Penang After Dark: Heritage, Boat Ride & Street Food
ID: GYG1466451-2239026
Category:
Country: Malaysia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover Penang after dark on a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Enjoy a complimentary boat ride at Chew Jetty, explore George Town's heritage streets, and try local street food.
Begin with convenient pickup from your Penang accommodation and head to Chew Jetty, one of George Town’s traditional waterfront settlements. Explore the wooden stilt village and enjoy a complimentary short boat ride around the waterfront as the evening begins. Take in beautiful coastal scenery, with the possibility of catching Penang’s sunset over the water.
Continue to Armenian Street and the surrounding George Town heritage area. Admire colorful street art, historic architecture, and charming streets as the UNESCO-listed city takes on a different atmosphere after dark.
Next, experience Little India, where colorful shops, music, aromas, and bustling streets showcase another side of Penang’s multicultural heritage.
Continue to the Esplanade and City Hall area for views of Penang’s colonial architecture and waterfront illuminated in the evening.
Then head to Chulia Street, a popular night food area where you’ll have free time to explore the local food scene. Choose from a variety of Penang dishes, snacks, and drinks available for purchase according to your own taste.
Complete your evening at Gurney Bay, enjoying the modern waterfront, evening breeze, and city lights before returning comfortably to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Discover Penang after dark on a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Enjoy a complimentary boat ride at Chew Jetty and see the city from the water
- Explore George Town's heritage streets and admire the colorful street art
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Little India and the Esplanade
- Visit Chulia Street and try local dishes and drinks at the night food market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a 4-hour private evening tour starting at 6:00 PM.
Chew Jetty is scheduled as the first main stop to allow guests to experience the waterfront before nightfall.
A short Chew Jetty boat ride is provided complimentary.
Food and drinks at Chulia Street are not included, allowing guests to choose and purchase according to their preference.
Some walking is required around the heritage and waterfront areas.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the designated Penang pickup area
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Complimentary short boat ride at Chew Jetty
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Meals or street food at Chulia Street
- Additional attraction entrance tickets
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the inclusions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.