visit Wat Chaiyamangalaram to see one of Asia’s largest Reclining Buddha. Quick stop at Coffee Tree for sampling of local white coffee and Royal Selangor Pewter to appreciate the Malaysian pewter arts.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, English speaking driver cum guide, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By NikoCherry

The famous street in Penang and most of the travelers will visit it in George Town. i enjoyed taking pictures there.

2. Private Tour: Penang the Pearl of the Orient

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Penang is known as the pearl of the orient and you will get to see why during your private day tour. On every street corner of this beautiful city, you will find a little pieces of heritage, culture and friendly local people. We will visit a number of the highlights of the city and try out some famous local Malaysian dishes in Penang. Please note that the price is per car with maximum 4 person (small-group) to ensure your guides full attention throughout the day.

Inclusions: Small private tour with English speaking guide, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and beverages, Personal expenses

3. Penang: Round Island Full-Day Discoveries

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This guided tour will visit 7-8 attractions Round Penang Island: 1. Pickup and visit Reclining Buddha and Burmese Temple (Ride:15 mins) - See Reclining Buddha, Standing Buddha and learn about Buddhism. 2. Tropical Spice Garden (Ride:25 mins) - See trees of Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove; Coriander, Pandan, Curry leaves, Citronella, Lemongrass, herbs, palms, poisonous plant. Learn about Tsunami Memorial. 3. Tour Entopia Butterfly Farm (Ride:10 mins) - World largest tropical butterfly park with 15,000 butterflies. Check out Rajah Brooke - world's costliest butterfly! 4. Lunch (1 hour) 5. Visit handicraft center - High quality hand drawn batik as demonstrated by master craftsmen. 6.Fruit stall (Ride:15 mins) or Nutmeg factory (Ride: 20 mins). Learn about Malaysian fruits that are in season. Sample some spices in its original form. 7. Snake Temple (Ride: 20 mins) - See live Pit Viper snakes coiled up at temple. Beware - they are poisonous! 8. Drop off at destination (Ride:30 mins)

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance tickets

Reviewed By 37hughm

Lee was a very informative guide, he has a lot of passion for Penangs history, fantastic day! We were shown around George Town (street art, chew jetty, temples, ...), Penang Hill.

4. Penang Half Day City Tour Including The Top Komtar

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Explore George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off, Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Li S

First, the good side. The tour carefully select the places we are going to visit. There are two more Buddhist temples, besides Kek Lok Si, to visit in the tour. One is a Thai styl tmeple. The other Burma style . But Kek Lok Si is the main one and rightly so.You do need a car to go up to the main temple. This is a plus.Then we visited The Chew pier before we visit the other main site, the Khoo Kongsi.This sis a lavish community hall of the Khoo clan and is very worth visiting. The guide , Ah Shing, explained reasonably well and is also quite attentive to our need, eg he would start the car earlier so that it is cool down a bit in this hot weather.Howeer, there are four things that the tour need to improve. First, it should arrange a brief lunch. It is unreasonable to expect one could last from 10am to 3 pm without eating something. Second, a bottle of water should bee provided . Simple thing, I know. But it is not done.Third. Given the importance of Buddhism in the local history, I feel the guide do not know enough in this area. Fourth,the wall painting sites are all passed by without opportunity to take photos.

5. Penang: Orang Utan Island & City Flexible Full Day Tour

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A full day (8 hours) tour, starting with a visit by driving over Penang bridge to Orangutan Sanctuary Island on mainland Peninsular Malaysia to see some 17 Orangutan up close and personal. Get to know them by names - BJ, Adam, Hiroshi, Manu and others. We, the human, are being enclosed, not the orangutan. Alpha may weigh up to 300 kilogram, so be careful, they have the strength up to 7 adults! They shared some 97% of human's DNA; no wonder they are fun to watch. Upon returning to Penang Island, the afternoon is flexible itinerary. Among others you can visit a wet market to see unique produce and sample some exotic and fusion local foods. Visit a temple with poisonous snakes or enjoy street arts, Clan jetty, Clan-house, a Captain's house, George Town's World Unesco Heritage enclave or Thai temple. Experience George Town's diverse multi-racial cultures living harmoniously side by side along street of harmony. Talk to your tour guide on the options for the rest of the available time.

Inclusions: Parking Fees, Professional Guide, Transportation by Private Vehicle, Tolls, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Entrance tickets, Foods and Drinks, Gratitude, Train/Lift Tickets

Reviewed By 37hughm

Lee was a very informative guide, he has a lot of passion for Penangs history, fantastic day! We were shown around George Town (street art, chew jetty, temples, ...), Penang Hill.

6. Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures

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This guided tour is flexible tour for 8 hours meaning you can customize your own tour in Penang from ship or hotel or airport. You choose some 5-9 attractions to go from the list in "tour details" and dictate how much time to spend at each attraction. Either you may indulge in details in the attractions, or kind of "touch and go" or you simply snap pictures from the exterior without going in, you call the shot. If heat is a concern, go into more indoor attraction or go up the hill. If mobility is your concern, then go for a round island tour with the comfort of air-conditioned car. If you like shopping then your American dollars are stretch 4 X versus Ringgit Malaysia as everything is a bargain. If you do not have a clue where to go or to do, no problem, let our learned tour guide choose it for you. The tour guide cum driver, will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary on the go. You will be surprised what Penang has to offer.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Professional Guide, Transportation by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Foods and Drinks, Gratuities, Entrance Fees, Train/Lift fees

Reviewed By Travelhungry059

We booked a tour with this company the day before and they responded quickly and professionally. Our guide, Eng Seong, picke us up at our hotel and showed us the itinerary. Of the best sights. My husband wanted to see the island and Eng gave us a totally personalized tour that accommodated my husband and also showed us many of the hidden gems that were not the usual fare. Eng spoke perfect English, was professional and knowledgeable and had a warm personality that we enjoyed interacting with. He also helped us to plan what we could do on our own. We had a great day with Eng and were thrilled with the personalized service.

7. 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

St. George's Anglican Church, Penang, Malaysia, 1, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Simply Enak - Food Experiences
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Be a part of an exclusive group as you venture through Malaysia's Georgetown Heritage area. Be hungry for food and knowledge as your local Penang-born tourist and food guide walks you through each step of the way on this food trail. Savor delicious local cuisine which the forefathers of Georgetown has kept alive as we unveil the history and heritage of this area. End the food trail with an optional drink at a local bar.

Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting, Dinner, Professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By Lovethyextra

We had a fantastic time exploring the streets of Penang. We ate along the way and learned about the history of Penang and It’s food. The culture of the area Is amazing, especially the clan houses. I would definitely book again.

8. Private George Town by Night with Food Tasting and Trishaw Ride from Penang

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George Town comes alive at night as the gourmet paradise of the East. A slow drive into the city takes you pass some of the landmarks and historical buildings of the colonial era. Pass Little India and part of Chinatown before the culinary experience of food tasting at a local Street Food Centre. Try the famous Penang dishes like Laksa, Char Koay Teow, Rojak etc. After food tasting, have a feel of the old town ambience through a short and relaxing trishaw ride in the centre of George Town. ​

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, English speaking driver cum guide, Food tasting, Trishaw ride

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Reviewed By NikoCherry

The famous street in Penang and most of the travelers will visit it in George Town. i enjoyed taking pictures there.

9. Private Penang Full Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur with Lunch

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Asni Tours & Travels
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Experience a taste of all that Penang has to offer on a grand tour of the island from kuala lumpur  with a private guide(guide will be available once arrive in Penang). Travel in comfort by private vehicle to Penang’s top attractions, including Kek Lok Si Temple, the funicular railway on Penang Hill and the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. You'll learn about Malaysian arts including pewter-making and batik, stop at a traditional fishing village and fruit plantation, and see Buddhist temples and other architectural gems, all while enjoying informative commentary from your expert guide.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide (at Penang only), Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Local Set Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrance Tickets (Penang Hill & Kek Lok Si)

Reviewed By FionPoh

Very fun ride. We got the 2 rides pass and it was a thrilling experience. We'll love to come back to do more rides.........

10. Penang Nature Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane), Kek Lok Si & Botanical Garden

George Town, Penang, Malaysia Asni Tours & Travels
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Explore the Penang nature and diversity by enjoy nature's beauty at its raw at Penang Hill. Then visit some famous temples that should visit at there such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Guan Yin. After that proceed to Batu Feringghi Beach and also Botanical Garden.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (city center 1km radius), English speaking driver., Penang Hill Funicular Train (Fast Lane), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By FionPoh

Very fun ride. We got the 2 rides pass and it was a thrilling experience. We'll love to come back to do more rides.........

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