Malaysia · PENANG TOURS
People come to Penang to eat, and George Town is small enough to walk. The 15 below sort the hawker crawls, the street-art routes, Penang Hill and the countryside rides by price, length and exactly how hungry to arrive.
Join an English-speaking guide such as Grace, Sandy, or Ken for four hours of food and stories in George Town. Sample 15+ Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Nyonya dishes, visit Little India and Chinatown, and eat in a group of no more than eight.
“Ken, the guide was very helpful. Food was very good and plentiful. Good pace never rushed”
Leave George Town at 7am for a relaxed, mostly flat ride around Balik Pulau, Sungai Rusa, and Kuala Sungai Pinang. A local guide such as Eddie or TC leads the way, with a fishing village, dairy goat farm, refreshments, bottled water, and hotel pickup included. Bikes are basic, and helmets are not provided.
“A great way to spend a morning cycling around the lesser seen side of Penang. Our guide was great, delivering the tour in two languages. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly guy. Recommend for people looking to spend time out of georgetown”
Build your own Penang day with a private guide and vehicle, hotel or port pickup, and up to seven stops. Choose heritage, temples, food, nature, or a mix. Guides such as Jeff, Lester, Law, Eng, and Josh are known for clear local stories, flexible pacing, and helpful food advice.
“We are traveling the world and I have literally been on over 50+ tours and this is easily in the Top 3 tours ever taken. Mr. Jeffrey is an amazing wealth of information and super funny. Taking a tour with Mr. Jeffrey is like walking or riding through Read more”
Ride a simple 26-inch bike through Balik Pulau’s flat country roads, Malay and Chinese villages, orchards, plantations, and fishing areas. Guides such as Eddie and TC add local stories, while coffee, snacks, goat-milk ice cream, and a farm visit make this an easy half-day escape from George Town.
“Absolutely fantastic tour. Great guide and excellent value for money. Almost an hour in the car plus the bike tour and absolutely great description and education of the area. Would recommend to anyone in Penang easily.”
Pair Penang’s grand Kek Lok Si Temple with Penang Hill on a four-hour guided trip from George Town. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and fast-lane funicular tickets, explains the temple’s Thai, Burmese, and Chinese design, and helps you find the best city views and photo spots.
“G-Shen was a fantastic tour guide, shared lots of information with us about the sites and Malaysia/Penang in general. He knew the best photo spots and also gave us free time to explore on our own with tips on what to do”
Start in old George Town with an English-speaking guide such as Grace, Sandy, Ken, or Lee-Ann, then eat your way through 15+ local tastings in four hours. Expect kaya toast, char koay kak, Penang laksa, dim sum, soft drinks, walking, and plenty of food.
“Sandy was an excellent tour guide. She gave interesting history, cultural significance and insight into all the locations and foods we ate. I also liked the wide variety of food choices.”
Spend eight private hours exploring Penang at your own pace with a multilingual driver such as Gopi, Kumar, MK, or John. Choose from Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, George Town heritage sites, street art, beaches, temples, and family attractions. Transport, fuel, tolls, pickup, and drop-off are included, while entrance tickets are extra.
“The private tour was so essential for us to have the best time ever and visit all of what Penang has to offer in just 1 day! Our tour guide Soman took really good care of us and was so friendly and helpful! He really made our stay memorable! I would highly recommend taking this tour for the optimal experience!”
Walk through a 130-million-year-old rainforest at The Habitat Penang Hill. Your self-guided ticket covers the canopy bridge, Curtis Crest viewing platform, forest swings, and a 1.6km trail network. The funicular ride, guides, and evening access after 5:30 PM cost extra.
“One of our favourite experiences on Penang - well worth a visit”
Spend about eight hours exploring Penang with a private guide and vehicle. Choose from Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Hill, markets, beaches, batik, temples, street art, and Chew Jetty. Guides such as Jeffrey See, Eng Choon Wooi, Josh, and Anson tailor the day to your pace.
“Good tourguide! Lots of Information, she was patient and did everything that I feel comfortable! Thank you!”
Ride quiet, mostly flat lanes through Balik Pulau with Matahari guides such as Princillia and SJ. Visit a goat farm, fishing village, Hakka temple, riverside trades, and palm-oil plots, with local snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup included.
“I thought I was just going to cycle around Penang and see some of the countryside but never would I have thought that it would have been so eye opening! On this I learned all about the everyday life for farmers in Penang and saw how people live, work and socialise!”
Start early from your Penang Island hotel and ride about two hours through Balik Pulau’s paddy fields, farms, village roads, and coastal inlets. Guide Sam shares local stories, produce, and village life. Expect a light snack, a cold drink, photo stops, and older bicycles on a mostly flat route.
“Great tour. Learned so much about daily life on countryside. Tried new plants and vegetables.”
Spend a day at The TOP Penang in Komtar Tower, with access to selected attractions such as the Rainbow Skywalk, Observatory Deck, Tech Dome, rides, games, and museums. Check the current attraction list before going, as Zombie Outbreak and Jurassic Research Center are temporarily replaced.
Explore George Town by private air-conditioned car with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide. Visit the Chew Clan Jetty, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi, Reclining Buddha Temple, and Burmese temple, with hotel or cruise-port pickup included.
“KT was excellent guide , very informative and helpful, would recommend this from cruise ship, beat the crowds at sites.”
Use the Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport before a domestic or international departure. Your pass includes seating, a buffet, non-alcoholic drinks, showers, Wi-Fi, TV, reading material, and flight information. Choose 3, 6, or 12 hours, but bring a valid boarding pass for entry.
“When we tried to check in were told that the lounge was full and we would have to go to a different room. Collected food from the lounge than had to wander across the airport to the other room. Food was limited and at best average and limited amount of drinks available. Definitely not one of the better airport lounges that we have been in!!”
Build your own four-hour Penang outing with a private guide and vehicle. Visit Kek Lok Si, Penang Hill, George Town street art, Harmony Street, Chew Jetty, or other sights at your chosen pace. Guides such as Lester, Tiger, Jeff, and Josh are known for flexible planning and local insight.
“Our tour guide Chen was amazing and knowledgeable! He listened to what we wanted and accommodated us the driver was great too”
Pick a cave, a river or a hawker street.
