Unique things to do in Penang Island

The Walking Tour Starts at the Esplanade where Penang history started, after the walk, we will be having a local light breakfast. After that, we will be heading to the high court to discover the story of local robin hood-James Logan. Then to the Saint George Church to discover the hidden story of Captain Francis Light. next to Goddess of Mercy Temple to learn some local offerings and taboos. Sri Mahamariaman Temple to discover the story of the Penang Thaipusam celebration and The Acheen Mosque to discover the Malay and Muslim Culture. We will experience some living heritage in town including traditional Joss stick maker. Drink the local unique Chukumali coffee and Pan Bidah Sireh (Subjects to availability) Walking through some hidden alleys that are only known by locals. Discover some of the unique street names and some local history on it. Discovering some unique building structures and their traditional technology of it. Other things to note: 1. This will be a casual city walk, guest should be fit at least to walk a fair amount of time. Consider the heat, so prepare lotion or sunblock. 2. This is a Slow Historical Walk to learn and indepth experience the local Heritage and Culture. Is designed only for those who love storytelling and history. 3. Although is an 5 hours, it may go longer sometimes, please do advise me if you have time restrictions.

Well meet up at the pickup point in town in the early morning to transfer to the bike centre, Once arriving at the biking centre, you will be given a bike for the 2.5hour ride. The ride covers the plantation area, fruits orchard, fisherman jetty, traditional Malay and Chinese villages, many of the roads we'll be riding are not on the map and are only known by locals. We'll also make some stops along the ride for some local coffee and also visit a local family that have a goat farm. You may expect to see some of the hidden scenery in Penang. The ride will end where we started earlier. Other things to note: The riding is both on and off road, and while it is not especially challenging it does require some bicycle riding experiences.

My name is Wilson, a homegrown Penangite who has more than 9 year's experience in photography. During the shooting session, I will stroll with you through my favorite and hidden spots in George Town heritage area, we could stop and have a little story telling session about these places. Besides, I am good in giving you advices on posing for great photos so that you will look absolutely stunning in your pictures. Moreover, I am more than happy to share some simple tips on photo taking (simple photography skills) so that you could take good photos with your own gadgets/devices (be it smartphone or camera!). My personal photography shooting style is a mixture between stage posing and candid shot. I am good in capturing full body shot, half body, close-up with background/scenery. You can be all pretty and relax, just leave yourself in my good hands. Lastly, I could always scoop up an invitation for local food or drinks when our session is done – if you’re up for it. Other things to note 60(minimum)Edited pictures( NO PHOTOSHOP ) in full resolution JPG format will be given within 72hours. Check out my artworks @IG : wilson_thephotographer Couple shoot need to book 2 Slot Small Family up to 5person need to book 2 slot Bigger group please enquiry me thankyou .

A trip through pristine rain forest and uphill slopes with stunning vistas, big trees, and freshwater streams are included in this adventurous yet pleasant hike excursion. You will take a leisurely trek through a 100-year-old rainforest and unwind in a private location. # Take a dip in SECRET PRIVATE Waterfalls # Swimming in GLEAMING streams # Taking pleasure in NATURAL FRESH WATER MASSAGE # Surrounded by a rainforest and included LIGHT snacks # Taking pleasure with a prawn pedicure # RELAXING with coffee or tea in the chilly stream of pure water # Document your adventures with MEMORABLE PHOTOS & VIDEOS. # Exploring RAINBOW'S UNIQUE FLORA & FAUNA # SELECT ONE OF 3 CUSTOMIZED TRAILS BASED ON GUEST ability. i. EASY Trail ( 1.6km Beginner ) ii. DIFFICULT Trail ( 3.8km Experienced ) iii. SCENIC Trail (7.2 km Easy/Moderate) Points to Remember *If you plan to enter the water with your camera, please bring a waterproof bag for it and towel. *The secret waterfall location requires some effort to reach, if the guest unable then we will chill at the relaxing fresh water stream. * The environment affects this experience. For the guest's safety, we reserve the right to opt to cancel the experience on the day of the event in case of heavy rain. Send us a message if you have any additional inquiries:)

Ethnic lays the foundation of Malaysia's diverse food culture. Embark on this ultimate 3-dish hands on cooking experience at our high rise cooking studio, inclusive of a highlight wet market visit! After we pick you up, we'll visit Air Itam Market to gather and learn unique local ingredients while sightseeing the bustling locals' morning lifestyle. We'll also have an authentic breakfast and enjoy coffee at a famous nearby Kopitiam. You will learn 3 signature dishes of your choice! Book for 3 days if you have ample time to explore every ethnic cuisine of Malaysia! Along the class, you'll taste nutmeg juice, a kind of refreshing fruit which is a Penang native-grown produce. We will only accept up to a max. of 4 guest(s) per session in a private session, so rest assure you will be fully taken care of. We do accommodate vegetarian - lacto, ovo, pesco diet & vegan menu. Message me to find out more and we can better personalize your experience.

The Walking Tour Starts at the Esplanade where Penang history started, after the walk, we will be having a local light breakfast. After that, we will be heading to the high court to discover the story of local robin hood-James Logan. Then to the Saint George Church to discover the hidden story of Captain Francis Light. next to Goddess of Mercy Temple to learn some local offerings and taboos. Sri Mahamariaman Temple to discover the story of the Penang Thaipusam celebration and The Acheen Mosque to discover the Malay and Muslim Culture. We will experience some living heritage in town including traditional Joss stick maker. Drink the local unique Chukumali coffee and Pan Bidah Sireh (Subjects to availability) Walking through some hidden alleys that are only known by locals. Discover some of the unique street names and some local history on it. Discovering some unique building structures and their traditional technology of it. Other things to note: 1. This will be a casual city walk, guest should be fit at least to walk a fair amount of time. Consider the heat, so prepare lotion or sunblock. 2. This is a Slow Historical Walk to learn and indepth experience the local Heritage and Culture. Is designed only for those who love storytelling and history. 3. Although is an 5 hours, it may go longer sometimes, please do advise me if you have time restrictions.

A guided tour on Penang street foods and history where we will: 1. Walk, eat street foods in local cafes, drink local drinks, and take in the sight of traditions, heritages and cultures for 3 hours. 2. Taste some 12-18 traditional Malaysian snacks and famous Penang street foods and drinks. Foods and drinks are included. 3. Chat with food vendors and learn the preparation of authentic Penang dishes like Lor Bak, Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Kuey Kak, Assam Laksa, Char Kuey Teow, Murtabak, Popiah, Curry Mee and Chendol. 4. Visit a Chinese temple. Gain insight into Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucius, Symbolism and have fortune told. 5. Browse Penang morning wet market to learn about spices, vegetable, fishes, century eggs and to taste snack like nutmeg fruit. 6. Savor exotic local tropical fruits such as water apple, jackfruit or other seasonal fruits. 7. Roam along charming old Penang Road to learn about Penang tradition trades like popia skin making, pre-war heritage buildings and religious places that co-exist next to each other. Other things to note: 1. Inform if vegan or allergy (shellfish, gluten, diary) or religious (pork, beef, vegan) and tolerance (spiciness/sweetness) to tour guide at the start of tour. 2. Eat light breakfast or not at all before tour for better food experiences. 3. Wear comfortable walking shoes/cap/hat/suntan or take umbrella.

Well meet up at the pickup point in town in the early morning to transfer to the bike centre, Once arriving at the biking centre, you will be given a bike for the 2.5hour ride. The ride covers the plantation area, fruits orchard, fisherman jetty, traditional Malay and Chinese villages, many of the roads we'll be riding are not on the map and are only known by locals. We'll also make some stops along the ride for some local coffee and also visit a local family that have a goat farm. You may expect to see some of the hidden scenery in Penang. The ride will end where we started earlier. Other things to note: The riding is both on and off road, and while it is not especially challenging it does require some bicycle riding experiences.

A guided tour on Penang street foods where we will: 1. Walk, eat street foods in local cafes, drink local drinks, and take in the sight of traditions, heritages and cultures for 3 hours. 2. Taste some 12-18 traditional Malaysian famous Penang street foods, snacks and drinks. Foods and drinks are included. 3. Chat with food vendors and learn the preparation of authentic Penang dishes like Lor Bak, Char Koay Teow, Wantan Mee, Curry Mee, Lok-lok, Apom, Assam Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Bak Kut Teh and desserts. 4. Visit a Chinese temple. Gain insight into Taoism, Buddhis and Confuciusm. Learn about Fengshui, Ying Yang and Deity/Ancestor worshipping and have your fortune told. 5. Roam old street of Penang and learn about fengshui, architecture of heritage buildings, street mural arts, 5 Element, symbolism and religious places that co-exist next to each other. 6. Savor exotic local tropical fruits such as water apple, or guava or jackfruit or other seasonal fruits. Other things to note: 1. Inform if vegan or allergy (shellfish, gluten, diary) or religious (pork, beef, vegan) and tolerance level (spiciness/sweetness) to tour guide at the start of tour. 2. Eat light lunch or not at all before tour for better food experiences. 3. Wear comfortable walking shoes/cap/hat/suntan or take umbrella.

The cooking class for Airbnb guests will be taught by me. l stay and work in my shop-house in Leith Street when l am busy in order to facilitate my days-work. Firstly, l will connect with all enquiries l receive from Airbnb guests. and explain to them my personal experience, schedule and the popular local dishes l teach which is hands- on approach basis. All my guests gets a cooking station in my class. As we are a mix community of different culture, Malay, Chinese and Indian, l would teach a range of popular street-food, at the same time i will address any of their food preference. l will also mention for the benefit of my guests that as we are in the buffer zone of UNESCO World Heritage Site, our location is nearby to all heritage attractions. l will start the class by presenting an interesting insight into our food cultures across our community with dishes ranging from noodle to rice to bread and the street food dishes. I will explain what dishes l teach viz. Nasi Lemak, Penang Laksa, Chicken Curry, Lentil Or Dhall Curry, Roti Canai, Roti Jala, Char Kwei Teow, Sambal, Fried Egg Plant, Fried Bean Sprout, Cekodok, Kuih Ketayap, Onde Onde and more. Other things to note Contact me directly using whatsapps +60142479314. Please let me know if you would like to join my food-cum-heritage walking tour of Georgetown, conducted personally by me either night or day-time.

Join me in the experience to eat like a local in Penang and create memories you cannot forget. We will go through the Gastronomy experiences of 6 different meals with the blend of the diversity of different cultural food including the Indian, Chinese, Malay, Nyonya, and western. You will also be visiting some of the lesser Touristy Sites including the beautiful Hilltop Water dam, Hindu Temple and etc. All this, in the short span of 5 hours you will be living the gastronomy lifestyle of a Penangite. "Eat's Like a Local, Feel's Like a Local"

This 1 hour tour will take you around the heart of UNESCO Georgetown Heritage site and show you the hidden gems around. I will lead you along the streets according to the light condition and show you the best spot to catch the best light for best photos in the city. Along the journey i will also sharing with you the local stories, living culture, introduce to you some local craftsman and I will take some candid and posed photos for you and your family/friends, which you can keep a memorable experience in my city. Additional for food lover, I will lead you to the hidden hawker stall where local enjoy their breakfast/lunch/afternoon tea and you can enjoy our tasty streets food. you will have the chance to try Malay, Chinese and Indian food along the journey with local and i will capture the lifestyle photographs for your memories. For this tour You will get a minimum of 40-50 High-resolution basic retouch photos (soft copy) per session within 72 hours. Taxi/ grab/ rapid bus/Entrance fee to shoot in private property and meals costs are not included. You can discuss with me if you have your idea locations to be photographed. Other things to note Bring your smile and wear clothes that make you look good and comfortable.

My name is Wilson, a homegrown Penangite who has more than 9 year's experience in photography. During the shooting session, I will stroll with you through my favorite and hidden spots in George Town heritage area, we could stop and have a little story telling session about these places. Besides, I am good in giving you advices on posing for great photos so that you will look absolutely stunning in your pictures. Moreover, I am more than happy to share some simple tips on photo taking (simple photography skills) so that you could take good photos with your own gadgets/devices (be it smartphone or camera!). My personal photography shooting style is a mixture between stage posing and candid shot. I am good in capturing full body shot, half body, close-up with background/scenery. You can be all pretty and relax, just leave yourself in my good hands. Lastly, I could always scoop up an invitation for local food or drinks when our session is done – if you’re up for it. Other things to note 60(minimum)Edited pictures( NO PHOTOSHOP ) in full resolution JPG format will be given within 72hours. Check out my artworks @IG : wilson_thephotographer Couple shoot need to book 2 Slot Small Family up to 5person need to book 2 slot Bigger group please enquiry me thankyou .

Walk with Joann (UNESCO Cultural Heritage Specialist Guide) Meet and Greet at Sam's Batik House, 183 Jalan Penang at 8.00am. Joann will share the following : 1. Brief history of George Town. 2. We visit the old market in George Town 3. Make a stop at the spring roll skin maker and watch the process of making spring roll skin. 4. Stop at the pickles shops 5. We will try some "Apom" or crispy pancake. 6. Visit the local cobbler Mr Wong. His father was the teacher to one famous shoemaker. 7. Visit the shop of paper efficies The walk will end at 12noon Please note : 1. Please wear comfortable attire and shoes. 2. Bring along a bottle of water and umbrella.

A trip through pristine rain forest and uphill slopes with stunning vistas, big trees, and freshwater streams are included in this adventurous yet pleasant hike excursion. You will take a leisurely trek through a 100-year-old rainforest and unwind in a private location. # Take a dip in SECRET PRIVATE Waterfalls # Swimming in GLEAMING streams # Taking pleasure in NATURAL FRESH WATER MASSAGE # Surrounded by a rainforest and included LIGHT snacks # Taking pleasure with a prawn pedicure # RELAXING with coffee or tea in the chilly stream of pure water # Document your adventures with MEMORABLE PHOTOS & VIDEOS. # Exploring RAINBOW'S UNIQUE FLORA & FAUNA # SELECT ONE OF 3 CUSTOMIZED TRAILS BASED ON GUEST ability. i. EASY Trail ( 1.6km Beginner ) ii. DIFFICULT Trail ( 3.8km Experienced ) iii. SCENIC Trail (7.2 km Easy/Moderate) Points to Remember *If you plan to enter the water with your camera, please bring a waterproof bag for it and towel. *The secret waterfall location requires some effort to reach, if the guest unable then we will chill at the relaxing fresh water stream. * The environment affects this experience. For the guest's safety, we reserve the right to opt to cancel the experience on the day of the event in case of heavy rain. Send us a message if you have any additional inquiries:)

Ethnic lays the foundation of Malaysia's diverse food culture. Embark on this ultimate 3-dish hands on cooking experience at our high rise cooking studio, inclusive of a highlight wet market visit! After we pick you up, we'll visit Air Itam Market to gather and learn unique local ingredients while sightseeing the bustling locals' morning lifestyle. We'll also have an authentic breakfast and enjoy coffee at a famous nearby Kopitiam. You will learn 3 signature dishes of your choice! Book for 3 days if you have ample time to explore every ethnic cuisine of Malaysia! Along the class, you'll taste nutmeg juice, a kind of refreshing fruit which is a Penang native-grown produce. We will only accept up to a max. of 4 guest(s) per session in a private session, so rest assure you will be fully taken care of. We do accommodate vegetarian - lacto, ovo, pesco diet & vegan menu. Message me to find out more and we can better personalize your experience.

This is a very personal style tour, it is started with the idea 'Your local friend always bring you the best', imagine to have a friend when you arrived to a new city, that's same as what I wanted when I travel. This tour is about communicating and making friends, as well as culture sharing and discovering. Unlike many traditional guided group that you can easily found in else where, I would not introduce you some places you would easily found on internet, and probably you won't learn too much knowledge of the formal history. This is cool for you, if you are ready to meet new friend, get some ideas of where to visit in Penang/Malaysia. I'm ready to share my experience and my life in Penang/Malaysia and I would like to hear your story too. We will meet in a brunch shop where we enjoy our food and get to know each other as well as share our stories of traveling and of course everything about Penang/Malaysia. Then, we'll witness and felt the soul and spirit of Penang in Little India and Clan Jetty where exemplary heritage way of living is showcased. NOTE: An additional charge of USD12 (RM50) will be applied on top of the original state price if there's only 1 (person) booking for that day.

Walk with Joann (UNESCO Cultural Heritage Specialist Guide) Join me and learn the secrets and stories behind George Town's shophouses. Meet and Greet in front of Sam's Batik House 183 - 185 Jalan Penang. Morning session meet at 8.30am. Afternoon session meet at 2.30pm. First stop will be at our local coffeeshop for toast and coffee. I will share the following : 1. History of George Town. 2. Learn the origin of shophouses and secrets behind those doors. 3. We will visit a Chinese Temple and see how people worship and to whom. How do they ask for guidance or answer? 4. We will visit one of the old trades in town. Some of these trades are called "dying trades". 5. We will visit a beautiful mansion which was built in the 1800 by a rich Chinese family. The walk will end around 12.00pm. Please note : 1. Please wear comfortable attire and shoes. 2. Bring along some sunscreen lotion, a hat or umbrella.

The Penang Hill Funicular station is close to where the night climb begins. Our journey will begin on a paved road and stairs continue through farmland before joining a forest track, and end with 1432 steps . Lights will be supplied for the visitor when it gets darker on the trail. Visitors can take in the clean air and peaceful nightlife. The walk will take you to a lovely location with a fantastic city view. When we reach a height of 258 metres above sea level, we can explore the area and get a stunning night time view of Penang Island. We'll have some nibbles and freshly brewed coffee. It's a lovely location for capturing special photos. We'll unwind and savour the chilly breeze for around 30 minutes. After relaxing and taking in the vista, we will begin the 1432-step ascent back to the starting position. You can teach your grandchildren about any amazing nature encounters we have if we're lucky. The region is well recognised for its paranormal activities. Other points to consider *The route is enjoyable and refreshing, but it demands some amount of physical fitness to accomplish. * The environment affects this experience. For the guest's safety, we reserve the right to opt to cancel the experience on the day of the event in case of heavy rain.

The beautiful morning kicked start in a special way, your first meal will be sampling a Penang version of banana pancake (sweet and savoury) with a delicious local style coffee. We then head to one of the best local morning wet market for some dishes. There I will bring you to eat what I think is the best version of Peranakan Nasi Lemak - coconut rice with grilled fish and assam prawn (this stall has been established for more than 30 years and it is very much the local's breakfast go-to place). This stall has run for generations and remained local's favourite throughout 30 years. We will then stroll around the market to sample a couple of local desserts. To burn off the calories we ate we take a short walk to a interesting Thai reclining Buddha temple in the area, before heading to our next meal, also the island best kept secret place for a dish called Nasi Kandar. Depending whether you can still fit in more before we finish our trip with local Nyonya desserts, I will take you to sample some of the best local roti (roti Planta, roti Bom and plain roti) with a glass of local tea 'Teh Tarik' at a restaurant of local favourite. Penang is world famous for its food, so let's try and eat all of it in a single food tour! Other things to note Please wear a comfortable shoes because it will be a little walking. Most importantly stay curious and please come with an empty stomach.