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The Best Cultural Activities in Penang Island

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Cultural Activities in Penang Island

Pinang Peranakan Mansion ©
History Museum
Pinang Peranakan Mansion , George Town
4.6
Visit Pinang Peranakan Mansion, a cultural center providing a valuable introduction to the Peranakans, a community of wealthy Chinese traders
Tours from $15
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion ©
Historic Site
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion , George Town
3.8
Visit Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, a historical building and museum. Built by the Chinese merchant Cheong Fatt Tze towards the end of
Tours from $6
Kek Lok Si Temple ©
Architectural Building
Kek Lok Si Temple , Air Itam
4.2
Visit Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist complex in Malaysia. Established at its hilltop location in 1891, the temple harmoniously combi
Tours from $60
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4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Be a part of a unique experience as you venture through Penang’s Georgetown Heritage Area where we feed your hunger for food & knowledge. A local Penang-born tour guide takes you bite-by-bite through each step of this food trail. You sip delicious local drinks and munch on traditional dishes which our ancestors have kept alive. During this tour, we unveil Penang and Malaysia's history and finally end our food trail at a bar with a locally inspired cocktail or mocktail.
Book on Viator from $88
Chew Jetty ©
Neighborhood
Chew Jetty , George Town
3.3
Cross the boards and adventure into a bygone era at Chew Jetty, a historical district built on stilts over the sea. Constructed over a centur
Tours from $32
Khoo Kongsi ©
Specialty Museum
Khoo Kongsi , George Town
4.2
Enjoy the ornamental architecture of Khoo Kongsi, a Chinese clanhouse in George Town's World Heritage-listed area. The Khoo Kongsi clan of we
Tours from $32

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FROM $88 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour
4.9
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FROM $6 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
4.4
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FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang George Town All-In-One Heritage Tour By Bicycle & Trishaw (Metro Bike) Penang George Town All-In-One Heritage Tour By Bicycle & Trishaw (Metro Bike)
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FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang 3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang
5.0
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FROM $80 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
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FROM $52 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Half-Day George Town History Tour Private Half-Day George Town History Tour
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Cultural destinations in Penang Island

George TownTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Specialty Museum, History Museum Air ItamTrip planner Best for: Architectural Building, Farmers Market Bukit BenderaTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum Bayan LepasTrip planner Best for: Spa, Shopping Mall, Religious Site Tanjung TokongTrip planner Best for: Gift & Specialty Shop, History Museum, Spa
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