Exploring Penang

Explore the relentless beauty and splendor of George Town, Penang's capital and largest city. Named after King George III of England - George Town is known for its well-preserved colonial buildings. On this culturally enriching tour, you'll see the sacred reclining Golden Buddha statue before visiting Fort Cornwallis, where you'll explore the 17th-century British fortification. Afterward, discover the waterfront Clan Jetty homes and the Street of Harmony. This George Town tour is ideal for those looking to experience a wonderful array of cultural venues for a low price.

George Town has been labeled a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architectural and cultural townscape unparalleled in East Asia. Your guided tour begins with a visit to a Burmese and Thai temple, where you'll want to take photographs of the incredibly decorative and colorful entrances. Inside the Thai temple, witness the grandeur of a gold-plated reclining Buddha measuring over one-hundred feet in length.

Your tour continues to Fort Cornwallis, a British-built fortification from the late 1700s with cannons decorating the grounds. Pass by the clock tower and proceed to the waterfront, where you'll experience another highlight of your George Town tour at the Clan Jetty. At this gorgeous waterfront society, small homes rest on wooden stilts over the water, and the century-old water village provides captivating views of the Penang Bridge, the second-largest bridge in Malaysia.

Your guide then takes you on a slow scenic drive through various popular cultural spots. See Little India, home to the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, and Chinatown, a bustling street full of distinctive stalls and shops.

Then, arrive at one of the most beautiful places in Malaysia, The Street of Harmony. This picturesque street draws together the town's four main religions and provides quick insight into the different communities on the island. You'll see the First Anglican church built in Southeast Asia. Right down the street is the Goddess of Mercy Temple, a Hindu temple, one of Penang's oldest surviving buildings showcasing a decorative tower with thirty-eight impressive statues. You'll also see the Kapitan Keling Mosque, a strikingly elegant building mixing Colonial and Moorish architecture.

Book this George Town tour now for a comprehensive cultural experience at a low price.

Please Note: A ship card and photo identification is required to participate. Your entrance ticket to the Penang Peranakan Museum is included. Please be advised if this tour has six or less passengers a driver/guide is provided with commentary while in the car, however, if this tour has more than seven passengers they will be accompanied by a separate guide.

Batu and the City Tour

Picturesque architecture and alluring venues decorate Malaysia's capital city. On this seven-hour guided tour, you'll venture to the sacred Batu Caves, before exploring the Royal Selangor factory. And naturally, you'll visit the might Petronas Twin Towers. This Kuala Lumpur tour is ideal for those wanting to experience the city's rich culture and scenery.

There are many noteworthy sites you will explore on this Kuala Lumpur guided tour. The Batu Caves is an impressive limestone hill with a series of caves and cave temples. Noted for its beautiful images of deities and murals depicting scenes of the Hindu Scriptures, the cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India. If you're lucky, you'll see some of the native monkeys living in or around the cave.

The Royal Selangor is a world-renowned factory, famous for its pewter craftsmanship and quality. The visitor's center here offers exclusive insights into its intricate craftsmanship and even has a workshop, where guests are taught to create their own name-stamped pewter dishes. The gift shop has an incredible choice of small to large souvenirs you can take home for loved ones.

The Petronas Towers are breathtaking architectural masterpieces in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, standing as the world's tallest set of twin towers- at 88 stories of glass-and-steel.

Then, if you want a birds-eye view of the entire city, visit the Kuala Lumpur Tower, one of the tallest concrete structures in the world (at an additional cost to access the tower's top).

Another major attraction is the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, "The World's Largest Covered Bird Park" with more than 3,000 birds and 200 species from all over Earth. Located inside this fascinating park is the Hornbill Restaurant, where you'll be surrounded by towering greens and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline. Local and Western dishes are prepared by the restaurant's experienced chef.

This comprehensive Kuala Lumpur tour is an opportunity to tour the top sights. Book now to secure your next adventure.

Please note: Guests are not required to climb the steps. Tour vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. The entrance fee to the Bird Park and the Towers in Kuala Lumpur - Petronas Twin Towers & Kuala Lumpur Tower are not included in the price of the tour.