Top Penang Art & Culture

Learn about a life of grandeur in 19th-century Penang on a tour of Cheong Fatt Tze, aka the Blue Mansion. Book admission to the famed George Town landmark and gain insight into its eclectic architecture and heritage, based on the lavish lifestyle of its former resident.

Discover George Town with an expert guide on a half-day, private tour of the city’s top highlights. You’ll see the bustling Clan Jetties and the Khoo Kongsi clan house, then tour a pair of important Buddhist temples, learning about local history and culture along the way. This 3.5-hour tour offers the flexibility and personal service of a private guide, and includes round-trip hotel transfers in the George Town area. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Penang is a city that’s as rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. This city tour highlights all of the best—from colonial-era homes, to private mansions, famous museums and stunning temples. Follow an expert local guide through the famed Little India and Chinatown, wander the halls at Penang Museum and learn about the art of pewtersmithing at the Royal Selangor. Finish your tour at Wat Chayamankalaram, where you’ll be amazed by the giant reclining Buddha.

Guarantee your entry to the fun-filled Dark Mansion, a 3D glow-in-the-dark museum in Penang, by booking your admission ticket in advance. Family-friendly and located in the heart of UNESCO-listed Georgetown, the museum features spectacular luminescent effects  and provides welcome respite from Penang’s daytime humidity.

This is a guided tour and it let you have the flexibility to pick and choose attractions that you like. You will be spoilt for choices. For a 4 hours visit from port or hotel or airport, you may select to go to some 2-4 attractions from the list below. You choose the places and dictate the time to spend at each attraction. Either visit the attraction to your heart fills, or simply take picture from the outside without entering, you call the shot. If mobility is a concern, go for a round island tour and take the comfort of viewing from the car. If you do not have a clue where to go, let our learned tour guide choose it for you. The tour guide cum driver, will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary on the go. You pick some 2-4 attractions/activities from the list in tour details. Penang is a land of charm and you will be surprised what it got to offer and you wish you stop by here longer!

Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.

Feast your senses on the sights and smells of George Town on a half-day culinary tour, ideal for food lovers with limited time in Penang. In a small group, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in the early evening, a cooler and less-crowded time to visit, on a tour that combines its rich culture with numerous local delicacies. Plus, taking a food tour at the start of your trips means you receive ample culinary recommendations sure to enhance your vacation.

This rhythmic series of soft tissue Aromatherapy massage instils ease and relaxation by using Intuitive Aromatherapy Card. These cards are linked with the essential oils identified in the cards. You can use the essential oils identified to support you in achieving your goals and desires. It can benefit everyone from not only the physical healing properties of essential oils but also the emotional and metaphysical benefits as well.

Get an up close look at the endangered orangutan on this incredible tour of Orangutan Island, Taiping Zoo and Perak Museum from Penang. Experience some of the area’s most stunning natural highlights and learn more about local wildlife from your professional guide. You’ll walk through the Taiping Lake Gardens and wander the halls of Perak Museum, plus enjoy the air-conditioned comfort and convenience of your vehicle.

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.

From traditional Malaysian musical forms such as potehi puppets and bangsawan opera through to the arrival of western music in the 1940s, the story of music in Penang is fascinating. Discover it when you prebook tickets to Penang House of Music. After your guided tour is done, get hands-on with musical instruments, enjoy interactive features such as the Virtual Reality room, or simply listen to tunes.

Experience the best of Penang on this half-day hill and Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple afternoon tour. Ride the Penang Hill Railway to gain access to scenic views and tour the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas. Follow your expert guide through the Kek Lok Si Temple and gain insight and understanding into the history and traditions of Penang’s landmarks. Enjoy the ease of round-trip hotel transportation to and from your Penang hotel or the cruise port as part of this popular excursion.

Travel to inner George Town for an exploratory walking tour in search of the unique murals or wall paintings mimicking the life in the city. Many have become enamoured of the newly transformed streetscape of George Town. Discover the wrought-iron caricatures with anecdotal descriptions of the streets that they adorn. Blending humour and historical facts, sufficient time will be given for photo-shooting. ​

Traveling to your favorite destination but don't know what all things to do?? Penang is one of the best places to get clicked in the world, we will give you a fascinating experience in Penang with social media-friendly images. This would not only be ideal for friends, family, couples, solo travelers, but also for wedding photography, pre-wedding shoot and more. We will capture you around the iconic places in Malaysia beaches. An English speaking photographer will make your experience even better. A photoshoot can also be done in your scenic Penang Resort ** allowing you more flexibility and convenience ** (permission required from resort management)

Experience the beauty of the “Pearl of the Orient” on this Penang Island Discovery Morning Tour. Venture to the sandy shores and picturesque countryside as you make your way through some of the area’s most incredible sites. Visit a traditional batik factory, wander through the grounds of the famous Snake Temple, see handmade wonders at a local jewelry factory and interact with locals at Malay Kampung—an old-school Malaysian village. This four-hour morning tour hits all the highlights and insures you’ll leave Penang having seen the best of the best.

Make sure you see the best of Penang on a private tour of the island. Departing from George Town, this personalized tour covers religious sights such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple and Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Plus, 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.

Change your perspective with admission to the Penang 3D Trick Art Museum, where optical illusions, mind-bending art, and a collection of props and costumes offer interactive fun. You can step right into recreations of historic George Town scenes, capture unique selfies and group portraits, and visit the lifelike inhabitants in panda village. With a central location in George Town, the family-friendly Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is a great way to feed your imagination and creativity.

Look down at George Town from a colonial-era hill station then explore fascinating Buddhist temples on a half-day, private tour to Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple. With the personal service of a private guide throughout the tour, you’ll ride a funicular to the scenic hilltop, see a colorful blend of Buddhist architectural styles, and make good-luck wishes at the Fountain of Life. This 3.5-hour private tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in the George Town area, with all transport in a climate-controlled vehicle. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Explore the architecture, history, and colorful streets of historic George Town on a 4-hour, small-group walking tour of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you walk, hear George Town stories, from historic Chinese societies to Penang’s diverse religions. This 4-hour George Town walking tour includes pickup and drop-off at Penang Island hotels as well as admission to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and it’s limited to 10 people for individual service.

Sim (The Rattan Weaver) will teach you how to make a variety of different products with rattan in his historic family shop. You will get a feel for his daily life and rhythm, all while creating your own works to bring home.

Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover by self-drive or taxi on this private door-to-door tour of George Town, Penang’s historic capital. Start at the Penang State Museum, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage area: the Street of Harmony, Khoo Kongsi clanhouse, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Made in Penang Interactive Museum, Chew Jetty, and plenty of street art. Tour includes lunch but excludes entrance fees.

Explore the history of photography with admission to the Asia Camera Museum, where you'll find more than 1,000 cameras and hands-on exhibits. Try taking photographs with some of the museum's cameras, learn about the process of developing photos, and see remarkable artifacts, from hand-painted slides to a silent movie projector, bringing home your own memorable shots of the museum collection.

Explore colonial history and heritage in Penang’s ancient capital city on this private 4-hour sightseeing tour in Georgetown. Take a scenic drive through downtown Georgetown with your private guide and admire the UNESCO–listed colonial architecture you find. Explore Fort Cornwallis’ mighty perimeter and learn of Captain Francis Light’s first landing in the 18th century. Visit Clan Jetty then head into the bustling Chinatown and Little India districts by trishaw, and visit the Chinese clan house of Khoo Kongsi.

Explore Penang’s vibrant culture and cuisine on a 5-hour tour with a batik workshop, market visit, and lunch in a local village. Make your own batik souvenir, browse the vibrant Wet Market, then try a village-style lunch in a family home. This 5-hour Penang tour includes all activities as well as pickup and drop-off at Penang Island hotels, and it’s limited to 6 people for personal service.