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Georgetown Sightseeing Tour

Penang, Malaysia
Private Georgetown Sightseeing Tour
  • 4 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

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.
  • 4-hour private Georgetown sightseeing tour
  • View colonial buildings in historical Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Fort Cornwallis and Clan Jetty
  • Ride a trishaw from the heart of Georgetown to Little India
  • Stop at Khoo Kongsi, a famous Chinese clan house in Penang’s Chinatown
  • Hear fascinating commentary about Penang’s culture from your private guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle included

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees-pay on site (Khoo Kongsi Clan House-MYR 10 per person)
  • Trishaw Ride-pay on site: MYR 50 per trishaw (subject to change)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Meet at hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before the pick-up time

What To Expect

Fort Cornwallis

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Khoo Kongsi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chew Jetty

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd. (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Please note: Fort Cornwallis & State Museum – Temporarily inaccessible due to restoration work in progress. Fort Cornwallis view from outside only.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Gorgeous Georgetown Tour!
DAVIDNEVILLE_P, Jan 2024
Ricky was a lovely guy. He was a very careful driver and very patient. The tour was excellent, he took us to lots of interesting places and gave us a great insight into this amazing city.
Description is misleading
Kim_M, Jan 2023
The description of this tour did not match the reality. The driver was very kind and friendly, but could not be heard clearly in the van and spoke heavily accented English. He could name sites, but was not a trained guide at all. The description mentioned a tour of Fort Cornwallis. We simply drove by it, he pointed and said "Fort Cornwallis" The description mentioned a trishaw ride through Little India. That was a big draw for me, but was not in the actual plan. The description did NOT mention a stop at an expensive jewelry shop, but that WAS included. This is not an expensive tour, but be aware that the description is quite misleading. I do not fault the driver, truly. But you should not expect a professional guided tour - rather a curated taxi ride/walk around the city. We booked a four hour tour and terminated after two hours. If you are budget conscious, have just arrived, and just want to see an overview, without much background, then this might be good for you. If you want a truly guided tour, a more expensive option is more appropriate.
A pretty good Tour overall , with Mr...
Michael_J, May 2017
A pretty good Tour overall , with Mr Wong being a friendly , knowledgeable and informative guide . Particularly enjoyed the lengthy trishaw ride , and also being able to wander in a leisurely manner through the fascinating ''Stilt Houses'' .
Our guide was Heric, very nice and...
ElizabethA_M, Sep 2016
Our guide was Heric, very nice and informative gave us an overall understanding of the history of Georgetown. A good introduction to Penang.He was happy to let us walk around and see what we wanted. Recommended. Kevin and Liz McHugh
We were in port for the day from a...
Pamela H, Jan 2016
We were in port for the day from a cruise ship. It happened to be January 1st so there was lots of local activities. The streets were crowded with local parades, etc. and some of the sites to visit were closed. Our guide did her best to drive through the streets and show us what little we could see in the time we had considering the slow movement and crowds. It was hot!! Not a great day. I did not get a good impression of Penang and will not return. I can't blame our guide though. She did her best.
The guide just sokind and...
Guy A, Feb 2014
The guide just sokind and knowledgeable... Having a guide it is allowed you to visit and much more than by yoiurself. I recommend to everybody...
We spend a wonderful day. Places to...
Robert G, Feb 2014
We spend a wonderful day. Places to visit were great. Thank you and next time.

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