Discover Penang in Half a Day: Culture, Heritage & City Sights

Name: Discover Penang in Half a Day: Culture, Heritage & City Sights
Brand: Viator
Price: 43.27 USD
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Penang is a popular tourist destination in Malaysia and its capital Georgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fusion of different people, cultures and traditions, Georgetown used to be a major trading hub in the Straits of Malacca. The city was known for its colorful architecture, combining British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. In just half day, you will get to see some of the best sights Georgetown has to offer and what makes it a truly unique city that cannot be found anywhere else in Asia.

- Discover Georgetown on an immersive half day tour - Explore Penang's capital and its best sights and attractions - Learn about Georgetown's rich historical background - Lay your eyes on the famous Reclining Buddha Statue in Penang - Harmonious temple bestowed with gifts from Chinese emperors - Spectacular views of Georgetown & roundtrip transportation

Included

Private transportation (for private tour only)
English Speaking Driver
Hotel or cruise terminal pickup & drop off (city center 1km radius only)
Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Gratuities
Food & Drinks
Entrance Tickets
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

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What you'll do

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.
30 min
Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which h
olds 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.
30 min
After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO Worl
d 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
Streets of Racial Harmony
Chew Jetty
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
30 min
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 request to be dropped in any location in Georgetown.
30 min

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Meeting points43

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Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
25-A Farquhar Street, George Town, Malaysia
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Hotel Malaysia
7 Jalan Penang, George Town, Malaysia
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23 Love Lane
23 Lorong Love, George Town, Malaysia
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The Prestige Hotel, Penang
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, Malaysia
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Peking Hotel
50-A Penang Road, George Town, Malaysia
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Muntri Grove Hotel
127, 129, 131A _ F, Lebuh Muntri, George Town, Malaysia
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Tower Budget Hotel
No 34 Lebuh Ah Quee, George Town, Malaysia
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The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
191A, Magazine Road, George Town, Malaysia
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Hotel Sentral Georgetown
No 12 Lorong Kinta, George Town, Malaysia
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Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
362 & 366 Chulia Street, George Town, Malaysia
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Hotel Penaga
Corner of Jalan Hutton & Lebuh, George Town, Malaysia
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Le Embassy Hotel, George Town
12, Jalan Burma, George Town, Malaysia
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Spices Hotel
No 5 Lorong Lumut, George Town, Malaysia
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Kimberley Hotel Georgetown
No ,36 G-02 JALAN SUNGAI UJONG, George Town, Malaysia
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Hotel Royal Penang
No. 3 Jalan Larut, George Town, Malaysia
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Frame Hotel
2F, Lorong Selamat, George Town, Malaysia
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Munlustay 88 Hotel
26 Jalan Perlis, George Town, Malaysia
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OYO 89421 PP Island Hotel
33A, Lorong Abu Siti, George Town, Malaysia
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Jawi Peranakan Mansion
153 Jalan Hutton Lane, George Town, Malaysia
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Ascott Gurney Penang
18, Gurney Dr, George Town, Malaysia
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Heliconia By Treebridge
31 Jalan A.S Mansoor, George Town, Malaysia
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Agora Hotel
202-A Jalan Macalister, George Town, Malaysia
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Heritage Inn
No.6 Lebuh Pasar, George Town, Malaysia
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Nautilus Bay Home Inn
12 Lebuh Sungai Pinang 3, George Town, Malaysia
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Penang Marriott Hotel
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Malaysia
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OYO Rooms Little India
No 28 Lebuh Penang, George Town, Malaysia
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Hotel Murah Penang
61 Jalan Kebun Nyiur, George Town, Malaysia
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G Suites At Mansion One
57-18-13, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, Malaysia
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Bishop Hotel
Bishop Street 32, George Town, Malaysia
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Mclane Boutique Hotel
17, Lorong Pasar, George Town, Malaysia
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SPOT ON 89769 Mirzal Guest house
352 Jalan Jelutong, George Town, Malaysia
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Lebuh Queencity Hotel
No. 63 Queen St., George Town, Malaysia
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Reunion Carnarvon
218 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Malaysia
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SPOT ON 90123 Rainbow Guest House
27, Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Malaysia
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The Rice Miller Hotel & Godowns
No. 2 China Street, George Town, Malaysia
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Oasis Hotel
23 , Lorong Cinta, George Town, Malaysia
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Chulia Heritage Hotel
Chulia Street, No. 380, George Town, Malaysia
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One Pacific Hotel & Serviced Apartment
177 Jalan Macalister, George Town, Malaysia
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Apple Hotel Penang
76 Lorong Selamat, George Town, Malaysia
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Wangs Hotel at Gurneydrive
75 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Malaysia
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Maritime Luxury Suites
29b-03-05 Persiaran Karpal Singh 2, George Town, Malaysia
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Hotel Neo+ Penang
68 Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, Malaysia
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Seven Terraces
14A, Stewart Ln, George Town, Malaysia
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

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

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