Private tour in Penang Billy O

The Taste Of Penang Shore Excursion

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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

A half day combo - Penang's Heritage sites and tasting its delicious street food. Yes, I will thrill you in the land of foodies because there are so many mouth watering street food in Georgetown to share with you. How the particular food got its name, duration of preparation, origin, ingredients used and history are some of the things not many are able to describe to you! Let me share with you my favourite ie. The Asam Laksa - declared by CNN as the #7 World's Most Delicious Food. The Laksa is a dish I grew up with as a kid because it is consumed frequently during recess breaks in school, in coffee shops and even in 5 star hotels ! I will also show you how the locals take food with their hands. Different style for different races. Interesting ? You may use your fingers and appreciate the food like locals do. Apart from food, we shall be visiting world famous Heritage sites ie Baba Nyonya Museum, Khoo Clan House and the Clan Jetty. Remember to bring an empty stomach and I hope to see you soon!

Your Penang tour itinerary

Light cotton outfit. Sneakers, Tshirts, shorts and sun block recommended Pick up from Penang Cruise Ship Terminal, Airport or hotel. Light breakfast at Sri Weld Food Court. Just 10 minutes from the cruise terminal, a local breakfast of Nasi Lemak and Char Koay Teow before we continue with the tour A visit to The Heritage Jewel Of Penang - The Khoo Clanhouse and The Baba Nyonya Mansion - both places need to climb some steps to go upstairs. Photography/video recording are allowed. 1 hour's visit at each place Lunch at a local Food court with a choice of various popular local dishes. A visit to Penang's very own Starbuck and Tea shop for free coffee, tea and local chocolate tasting - End of tour. . . . . . I will send travellers back to cruise terminal, Airport, or Hotel 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

Transportation in a modern, air conditioned car. A Toyota Altis Sedan 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 more than 4 passengers, an air conditioned mini coach (up to 8 people) or a 40-seater air conditioned coach will be provided at a different rate depending on the actual number of travelers for the tour. Kindly contact me for a quote.

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
Other: Food and drinks will be paid by travellers during time of consumption.
Tickets: Tickets/Entrance to Khoo Clanhouse and Baba Nyonya museum to be paid by traveller as seperate items during time of visit. Rm15 and Rm25 per person each and prices are subject to change as and when applicable.
Meeting location

Penang, Penang, Malaysia

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
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
361821
Languages
English
Malay
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in George Town best suited for?

This private tour in George Town is perfect for food enthusiasts and history buffs who want to explore Penang's rich culinary scene and heritage sites. It's also ideal for travellers who prefer a personalized experience with a local guide, Billy O., who can offer deeper insights into the culture and history of the area.

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