Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures
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George Town, Malaysia
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Choose your own adventure through Penang with this flexible private tour. Avoid the hassle of being rushed around in a busy tour group and enjoy independence. Customize your own itinerary, choosing between the many attractions. Take in the views at Penang Hill, visit the Penang Botanic Gardens and discover the temples and street art of the city. Decide how long to spend at each attraction, depending on your personal needs.
- Go at your own pace, with this flexible tour
- This is a private tour for a personalized experience
- Spend a whole day exploring highlights of Penang
- Benefit from your own private tour guide with commentary
What's Included
- Professional Guide
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Parking Fees
- Foods and Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We begin the tour with pick-up from any hotel on Penang Island, Penang bus station, Penang Cruise Port, or Penang International Airport. Please inquire if your hotel or pick-up is outside these areas, such as Butterworth, Bukit Mertajam, or Kulim. The tour starts from the pick-up point
Itinerary
1
Kek Lok Si Temple
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Penang Hill
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Batu Ferringhi Beach (Pass By)
3
Penang Batik Factory
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Tropical Spice Garden (Pass By)
The Floating Mosque (Pass By)
4
New World Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Historic City of George Town
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (Pass By)
6
Street Art Penang
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
Chew Jetty
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- No Serious Medical Conditions
- 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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Featured review
Gail_E
Our guide for the day was Mr. Josh Lim. He was very knowledgeable about Penang and the Malaysian culture. Our tour included all of the best things to see and do in Penang. We appreciated having a guide who was able to translate and assist when needed. We highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
5.0
based on 108 reviews
Gail_E, Mar 2026
Our guide for the day was Mr. Josh Lim. He was very knowledgeable about Penang and the Malaysian culture. Our tour included all of the best things to see and do in Penang. We appreciated having a guide who was able to translate and assist when needed. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Gail, for your kind recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful day with Josh Lim. His knowledge and ability to assist with translations enhance the experience. We’re glad you enjoyed Penang’s highlights. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure. Have a nice day, cheers!
Kara_Q, Feb 2026
Jeff was an incredible guide - dynamic and informative. We learned so much about culture and living and saw breathtaking landmarks. The flexible day was perfect for us! Highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, Kara, for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your full-day adventure with Jeff and found it informative, flexible, and memorable. Your kind recommendation means so much to us. We hope to welcome your friends, relatives and colleagues to Penang for amazing experiences soon! Have a nice day, cheers!
Karen_L, Dec 2025
Helped to customise a great day out based on our needs. Travelled with elderly parents and Mr Ang was so helpful in ensuring they got to enjoy the trip safely.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you, Karen, for your lovely review. We’re delighted the day was customized perfectly for your family. Mr. Ang is always happy to care for elderly guests. We are a group of local Penang born tour guide, eager to show you our hometown and create safe, memorable adventures for everyone. Have a nice day. Cheers!
Bruce_L, Aug 2025
This was a great intro to Penang. Our guide was very knowledgeable,professional, and flexible. He gave us keen incite into local culture, history, and multiple shortcuts for traveling around Penang. Very highly recommend .
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you, Bruce, for your kind words! We're delighted you had a great introduction to Penang with Eng. His deep knowledge and flexibility truly make tours special. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the cultural insights and travel tips. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again!
CHARLES_D, Jul 2025
This was a fantastic experience for me, because I was able to see most of the attractions in Penang (George Town) in my wish list. My tour guide was Jeffery See, who is very friendly and knowledgeable.
First we visited the Kek Lok Si Temple Complex, which is a few kilometers away from George Town. There are so many temples in this complex, that a minimum of 2 hours are necessary.
The rest of the tour was a walking tour in the historical centre of George Town. We visited a few mosques, including the Aceh Street Mosque, and the fabulous Kapitan Keling Mosque. We also went to several old Chinese temples, all of which are richly decorated: the Sin Fah Thong Temple, the Khoo Kongsi Temple, the Choo Chay Keong Temple, the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy, and the Han Jiang Ancestral Temple.
We also saw some picturesque street art in Armenia street, the Peh Kong Temple. and the Lim Jetty.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Charles, for your thoughtful review! We're delighted you had a fantastic time exploring Penang’s rich cultural sites with Jeffery. It’s wonderful to hear you checked off so many places from your wish list. We hope to host you again for more memorable discoveries in the future. Have a nice day. Cheers!
Martin_H, Jul 2025
A great day with our attentive and knowledgeable host - Jeff. Good balance of sites and experiences.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Martin, for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the day with Jeff and appreciated the thoughtful balance of sights and experiences. He truly enjoys sharing Penang’s culture and charm with guests. We hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in the future! Have a nice day. Cheers.
Keith_W, Mar 2025
This tour was wonderfully flexible and our guide and driver Eng Choon Wooi was excellent. His English was impeccable and his knowledge, commentaries and discussions were fascinating. This is probably the best tour we have experienced in our long travels in our eighty years and I commend him to other visitors. Thank you Eng
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you, Keith, so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with Eng Choon Wooi. His passion for sharing knowledge truly makes a difference, and we're grateful for your recommendation. We hope to welcome others for a same adventure soon! Have a nice day. Cheers.
william_n, Feb 2025
Very worthwhile.Guide Mr Eng was intelligent, highly active , extremely knowledgeable & fun. ( also a good driver!). He suited the day tour to our interests brilliantly.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
William, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Mr. Eng made your tour so enjoyable with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and excellent driving. It's great that he tailored the experience to your interests, making it truly memorable. We hope to welcome your friends and relatives on a tour in Penang soon. Have a nice day. Cheers!
Paul_E, Feb 2025
Bespoke tour of Penang.
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide who gave us a great itinarary and I think we got a pretty good overview of Penang.. my only advice is .maybe to try to identify the main places you want to visit as the day passes very quickly ... and we did not even stop for lunch!!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you, Paul, for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide's knowledge. We understand that time can fly by during an exciting tour, and we’ll take your advice to heart, ensuring more time for breaks like lunch in future itineraries. Have a nice day. Cheers and safe travels!
Noel_C, Feb 2025
Great way to see the places that interest you most in Penang. Our guide (Eng) was very informative and friendly and made our tour an even better experience. A very enjoyable day.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you, Noel, for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience exploring Penang. Eng will be thrilled to know that his insights added to your tour. We always aim to personalize each experience, and we hope you'll encourage your friends to visit Penang for their own adventures soon. Have a wonderful day! Cheers!
Robert_K, Feb 2025
We had our tour today with Josh and it was excellent! Josh is an amazing tour guide who took very good care of us! He was very knowledgeable and flexible, modifying the tour as the day progressed to make sure we saw what was most interesting to us! Thank you for arranging a great day
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Robert, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Josh. He truly strives to make each tour personal and enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a memorable day. We hope to welcome you back soon. Have a nice day. Cheers!
Ben_B, Jan 2025
Our guide Eng was very good (attentive, knowledgeable and entertaining). Local experience was really appreciated. We enjoyed the flexibility, allowing us to visit temples, Penang Hill, a hawker's foodhall and George Town highlights.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Ben, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Eng made your experience enjoyable and informative. We're glad you appreciated the flexibility and local highlights, including the temples, Penang Hill, and food court. We hope to welcome your friends and family members to Penang for a memorable adventure soon. Have a nice day. Cheers!
ong_s, Dec 2024
Mr Eng is a very cheerful and professional tour guide
We thanks him for his added and excellent services...
my wife and myself enjoying the wonderful trips for today..
well done!
Appreciate highly..
🙏
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you, Mr. Ong, so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the trip. Mr. Eng is indeed a gem, and we’re glad his cheerful professionalism made your journey even better. We truly appreciate your feedback! Have a nice day. Cheers.
soniananwani, Dec 2024
This is a flexible tour that takes you through the important places in Penang. It's important to let the guide know where you'd like to go and where you can skip. A quick note, Chew Jetty wraps up before 7pm so go before sunset. Also, at The Top, the last call for activities can be either 6 or 6:30pm so plan accordingly. Anson was a very flexible guide who took us to all the places we wanted to go and avoided ones that may be crowded for later. Thank you!
PS - We were cruise passengers.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you, Pinky, for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the flexibility of the tour and Anson's guidance. We appreciate the tips about Chew Jetty and The Top—great advice for future travelers. We hope you had a wonderful time in Penang and look forward to welcoming you again! Have a great day. Cheers.
Danny_C, Oct 2024
Penang Hill is a must see in Penang. This tour is wonderful as it’s flexible so we can relax and go with our preference and pace. The tour guide, Mr Eng Wooi made it special because of his experience and was accommodating. You can feel his enthusiasm for showing his City.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you, Danny, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour of Penang Hill. Flexibility and a knowledgeable guide like Mr. Eng Wooi truly enhance the experience. His passion for the city shines through, making it a memorable adventure. We hope to welcome you back for more exploration! Have a nice day. Cheers.
Razlan_R, Sep 2024
Perfect experience travelling with Viator.. thank you for making my trip memorable . Helpful tour guide
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Razlan, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a perfect experience with Viator and tour guide Josh Lim. It’s great to know our tour guide made a positive impact on your trip. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Safe travels and happy memories! Have a nice day. Cheers.
arthsiddh, Sep 2024
Penang is a beautiful city and we absolutely loved our stay. The full-day adventure tour was amazing. The itinerary is great and lot of flexibility to explore places. But I must say that our tour was amazing because of our guide cum driver Mr. Eng Choon Wooi. He is very jovial, from Penang (so knows the place well), took us to amazing places, stayed with us to ensure our complete comfort, and made our day worthwhile. He helped us with entry tickets, took us to a great place for veg. lunch, and shared amazing tips and photographs at each place. Thank you Mr. Eng Choon Wooi for making our tour the highlight of our Malaysia travel
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you, Siddarth, for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Penang and the full-day adventure tour. It’s great to know Mr. Eng Choon Wooi’s local expertise and jovial personality made your experience exceptional. We’ll pass on your thanks to him for making your Malaysia trip memorable! Have a nice day. Cheers.
Patricia_S, Sep 2024
Eng was one of the most enthusiatic and knowledgable tour guides we have had the pleasure to be with. He obviously loved his country and their culture. Just be aware 8 hrs is a long tour in the heat and humidity and we all ran out of steam by 7 hrs, so cut the tour slightly short. I had given him a list at the beginning of the tour & we made all the places apart from the Butterflies which I had not realised was an hour drive away. He was more than agreeable to take us to places we had not seen on my wish list - totally flexible tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you, Patricia. for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled that Eng's enthusiasm and knowledge made your tour memorable. We appreciate your feedback on the tour length and typically we are flexible to reduce or increase tour time to suit guest's demand. We're glad Eng's flexibility helped you explore additional sites. Have a nice day. Cheers.
Ursula_S, Sep 2024
Good tourguide! Lots of Information, she was patient and did everything that I feel comfortable! Thank you!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Ursula for your kind words! We’re glad Pei Ching made your tour enjoyable and comfortable with her patience and wealth of information. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re thrilled you had a great experience. We look forward to hosting your friends or family members on a tour in Penang in the future! Have a nice day. Cheers.
Michaela_G, Aug 2024
We loved our tour with Jeff! He is so knowledgeable about Penang and perfectly planned our trip according to our preferred destinations. He even knew the best viewing spots away from the crowds, best street food spots, and expertly navigated the Penang/George Town area. A tour like this is a must if you want a seamless trip to Penang and to make the most of your time here.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you, Michael, for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Jeff’s expertise and planning made your Penang trip memorable. His local knowledge and insider tips are indeed what make the experience special. We’re delighted you enjoyed the best of Penang’s sights and flavors. Have a nice day. Cheers.
Gayna_B, Jul 2024
Our guide, Jeff See, was very knowledgeable and personable. He took us to places we would never have thought to go in Penang, and we learned a lot about the history and culture. He also took great group shots of us and drove us wherever we wanted to go. We had so much fun! It was a wonderful experience! I recommend it to anyone interested in a personal tour of Penang.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you, Gayna, for your glowing review of your tour with Jeffrey in Penang! We are glad that his knowledge and hospitality made the experience unforgettable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future! Have a nice day. Cheers.
Julie_C, Jun 2024
We had fun and learnt more about Penang since this is our first trip here (except for hubby who has been there for work trip a couple of time). Our guide Leister did a good job bringing us around, according to our requests. Will be bringing my mom the next round and will engage the service again. Thanks!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
"Thank you, Julie, for sharing your positive experience with Lester's guided tour in Penang! It's wonderful to hear that he tailored the experience to your preferences, making it both enjoyable and informative. Your endorsement and intention to return with family speak volumes about the tour's quality. Looking forward to your next adventure with your mom! Have a nice day. Cheers."
Jane_C, May 2024
Our guide Jeffrey provided a wonderful day of sightseeing and was very informative. We would highly recommend Jeffrey
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you Jane for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour with Jeffrey. His passion for sharing knowledge and creating memorable experiences shines through his guiding. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon. Have a nice day. Cheers.
Nancy_P, May 2024
Excellent communication from the tour company after booking to inquire about the things I was interested in doing. After I responded they matched me with a guide who was the most suitable for my interests. C. E. was wonderful to spend the day with. She is a Penang Island native and could add a great deal of history and perspective to her explanations of the sights. She knew all of the back ways and got us through traffic and into parking areas that made the day run efficiently. I got a great overview of the sights of Penang in the one day and I look forward to returning.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you, Nancy! We're thrilled you enjoyed your tour with CE. Tailoring your experience to your interests and providing insightful commentary is our priority. We're delighted you found our communication effective and your day efficient. Looking forward to your return for more Penang adventures! Have a nice day. Cheers.
Noel_S, Apr 2024
We had a great time. Our guide, Jeff See was excellent. He’s well-prepared and informative. We especially enjoyed the Batik Factory, Entopia and the street art in George Town. This tour is very private and tailored to our needs. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Noel, thank you for sharing your experience! It's wonderful to hear that Jeff See provided such an excellent and personalized tour. The Batik Factory, Entopia, and George Town's street art sound like fantastic highlights. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming more guests to unforgettable experiences like yours. Have a nice day! Cheers!!
paula_f, Feb 2024
Goh, our guide, was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and tailored our day to our specific interests. She knew the area so well and was not only a great driver but she had a killer sense of humour. We will definitely be back !
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks Paula. We're thrilled to hear that Goh made your day exceptional! Her expertise, personalized approach, and humor truly enhanced your experience. Knowing the area inside out and adapting to your interests made for a memorable day. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures with our guide. Have a nice day. Cheers.
Michael_P, Feb 2024
Very enjoyable. Guide drove is safely everywhere we asked to go. Only discussion was about time required. He explained where we were and facts about each stop. He made every effort to make us happy even providing water when none was required. He even took us out of his way to see the upside down house. Really could have been better.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you Mike for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable experience with our guide Ang Chin Boon. Safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted that our guide went the extra mile to make your journey memorable, even showcasing the upside-down house. Have a nice day. Safe travels! and Cheers.
Sandra_S, Jan 2024
We had a fantastic tour around Penang with Josh. Andy set up the trip with us beforehand ensuring that he put together an itinerary that suited our needs. We were met promptly off the cruise ship and and taken for a great day out around Penang with Josh as our driver/guide. He was very friendly and infomative and gave us a great insight in Penang. Thank you Josh!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Sandra for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic tour in Penang with Josh. It's wonderful to know that Josh's friendly and informative guidance made your day memorable. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon! Have a nice day. Cheers.
Michelle_W, Dec 2023
Amazing day with Jeff See. We enjoyed the whole experience and were so grateful he took the time to share extra little details with us.
A full day. An amazing day.
Thank you Jeff. Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you Michelle for the review. Glad that you spend some time in Penang during your honeymoon and enjoyed your tour with Jeff. Wish you a nice day. Cheers.
Spandana_S, Dec 2023
We had a great time sightseeing in Penang with Lester. He was very knowledgeable and structured the day so that we could avoid the crowds and maximize our time. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks Spandana for the review. It gives us great motivation to serve better for all guests who came to our shore. Glad that you like your tour. Have a pleasant day. Cheers.
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