Private tour in Penang Billy O

Round Penang Island Full Day Tour - With A Penang Born Local Guide

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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).

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Billy O.

Overview of your Penang tour

Welcome to my hometown! If you are ready to discover Penang , (being a local born) I will provide you with a passionate perspective of its history, people, food, multi cultural lifestyle, sea and beaches ! I can show you places and tell you stories which are not written in books eg. the famous Lovers' Isle, the story of the infamous haunted Bungalow at Miami Beach in Penang. And who can forget the 26 Dec 2004 Tsunami which claimed 59 lives in Penang! As a school kid, I used to camp in one of the locations hit by the 30ft high tidal wave! Cruise along the beautiful scenic coastal roads with an awesome view of the vast Indian Ocean, witness hand drawn/design Batek. Stroll and get close to thousands of fluttering butterflies at -The Entopia Butterfly Sanctuary. Discover an authentic traditional Malay village house with its natural rustic features and surroundings. I will also share with you the history and diversified lifestyle of the locals in Georgetown. Join me and let us explore Penang together.

Your Penang tour itinerary

Light cotton outfit, shorts, sunblock, sunglasses, and hats are good Pickup at ship, hotel or airport Photo stop of Penang's Bridge External visit to a Traditional Malay Village house Stop at - Local Spice and Fruit Stall Acquire some local spices eg.cloves, nutmeg, pepper etc. The Entopia Butterfly Farm- Enjoy the largest butterfly sanctuary in the world ! Craft Batek - Witness the intricate art of Batek design on fabric. 1340 - 1440 Lunch 1450 - 1520 Visit Georgetown Heritage area - Town Hall/City Hall, Fort Cornwallis, Queen Victoria Memorial Clock 1540 - 1600 Penang Local Products - Free Coffee/Tea/Chocolate tasting 1620 - 1640 Photo Session Of Penang's Street Art 1700 - 1720 The Clan Jetty -Observe the rustic century old lifestyle of people who lived by the waterfront. 1730 Send back to origin This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customise the tour accordingly! - Feel free to contact me.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

An air condition clean car (for up to 4 passengers) will be provided for the tour. A Toyota Altis Sedan (or similar) for 4 passengers A Toyota Van or Nissan Grand Livina maximum 8 seats but limit to 4 passengers to optimize comfort Please refer to attached pictures If more than 4 passengers, an air condition mini coach (up to 08 people) or 40 seater air condition coach will be provided at a different cost depending on the actual number of travelers for the tour. Kindly contact me for more details.

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
Tickets: Tickets and entrance charges are to be paid as seperate cost items by travellers during time of visit.
Other: Entopia Butterfly Farm @Rm 65 per person. Price is subject to change as and when applicable.
Meeting location

Penang, Penang, Malaysia

Airport, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, Hotel

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
City Highlights
Tour reference number
359783
Languages
English
Malay
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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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 want to explore Penang with a local's perspective. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and scenic views, as well as anyone looking to discover unique stories and places not found in guidebooks. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids and seniors, as it is wheelchair accessible and has a light activity level.

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