Enchanting Day Excursion: Unveiling the Charms of Penang
Our local for this tour
Amar - Penang Tourism Expert
Experience details
Destination
Penang
Category
City highlight tours
Duration
8 hours
Mode of transport
Car
Available languages
العربية • English • Melayu
Highlights
- Family friendly
What's included
Private guide • Driver • A/C Car • Kids join for free
Here’s an overview of your tour
George Town, the capital city of the State of Penang, is the second largest city in Malaysia and the economic centre of the country's northern region. The history of George Town began with its establishment by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786.
Penang is known as the pearl of the orient. On every street corner of this beautiful city, you will find a little pieces of heritage, culture, or a stunning view at the beach. We will visit a number of the highlights of the city that will show how amazing this place is during your private tour of the city.
You can fully explore the beauty of this island together with me and try out some famous local Malaysian dishes in Penang!
Your itinerary
Meeting point
George Town10.30 am
Visit to penang hill @the Habitat with Train or car (option) to enjoy the birdview of penang city from (2,733 ft) above sea level and enjoy the breeze of cold air on the top of the hill12.30 pm
Visit Upside Down Museum : Experience the FIRST of its kind in the world; challenge your visual and balancing by turning your ordered life topsy-turvy with the interior and exterior!1.00 pm
Visit Magic World Penang: It is a small scale theme park with a combination of Magic & Movie Tricks. Want to become a Magician? This is the place you should visit!1.30 pm
Visit Penang Peranakan Mansion. It is the typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago is recreated to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions with over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles of the era on display.2.00 pm
Lunch time- Try delicious Penang Street Food such as Laksa , Curry Noodle, Asam Laksa. Passembur which was ranked 7th in CNN’s World Top 10 Yummiest Food and famous Chendol located at Padang Kota. You can try a variety of street food here3.00 pm
Optional: Visit the chocolate and coffee factory for souveni. Alternative: walking and find Penang street art murals5.00 pm
You will be transferred back to your hotel safely after a wonderful experience in Penang.
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Amar
Penang Tourism Expert
Amar3.03 reviewsI speakالعربية • English • Melayu
Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Private guide
- Driver
- A/C Car
- Kids join for free
Not included
- Entrance Tickets
- Meals
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 4.0
Lovely City, goid tour
"Amar was a little nervous starting off the tour but then began to open up and relax, giving us insightful information about Penang and the street art in this area. Amar brought us to places we would ...
- 5.0
A novice guide who double booked
"A novice guide who double booked and finsihed the tour in 1.5hrs without sharing any useful and insightful information. Most disappointing. A waste of time and money. "
- 1.0
Huge rip-off!
"First I just wanna say that Amar is probably a nice person, but he is definitely not a tour guide. I‘m sorry, Amar! But he didn’t tell us anything, neither about the city or culture nor about the str...
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Our local for this tour
Amar - Penang Tourism Expert
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