Top 10 Half-day Tours in Penang Island

Destination: Penang Island.
The best way to eat and see Penang. Enjoy a 3-hour walking food tour full of delicious dishes, storied history and eclectic culture. Immerse yourself in the story of George Town's inception - a story of migrants and sailors, trade and war, peace and strife. Explore the streets and landmarks, eat great food and gain new insight into this amazing city.
Known For: Penang Island Culinary Tours, Penang Island Walking Tours, Penang Island Half-day Tours, Penang Island Food & Drink, Penang Island Small Group.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Penang Island.
Penang is Malaysia’s unofficial food capital, and this tour is the perfect way to dive in. In just a few hours, you’ll sample a delicious variety of local dishes, hear the stories behind them, and meet the people who bring them to life. Explore George Town’s vibrant streets, soak in the culture, and leave full, happy and ready to come back for more!
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Destination: Penang Island.
Join me in the experience of eating like a local in Penang and create memories you cannot forget. We will go through the Gastronomy experiences of 6 different meals with a blend of the diversity of different cultural foods including Indian, Chinese, Malay, Nyonya, and Western. You will also visit some of the lesser Touristy Sites including the beautiful Hilltop Water Dam, Hindu Temple, etc. All this, in the short 5 hours you will be living the gastronomy lifestyle of a Penangite. "Eat's Like a Local, Feel's Like a Local" * This experience includes local activities like a forest walk and a hike to the largest Lord Murugan temple outside India. Please note that this isn't your usual food tour; it's about living and eating like a local. Some Levels of Fitness may be required; however, most guests find the short walks and hikes manageable. Let me know about any food restrictions or allergies. Hence, this is "NOT A PRIVATE TOUR", and changes in the itinerary are not allowed.
Known For: Penang Island Small Group, Penang Island Food & Drink, Penang Island Hiking Tours, Penang Island Walking Tours, Penang Island Day Trips, Penang Island Half-day Tours, Penang Island Street Food Tours , Penang Island Bus Tours, Penang Island Car Tours.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Penang Island.
The Walking Tour Starts at the Esplanade where Penang's history started, after the walk, we will have a local light breakfast. Next, we will walk towards the street of harmony to learn about the different cultures and religions We will experience some living heritage in town including traditional Joss stick maker, Chukumali coffee seller and Indian chewing gum ( Subjects to availability) Discover some of the unique street names, building structures and traditional technology of it. Other things to note: 1. This will be a casual city walk, guests should be fit at least to walk for a fair amount of time. Consider the heat, so prepare lotion or sunblock. 2. This is a Slow Historical Walk to learn and in-depth experience the local Heritage and Culture. It is designed only for those who love storytelling and history. 3. Although is 5 hours, it may go longer sometimes, please do advise me if you have time restrictions.
Known For: Penang Island Historical Tours, Penang Island Walking Tours, Penang Island Day Trips, Penang Island Half-day Tours, Penang Island Cultural Tours, Penang Island Small Group.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Penang Island.
Penang, Georgetown City, is the food capital of Malaysia. All the stop is carefully selected to serve you the best of Penang food.
Known For: Penang Island Private Sightseeing Tours, Penang Island Food & Drink, Penang Island Audio Guides, Penang Island Bus Tours, Penang Island Culinary Tours, Penang Island Half-day Tours, Penang Island Street Food Tours , Penang Island Car Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Penang Island.
Balik Pulau is the other side of Penang Island, where lush greenery thrives. Surrounded by mountains and the sea, it is home to traditional Malay villages and fishing ports. On this journey, we will take you to explore this hidden side of the island, visiting traditional industries such as nutmeg and shrimp paste factories, admiring the traditional Malay houses, and of course, tasting the local delicacies as part of the experience. I’m sure it will be an unforgettable countryside trip.
Known For: Penang Island Full-day Tours, Penang Island Night Tours, Penang Island Bus Tours, Penang Island New Product, Penang Island Car Tours, Penang Island Small Group, Penang Island Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Penang Island.
Traveling to Penang is not only town area, Balik pulau area to experience local culture, environment and food! Cycling in the morning to get yourself a good healthy start, we will bring you to more than 6 places to deeply experience the culture in Balik Pulau! On top of that, you will also get to enjoy local snack in front of the paddy field which is the beauty of Balik Pulau.
Known For: Penang Island Nature and Wildlife Tours, Penang Island Day Trips, Penang Island Half-day Tours, Penang Island Mountain Bike Tours.

Destination: Penang Island.
Off the beaten track experienced, with over 5 stops and approximately 4 hours tour whereby some places is off city limits, non touristy. Georgetown Penang is the food Capital of Malaysia and our street food is a unique signature of our Penang food, consisting of multiracial food experience.
Known For: Penang Island Audio Guides, Penang Island Bus Tours, Penang Island Private Sightseeing Tours, Penang Island Food & Drink, Penang Island New Product, Penang Island Car Tours, Penang Island Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Penang Island.
Penang is the melting pot of cultures (and therefore cuisines) with a very diverse cultural background blended and assimilated into a unique traditions and foods. It is very rare that one can find a harmonious mix of different cuisines of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous communities. As this city also has a big populations of foreigners and expatriates, there are also a huge varieties of different cuisines of different countries. I always encourage tourists and visitors to try all the food from the different communities - this is why you venture out to try new things. But at the same time if any of my guests missed their usual favorite home country food, I can recommend good eating places for food of their country of origin. Malaysia Truly Asia. Penang has it all. The international media and hospitality guide. Time Out has crowned Penang as the No. 1 Best Street Food City in Asia. Some highlights must-try classics are Char Kuey Teow, Assam Laksa, Roti Canai and Hokkien Mee.
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Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Penang Island.
Come spend time with me to explore and experience the George Town Heritage trail through the expertise of a local passionate guide. I can customize your tour base on your preferences, but I will ensure the following must-see items are included: (1) Historic buildings, sites and monuments (2) Clan houses and jetties (3) Heritage places of worship for different religions (4) Chinatown, Little India and Malay Kampung (5) Food tour to sample the world famous Penang Street food (6) Penang Street Art & Mural. And if you like, I can organize evening programs to witness the happenings after dark, to walk through the night bazaar or chillout in the local bars. Tour outside and beyond the Heritage site can also be arranged, if required.
Known For: Penang Island Walking Tours, Penang Island Ports of Call Tours, Penang Island Day Trips, Penang Island Shore Excursions, Penang Island Half-day Tours, Penang Island Tuk Tuk Tours , Penang Island Historical Tours, Penang Island Cultural Tours, Penang Island Private Sightseeing Tours, Penang Island New Product.