Private tour in Penang Billy O

Private Half-Day Heritage Georgetown Tour

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Billy O.

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Greetings and a Selamat Datang or A Very Warm Welcome to Penang and Malaysia! Discover why travellers acknowledged that 'Penang is the Hawaii of the East' - apart from its well known given name: The Pearl of The Orient. My name is Billy or Hock as known to some friends. I am a local born and bred Penang Baba by ancestry. I am a passionate, friendly, and patient LICENSED city Tour Guide certified by the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia. Born, bred and grew up in George Town, Penang - (UNESCO World Heritage Site) l am as local as can be. My services include Tour Guiding Service + Transportation for tours, both Penang island and also the mainland of Penang. Besides English, I speak Bahasa Malaysia, local dialects - Hokkien, and Cantonese and some simple conversational Japanese. Apart from touring George Town Heritage Enclave (Zone) , there are other places of interest outside of George Town such as the Tropical Spice Garden, Tropical Fruit Farm, Entopia Butterfly Farm, Penang Hill, and Kek Lok Si Temple etc. which travellers can discover in Penang by using private transportation during their visit. As a Penangnite (a term used for locals in Penang), I would be very happy to take travellers to experience the hospitality of the local people, the food, the culture and the wonderful sights of Penang. Some of the travellers in my guiding assignments come from: passengers of cruise ships such as Holland Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Cunard Liners (the Queen Mary and QE II, ) and also other FIT (free individual travellers). The nationalities include Americans, Canadians, French, British, Germans, Norwegians, Brazilians, Africans, Japanese, Hong Kong Chinese, Singaporeans, Dutch and others. I can meet and greet (pick up) travellers at the port, airport, or hotel providing private transportation for the duration of their visit. When the tour ends, I will take travellers back to the cruise port, airport or hotel accordingly. Travellers have various choices to select, e. g. customize tours , half-day, or full-day tour options of Penang and its neighbouring states. For example: 1) Half-day (4 hours) tour - inclusive of transportation + driver/tour guide for Georgetown City and Heritage Zone, Penang Hawker And Local Food Tours, Penang Hill an Temple Tour etc. 2) Full-day (8 hours) tour - inclusive of transportation, driver, tour guide for Georgetown City and Heritage Zone, Round The Island Tour, Penang's House Of The Rich And Famous, Orang Utan sanctuary, Hawker and Local Street Food Tasting Tour etc. 3) Mixed multiple full-day tour ( 8 hour tour) including the Jewish and Protestant cemeteries. I am flexible with the various itineraries proposed for the travellers when they visit Penang. However, each customised tour is usually different from the other. My private tours cater to small numbers (4 and below) as well as larger groups from various countries. For larger groups, the hired vehicle will depend on the group size eg. a 40 seater tour coach, or 16 seater tour van etc. , will be arranged I welcome you with open arms to explore and discover Penang with me and take home happy and fond memories of our beautiful island. Hoping to meet you soon ! Licensed Tourist Guide ( Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MoTAC), Malaysia). A Member of PTGA - Penang Tourist Guides Association IATA Carrier - Various Airlines Certification Courses Bsc. ( Tourism) I am a certified blue badge - Licensed (Malaysian) City Tour Guide. I cannot conduct nature/jungle tours (which require a green/nature badge).

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Overview of your Penang tour

Good day to all ! In this tour, I will share with you stories of old Penang, - the oldest Fort in Malaysia, the majestic Queen Victoria Clock Tower, the beautiful oldest Town and City Halls in the country. . . . . . . . . and the Russian Naval Captain (during WW1) who was court martialed because his boat was sank by the German warship ( in Penang waters) while he was flirting with his mistress at the E & O hotel ! This historic event is documented but not many are aware ! The 'Street of Harmony is another interesting location to be shared. Wouldn't you be amazed at the vast mix of cultures, past and present; the 4 different religions and their places of worship along the same street and different races living harmoniously for more than 100years? Next - The impressive Baba Nyonya Mansion is where I will enlighten you about their origin, unique customs, food, antiques and rich culture. The final activity is - a chance to enjoy Free Local Coffee/Tea and Chocolates at Penang's Famous Local Products Shop.

Your Penang tour itinerary

Recommended dressing : light n easy cotton wear, sneakers but NO singlets, sleeveless T shirts/blouse. Pick up from port (ship)/Airport/Hotel - City Hall, Town Hall, Cenotaph (War Memorial) , The Esplanade Field, Queen Victoria Memorial Clock - External visits with narration by Guide. 40 minutes visit Street Of Harmony - St. Georges Anglican Church, Goddess Of Mercy Temple, Sri Mahamariaman Temple Kapitan Kling Mosque. Visit each place with narration. Photography/video prohibition (and dress code observation) at certain places. Guide will advise during visit. 60 minutes duration Baba Nyonya Mansion - Photography/video allowed without restrictions. Guide will narrate. 1 hour 30 minutes duration Penang Famous Local Products Shop - 40 minutes duration Back to Port (Ship), Hotel or Airport This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customise the tour accordingly!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

A clean air conditioned car will be the transportation method provided for the tour for up to 4 persons. A Toyota Altis Sedan(or similar) for 4 passengers A Toyota Van or Nissan Livina MPV - maximum 8 seats but limit to 4 passengers to optimize comfort. Please refer to pictures. If a larger vehicle for more than 4 travelers (or longer duration/hours) is required, extra charges will apply. Please contact me for a different quotation.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Equipment
Public Transportation
Classes Workshop
Accommodation
Services
Tickets: Entrance/Tickets to be paid as a seperate item by travellers during time of visit,
Meeting location

Penang, Penang, Malaysia

Penang Airport, Port Swettenham Cruise Terminal, Hotel

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
359775
Languages
English
Malay
Activity level
Light
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Who is this private tour in George Town best suited for?

This private tour in George Town is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage and history of the area. It's ideal for those who want to learn about the multi-cultural aspects of Penang, including its historic sites and diverse religious landmarks. The tour is also suitable for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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