Penang Half Day City Tour Including Tropical Spice Garden

4.7 (3 reviews) Penang Island, Malaysia
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour offers a perfect mix of nature and culture. Visit the lush Tropical Spice Garden and explore Penang’s diverse heritage through temples, mosques, churches, and Little India. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

• Tropical Spice Garden is lush eco-garden with 500+ plant species and guided tours.

• Chaiya Mangalaram Temple one of the world’s longest reclining Buddha statues.

• Dhammikarama Temple is Penang’s oldest Burmese temple with colorful stupas.

• Little India a vibrant street full of culture, colors, and photo spots.

• Yap Kongsi Temple is historic Chinese clan temple in George Town.

• St. George’s Church Malaysia’s oldest Anglican church with Greek architecture.

• Kapitan Keling Mosque is Iconic Mosque with a mix of Moorish and colonial design.

• Khoo Kongsi grand Chinese clanhouse known for intricate architecture.

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private & Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking Driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)

What to expect

  1. Tropical Spice Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Asia's Hidden Eden! Timeless and enchanting, Tropical Spice Garden is an eco-attraction tucked within a natural valley fronting the Straits of Malacca. The showcase garden houses over 500 species of herb, spice and tropical plants. Explore and discover the fabulous diversity of nature as you through trails and pathways that meander through undulating hills, jungles terraces and natural streams. Garden Audio Tours available in 7 Languages: English, Chinese, Malay, Arabic, Japanese, German & French. Alternatively, you may take the Live Guided Tour that starts at 9am, 11am, and 1.30pm. The trails are slightly inclined so do wear comfortable walking shoes - unfortunately wheelchairs & strollers are not recommended.
  2. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
    20m
    Our driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby and proceed with the tour. Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple is a Thai temple in Penang famous for its large gold-plated Reclining Buddha, which is at 33m, is one of the largest in the world.
  3. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
    20m
    Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is a Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas and sculptures. At the main prayer hall, voices are reduced to whisper and the silence is broken only by occasional ringing of temple bells. The latest addition to the Dhammikarama Buddhist Temple is the Golden Pagoda Bell Tower.
  4. Little India - Penang
    15m
    Stop over for photos
  5. Yap Kongsi Temple
    15m
    Yap Temple which is the clan temple of the Lum Yeong Tong Yap Kongsi, located next to it. The clan temple is located at the corner of Armenian Street and Cannon Street, in the core zone of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  6. St. George's Anglican Church
    20m
    The street begins from the St.George Church run by Anglicans were built by British East India Company in 1819 and it’s known to be the oldest building in Penang. Built with a Greek architecture, the interior consist of a cool pastel blue with marble floors and outside the main building on the church grounds is a memorial to Sir Francis Light in the form of a Greek temple.
  7. Kapitan Keling Mosque
    20m
    The Kapitan Keling Mosque is designed on a curious mix of styles, combining colonial architecture with traditional Moorish arches, and its interior features a fantastic crystal chandelier and calligraphy panels. Built by the Indian Muslims primarily the head of the Indian Muslim community, Kapten Caudeer names the mosque after himself and Keling which was the origin of his birthplace.
  8. Khoo Kongsi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If your hotel is located outside our free pick-up zone (5 km radius from George Town City Centre), please make your own way to the designated meeting point. Kindly arrive at least **15 minutes before** your scheduled pick-up time to ensure a smooth departure.

End point

If your hotel is located outside our free pick-up zone (5 km radius from George Town City Centre), please make your own way to the designated meeting point. Kindly arrive at least **15 minutes before** your scheduled pick-up time to ensure a smooth departure.

Pickup details

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (5 km radius).
An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 5 km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest
  • If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
  • Driver can be late up to 10 - 15 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses
  • For temple entry, wear modestand respectful attire, typically covering shoulders, arms, and legs, such as a long dress or pants and a simple top
  • Surcharge 50% to be applied during super peak like Chinese new year / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
  • Please provide the arrival and departure times for your cruise, the name of the cruise, and confirm if the cruise pickup location has been booked
  • A 50% surcharge will apply for pick-up or drop-off locations outside of George Town.
  • Free pick-up is available within George Town only; pick-up from Seberang Perai (mainland) will require an extra charge.
  • No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
  • No refunds will be provided after the tour has started, even in cases of weather or climate-related disruptions, emergencies, or any personal matters, as transportation and other services have already been booked. In any case where a refund is requested, full evidence must be provided by the guest to support their claim.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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