Penang: Round Half Island Half-Day Gems
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Penang: Round Half Island Half-Day Gems
By Active Dynamics
About
Ages 0-99
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Chinese, English
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Parking Fees
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets
- Entry/Admission - Entopia
- Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- We pick up from any hotel on Penang Island, from Penang Island bus station, from Penang Cruise Port and from Penang International Airport. Please enquire if your hotel or pickup is outside of these localities. e.g. Butterworth, 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: 103531P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- 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.
- 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: 103531P6
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1EntopiaStop: 60 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 2Penang Batik FactoryStop: 40 minutesSee details
- 3Tropical Spice GardenStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 4Teluk BahangStop: 30 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
- HTabz00Interesting and so much food to tryOur guide was Beatrice who was enthusiastic about the culture and food. She gave us some information about buildings, Penang history and of course the food (if Chinese origin). We had a few dishes at the start to quell our hunger, then a bit of walking with nibbles on the way and finished with loads of food to fully satisfy us. Don’t worry about spicy food as she can alter to suit your taste. Great experience which allowed us to be braver when trying the local food
- Hol201300A fabulous social evening, experiencing amazing street food/Penang history/interesting George Town landmarksMy husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this social and very interesting tour, lead by Poh. We tasted so many delicious dishes, enjoying Poh’s company and appreciating her extensive knowledge about the food, culture and history of Penang. We loved the fact that in addition to the delicious street food dishes (we were SO full - def go with an empty stomach), we also learnt so much about George Town itself, as we strolled the streets, Poh pointing out interesting landmarks. We also visited a Tao temple which was very interesting. All up, we had a great time and would highly recommend.
- Erica H00Great local tourPoh was a fantastic guide. I learnt so much and tasted SO much delicious local food. Make sure you come hungry. I highly recommend the tour.
- A2302PHmaryo00Refund my MoneyNever went on this tour yet my credit card was charged. Fraudulent company. REFUND my money. Terrible.
- L3120YCdaver00Excellent tour and delicious foodOur trip was great and Beatrice was a great guide and host. We were late due to a flight delay and Beatrice was very helpful letting us catch up with the tour. The food was delicious and the other history/info was very interesting and entertaining.
- ClaraG081600Best tour guideFrom the moment Lester picked us up at our hotel he made us feel welcomed! He is a wealth of knowledge and his honesty was appreciated. We learned a lot about penang history and about the orangutans. Such wonderful animals with personalities. We thoroughly enjoyed tasting the different “street food” that Lester suggested. Everything was delicious!!!! Highly recommend this wonderful tour guide!!!
- notagain12345678900Great trip for a wet (or dry!) dayDespite the pouring rain, we had a wonderful tour. Our tour guide Josh really helped look after our kids and explained everything in a manner that engaged them. We weren’t sure if the kids would last the six hours but they were actually wanting to stay longer at the end of it
- nicolegrib00A must do when visiting Penang!What an amazing experience! James Ling was our host and did an incredible job at showing us around Penang and talking us through all it has to offer. Not only did we have heaps of delicious food, but we also learned so much about the city’s history and cultural influences. He is truly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what he does. I would highly recommend the tour (and James) to anyone visiting the area, and already can’t wait to try more. Thank you!
- scooter400000Highlight of my Georgetown tripI did this tour on my first evening in Georgetown and what a great introduction to the town! Beatrice was an excellent tour guide with amazing passion and energy. She was also really thoughtful and made sure dietary restrictions were considerations. We ate SO much... go into this hungry. Highly recommend as a great way to sample the culinary delights of Penang
- Y1981BGmattl00Wonderful tour of Penang’s culinary delightsOur thanks to King for a fabulous food tour. A sampling a many delicious dishes and great to get insights into local history and culture. Highly recommended.
- gentman00Love it.I loved the food in Penang. Whether it's traditional or fusion, these are some photos for you to judge. I was there for 2 days and I am only there for food.
- derekcD9943DJ00Very good Penang tour with very good tour guideThe whole family had a very good time yesterday. Saw a lot and learnt a lot about Penang. Our tour guide Lester is very knowledgeable and is among the most proactive and passionate tour guides we have come across throughout all these years when we travelled the world. Really appreciated the services provided!!!
- alisonbZ7078VU00You choose what you want to seeHave 3 or 4 things you really want to see & you’re off. I chose Penang Hill - with the Funicular train ride. Need a clear day for this. And some general sights around George Town, including Chew Jetty. The architecture is stunning but the surprise highlight for me was the street art. It’s amazing! Thanks to tour guide Ching for going the extra mile & giving me some invaluable Penang tips. 4 hours well spent…
- Meander82856100Great day with our guide JeffOur tour guide Jeff was fantastic. He made sure we saw the best views and didn't miss any important highlights. He helped us see so much in a short time. He was fun and caring with lots of knowledge and a sense of humor. The habitat was super cool, more than I expected. And the temple gorgeous and interesting.
- 733evem00A perfect dayI'm very late in writing this review (almost a whole year!) but now that I have gotten round to it, I wanted to say how much we enjoyed our day with tour guide Tan Choon Eng. A truly knowledgeable and lovely lady who collected us from the airport bright and early in the morning, drove us to a range of wonderful places all the while explaining their cultural and historical significance. Very good value for money!
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Nov 2022 • Couples
We booked a half day tour, but ended up doing a full day tour with James Ling as we couldn’t fit all we wanted to in the time frame. We couldn’t ask for a better tour than james, he is a wealth of knowledge and has a good sense of humour. He also gave us advice on our future travels which was very much appreciated. Thanks Dan and Charlotte
Written 1 November 2022
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LoveTravel826107
Thanks Dan and Charlotte for your review. We as tour guides are proud to be able to show our guests around Penang, a place we called home. We hope more people will visit this little gem and go back with blissful memory. Cheers.
Written 2 November 2022
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Deansandri
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Dec 2019 • Friends
Had a spectacular guide that started with a bit of local trivia and geography. He pointed out highlights as we drive to each stop and offered to detour along the way if we saw anything of interest to us. The day was just right. We left feeling that we met a friend, saw some of Penang’s highlights and understood a bit mare about the people, the culture, and the island.
Written 8 December 2019
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LoveTravel826107
Thanks. Great that you are able to enjoy Penang highlights and hope more people know what Penang has to offers. Have a nice day. Cheers.
Written 9 December 2019
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