Private Tour: Penang's Historic Landmarks and Exquisite Cuisine
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George Town
Discover the rich history and delectable cuisine of Penang on a private tour. Explore historic landmarks, visit the Penang State Museum, and indulge in the exquisite local cuisine.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Our tour guide will pick you up around 9:00 am from your hotel lobby and start this tour.

Firstly we will visit to Penang State Museum, For a number of years residents of Penang had been urging that Penang should have a Museum & Art Gallery. In 1941, a small museum was built up at St. Xavier’s Institution; this with all its specimens was wiped out by enemy action during the war

Then we will move to Penang Heritage area, Georgetown, has been accorded a listing as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

After then we will visit to Street of Harmony, Conveniently enough, Penang’s 18th-century town planners have already solved the problem, and a short walk along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, otherwise known as the ‘Street of Harmony’, draws together the town’s four main religions and provides a quick, easy tour of its different.

Then we will pay a visit to Khoo Kongsi, The Khoo Kongsi (Chinese: 邓公司; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Khu-kong-si) is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia.

Then have launch in hawker center / Moslem Nasi Kandar

Then we will visit to Pinang Peranakan Mansion, The Peranakans, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, especially in the Straits Settlements (Penang, Malacca and Singapore) hence its other name, the Straits Chinese. Adopting selected ways of the local Malays and later, the colonial British, the Peranakans had created a unique lifestyle and customs which had not only left behind a rich legacy of antiques but its cultural influences like cuisine and language are still evident in Penang today.

After that we will move to 3-D Interactive Museum, Made In Penang Interactive Museum, as the name implies, is a place where everything-Penang comes together. From famous persons to mouth-watering food, cultures of various races and ethnicities to world-famous places around Penang, we have it all here!

Next is Chew Jetty, A Stroll Down A Living Heritage Community

Lastly, we will visit to George Town Street Arts & Black wrought iron sculptures

After finish the tour you will transported to your hotel /drop - off point safely.

Points of Interest

  • Apple Hotel Times Square
What's Included
  • Curated sightseeing itinerary
  • Exclusive use of private mini van/car
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in George Town
  • Personalized experience with a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food & soft drinks
  • Any other things not mentioned in the itinerary
Additional Information

Merge three unique and time-honored cultures, combine native and colonial architectural styles, stir over several centuries, and top off with some of the finest cuisine in Southeast Asia, and you have the captivating city mix known as George Town.

Embark on this exclusive journey to explore Penang State Museum, Penang Heritage zone, Street of Harmony and many other attractions.

Location
Istay Hotel
94 & 96 Rangoon Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pierre
Dec 8, 2017
Mark was a great guide to all of the... - <p>Mark was a great guide to all of the hidden treasures of George Town - great food stops, great little shops, a perfect host! Knowledgeable and accommodating for our schedule. The itinerary is awesome, George Town is a photographer's dream. Outstanding trip.</p>
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Mildred_a
Aug 3, 2018
Good but can be prohibitive for solo travelers - Guide was very knowledgeable and was very polite. I feel though that the cost was a bit too much, considering I still had to pay for all entrance fees and meals.
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