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Penang Private Tours |
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Enjoy a flexible private tour of Penang, Malaysia, with a friendly personal guide from ToursByLocals. Your private tour guide knows the region as only "Penangites" do (as locals are called), and is eager to show you why they love the Pearl of the Orient.
Visit the must-see attractions that appeal to you, from Fort Cornwallis to the Kapitan Keling Mosque, but also discover places that your private local guide is inspired to show and tell you about, with stories that bring Penang's history and culture alive for you.
Experience the island's famous beaches. Find out why Penang is considered the culinary capital of Malaysia. Explore the fascinating cultural history of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a leisurely ride in a trishaw and relax with a refreshing traditional massage.
Book a Penang tour at ToursByLocals. Ask your personal guide about customizing your tour to include exactly what you want to see and do in Penang. Go global — tour by local! |
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| Tour Guide Legal Requirements |
All tour guides must be certified by Tourism Malaysia. There are specific requirements that are outlined:
Green License: (Localised nature tourist guide): The guide has gone through 1-2 weeks of training on certain nature locations which is stated on their badge and are allowed guiding only in that location.
Beige License: (Basic Tourist Guide): The guide has gone through 3 months Basic Tourist Guide training course and 3 months practical before he/she is required to sit for 4 categories of examination (Oral, Slides, Coach commentary, written) and need to pass the examination before getting the licence to start guiding.
Blue License: The guide would have been guiding for at least 2 years with a Beige Licence and has sat and passed the Confirmation Course and Examination (1 week) after 2 years.
These badges must be clearly displayed on the guide's person. report error
All ToursByLocals guides have met our ToursByLocals Guide Requirements which includes warranting that they can legally give the tours they offer. |
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Penang Shore Excursion Tours |
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- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
- All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
- Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
- Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
- Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
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