Private Sightseeing Tours in Penang

With cooler temperatures and panoramic views of Penang Island, Penang Hill is an ideal place to escape George Town heat and get your bearings. This private, half-day tour is a convenient way to visit Penang Hill by funicular, and includes a visit to the Temple of Paradise, as well as door-to-door transport.

Penang, culinary wonderland and Malaysian cultural gem, has a wealth of hidden charms. Orient yourself and see the best of the city on a private 3.5-hour sightseeing tour, which covers Penang highlights such as Little India, Penang State Museum, and Kuan Ying Teng temple. Explore the colorful colonial mansions of Georgetown, a UNESCO-listed enclave, purchase street food staples such as "˜chendol' (iced dessert) and char sui pork, and receive undivided attention from a private guide.

Maximise your time in George Town with this private 4-hour tour from Penang. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed monuments of the colonial city; visit the Peranakan Mansion Museum, the Made in Penang Interactive Museum, and the Penang Museum; and admire the city's colorful street art murals. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Combine three of Penang's most unique museums into one great-value 3-hour tour and enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide. Walk through 400 years of Penang history at the Pinaon Time Tunnel, then be inspired at the Camera Museum, as you trace the history of photography from 19th-century antique cameras to modern-day digital models. Finally, get hands-on at the Penang Interactive Museum, where you can browse the fun Diorama gallery and have your photo taken with 3D recreations of city landmarks.

Make sure you see the best of Penang on a private 8-hour tour of the island. Departing from Georgetown, this personalized tour covers religious sights such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, and Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple. Plus, you'll explore Penang Botanical Garden and take the funicular to Penang Hill, from which panoramic city views are enjoyed. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get a personalized introduction to Ipoh on a full-day, private tour that covers some of the city's top highlights, from local food to sightseeing stops. With a guide to share little-known facts and cultural insights, you'll taste the town's signature noodles, walk the Ipoh Heritage Trail, visit two magnificent caves, and explore Kellie's Castle, an eerie abandoned mansion that's rumored to be haunted.

Discover the island known as the 'Pearl of the Orient' on this private 4-hour tour of Penang, including hotel pick-up. Enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide as you drive the Oceanside Batu Ferringghi Road, view landmarks like Penang Bridge and uncover the island's military history at the Penang War Museum. Get a taste of local culture as you watch local craftsmen at work in a batik factory, then brave a trip to the striking Snake Temple, where live vipers guard the altars.

Enjoy fine food and beautiful views over Georgetown on this 3-hour Penang Hill Railway ride with dinner. Hop aboard the Penang Hill Railway in Georgetown and travel up Penang Hill. Discover English colonial charm at David's Brown restaurant, nestled among beautiful forest and gardens on Penang Hill. Savor a delicious dinner of British or traditional Penang cuisine, and enjoy breathtaking views over the bright lights of Georgetown shimmering and twinkling in the distance. When your meal is over, travel in style by train back to the city.

Admire the views from Penang Hill while indulging in a decadent High Tea on this 3-hour private tour from Penang, including hotel pick-up. Ride the world's oldest funicular railway to the 2,625-foot (800 meter) peak of Penang Hill and enjoy magnificent views over Georgetown as you sip tea and tuck into clotted cream scones at David Brown's Restaurant and Tea Terrace.

Experience a taste of all that Penang has to offer on a grand tour of the island with a private guide. Travel in comfort by private vehicle to Penang's top attractions, including Kek Lok Si Temple, Snake Temple, the funicular railway on Penang Hill and the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. You'll learn about Malaysian arts including pewter-making and batik, stop at a traditional fishing village and fruit plantation, and see Buddhist temples and other architectural gems, all while enjoying informative commentary from your expert guide.