Discover Penang Heritage: City Highlights & Upside Down Museum

Penang Island, Malaysia
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Duration5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the Penang city which is  rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. Visit the many historical buildings and temples such as Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the remnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past and also visit Penang Upside Down House.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Upside Down Museum Entrance Fee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking Driver
  • Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Food unless specified
  • Optional
  • Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

What to expect

  1. Historic City of George Town
    Pass by
    Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
  2. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
    30m
    Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found.
  3. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
    30m
    Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.
  4. Historic City of George Town
    30m
    After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past.
  5. Coffee Tree
    30m
    On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree
  6. Upside Down Museum
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Then make a visit to Upside Down House.

    Upside Down House

    An interactive museum on Kimberley Street in George Town, Penang! They opened since 8 August 2015 and offer a unique experience where everything appears to be upside down. The museum mainly resembles a house but there are also cafes, if you would like to rest, and shops, maybe souvenirs, which are also upside down. 

    End of the tour return to your hotel or cruise terminal in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Meeting and pickup

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

Meeting point

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).
An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

End point

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).
An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Pickup details

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).
An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No meals are included.
  • 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
  • Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges)

Cancellation policy

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