The 7 Best Historical Tours in Penang

1.Penang George Town All-In-One Heritage Tour By Bicycle & Trishaw (Metro Bike)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · from $90Our pick

Pedal and trishaw through George Town with breakfast and lunch included, plus key heritage stops, great guides, and easy traffic safety.

“Dude was an awesome guide. Great energy and so much information. He made sure everyone e was involved and having a great time. The bikes were great as well. I wasn't sure they would be able to handle me as I'm a sturdy 115kg but it was no issue. It was a great experience all around.”

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2.3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $65

A 3-hour George Town dinner hop through Little India, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Chinatown, sampling enough food for a full meal.

“Only one other person had booked for this, making three in total - including our guide Jeremy. He took us to some great places that I wouldn't have ventured into on my own. We had a variety of small, really tasty dishes - with Jeremy explaining the historical background etc. for each dish. It was the perfect way to spend my first evening in Penang.”

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3.Private Half-Day Historical City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 75 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Private half-day George Town tour in Penang: Buddhist temples, Clan Jetties, Khoo Kongsi, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Reclining Buddha.

“We had an amazing time with Carol! She’s very nice, and knows everything about Penang. She’s also super friendly, thoughtful and kind. Definitely the best way to discover Penang!”

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4.Private Half-Day George Town History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $65

Private 4-hour George Town history tour with hotel pickup, Chew Jetty, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi, plus two Buddhist temples.

“Really good guide who knew lots of local History. Great places visited and a thoroughly enjoyable day.”

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5.3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $65

3-hour George Town heritage food walk with a small group. Lunch and beverages included, guided history, on-foot stops, mobile ticket.

“This was such a great tour! Our guide was so informative, not just on the food of Penang but the history too. All of the food we tried was amazing and in eateries which we probably wouldn’t have found if we hadn’t done the tour. Would definitely recommend this to anyone travelling to Penang.”

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6.Discover Penang in Half a Day: Culture, Heritage & City Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $45Best value

Half-day George Town tour in Penang with temples, UNESCO streets, Little India, Chew Jetty, optional Time Tunnel 3D, and white coffee.

“Nothing a Taxi drive around town. The guide was just a taxi driver. Too expensive than hiring a taxi.”

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7.Heritage Walking Tour with Street Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

4-hour George Town, Penang heritage walking tour with street food tastings and UNESCO landmarks, temples, and colonial sights. Small group.

“Our tour with Pooi Ling was a great one! We were very lucky to get a private tour, and experienced a good mix of culture, food and history. Very informative and at a good pace. Highly recommend this tour 🥰”

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