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Private Tour: Full Day Center Penang Island Tour provided by MAM Holidays Malaysia

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Private Tour: Full Day Center Penang Island Tour
4.5
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By MAM Holidays Malaysia
Book in advance
from $102.57 per adult (price varies by group size)
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
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About
Benefit from a private full-day highlights tour of Penang that starts from George Town. Visit important religious destinations including Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, Kek Lok Si Temple, and Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple; stroll through Penang Botanical Gardens; and soak in panoramic city views after riding Penang Hill Railway to the summit. Your guide shares insightful commentary about Malaysia's history and culture, and provides hotel pickup and drop-off.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
Chinese, English, Chinese
Know before you go
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
Chinese, English, Chinese
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
Ideal overview for first-time visitors
Travel in comfort by private air-conditioned vehicle
Peruse the artifacts at the Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from George Town
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 29580P13
Call +1 855 275 5071
Important information
Inclusions
Private Air conditioned transportation by Car/Minivan • English speaking experienced tour guide • Entrance fees as per itinerary • Hotel pickup & drop-off (George Town centrally located)/ Cruise Ship Port • All Taxes & service charge • Entry/Admission - Penang Botanical Gardens • Entry/Admission - Penang Hill • Entry/Admission - Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Exclusions
Food, lunch and beverages • Any other things not mentioned in the itinerary • Gratuities • Personal expenses
Duration
8h
Departure details
Traveler pickup is offered.
We do offer Pickup & drop off all hotels around George town area, Cruise Ship port, Airport. Outside of George town pickup required extra payment.
Penang, Penang
Inclusions
Private Air conditioned transportation by Car/Minivan • English speaking experienced tour guide • Entrance fees as per itinerary • Hotel pickup & drop-off (George Town centrally located)/ Cruise Ship Port • All Taxes & service charge • Entry/Admission - Penang Botanical Gardens • Entry/Admission - Penang Hill • Entry/Admission - Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Exclusions
Food, lunch and beverages • Any other things not mentioned in the itinerary • Gratuities • Personal expenses
Departure details
Traveler pickup is offered.
We do offer Pickup & drop off all hotels around George town area, Cruise Ship port, Airport. Outside of George town pickup required extra payment.
Penang, Penang
Duration
8h
Additional information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Great discount is available for children (1-12 years)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Itinerary
  • You'll get picked up
    See Important Information for details
  • 1
    Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • 2
    Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
    Stop: 20 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    Penang Botanical Gardens
    Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 4
    Penang Hill
    Stop: 2 hours - Admission included
    See details
  • 5
    Kek Lok Si Temple
    Stop: 2 hours
    See details
  • 6
    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
    See details
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4.5
9 reviews
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Sharon
2 contributions
Full day Penang island tour
Jan 2020 • Couples
Muhommed was a very knowledgable tour guide and knew where to park to avoid too much queuing or walking. Just one star lost as Mohammed took us to an Indian restaurant where the food was delicious but quite expensive for lunch . Overall though a very enjoyable day.
Written January 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lola P
15 contributions
Private tour Penang
Sep 2019 • Family
Thanks Mohammed for a fantastic day! Mohammed was the perfect tour guide for the day. He was ver concerned about what we liked and did not like specially because of the kids. He even suggested the upside down museum that was a perfect stop for the boys.
As he drove us around Penang he kept telling about the history and the situation nowadays in Penang. Always happy to answer our questions.
Highly recommended.
Written September 10, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Helen R
Warrington, UK17 contributions
Good day out
Aug 2019 • Couples
If you want to see all the sights in a limited time then this trip is for you. Mohammed was lovely and very knowledgeable about the history of Penang. He drove well and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The tour loses a star because we had to pay extra to upgrade to a fast pass at Penang hill. The problems with queues are well known and for the price of the tour that really should be included and because we were made to go to chocolate and pewter shops that we weren’t interested in.
Written August 19, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Aneth A
Muscat, Oman21 contributions
Full Day Penang Island
Aug 2019 • Family
Great opportunity to explore the main sites in Penang Island. Muhammad Firdauz is highly knowledgeable of the history and past of the city. Recommended!
Written August 14, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
EEE
4 contributions
Excellent tour!
Apr 2019 • Couples
Mohammed gave us a wonderful private, full day tour of Penang. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, accommodated our needs (we were a group of three, two of whom are seniors), and gave us a lot of historical perspective, which we liked. I would highly recommend him to anyone who really wants to get a good feel for the area. Absolutely worth the money.
Written May 7, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Elsa R
6 contributions
Great guide but tour needs improvement
My husband and I made this tour with George on Dec 28. George was an incredible guide, very attentive, always providing information and trying to make the most of the tour for us. The only thing we didn’t like was that it took us 2,5 hours to actually go on the funicular for Penang Hill. George told us that there was a fast lane but not included in the tour, we had today extra. Since we had paid around 160£ for a 2 people tour (which is a very expensive price for Malaysia) we think that this price should already include the fast lane access (it’s around 10£). It May spoil an experience of a 8 hours’ tour to spend 2,5 hours waiting in line... We almost regretted the waiting... But the view is astonishing.
Other than that , George was really great and I would recommend the tour but make sure that includes a faster way to Penang Hill. At least for the price paid, I would definitely urge MAM Holidays Malaysia to make sure that is the case for future use...
Written December 29, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
andrewkQ9196WW
Boulder, CO5 contributions
George Town highlights
Sep 2018 • Couples
If your pressed for time or simply want to learn more about George Town and what it has to offer, this is the tour you need. Maxwell is an excellent guide with an immense amount of knowledge about all we saw. From the botanical gardens, Buddhist temples through to Penang hill and the clan jetties.
We were thoroughly entertained and came away with great respect for everything that Penang has to offer thanks to Maxwell.
Written September 19, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Thank you very much for taking time to share your experience. Glad to know that you have enjoyed our Private Full Day Center Penang Island Tour. Hope to see you again soon in Malaysia.
Written November 1, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
BonnyScottishlass
Geraldton, Australia24 contributions
Very interesting tour
Jul 2018 • Family
Great tour, worth the money for a private tour to make the most of your time as you can spend a lot of time picking up dropping off other hotel guests. Our guide mark was fantastic, he had so much knowledge about the area. Easy stop was breathtaking. Highly recommend
Written July 14, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Much thanks for visiting Penang with us! We are glad to know that you have enjoyed our full day center Penang island tour. Hope to see you again here.
Written September 2, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ThomasBo
Hanoi, Vietnam206 contributions
Super tour with a super guide
We had a fantastic day in Penang on this tour with Max, our very knowledgeable guide through the magnificent buddhist temples and the stunning Kek Lok Si monastery. During the visit to Penang Hill, Max also proved to be very well informed about the flora and fauna of Malaysia. Great experience, indeed.
Written February 14, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Thank you so much for visiting Penang with MAM Holidays Malaysia! We are glad that you've liked our Full Day Center Penang Island tour. Looking forward to see you again soon in Malaysia!
Written February 15, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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