• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Explore Penang Island on a private tour! Marvel at the best highlights of the Island and get a taste of some of the most delicious local treats. The best part? I'll be your local insider for the day and can show you the hidden gems and tell stories that can't be found in any travel guide!

Destination

Penang, Malaysia

Category

Day Trips

Duration

6 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, 中文

Included

• Private guide
• Driver
• A/C Car
• Pick-up Included

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Hon Seng.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Penang. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Pick Up

   Meet your host at Swettenham Pier and start your local adventure!

4. Kek Lok Si Temple

   Start with this fantastic Buddhist temple - history never felt so close!

5. Khoo Kongsi

   Learn all about the Chinese heritage of Penang at this Clan house that will take you back to the 20th Century

6. Pinang Peranakan Mansion

   Uncover another side of the local past with this museum retracing the Peranakan heritage

7. Food break

   Hungry? Your host can take you to one of the best eatery in Penang!

8. Time to Say Goodbye

   Your local friend will leave you back at the Cruise ship pier!

9. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Contact me

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Stephen🇺🇸 United States

24 January 2020

Although personal customization is a feature we like the tour seemed to be one Hon had done a million times. He is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He has a very likable personality as well. No hesitation in recommending him. Great guide and tour

Gordon🇨🇦 Canada

17 December 2019

Hon is punctual. Courteous and friendly. We had a wonderful time in Penang. Would highly recommend him.Had a wonderful time in Penang

jim🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 March 2017

We had a great day. Meet as expected, great car organised and we got to see some amazing places. Hon Seng is a great guide and i would not hesitate to use him againCruise Excursion Tour In Penang island

Simon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 January 2020

Hon was a very informative and knowledgeable guide. He was able to bring Georgetown alive and provide interesting history about the wonderful places we visited. It was a hot day and Hon was more than happy to pause when we asked him in order to top up liquid or take a brief respite. It was a great exprience, and Hon is a lovely personable guide. However, it is clear that whilst Hon's English is very good, it isn't his first language and sometimes his enthusiasm in the subject matter reduced his clarity of delivery. An Interesting Insiders View of Georgetown

Govardhan🇮🇳 India

8 June 2019

He was very patient and attentive, made sure all of our customizations were taken care of! I would definitely recommend him to anyone who plans on visiting Penang (Georgetown) and would like to see places through a knowledgable localite like Hon Seng! Thanks!Hon Seng was a great guide for Penang!

Dallas🇦🇺 Australia

29 April 2019

Hon was avery informative and patient guide who went at our pace and gave value for money. He brought Georgetown alive and had many interesting stories to tell about this wonderful place. I would reccomend himto anyone. It was a great exprience.Great Tour Guide

Yvonne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 April 2019

We had a lovely day with Hon Seng. He has an excellent knowledge of the city and took us to all the interesting places. In between stops he explained all about the city, the culture and the people. He was great company and we would recommend him to anyone looking to find out all about Penang.Tour of Penang

Palle🇩🇰 Denmark

1 February 2019

We have a god Day with Hong , Hong very good AS guide,but hos english must be better. 4 People from DanmarkPenang holiday tour

Andreas🇩🇪 Germany

5 December 2018

Unser Guide Hon Seng erschien pünktlich zum vereinbarten Treffpunkt. Nach einer freundlichen Begrüßung und einem kurzen Überblick wohin uns die Tour führen wird, ging es auch schon los. Unser tip gleich vorab: in Penang herrscht ganzjährig ein tropisches Klima mit sehr hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit. Wir können daher nur allen empfehlen, die Tour morgens zu starten. Am Nachmittag ist das Klima fast nicht auszuhalten. Hon Seng zeigte uns sein Penang und führte uns an Orte und Ecken an die wir so wahrscheinlich nicht gekommen wären. Wir können diese Tour in Penang und den Guide Hon Seng empfehlen.Schöner Ausflug in Penang

goisset🇫🇷 France

30 November 2018

Bonne visite de la ville de Penang, on sent que Hong Seng maitrise bien son sujet. Par contre il vaut mieux bien maitriser l'anglais car l'hôte parle très vite penang sous différentes faces

Jeff🇮🇩 Indonesia

8 October 2018

Penang is a heaven for street food. Hon Seng arrange us a big bus for only 20 people, arrange good food (as we wanted). And he also communicate a lot with me, told us to prepare things etc, gave us right information.He’s attentive person

Kris🇦🇺 Australia

1 October 2018

Hon Seng and his brother were our hosts for the day and were very well informed and showed us the best parts of Penang. Lunch at one of the Chinese restaurants was beautifully prepared and well priced. We had a great day with themLovely Day

Michael🇳🇱 Netherlands

10 September 2018

On the 7th of September we had a walking tour with Hon Seng. He was perfectly on time and we started form the city hall. We were quite unfortunate that day, because it was havingly raining.Despite this, we went on and Hon Seng really kwen a lot of the place. Only his English is not that good, which made him difficulkot to understand. Tour with Hon Seng trough George Town

Madelene🇸🇪 Sweden

10 March 2018

Hon Seng is a person that really knows about the history of Georgetown. We was walking around the town during a couple of hours. He showed me the different temples, churches and talked about Penang’s history. I really learned a lot that day about the town. Thanks Hon Seng for the company in the heatHeritage walk in georgetown

Clare🇦🇺 Australia

1 January 2018

Hon Seng was punctual, informative, patient, fun and our group was extremely lucky to have him as our local guide in Penang. Before our arrival to Penang and after our departure Hon Seng continued to guide us in sightseeing in the areas we were visiting. It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with Hon Seng, he is a very accommodating guide and genuinely nice man. Highly recommend

Christiane🇧🇪 Belgium

30 November 2017

Hong Seng is a very friendly man but he is very hard to understand. He certainly has to improve his english and knowledgeof the city and country. Penag visit

Antonio

7 May 2016

Very good and complete day tour in Penang, with a competent,, comprehensive and patient guide. Thank you Hong SengA customized trip with Hon Seng

Ben🇲🇾 Malaysia

25 March 2014

Hon Seng is a budding and motivated Penang-ite with a passion to show the world his homeland , Penang. Professionally qualified as a tour guide, Hon Seng knows his stuff and is knowledgeable of the history and culture of various spots in Penang. Hence he is able to provide many choices of itinerary to Tourist. Being born and raised in Penang, you can expect a touch of local passion from him. He can show you what the lifestyle in Penang is really about, giving insight more than what tourist usually experience. Always available and always welcoming, he is offering a lot of flexibility to the Experiences he offers, ask him anything ! Change a spot in the itinerary ? No problem ! Definitely the heart warming and always welcoming attitude befit to a Penang-ite. Look out for him.George Town Heritage City Walking Tour