Penang Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Avoid canned tours with itineraries that are set in stone with this customizable highlights tour of Penang. This tour strikes a great balance between flexibility and ease of planning; you retain all the flexibility of a self-planned tour but, unlike a self-drive excursion, your guide can suggest places to visit and provide local knowledge. On the day your guide will be with the whole time to answer your questions and provide local insight. This tour is perfect for those who want to explore everything that Penang has to offer at their own pace.

Get a taste both of Penang’s amazing wildlife and its special city on this tour. First, visit Orangutan Sanctuary Island and get up close and personal with 14 Orangutans, each with their own unique personality. Then spend the afternoon on Penang Island, where the itinerary is up to you. The famous wet market, seeing street art, the houses on the water and George Town's UNESCO-listed enclave are all possibilities.

Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.

Secure tickets in advance to ride the funicular railway up Penang Hill. Glide around 1.2 miles (1,996 meters) up to the peak, where you can soak up sweeping views of the island from the viewing deck or admire the colonial-era bungalow Bel Retiro. Upgrade for skip-the-line access via the fast lane.

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.

Food makes the perfect introduction to any city—especially Penang. Slurp, sip, and snack as you discover the highlights of the city’s historic center, Georgetown, on a small-group foodie walking tour with a guide. Enjoy the sorts of insights you can only get from a local as you visit vendors and hawkers, and taste the fare of the generations of migrants who have made the island their home.

A guided tour on Penang traditional street foods. Foods and drinks (except alcoholic) are included: 1. 3 hours walk, eat street foods/drinks in local cafes while take in the sight of traditions and cultures as we walk the street. Eat light lunch or nothing at all before tour. 2. Taste some 10-18 traditional Penang famous street foods and drinks. You will be full at the end of this tour. 3. Learn the ingredients and preparation of Penang dishes like Lor Bak, Wantan Mee, Roti Canai, Assam Laksa, Char Koay Teow, Hokkien Meem Curry Mee; drinks like nutmeg juice, ambra, barley, white coffee and desserts like Chendol, ABC or rojak. 4. Visit a Chinese temple to gain insight to Taoism and have your fortune told. 5. Savor local tropical fruits like water apple, jackfruit or langsat, if available. 6. Savor local snacks like Malay cakes or Indian apom (crepe). 7. View heritage building architectures and street art murals along the way. Note: Inform if any allergy or vegan or religious concern.

Escape to the countryside of Penang without the risk of getting lost on the way out of George Town on this action-packed half-day cycling tour. Your guide leads you down lesser-explored paths and through rural areas and villages that only the locals know about. Cycling is a much better choice than walking, as you are able to see so much more!

Get hands-on cooking with a professional local chef while learn 3 signature dishes of your own choice from scratch. Immerse in different ethnic food such as Malay, Chinese, Indian, Mamak, Nyonya & even Penang Street Food. After I pick you up, we'll visit a local wet market to gather and learn unique local ingredients while sightseeing the bustling locals' lifestyle. We'll also have an authentic hawker food sampling and enjoy coffee at a famous nearby Kopitiam if time permits. Along the class, you'll taste nutmeg juice, which is a Penang native-grown produce famous for spice trade in the past. Rest assure you will be fully taken care of as we'll be able to customize for vegetarian & vegans. Let us know in advance of your any dietary restriction too.

This is the first and only vespa food tour in Penang. We take you off-the-beaten to local food streets and markets. Embark on a breezy evening chauffeur driven ride on vintage Vespas to explore and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Penang through narrow alleys and local street food before ending at a local pub or speakeasy or your hotel.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of George Town on a private 4-hour tour. Highlights include visits to the Reclining Buddha, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and Clan Jetty. You also enjoy a driving tour through vibrant Little India where Christians, Taoists, Hindus, and Muslims live in harmony. The comprehensive snapshot of the multicultural town is a great opportunity to orient yourself to the area for future exploring.

Penang, culinary wonderland and Malaysian cultural gem, has a wealth of hidden charms. Orient yourself and see the best of the city on a private 3.5-hour sightseeing tour, which covers Penang highlights such as Little India, Penang State Museum, and Kuan Ying Teng temple. Explore the colorful colonial mansions of Georgetown, a UNESCO-listed enclave, purchase street food staples such as ‘chendol’ (iced dessert) and char sui pork, and receive undivided attention from a private guide.

Take in the highlights of Penang your own way, with this flexible private tour. Choose which sights you’d like to visit and how long you’d like to spend there, without being hurried along. You might choose to take in the views at Penang Hill or visit the city’s temples or Penang Botanic Gardens. Discover the street art at Georgetown and stroll along the night markets at Batu Ferringhi Beach.

Feast your senses on the sights and smells of George Town on a half-day culinary tour, ideal for food lovers with limited time in Penang. In a small group, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in the early evening, a cooler and less-crowded time to visit, on a tour that combines its rich culture with numerous local delicacies. Plus, taking a food tour at the start of your trips means you receive ample culinary recommendations sure to enhance your vacation.

Penang is the food capital of Asia, the cultural diversity here have contributed to a wide variety of food option. Chinese, Malay, Indian and Even Western Cuisine just popping out every where around the whole island. Either you looking for a High Class fine Dining option to Heritage Culture Vibe Cafe, you will be amaze with the amount of option you will be flooded with. However, the best food of Penang came from the street side. Street Hawker that being operating for tenth of years and some inheriting from the cooking skill from their fore parents. These Stalls on the street side might look simple, it may not provide you the comfort of seats but the taste of food might be comparable or better to those Michelin Star Restaurant. Lets join me to explore the wonders of this street food and learn on how to be a local foodies.

Learn about a life of grandeur in 19th-century Penang on a tour of Cheong Fatt Tze, aka the Blue Mansion. Book admission to the famed George Town landmark and gain insight into its eclectic architecture and heritage, based on the lavish lifestyle of its former resident.

Many travelers come to Penang just to see historic George Town. Get a taster of the island without wasting time negotiating public transit on this half-day private guided tour just for your group. You'll visit three or four essential island attractions (entrance fees at own expense), including Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm, the Snake Temple, and a batik factory, plus your choice of a fruit stall or a nutmeg factory.

A guided tour on Penang street foods. Foods and drinks are included: 1. 3 hours walk, eat street foods/drinks in local cafes while take in the sight of traditions and cultures along busy Penang Street. Eat light or nothing at all before tour. 2. Taste some 12-18 traditional Penang famous street foods and drinks. You will be full at the end of this tour. 3. Chat with locals and learn the preparation of Penang dishes like Lor Bak, Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Kuih Kak, Assam Laksa, Char Koay Teow, Curry Mee, Chendol and drinks like nutmeg juice, barley and white coffee. 4. Visit a Chinese temple to gain insight to Taoism and even have your fortune told. 5. Visit a Penang morning wet market where locals shop and taste snack like nutmeg fruit. 6. Savor exotic local tropical fruits such as water apple, jackfruit or langsat. 7. See old trades like hand-made spring roll skin making in action. 8. View heritage buildings architecture. Note: Inform if any allergy or vegan or religious concern.

This Penang shore excursion takes visitors from the port to a charming island that is a meeting place between East and West. Recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the island is rich with historical and cultural importance. This trip takes visitors to explore Penang Hill and visit Kek Lok Si Pagoda, before getting a taste of Penang’s famous White Coffee at Coffee Tree.

The charm of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies in its hidden alleys and architectural details. Discover parts of Penang that you'd be likely to miss if traveling by coach or car during a private walking tour that provides a more intimate glimpse into the historical area. This private tour, which provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors, promises an insider's glimpse into the history and culture of Georgetown.

Skip the taxi lines or the hassle of joining other passengers on an airport shuttle ride, and instead opt for this comfortable and convenient private transfer service. Simply meet a representative with a sign bearing your name as you arrive, and then drive straight to your hotel or other nominated destination within the city of Penang.

Learn about the majestic nature of orangutan's with this full day tour. Leave Penang city and arrive at Malaysia's peninsular to meet these fourteen orangutans. Each with distinct personalities and names, these animals are immensely strong and entertaining to watch. After returning to Penang, enjoy a flexible itinerary catered to your interests. Visit a wet market, temple, street art, or George Town, while led by your tour guide.

Discover George Town with an expert guide on a half-day, private tour of the city’s top highlights. You’ll see the bustling Clan Jetties and the Khoo Kongsi clan house, then tour a pair of important Buddhist temples, learning about local history and culture along the way. This 3.5-hour tour offers the flexibility and personal service of a private guide, and includes round-trip hotel transfers in the George Town area. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Get an aerial perspective over Penang and George Town from the Observatory Deck and Rainbow Skywalk at the TOP Penang. Your admission ticket that includes access to the two observation areas, which are located on the 65th and the 68th floors. Soak in unobstructed views of Penang and its surroundings, and have the option to take a thrilling walk across the see-through floors of the Rainbow Skywalk.