Penang City Tour: Temples, Heritage Sites, and Coffee

Discover the rich heritage of Penang on a half-day city tour. Visit iconic landmarks, explore the Penang Peranakan Mansion, and indulge in a free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/Tea.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram - 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

  • Dharmikarama Burmese Temple - Right across the road you may also visit the Dharmikarama 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.  
  • Fort Cornwallis - 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 - Penang - Little India
  • Acheen Street Mosque - Streets of Racial Harmony
  • Chew Jetty - Chew Jetty
  • George Town - 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
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - At the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, the typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago is recreated to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions. With over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles of the era on display, this Baba-Nyonya museum is also housed in one of Penang’s heritage mansion of eclectic design and architecture.

Built at the end of the 19th century by one of local history’s famous personalities, the ‘Hai Kee Chan’ or Sea Remembrance Store had once served as the residence and office of Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Kwee. Though not a Baba himself, his Chinese courtyard house was much like a typical large Baba home of eclectic style, incorporating Chinese carved-wood panels and English floor tiles and Scottish ironworks. Having survived the many decades of neglect and decay, the mansion has now been restored to its former glory of a stately home.

(Entrance Tickets Included)

  • Coffee Tree - 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 also request to be dropped in any location in Georgetown.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English Speaking Driver
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel or cruise terminal pickup & drop off (Penang Island City Center Only)
  • Admission to Pinang Peranakan Mansion
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drinks
  • Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable
  • Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Additional Information

During this 5-hour city tour, you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, the Reclining Buddha, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, and enjoy a scenic drive through the streets of George Town. You’ll also see the Esplanade/Fort Cornwallis, Little India, the Streets of Racial Harmony, and Chew Jetty. Free samples of Penang’s famous White Coffee or Tea will be available at Coffee Tree.

This package includes a visit to the Penang Peranakan Mansion.

  • 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)
  • Butterworth Bus Terminal,Railway Station,Penanng Bird Park Additional Chargers Applied.
  • For Mainland Pick-up Additional 01 Hour at RM 150 + RM 25 Penang Bridge Toll
  • An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Location
George Town
Cancellation Policy

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

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Speakerscoach
Jun 1, 2022
not what I paid for - It was advertised as "Half Day Penang City Tour with Time Tunnel 3D Museum from Penang Island-5 Hours" but I was told on pick-up that there was no Time Tunnel 3D museum - they should've told me this beforehand - as they were communicating with me the evening before. Big disappointment. So myself and the driver (I was the only person on the actual tour) just made up places to go to fill up the 5 hours. Definitely was not worth anything near what I paid. I recommended that they took down the previous incorrect title - which I can see they have done.
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