Discover Penang in Half a Day: Culture, Heritage & City Sights
Explore George Town highlights on a half-day tour combining historic sites with temples and colorful neighborhoods, with an optional visit to the Penang Time Tunnel 3D museum. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle means you’ll stay cool and comfortable while ticking off a long list of destinations that include Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Chew Jetty, and more, finishing the day with a taste of Penang's classic white coffee.
Highlights
- ✓Visit the UNESCO-listed center of George Town
- ✓Great way to get your bearings in Penang’s capitol
- ✓Get tips on where to eat, drinks, and sightsee
- ✓Convenient pickup and drop-off at Penang hotels
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your driver will pick you up from your respective hotel or cruise terminal to proceed with the city Tour. Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found.
- ✓Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.
- ✓After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past. Places of Interest: Esplanade/Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Streets of Racial Harmony, Chew Jetty, etc.
- ✓Little India
- ✓Streets of Racial Harmony
- ✓Chew Jetty
- ✓George Town bears testimony to a living multi-cultural heritage and tradition of Asia where the many religions and cultures met and coexisted. They reflect the coming together of cultural elements from the Malay Archipelago, India and China with those of Europe, to create a unique architecture, culture and townscape. Take a scenic drive across George Town
- ✓On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea @ Coffee Tree After the city tour ends, the driver will bring you back to your hotel or cruise terminal. You may request to be dropped in any location in Georgetown.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation (for private tour only)
- ✓English Speaking Driver
- ✓Hotel or cruise terminal pickup & drop off (city center 1km radius only)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food & Drinks
- ✓Entrance Tickets
- ✓Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges)
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Discover Penang in Half a Day: Culture, Heritage & City Sights
Explore George Town highlights on a half-day tour combining historic sites with temples and colorful neighborhoods, with an optional visit to the Penang Time Tunnel 3D museum. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle means you’ll stay cool and comfortable while ticking off a long list of destinations that include Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Chew Jetty, and more, finishing the day with a taste of Penang's classic white coffee.
Highlights
- ✓Visit the UNESCO-listed center of George Town
- ✓Great way to get your bearings in Penang’s capitol
- ✓Get tips on where to eat, drinks, and sightsee
- ✓Convenient pickup and drop-off at Penang hotels
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your driver will pick you up from your respective hotel or cruise terminal to proceed with the city Tour. Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found.
- ✓Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.
- ✓After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past. Places of Interest: Esplanade/Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Streets of Racial Harmony, Chew Jetty, etc.
- ✓Little India
- ✓Streets of Racial Harmony
- ✓Chew Jetty
- ✓George Town bears testimony to a living multi-cultural heritage and tradition of Asia where the many religions and cultures met and coexisted. They reflect the coming together of cultural elements from the Malay Archipelago, India and China with those of Europe, to create a unique architecture, culture and townscape. Take a scenic drive across George Town
- ✓On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea @ Coffee Tree After the city tour ends, the driver will bring you back to your hotel or cruise terminal. You may request to be dropped in any location in Georgetown.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation (for private tour only)
- ✓English Speaking Driver
- ✓Hotel or cruise terminal pickup & drop off (city center 1km radius only)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food & Drinks
- ✓Entrance Tickets
- ✓Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges)
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.