Georgetown Highlights Half Day Penang City Tour(5 hours)
Description
Penang is a popular tourist destination in Malaysia and its capital Georgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fusion of different people, cultures and traditions, Georgetown used to be a major trading hub in the Straits of Penang. The city was known for its colorful architecture, combining British colonial buildings, Chinese shop houses and mosques. In just four hours, you will get to see some of the best sights Georgetown has to offer and what makes it a truly unique city that cannot be found anywhere else in Asia. Highlights: - Discover Georgetown on an immersive 4-hour tour - Explore Penang's capital and its best sights and attractions - Visit the city's most popular landmarks, including Fort Cornwallis - Lay your eyes on the famous Reclining Buddha Statue in Penang
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Itinerary
Meet our driver at your hotel and start off with your tour to Fort Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. The fort never engaged in combat during its operational history.
The ‘Street of Harmony’ constructed in the 18th century also known as Pitt Street stands as a testimony of Malaysia. Featuring four major religious buildings stand solidly along this street are Goddess of Mercy Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Sri Mariamman Temple and the St George’s Church. From the location of these buildings, it can be said that this was a place opened up for all the communities around the world.
Chinatown is home to busy narrow streets lined with picturesque old buildings, many of which have shops or restaurants on the lower levels. At night, the streets become home to the many hawker stalls that set up to serve cheap and delicious Chinese and Malay cuisine.
This Thai-style Buddhist shrine is home to a huge reclining Buddha, mosaic dragons & other statues.
On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea @ Coffee Tree Crown Pewter demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made After the city tour ends, the driver will bring you back to your hotel or you may request to be dropped in any location in Georgetown.
A vibrant street in Penang, Malaysia, decorated with colorful umbrellas hanging above. Popular for photos, street art, and a cheerful atmosphere.
A traditional Chinese waterfront village built on wooden stilts. Visitors can walk along the wooden walkways, see local homes, enjoy sea views, and experience Penang’s living heritage. It’s also a great spot for photos
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up and drop-off are available for hotels in Penang Island. However, for locations far from the town area, additional charges may apply. Pickup is available only for travelers within Penang State.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As per Malaysian law, groups with more than 6 tourists must have a licensed professional guide
Reviews(6)
Overall very disappointing tour whilst torrential rain at outset may not have helped it did clear up after the first stop. Guide tried hard but we struggled with comprehension of his English. Was expecting Fort Cornwallis would be the highlight but our guide informed us when driving Pass it was closed to the Public for renovations. Suggest the tour company should have advised that prior to our Commitment. Walking tour of the Street art Streets and Chew Jetty okay. But from the itinerary we seem to have missed the coffee stop and also our problem of comprehending of what was being said plus rain earlier in tour meant for a lot of sites and information about them missed. Our approximate 5 hour finished in 2.5 hours and at $124.34 NZD / head???? Suggest Grab and Google a better option.
Don’t do it we thought it would be so much better - we went to all the crap places but no where good
Thank you for your feedback. We are really sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to inform you that we have already verified with our driver, and he confirmed that the tour was conducted according to the proper itinerary. Just we replaced Fort Cornwallis with Khoo Kongsi Temple due to upgrade and renovation works. This information had already been acknowledged and shared with you in advance. However, we truly regret that the places did not meet your preferences. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will use it to improve our service and guest experience. Thank you for your understanding.
It is worth taking this tour. The guide's professionalism and experience made this tour simple and interesting. I had a good time at my own pace.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great time at your own pace. Hope to see you again soon!
Had a very friendly guide/driver Mr. Ong and he was very knowledgeable and adaptable. He didn’t pressure us but instead we enjoyed each stop. Value for money.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Mr. Ong. He will be glad to know that his friendly service and knowledge made your experience enjoyable. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again soon.
We picked up a trishaw once getting through the port buildings. It was easy to do and reasonably priced. We just bought 1 hour ( we wanted to focus on the street art) with extra to bring us back to the ship. Our driver/guide was delightful and he loved posing us for pictures in front of the amazing murals.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts with us. Our entire team is indeed friendly and hardworking. They don’t just see their role as a duty; they treat every traveler like family and strive to make each day joyful and memorable. We truly appreciate their dedication and efforts. We hope you cherish your joyful day with us, and we sincerely thank you for connecting with us.
Mr Eng is the best tour leader. Explaining and make us understand. We look forward to tour with him again
I truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you very much.
