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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

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

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

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

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

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

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FROM $88 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

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Duration: 4 hours

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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

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Duration: 45 minutes

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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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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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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

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $80 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights

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Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang 3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang: Flexible Half-Day Escapes Penang: Flexible Half-Day Escapes

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Duration: 4 hours

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FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures

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Duration: 8 hours

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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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Duration: 4 hours

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Penang Island

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Specialty Museums · Architectural Buildings · History Museums

Penang Island blends historical elements with natural exploration. Long a place of trade between Asian kingdoms and European colonial powers, the island's varied history and cultural influences are seen in a range of historical and cultural sites around its main urban centers, from British forts and factories to Chinese shophouses and narrow market streets. Outside of the towns, the island offers palm-lined beaches, sprawling native jungles, and agricultural land, which is known for providing the island with the fresh produce used in its thriving cuisine. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Penang Island and add them to your vacation plans using our Malaysia trip itinerary planning tool.