Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
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Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
By Active Dynamics
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 6h
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Chinese, English
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Guide
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Parking Fees
What's not included- Foods and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
- Train/Lift fees
- Entry/Admission - Penang Hill
- Entry/Admission - Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Entry/Admission - Khoo Kongsi
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We pick up from any hotel on Penang Island, Penang Island's bus station, Penang Cruise Port or Penang International Airport. Please enquire if your hotel/pickup point is outside of Penang Island e.g. in Butterworth or Bukit Mertajam or Kulim. Tour time starts from pickup point.
- Airports:
- Penang Intl Airport, Malaysia
- Ports:
- Port Swettenham Penang
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 103531P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No Serious Medical Conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
- We follow strictly the latest Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines from Malaysian National Security Authority and Ministry of Health Malaysia.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights on Tripadvisor
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- Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights is hosted by Active Dynamics. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Active Dynamics on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 103531P9
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Penang HillStop: 90 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 2Kek Lok Si TempleStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 3Pinang Peranakan MansionStop: 60 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 4Street Art in George TownStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 5Reclining Buddha Wat ChaiyamangalaramStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 6Chew JettyStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 7Khoo KongsiStop: 60 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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Paradise45852
00One of the best trips I've ever done
We were so lucky, we were the only two people on the island so we had the whole time with the Orangutans. Our guide…
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00Foodie on the roof 😜
King is a gracious guide. He generously shared his knowledge about Penang’s culture, history, Taoism and fengshui. …
Laratzl
00Great Day in Penang
From the beginning in meeting Lester, we knew we would have a great day with him. He was very knowledgeable, took …
Eamonn H
00A most enjoyable evening in good company
King our guide was very knowledgeable about George Town and the food it offers and imparted this knowledge with pas…
kevinmp79
00Best way to see Penang with your own Itinerary
We took a full day package and our guide, Jessie was excellent. As described, the package is a flexible tour and we…
Greg A
00Penang half day tour
Our tour guide was excellent. Lester could not be more helpful and his knowledge was exceptional . A very caring gu…
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00Evening walking food tour
Mr King took us to very delicious food stalls and had very interesting conversations and explained many points of c…
boramazhar
00Very helpful guide. Thank you very much.
We took a half day tour. Our guide was extremally helpful. He even did not mind getting all wet while it was rainin…
Ramesh1972
00Highly Recommended
My friends and I had a great time exploring cheap-eats in Penang with King. He planned a good spread of various Pen…
578dierdrep
00Best A-La-Carte Tour!
If you’re looking to really get a taste of what Penang has to offer, this tour would be perfect for you. We had a …
767mahab
00Best way to see Penang highlights
This tour was an easy and intersting way to see the main sights in Penang, definitely a highlight for us. Mr.Beh wa…
268wendyo
00Fun Filled Day in Penang
Highly recommend this tour! James Ling was an amazing tour guide! He not only expertly navigated our packed itine…
Debra Y
00Fun, safe and informative
Fantastic day with our driver and tour guide Mr Lester. Very knowledgeable about attractions and history of Penang.…
rgoni2022
00Excellent food tour and much more!
Our guide, King Bee, did an excellent job of not only introducing us to Penang cuisine, but also educating us about…
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Lauren D
Essex, UK2 contributions
Feb 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our Penang tour with our guide Vincent and would highly recommend this trip to others. Communication from him and his company was great prior to the tour and everything worked like clockwork. We were on a cruise and it is always a bit worrying when you book independent trips, but we were so impressed from booking to the end of the tour. Compared to what we could have booked via the ship this tour was excellent value for money and far more enjoyable, as we could go at our own pace and saw everything we wanted to and more. Vincent was so knowledgeable and accommodating, we had an idea of what we wanted to see and he took our list and turned it into the perfect day in Penang. His commentary was pitched just right for us and his friendly, intelligent conversation made the day we spent with him our favourite of our whole trip. An interesting, colourful, memorable day with a lovely man, thank you so much Vincent.
Written February 19, 2023
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LoveTravel826107
Thank you Lauren. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Vincent. We are proud to show Penang, our hometown, to tourists. We meet as stranger but departed as friend. Wish you a nice day. Cheers.
Written February 20, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thepaybas5
Toms River, NJ49 contributions
We booked this tour at the very last minute and was lucky enough to have Lester assigned as our guide. From the moment we were picked up from our hotel, he is all smiles and very informative about our plans for the day. From trip to Penang Hill on the funicular where he showed us where to get the best view , countless pictures that he took at the Habitat and then the fun stop at a cafe where we enjoyed some delicious coffee ,sandwiches and Ondeh cakes, Lester was full of energy and eager to provide us with as much information as possible. His passion and love for Penang is just infectious.
We did spend more time than originally planned at the Penang Hill but Lester was so considerate that he still took us to enjoy some local dishes and showed us some fabulous local street arts even though it was past the time for our end of the tour, and still delivered us safely back to our hotel.
All in all, we had a fantastic and fun day with Lester on this 6 hour flexible tour. And by flexible, they will cater the tour to your interests. So if you plan to visit Penang anytime soon, make sure you book this tour and ask for Lester !
We did spend more time than originally planned at the Penang Hill but Lester was so considerate that he still took us to enjoy some local dishes and showed us some fabulous local street arts even though it was past the time for our end of the tour, and still delivered us safely back to our hotel.
All in all, we had a fantastic and fun day with Lester on this 6 hour flexible tour. And by flexible, they will cater the tour to your interests. So if you plan to visit Penang anytime soon, make sure you book this tour and ask for Lester !
Written March 21, 2023
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Helen W
2 contributions
Jan 2023
The tour we had was great. The guide was very informative and had a plethora of knowledge of the area and history. Unfortunately, there was a lack of communication regarding cost. We wanted the Penang Hill funicular but it was closed which he knew and didn’t tell us so instead took us to the Jeep trail where it cost RM160 to get to the top which we wouldn’t have done had we known. He also took us to a mansion which was great but wasn’t on our list which was another RM50 we hadn’t accounted for. Overall, the tour showed us what we wanted to see but clearly stating those hidden costs would’ve been appreciated.
Written January 19, 2023
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LoveTravel826107
Hi Helen, thank you for your review. We listed out those attractions that were free and those that needed entrance fees on pdf ticket when you booked this tour. Upon receiving your review, I had a discussion with the tour guide and was told that you listed 2 places to go i.e. Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill and teh rest of time you leave it to him to plan out. Unfortunately Penang Hill funicular train (charges: RM80 for fast lane X 2pax foreigner = RM160, same price as jeep) was down for yearly maintenance (9Jan - 14Jan23). So, the tour guide took you guys to ride on the jeep since it was the same pricing. However I agreed that the tour guide should had let you know of the charges beforehand and you then decide. Also on the remaining of time time, he brought you to Pinang Peranakan Mansion where charges were RM25X2 = RM50. This was one of the best museum around town and it was well worth the visit albeit you over run your budget. Overall we want positive experience for our guests and we take the review as constructive feedback to further improve our service, in your case, on communication whether guests are OK with paid attractions or otherwise go to free attractions. Wishing you best days ahead. Cheers.
Written January 19, 2023
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avwtravel
Canada133 contributions
Our guide was friendly and had a good balance of giving us free time and staying with us and sharing information. Unfortunately we didn’t follow the plan we came up with ahead of time and we missed some key things we wanted to see. Since we had a plan we didn’t come as prepared and when the tour went off schedule we were scrambling to reschedule on the fly.
Written February 16, 2023
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LoveTravel826107
Hi Anika, The itinerary in the website listed some 18 attractions in Penang which will takes some three-full-8 hours time to complete due to the distributed manner of these attractions on Penang Island. Your tour was a 6 hour tour and definitely there will be some attractions that you may not able to cover in that time frame. All in you visited some 5 top attractions in Penang within a full 6 hours tour time frame before going back to the port. Maybe if the tour guide know of the places you like to cover at the beginning of the tour, it may turn out to be better. We apologise that your tour in Penang did not meet your 5* expectation and will learn from it. Thanks for the review and have a nice day. Cheers.
Written February 17, 2023
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Daniel S
1 contribution
Jan 2023
If there was a rating higher than 5 stars, I would give it. Mr Beh was an absolute legend - he took me the best places around Penang, showed me so many interesting things, and told me the rich history of this amazing place. For lunch, he recommended a fantastic little restaurant (shout-out to Mulan Nyonya), and even gave me the pleasure of dining with me. At the end of the day, he even offered to drive me to the airport - this man is worth his weight in gold.
Written January 26, 2023
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LoveTravel826107
Thank you. Your review make our day as a tour guide. We believe in giving our very best to our guests and was glad that you like them. We will welcome any of your friend and relatives to this small island of ours. Cheers
Written January 27, 2023
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Mathury V
2 contributions
We had our tour around Penang organised by Mr Beh. He was well informed about the cultural and social elements of Penang shared fascinating facts regarding the city. The entire tour was entertaining with occasional small quizzes. He had ensured that we understood the information he shared with us and adjusted the tour to fit our needs.
Written February 16, 2023
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LoveTravel826107
Thank you Mathury. Your words of encouragement propelled us to give the best service to guests from all around the world. It was equally entertaining for us as well to have guests who interacted with us while we explored this hometown of ours. You have a fruitful day ahead. Stay safe. Cheers.
Written February 17, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Christine_RB-24
London, UK41 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
There’s a reason this company receives consistently excellent reviews; they are really good! However, you need to be realistic and not expect to cover the entire list of locations.Our guide/driver was Goh Pei Ching and she planned what was achievable from our list of places we’d like to visit.
It was the school holiday period and unfortunately we discovered, on arrival at Penang Hill, that the fast track tickets weren’t available meaning we’d have a 4 hour wait. If you really want to visit here, buy the tickets online. Ching quickly gave us alternatives and our tour continued perfectly. Thoroughly recommended.
It was the school holiday period and unfortunately we discovered, on arrival at Penang Hill, that the fast track tickets weren’t available meaning we’d have a 4 hour wait. If you really want to visit here, buy the tickets online. Ching quickly gave us alternatives and our tour continued perfectly. Thoroughly recommended.
Written February 20, 2023
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LoveTravel826107
Hi Christine, thanks for your review. Yes indeed you need to spend some 2 to 3 days to thoroughly enjoy what Penang has to offer. Penang is also the top destination for local tourists, and many Malaysian take advantage of the school holiday to visiting Penang. We as tour guide want our guest to enjoy like a friend would. We will try our best to give the nest service. Thanks and you have a nice day. Cheers.
Written February 21, 2023
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RogerTheShrubber
1 contribution
Aug 2022
Excellent private tour. Our guide James was extremely knowledgeable about Penang and all of the places we wished to visit. Despite having known Penang for many years, James still managed to show us many new places and experiences that I hadn't known about. We finished the tour feeling like we knew the island so much better than we did at the start of the day and would not hesitate to recommend James's services for a great private tour experience.
Written September 1, 2022
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LoveTravel826107
Thank you Hugh for your review. Penang has undergone so many changes, but the real Penang, the people, does not change. Thanks for visiting and stay safe. Cheers.
Written September 2, 2022
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Sudsen
Mumbai, India3 contributions
Nov 2022
We spent a great Sunday touring the sights of Penang. The highlight was the visit to the Penang Hill with its panoramic views of the city. What made this whole tour so special was our guide Meng Chee "Lester" Lam. He is so knowledgeable about the culture and history of Penang, the off-beat locations to visit and where to eat great value for money local cuisine. During the tour, Lester took some superb pictures of us to remember our Penang visit - he is an enthusiastic and proficient photographer!
We had a great time - though we had just a day to tour Penang.
We had a great time - though we had just a day to tour Penang.
Written November 21, 2022
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LoveTravel826107
Thank you for your review. We took pride in dispensing our role as a tour guide and glad you liked Lester's service. Have a great day ahead and hope to see your friends and relatives in Penang soon.
Written November 21, 2022
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Savannah G
4 contributions
This was hands down - the highlight of our trip to Penang. A great company, we booked the day trip only 24hrs before, and received confirmation of our booking almost straight away. On the morning of the tour we were greeted by our tour guide, Lee, who was very friendly and approachable. Before heading off, we discussed our plan for the day, with Lee’s helpful advice.
The first half of the day was spent exploring the streets of George Town, by car with some light walking. Lee knew the town so well, you could really tell as he went into detail on the history of Penang. We visited a Buddhist Temple and watched locals visit. Lee taught us about the history of the temple and an insight into Chinese Buddhism. It was all very interesting.
Lee treat us to lunch with a local dish which was a great experience of something new.
After lunch we visited the Chew Jetty, then went on a short drive by a few hidden gems before heading up to the Botanical Gardens. We did a short walk around the gardens (as the weather was so hot!) and learnt about the nature, visiting the spice garden and smelling and learning about the different spices which grow there. Lee was so informative.
We then headed to Penang Hill, the last stop of the day. We were over our time by the time we had arrived however Lee was very patient, we didn’t feel rushed at all.
By the time we were dropped off at our hotel we were almost 2 hrs over ! Thanks to Lee for his generosity and kindness.
We highly recommend this tour, it was so informative and we learnt so much about Penang and it’s history. We now see Penang through a different pair of eyes. It was definitely our highlight of our stay in Penang.
Thanks very much Lee for such a great, memorable day!
The first half of the day was spent exploring the streets of George Town, by car with some light walking. Lee knew the town so well, you could really tell as he went into detail on the history of Penang. We visited a Buddhist Temple and watched locals visit. Lee taught us about the history of the temple and an insight into Chinese Buddhism. It was all very interesting.
Lee treat us to lunch with a local dish which was a great experience of something new.
After lunch we visited the Chew Jetty, then went on a short drive by a few hidden gems before heading up to the Botanical Gardens. We did a short walk around the gardens (as the weather was so hot!) and learnt about the nature, visiting the spice garden and smelling and learning about the different spices which grow there. Lee was so informative.
We then headed to Penang Hill, the last stop of the day. We were over our time by the time we had arrived however Lee was very patient, we didn’t feel rushed at all.
By the time we were dropped off at our hotel we were almost 2 hrs over ! Thanks to Lee for his generosity and kindness.
We highly recommend this tour, it was so informative and we learnt so much about Penang and it’s history. We now see Penang through a different pair of eyes. It was definitely our highlight of our stay in Penang.
Thanks very much Lee for such a great, memorable day!
Written February 9, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
LoveTravel826107
Hi Savannah,
Thanks for taking the time to write the review. All our tour guides are professional licensed tour guides who shared the same passion and drive to ensure guests enjoyed what they came here for. This is what we called Malaysia Hospitality, and we hope we can host your friends and relatives and get similar experience. Good luck on your subsequent time and have a safe flight home. Cheers..Max
Written February 10, 2020
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snehsgr26
Singapore, Singapore
Hello,
We are coming in 19th Jan through Royal Caribbean ship.
Could u plz suggest the best offer to explore Penang city in Budget during the day.
Charlotte
Manchester, UK557 contributions
You only get what you pay for,this trip is the best I’ve taken in Malaysia.You sort your own itinerary out and are not time restricted.The guides are friendly,accommodating and very professional.I would not hesitate recommending them as they are used to dealing with cruise ship patrons.
Jet56840592839
Great Barford, UK1 contribution
My husband & I are interested in the tour, but, we won't need to visit all 18 stops because we will have visited some with our tour company whom we will travel from Singapore.
We will have a free day which we want to visit half of the itinerary.
Can we still do that but spend longer time in some places such as Penang Hill & Kek Lok Si?
How many people would be in the tour please? We don't mind sharing but we don't know how you can plan if we only want to stop at half of the stops.
Or may be best if we have 2 half day tours?
Liz B
Vancouver, Canada5 contributions
yes - it was just the two of us - and we went, and stayed, as long as we wanted in each stop -
Lisa T
Bolton, UK1 contribution
Hi
I am interested in booking this tour when I visit in March 2020.
I would like to be able to make a batik at the batik factory and end the tour at the Avatar gardens in the evening.
Can this be arranged in advance?
Roses
1 contribution
Yup you can inform your tour guide or provider beforehand to make the arrangements accordingly
Is malay language available?
Haleyna
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
Yes. Tiger (the driver & tour guide) speaks English and Malay.