Half-Day George Town Private Culture and Heritage

Explore George Town city with our experience English speaking local guide and learn some local history and sample local food during your holiday in Penang. Appreciate the wealth of different cultural and architectural influences that make up Little India and explore the nooks and crannies for local living heritage craft on this half-day tour. Round-trip transportation from your hotel in George Town area is included.

Meet a driver at your hotel in the George Town area for 9am or 2pm departure, then travel to the first stop of the day, the bustling neighborhood of Little India. 

Start by seeking out some of the area's distinctive flavors, stopping to try treats like teh tarik, a sweet, local-style tea. Browse displays of beautiful silks, garlands, Hindu statues, and flowers under signs in Tamil and English, and try shopping for truly unique souvenirs. 

From there, follow the guide to some of George Town's fascinating nooks and crannies, finding living heritage and crafts that include clog shoes, seal carvings, carved wood signboards, and traditional Malaysian drawings. Stop to see some of the area's wonderful street murals and wrought iron detailing, then finish the day with return transfer to your hotel.