Penang Tour With Your Experience Personal Driver
4.5
Penang Tour With Your Experience Personal Driver
By James Tan Eng Sheng
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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Audio guide: Chinese, English
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Written guide: Chinese, English
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
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- Bottled water
What's not included- Entrence Fee
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- I can pick up at any hotel in Penang Island
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Penang Intl Airport, Malaysia
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. (Port Operator), 1, Pesara King Edward, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 210526P1- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 210526P1
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Hanson Q
24 contributions
Jul 2022
We really enjoyed our time with James! He was very patient, accommodating, and courteous. We chose to go to the northwest side of the island to see the fruit farm and Batu Ferringhi. Our intention was also to go to the spice garden and butterfly farm, of which we did quick drive-bys and found to not be worth it. James was totally cool with us checking them out and then deciding against.
We therefore had some more time, and went to the Air Itam region, where we visited Kek Lok Si Temple. After walking around a bit, it started to get late, and we began to worry that we were taking too much of James' time. But his interest was only in us enjoying ourselves, and he was still willing to do whatever we wanted!
We then decided to get something to eat, and mentioned that we wanted to try some good nasi lemak. James got very excited at this, and took us to the Curry Mee Reservoir Hawker Center. He helped us find the vendor, and find other dishes like prawn noodles and nasi kandar. All were spectacular! I loved the fried chicken that came with the nasi kandar, which was of the most memorable foods of our entire trip. Afterwards we tried to go to the cool Cendol cart (not the famous one you've been hearing about), but just missed them. James dropped us off at the hotel, and showed us a way to get a Grab delivery from another good place that was still open.
Hiring a driver like James is the best and most affordable way to cover a good part of the island. We would otherwise have paid per person, and with three of us, that would not have been economical, nor would we have the flexibility or personal attention. While James is not a tour guide, it was nice to have one on one conversations with him, and understand what it's like to live in Penang and the country of Malaysia.
We therefore had some more time, and went to the Air Itam region, where we visited Kek Lok Si Temple. After walking around a bit, it started to get late, and we began to worry that we were taking too much of James' time. But his interest was only in us enjoying ourselves, and he was still willing to do whatever we wanted!
We then decided to get something to eat, and mentioned that we wanted to try some good nasi lemak. James got very excited at this, and took us to the Curry Mee Reservoir Hawker Center. He helped us find the vendor, and find other dishes like prawn noodles and nasi kandar. All were spectacular! I loved the fried chicken that came with the nasi kandar, which was of the most memorable foods of our entire trip. Afterwards we tried to go to the cool Cendol cart (not the famous one you've been hearing about), but just missed them. James dropped us off at the hotel, and showed us a way to get a Grab delivery from another good place that was still open.
Hiring a driver like James is the best and most affordable way to cover a good part of the island. We would otherwise have paid per person, and with three of us, that would not have been economical, nor would we have the flexibility or personal attention. While James is not a tour guide, it was nice to have one on one conversations with him, and understand what it's like to live in Penang and the country of Malaysia.
Written 7 August 2022
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Hi Hanson
Thank you for your review and hope to see again .
Take care
James
Written 26 September 2022
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Kim785362
25 contributions
We really enjoyed our time with James visiting Penang. I asked to go to the tropical spice garden, we also saw the Sleeping Buddha temple, Art street and the Clan Jetties as well as a lovely lunch at a local restaurant introducing us to the local iced white coffee that was delicious, being older travellers we struggled a bit in the heat James recognised this going to retrieve the car while we waited in the shade.We found James friendly well presented and his vehicle clean and comfortable. Thanks James
Written 6 March 2024
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Emtiaz Sheik
Marsden Park, Australia1 contribution
We used Morgan Uyapan +60 17-403 1294
For pick up from Airport and Transfers.
We used him for day tours as well
try him. Great guy. Reasonable cost and ready to show you around.
For pick up from Airport and Transfers.
We used him for day tours as well
try him. Great guy. Reasonable cost and ready to show you around.
Written 29 January 2023
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Safari25076930677
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Family
Pathetic driver Moti lala 9829939907 while driving he was constantly on mob.accident about to happen we saved arrogant, misguided and took long root for extra km and driver means he has to come according to customer choice places he all the time denied yaha traffic hai yaha Mai nhi jaunga etc very pathetic if i had time i wil report case on him .he spoiled our trip from Jaipur to osian to jodhpur.and company is not taking any action against him.in 2 days trip we constantly talking about driver n not for the places what's the use .this Savari company is also non sense.litens only driver not customer.for only 2 days they took 11 k . usually i don't search and write reviews but that non Grade moti lal driver hit my mind n lastly saying aap ko bich raste me chod dena to .he used abusive language.on 1st call he asked for cancel Savari trip we wil by our own.lot more wanted write about his behaviour.just wanted file case on him .he spoiled our trip
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Written 13 November 2024
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Mary M
3 contributions
Jul 2023
James is an excellent tour guide. He brought us to all of the places we requested and was very patient with my two children age 12 and 8. When we mentioned we were hungry he took us to a great food hawker market and helped us pick out an array of tasty local favorites to try. Highly recommend.
Written 19 July 2023
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Sonya L
Inverell, Australia14 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We hired James to give us a full day, “non-touristy” tour of Penang. We requested to see some natural scenery, local kampung life, and old buildings. James took us around the island, and showed us some great locations, which we could never have found ourselves. His car was spacious and spotless, and he is a very safe driver. James spoke excellent English, and was very knowledgeable about the island and it’s people. We had a wonderful day, exactly what we were seeking. I would highly recommend James, and will rehire him on our next visit.
Written 30 October 2019
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Thank you for your review Sonya.
Written 5 November 2019
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Andrew S
12 contributions
Enjoyed the sights of Georgetown with a great host in James. Our tour was totally tailored for us. Friendly, informative and a great driver.
Written 13 November 2023
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grownupbackpackers
Merida, Mexico21 contributions
Dec 2019
James was more than accommodating for a non standard tour. Took us around the island and also to some non-touristy places. James was a great driver and host. We were specifically looking for future living locations and James was knowledgable and gave us good information on the areas we looked at.
Written 27 December 2019
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Is my pleasure to serve you.
Written 28 December 2019
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Compass298882
10 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
James is an exceptional driver and tour guide. Excellent communication, punctual (actually arrived earlier than scheduled pick up time) and courteous service. He was patient and flexible as we made changes to our itinerary throughout the day. He is knowledgeable and provided us insight to Malaysian culture and way of life. We asked him to return the next day to take us to the airport. Highly recommend James if you are looking for a customized tour of Penang.
Written 11 November 2019
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Thank you very much for your comment Angele.
Written 11 November 2019
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Chanel
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • Family
Driver is experienced and friendly , we tried local food and visited tourists attractions . Really convenient at a reasonable price as we don’t have to spend more and waste time on finding a ride.
Written 30 October 2019
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Thank you for your review Ms Chanel
Written 5 November 2019
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I'm taking a cruise to Penang arriving on 16 Jul. Do you pick up at the port of call?
Written 4 July 2022
Hello. How flexible is your private tour? There are 2 adults and 2 seniors (1 with limited endurance). We have a list of places we would like to see but dependent on my dad’s activity tolerence. Thank you
Written 9 November 2019
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