What to do and see in George Town, Penang: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

August 2, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

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. The Gravityz

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5.0 based on 151 reviews

The Gravityz

We are TheGravityz, we are a brand new adventure platform featured at TheTOP, level65@ KOMTAR, Penang, which features an array of activities that include the world's highest ropes course. We feature exclusive attractions such as mid-air walks and mid-air stays which are unique in Malaysia. Our goal is to be one of Penang's top attraction.

2. Metro Bike Easy Green Travel

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5.0 based on 289 reviews

Metro Bike Easy Green Travel

A "Green" way to explore George Town by Bicycle & Trishaw Tour. 1) UNESCO George Town Heritage Tour by Bicycle & Trishaw Entire journey takes around 3.5 hours to introduce you the popular heritage sites, artistic murals, charming traditional trades and famous hawker food. 2) Penang "OLD" Street Food Tour by Bicycle & Trishaw Go Green- Famous Street Food - Keep Fit- Save Time A unique heritage food trail bringing you to the intriguing nooks and corners of Penang, showcasing Penang’s street food of YESTERYEARS with heirloom food recipes handed down from past generations some almost a century old. Exquisite tantalizing flavors for the taste buds from wonderful savories to sweets. * Estimates about 4-5 food stops can be achieved in a period of 3.5 hours. In the case of the food stall closure or over-crowded, an alternative food stop replacement to be arranged or discussed on the spot.

3. Food Tour Penang

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Food Tour Penang

With an epic and legendary history, Penang island is one of Malaysia’s most unique destinations. A world heritage site, a port and confluence of some of the oldest families in the country, Penang is a natural choice for visitors to have a sneak peek into being Malaysian. So hop on of our tours with an original Penang born and bred food guide. This is a small group tour with a local guide in a private vehicle. Explore with us the treats of yesteryear with the humble “Penang Lobak”, the “Appoms” and “Kuihs” found only in the Penang backstage and the Penang night hawkers. Come ready for an adventure!

4. Penang Homecooking School

85 Taman Berjaya Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang Island 10350 Malaysia +60 16-437 4380 [email protected] http://penanghomecookingschool.com/
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Penang Homecooking School

Sign up for my cooking classes and learn secrets and tips for authentic Malaysian cooking. Daily classes except Sunday is in my home. Visit the market and learn to use fresh produce. You prepare and eat together with other food obsessed people! . Please leave message in my mobile if you need too and i will reply the message after class. Difficult to handle calls duirng cooking class.

Reviewed By MartinaMatti

Fantastic cooking class hosted by Pearly, an enthusiastic, friendly and extremely talented teacher (who also happens to teach internationally renown chefs!!) The whole experience was fantastic; Pearly accommodated my friend and I at the last minute and booked us on to the next day's class. We were picked up from our hostel by Pearly and made our way to the market where we met the other eager cooks. Around the market we learnt about local produce and met the locals. Pearly and her lovely husband, Chandra then took us back to their home to teach us how to cook three very different and delicious traditional Malaysian meals. After cooking, you then sit down as a class to eat, swallowed down with refreshing nutmeg cordial made by Chandra. We would do the whole class again and can't recommend it anymore to anyone who enjoys cooking and tasting local cuisine. Thank you Pearly and Chandra for having us and welcoming us into your home for an unforgettable experience :D

5. Matahari Cycle Tours

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Matahari Cycle Tours

It is almost ten years, adventurous travellers and authentic experience seekers like you, have joined our tours to for the real-life and pure Malaysian experience. We started off with one simple tour across Balik Pulau countryside, from which have led thousands of visitors on other countless original designed routes which feature the most unique local experiences. Join the finest cycling outings which present the real-life in the countryside with an opportunity to get up close to friendly local folks, animal, birds and wildlife encounter, exquisite local food and delicacies to delight your tastebuds. Oh! yes, we still offer the classic original Balik Pulau countryside tour.

6. Penang House of Music

Penang Road Penang House of Music, ICT Digital Mall, Level 3 KOMTAR, George Town, Penang Island 10000 Malaysia +60 4-370 6675 [email protected] http://www.penanghouseofmusic.com/
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Penang House of Music

A celebration of Penang's glorious musical heritage and cultural diversity with carefully curated exhibitions and interactive features. We showcase, among many things, Penang's popular music from the 1940s-1960s, a feature on communal music, a recreation of a radio booth and cinema, and many others! Also available is a resource center where visitors may discover an ever-growing vinyl collection, newspaper clippings, previously unreleased recordings, audio and video interviews and many, many more.

Reviewed By charmynishungry - Kulai, Malaysia

If you are a first timer here in Penang, and you LOVE music.. this place is a MUST VISIT! Not only that the staffs are friendly, but they are willing to let you interact with the instruments. It is a music museum, so you'll learn a lot about Penang's history and how Western music was able to influence music in Penang back in the 1950s.

7. Dharmikarama Burmese Temple

24 Lorong Burmah, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
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Dharmikarama Burmese Temple

Reviewed By JayashreeR53 - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India

I think this one has the world’s largest standing Buddha - it’s an enormous gold plated statue in a gorgeous golden Buddhist temple with intricate architecture. A must visit.

8. Pinang Peranakan Mansion

29 Church Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia 604-2642929 [email protected] http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Reviewed By aiyomango

A beautiful house filled with antiques -- it is well worth waiting to join a guided tour in order to get the most out of your visit, as many of the objects in the main house have short (rather than detailed) labels for visitors to read. Our guide, Stanley, was friendly and knowledgeable, giving us a great insight into the history of the family who had built and lived in the house, as well as taking us through the extensive collections on display. Stanley was very happy to answer questions from our little group and made our visit a fascinating, very memorable one!

9. Armenian Street

Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia 09096425236 http://www.onlypenang.com/penang-attractions/penang-street-art-wall-painting-at-penang
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Armenian Street

Reviewed By pawool73 - Brisbane, Australia

This street is just fabulous, some great street wall art, amazing shops, fabulous coffee, restaurants, character filled and buzzing with tourists, just loved it!

10. Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple

Jalan Kebun Bunga, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia http://www.penang-traveltips.com/balathandayuthapani-temple.htm
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Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple

Reviewed By kannan_pasam - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

During my recent illness I made a vow that I would visit all the old Hindu Shrines in West Malaysia and offer thanksgiving prayers. I wanted to recite the Gayathri Mantra and Om Triambagam prayers 108 times in each of these halls of prayer. I have for many years wanted to visit the Penang Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani ( Waterfall ) temple ; however work commitments made me postpone my plans several times. Finally last week I got to fulfill my vow. We had booked into the Tropics 8 service suites ; the foyer of the hotel provided majestic views of the temple up on the hill. Early the following morning Angie and I climbed the 513 steps up to the temple ; the steps were broad and the gradient was gentle, so the climb did not require alot of exertion though we stopped several times to rest. We were also blessed with good weather - cloudy skies but no rain, so it was not hot when we were climbing. The surrounding trees and shrubs provided shade and our eyes were treated to the beauty of nature. Along the way we had stunning views of the Georgetown skyline. There were several monkeys frolicking but they did not pay attention to us - we had however taken the advice of other Devotees and kept the flowers we had brought as offerings, safely tucked into over back packs - the monkeys are known to have attacked visitors in their attempts to grab the flowers to play. The climb took us 30 minutes and at the end , our efforts were rewarded when the beautiful temple came into view. I would recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes. The temple was initially located near the waterfall in the Botanical gardens. Records indicate that the temple was already in existence in 1800 ; local lore states that the temple site was chosen by a holy man, who dedicated it to Lord Murugan - the temple is thus busiest on Lord Muruga's birthday Thaipusam when an estimated crowd of 100000 devotees arrive from around the region to pray and seek His blessings. In 1914, the temple was relocated to its present site and in 1985, the temple rebuilt and the Mahakumbhashegam prayers conducted. It is said to be the largest Murugan temple outside India. Worshipping hours are 7 am to 9 am and 430 pm to 915 pm. There were very few devotees when we arrived early in the morning after having first said our prayers at the Ganesa temple sited at the base of the hill. I could say my prayers in peace and at the end the priest tied the prayer string around my right wrist. We were also privileged to be able to say prayers for some of my friends who were ill - I thus wrote in my whatsapp message to friends that it was a very satisfying visit as I could beseech Lord Muruga's blessings for an ailing father, a friend who was suffering from stage 4 colon cancer and a favorite nephew who was due to undergo a biopsy procedure.

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