Full Day Flexi Private Tour in Penang Island with Pickup
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George Town, Malaysia
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Professional Guide
- Parking Fees
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Funicular (Fast Lane) ticket up to Penang Hill$20.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Tropical Spice Garden$7.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Pinang Peranakan Mansion$7.50 per person
- Entrance fee - Entopia$19.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Khoo Kongsi$4.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Look for our tour guide with their names on the placard.
Itinerary
1
Kek Lok Si Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Penang Hill
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Street Art Penang
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Chew Jetty
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Khoo Kongsi
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Tropical Spice Garden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Entopia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Penang Batik Factory
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
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Comphensive tour of all the significant places plus some excellent street foid with a knowledgeable guide - great day 1 trip
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the comprehensive tour and had a great first day exploring Penang with us. It's fantastic that you appreciated both the significant landmarks and the delicious street food, and that your guide's knowledge helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Penang soon!
My friend and I had a Full Day Flexi Private Tour in Penang Island with our tour guide Jackie. He picked us up from the hotel on time, asked us about our preferences and made sure he covered everything we wanted to see.
He was very informative about all the places we visited snd I would highly recommend him as a tour guide and happily use his service again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you and your friend had an enjoyable Full Day Flexi Private Tour with Jackie. It's great to know that he took the time to understand your preferences, ensured you visited everything you wanted to see, and shared informative insights throughout the day.
Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. Thank you for choosing to explore Penang with us. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure in the future!
Great experience. Our guide Jackie (aka Eng) was very knowledgeable and personable and tailored the day to our interests. Visits were well-timed. Plenty of explanations and good conversation.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review!
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and that Jackie (Eng) made the day both enjoyable and informative. He takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and ensuring each tour is tailored to our guests' interests, so it's wonderful to know that his efforts made a positive impact on your visit.
We're also glad you appreciated the well-paced itinerary, detailed explanations, and engaging conversations throughout the day. Thank you for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future!
A perfect full day's tour of Penang many thanks to our expert guide and driver Ernest. He tailored our days itinerary to totally match our interests, with superb suggestions on what to do and best time to do everything mindful of the weather and traffic. We can't thank Ernest enough - an extremely knowledgeable locally born guide, who spoke excellent English, with a great personality.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Ernest helped make your Penang experience so memorable. His deep local knowledge, thoughtful planning, and passion for sharing Penang's culture truly allow guests to enjoy the island at its best. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Penang for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Jackie is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our day visiting Buddhist temples, Penang hill, Georgetown and Chew Jetty. Didn’t realize how the time went by so fast.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day exploring Penang with Jackie. From the beautiful temples and Penang Hill to the vibrant streets of George Town and historic Chew Jetty, we're glad the experience was both memorable and engaging. Jackie will be pleased to know that his knowledge and friendly personality helped make the day so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Penang again soon!
What a lovely place to visit! Our guide Ashline was amazing! She was so thorough and helpful. We learned so much about this beautiful island and its people.definitely recommend this for those visiting this amazing place!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that Ashline made your experience so memorable. Her passion for sharing the beauty, culture, and history of the island truly shines through.
It’s wonderful to know you learned so much about Penang and its people while enjoying the tour. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again for another amazing experience in the future!
Our guide/driver was Joey. His English was quite good. His driving was also very good. He had a good lunch recommendation. He took lots of pictures that he shared with us thru What’s App.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re very happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience with Joey. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed his company, felt comfortable with his driving, and appreciated his lunch recommendation as well.
We’re also glad he was able to help capture special memories from your tour through the photos shared with you on WhatsApp.
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back again for another enjoyable experience in Penang!
The driver/tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond making sure he understood what we wanted, and made sure to allow us to experience everything. And he taught us many historical things, beyond what you would know just touring by yourself. Van was good. Driver was on time and professional.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that your driver/tour guide made such a positive impression. It’s great to know he took the time to understand your preferences, went above and beyond to ensure you had a meaningful experience, and shared valuable historical insights throughout the tour.
We’re also glad you found the van comfortable and that eve. rything ran smoothly with punctual and professional service. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Mr. Law provided us with an excellent tour of Penang. He provided the cultural background and historical importance at each visited site. He also pointed out all the different religious sites indicating the society provided freedom of religion for all backgrounds. We gained an appreciation for the diverse cultures. We really enjoyed Penang hill and the venicular ride down. He was able to get seats right at the front of the first carriage so we could get great photos. All in all our tour was wonderful. We highly recommend Mr. Law
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and meaningful experience with Mr. Law. His passion for sharing Penang’s rich cultural heritage and history truly makes every tour special, and we’re so happy to know you gained a deeper appreciation for the island’s diverse cultures and harmony between different religions.
It’s also wonderful to hear that you enjoyed Penang Hill and the funicular ride, especially being able to experience the view from the very front of the carriage for those memorable photos!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and kind words about Mr. Law. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back again for another memorable visit to Penang!
It was a Great tour and tour guide… the best. We went to places we would not of know about on our own.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed discovering places you may not have found on your own. That’s exactly the kind of memorable and unique experience we hope to create for our guests.
We truly appreciate your support and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again for another wonderful tour in Penang!
Awesome driver guide extremely knowledgeable customized tour accomplished all objectives fantastic experience
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such an awesome experience with your driver-guide. It’s wonderful to know that the tour felt well customized and that all your objectives were met.
We truly appreciate your feedback and are very happy that you found the experience both informative and enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another fantastic experience in Penang!
Fun, well organized private tour of Penang. What a great place. I had an itinerary and the driver had an itinerary and we combined the best of both and saw everything.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour of Penang and had such a fun and well-organized experience. It’s great to know that together with your driver, you were able to combine itineraries and make the most of your day to see everything you wanted.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are very happy you had a great time exploring our beautiful island. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another wonderful experience in Penang!
This tour was a great way to explore Penang at our own pace with an expert guide! We appreciated Joey’s recommendations.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Penang at your own pace and that Joey’s guidance and recommendations added to your experience.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another memorable tour in the future.
I had only a couple of days to explore Penang, so for a day tour, this was perfect. It was private because I was traveling solo, so I liked the fact that I had a lot of freedom to explore, definitely I wouldn't have been able to see all I saw on my own means. So it was so worth it!
I think part of the great experience had to do with my tour guide Joey Tan, he was communicative from the start, confirming pick up time and sending pictures of the car and himself so I could easily identify him, he took me to cool places to shop, which were basically the places I was looking for to go to, so it was perfect, he provided a good level of information about the culture and population and daily life in Penang, he pointed me to the most touristic places, but also to some hidden gems, took me to a great place to eat, was a considerate and responsible driver, and overall a great and pleasant guide. I really enjoyed my day at Penang and I feel so encouraged to come back and explore even more.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that your day tour in Penang was such a rewarding experience, especially with the flexibility and freedom that a private tour provides for solo travelers. It’s great to know that you were able to see and experience so much in a short amount of time.
We’re especially pleased to hear that Joey Tan helped make the day so enjoyable. His thoughtful communication, local knowledge, and ability to balance popular highlights with hidden gems truly help create a memorable experience. We’re also glad you enjoyed the shopping spots and local dining he recommended.
Thank you again for your kind words. It’s wonderful to hear that your visit has inspired you to return and explore even more of Penang. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future!
Ernest Loh was excellent very knowledgeable guide, it was enjoyable and very informative tour.
We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable and informative tour with Ernest Loh. His knowledge and passion for sharing Penang’s history and culture truly make each experience special, and we’re glad this came through during your trip.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and are very happy you had such a positive experience with us. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Penang in the future!
We were very lucky to get an outstanding guide Joey. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.
Always explaining more than normal and extremely polite. If you can request him you’ll be more than pleased.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Joey provided such an outstanding experience and that his knowledge, helpfulness, and polite manner made a positive impact on your tour. It’s great to know that his detailed explanations enhanced your understanding and enjoyment of Penang.
We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and are glad you were so pleased with your experience. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Mr. Anthony did a fantastic job touring us around the island of Penang. He took us contra flow of all the tour busses that were heading to the same spots to make sure we did not get too crowded on the tour with the other tours. Mr. Anthony ferried us around in a very nice van, almost a limousine, complete with karaoke and plenty of water to drink. Each stop had a historical story which Mr. Anthony described very well in detail. MR. Anthony is also a semi-pro photographer, so he took all of our pictures for the whole day. What an awesome day!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your fantastic and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that Mr. Anthony provided such an outstanding experience while touring you around Penang Island. His thoughtful planning to avoid the crowds, comfortable transportation, and attention to your comfort throughout the day truly reflect the level of service we aim to provide.
It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the historical insights at each stop, as well as the memorable photos he captured for you. We’re thrilled that you had such an awesome day and truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Penang!
Our guide for this tour was Peggy. She was extremely helpful during the whole trip. She waited for us without any complaints when we were a bit late to reach the pick up point. We planned out the trip in the beginning itself to ensure that we would cover all the main attractions. She explained everything to us very nicely. She took the time and effort to show us the processions and chariots for Thaiposum festival going on that day, she patiently waited for us to have the good experience for Thaiposum. We would highly recommend her. We had a very positive experience with Peggy.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that Peggy provided such a helpful and accommodating experience throughout your tour. It’s wonderful to know that she ensured you were able to cover the main attractions while taking the time to explain everything clearly and thoughtfully.
We’re especially pleased that you were able to experience the Thaipusam festival processions and chariots, and that Peggy’s patience and dedication helped make the occasion even more meaningful. Your kind recommendation truly means a lot to us. We’re so glad you had such a positive experience, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Penang.
A great and efficient way to see the main attractions in Penang. Timothy, our guide, is superb! Very enjoyable day.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour to be a great and efficient way to explore the main attractions in Penang and that Timothy provided such a superb and enjoyable experience. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Penang.
Shah was so personable and we had a delightful day visiting the modern city of Kuala Lumpur. I recommend him highly!!
What a fabulous day—by far the best tour of our entire cruise! Ernest was an outstanding driver and tour guide who truly went above and beyond to give us an authentic, memorable experience.
He took us to places only locals eat, see, and enjoy, while also making sure we didn’t miss the must-see tourist highlights. One of the best parts of the day was the food—we stopped at three to four different spots, sampling incredible local dishes throughout the tour. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and perfectly timed.
Ernest speaks excellent English, is incredibly knowledgeable, and—most importantly—is just a wonderful, kind, and genuine person. By the end of the day, he felt more like a friend than a guide.
If you’re looking for a tour that blends culture, food, local insight, and warm hospitality, Ernest is absolutely the one to book. This was a highlight we’ll remember forever!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic and heartfelt review. We are truly honoured to hear that your tour with Ernest was the highlight of your cruise and such a memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know that he was able to provide an authentic journey through local culture, food, and must-see attractions while ensuring every stop was well planned and perfectly timed.
We’re especially glad you enjoyed the local dining experiences and appreciated his knowledge, professionalism, and warm personality — qualities that make a tour truly special. Creating meaningful connections with our guests is something we deeply value, and we’re delighted that Ernest made you feel so welcome.
Thank you for your strong recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Penang in the future!
Great day touring with Jackie. Highly recommend him as a guide. Highlight was Penang Hill but can be very busy
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great day touring with Jackie and truly appreciate your recommendation. Penang Hill is definitely a highlight, and you’re right — it can be quite busy at times. We’re glad Jackie helped make the experience enjoyable, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Shawn was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly too. Always willing to work with you and looking out for your comfort and enjoyment. Took plenty of photos for us too! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that Shawn provided such an enjoyable experience and that his knowledge, friendliness, and attentiveness to your comfort made a positive difference throughout the tour. We’re also pleased he was able to capture plenty of photos to help you remember your time with us. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Anthony was a fantastic tour guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable in addition to being a great photographer. He was mindful of our time, since we were on a cruise ship, and took us to as many sites as possible.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Anthony provided a fantastic experience and that his friendliness, knowledge, and photography skills enhanced your tour. We’re also pleased he was mindful of your schedule and ensured you were able to visit as many sites as possible during your time ashore. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Our tour guide Timothy was an excellent guide of Penang. Very informative & knew a lot about the history. Thank you for a lovely day in Penang!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that Timothy provided an excellent and informative tour, and that his knowledge of Penang’s history helped make your day so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a lovely time in Penang. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
We had an amazing full-day private tour in Penang with Mr. Law, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He picked us up right on time and thoughtfully planned the itinerary around our interests. Throughout the day, he shared detailed and engaging explanations of the history and culture of every place we visited.
Mr. Law truly went above and beyond. He drove very carefully, looked out for us during Penang’s busy traffic, made sure we crossed streets safely, and even brought us drinks and pastries to keep our energy up during the 8-hour tour. He also took so many great photos for us, which we really appreciated.
If you’re booking this tour in Penang, make sure to specifically ask for Mr. Law. He is an exceptional tour guide and made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful and detailed review. We are truly delighted to hear that Mr. Law provided an exceptional full-day private tour and tailored the itinerary to your interests while sharing engaging insights into Penang’s history and culture. It is especially pleasing to know that his attentiveness, careful driving, thoughtful gestures, and dedication to your comfort helped make the day both enjoyable and memorable. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that Mr. Law made your experience in Penang unforgettable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
We had a wonderful tour with "Joey". We were met on time at the pier where our cruise ship docked. Do not miss the Butterfly museum, so well done, or Penang hill and funicular. Beautiful views from on top. Our guide led us on a very full, well organized day. He also helped us shop at the Batik factory which was thoroughly enjoyable. Would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Joey provided a well-organized and enjoyable tour, and that you were able to experience highlights such as the Entopia ( Butterfly Museum), Penang Hill, and the funicular, as well as enjoy your visit to the Batik factory. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that you had such a memorable day in Penang. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Joey was our tour guide. Really patient, flexible with what we wanted to do, went out of his way to take good pictures for us, and best of all, really knew how to navigate the crowds (it was a school holiday) so we didn't have to wait too long in lines!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that Joey was patient, flexible, and attentive to your preferences throughout the tour. It’s great to know that his experience in navigating the crowds—especially during the school holiday period—helped make your day smooth and enjoyable, and that he captured some wonderful photos for you as well. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Timothy was an amazing tour guide and truly deserving of a five-star review. From the start, he was able to condense and optimize our itinerary, making the day far more efficient without ever feeling rushed. He is very personable, knowledgeable, and engaging, and his local insight made the experience even more meaningful.
We enjoyed fantastic food and visited many incredible sites, including a Thai Buddhist temple, Burmese Buddhist temple, Floating Mosque, batik craft factory, Penang History Museum, Khoo Clan House, Lebuh Armenian Street (street art, shops, and amazing street food), Chew Jetty, and Kek Lok Si Temple.
One especially memorable stop was the durian farm, where we sampled durian (the “king”), mangosteen (the “queen”), and rambutan (the “prince”). Mangosteen was our favorite, rambutan was very good, and while durian wasn’t quite for us, it was still fun and educational to try!
Our only constructive feedback would be for Timothy to slow down his pace of talking slightly and spend a bit more time explaining each site, as there is so much interesting information to absorb. That said, this did not detract from an otherwise excellent experience.
Overall, Timothy provided a wonderful, well-organized, and memorable tour where he also took many amazing photos of our adventur and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone visiting Penang — especially first-time visitors.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your detailed and thoughtful review. We are truly delighted to hear that Timothy provided such an efficient, engaging, and memorable tour experience while ensuring your itinerary was well organized and never felt rushed. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the wide variety of cultural highlights, local food experiences, and unique stops — especially the memorable visit to the durian farm and your fun tasting experience.
We also sincerely appreciate your constructive feedback regarding pacing and explanations. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will share them with Timothy as part of our continuous effort to enhance our guests’ experience.
Thank you for your strong recommendation and for choosing us to explore Penang. We would be delighted to welcome you again on a future visit!
Law was fantastic and a pleasure. He was knowledgeable about the island and made our experience great
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Law provided such a fantastic and enjoyable experience for you. It’s wonderful to know that his knowledge of the island and pleasant personality helped make your tour truly memorable. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Penang.
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