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Going to Penang and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Penang with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.

Car tours in Penang

Going to Penang and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Penang with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.

Car tours in Penang

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Top 3 car tours in Penang

Make your stay in Penang complete with these things to do

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    Portrait from local Deffrey  - Travel With Deff
    With Deffrey

    Full Day Private Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient

    85 reviews
    7 hours | City highlights tours | Penang

    Explore the local streets of Penang with your private guide. See some of the hidden gems of the city and try some delicious local food.

    €85 per person
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    Portrait from local Joo Bee - carpe diem
    With Joo Bee

    A day to experience the heartbeat of Penang ~ Where Culture, History, and Nature Unite in Harmony

    109 reviews
    7 hours | Day trips | Penang

    Be in awe of the places of interest that are well preserved through the passages of time, rich with incredible stories of the past

    €95.59 per person
    Explore
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    Portrait from local Amar - Penang Tourism Expert | Licensed Guide | Local Insights Beyond the Guidebooks
    With Amar

    Enchanting Day Excursion: Unveiling the Charms of Penang

    5 reviews
    8 hours | City highlights tours | Penang

    Get ready to explore the local streets of Penang with your private guide. See some of the hidden gems of the city, admire the flora & fauna, the tropical rainforest and try some delicious local food!

    €58.82 per person
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Explore Penang with our incredible locals

Learn about their personal stories and find out how you can explore Penang with locals

  • Yasin

    Your Local Guide in Penang

    37 reviews
    English・Melayu
  • Mohd Remyzan

    Remy Your License Tourist Guide

    243 reviews
    English
  • Lisa

    Your personal guide

    227 reviews
    Deutsch・English
  • Virginia Ann

    Smile always

    58 reviews
    English・Melayu
  • Deffrey

    Travel With Deff

    85 reviews
    English・മലയാളം・Melayu・中文
  • Amar

    Penang Tourism Expert | Licensed Guide | Local Insights Beyond the Guidebooks

    5 reviews
    English
  • Joo Bee

    carpe diem

    109 reviews
    English・Melayu・ไทย

Private car tours with locals in Penang

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Penang has to offer

  • Full Day Private Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient
    Deffrey  - Travel With Deff
    With Deffrey

    Full Day Private Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient

    4.9
    85 reviews
    7 hours • City highlights tours
    from €85 per person
  • A day to experience the heartbeat of Penang ~ Where Culture, History, and Nature Unite in Harmony
    Joo Bee - carpe diem
    With Joo Bee

    A day to experience the heartbeat of Penang ~ Where Culture, History, and Nature Unite in Harmony

    5.0
    109 reviews
    7 hours • Day trips
    from €95.59 per person
  • Enchanting Day Excursion: Unveiling the Charms of Penang
    Amar - Penang Tourism Expert | Licensed Guide | Local Insights Beyond the Guidebooks
    With Amar

    Enchanting Day Excursion: Unveiling the Charms of Penang

    3.6
    5 reviews
    8 hours • City highlights tours
    from €58.82 per person
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    The 10 Tastings of Penang: Street Food Tour in George Town

    4.9
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    Off the Beaten Track in Penang: Street Art in George Town

    4.8
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    China Town & Little India Tour

    5.0
    58 reviews
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Penang: George Town

    4.8
    100 reviews
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    Full Day Private Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient

    4.9
    85 reviews
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    Capture Penang: A Photography Walking Tour

    4.8
    243 reviews
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    George Town After Dark with a Local

    4.8
    243 reviews
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    A day to experience the heartbeat of Penang ~ Where Culture, History, and Nature Unite in Harmony

    5.0
    109 reviews
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    George Town Night Food Crawl with a Local

    4.7
    37 reviews
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    Enchanting Day Excursion: Unveiling the Charms of Penang

    3.6
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  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

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    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

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    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

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    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

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    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

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    Full Day Private Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient

    4.9
    · 85 reviews
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    Travelers love our locals

    Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

    • 5.0

      Best Tour Guide in Penang!

      "I can't say enough good things about our time with Deffery! From the time Deffery picked us up until he dropped us off 8 hours later he was engaged and entertaining. He took us to all of the places on our list plus a few extra places. It was an extremely hot day and my wife was having trouble with the heat and Deffery did everything he could to help elevate the issue by grabbing his car and picking us up between areas. He took us to a local restaurant that was amazing and did everything with a great attitude. He answered all of our crazy questions and gave us a lot of great information about the area. If we get back this way I will definitely use him again! "

      local Deffrey
      guest Anonymous
      AnonymousAbout local Deffrey Penang, March 14, 2026
    • 5.0

      Perfect guide

      "We had a fabulous time with Deffrey in Penang. He was professional, hospitable, and knowledgeable. "

      local Deffrey
      guest Robin
      RobinAbout local Deffrey Penang, February 7, 2026
    • 5.0

      Around the island with Deffrey

      "Deffrey showed us around the island adapting the tour to our wishes what we wanted to see and experience. We had a lovely lunch enjoying the seafood. Thanks for showing us around!!! "

      local Deffrey
      guest Tatjana
      TatjanaAbout local Deffrey Penang, January 25, 2026
    • 5.0

      Great Day with enthusiastic young guide

      "Had a lovely day with Deffrey. Loved spacious car for 4 adults, polite and attentive and so enthusiastic. Thoroughly recommend "

      local Deffrey
      guest Paul
      PaulAbout local Deffrey Penang, January 23, 2026
    • 5.0

      More than your usual tour...

      "It was a very hot day; Deffrey came prepared with an air conditioned car and plenty of water. We first explored the inner city to maximize the coolness of the morning; street art, Chinese homes on stilts at the Jeti and temples. We then drove to the top of the mountain overlooking Penang to experience the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. We dined like locals at a local hawkers center. Deffrey then took us into the countryside to experience rural life in Penang. Every stop was it's own little adventure. He candidly shared insights into the cultures, religions and food, which are the fabric of Penang. We can't thank Deffrey enough for showing us his home!! An amazing tour not to be missed "

      local Deffrey
      guest Amy
      AmyAbout local Deffrey Penang, January 18, 2026
    • 5.0

      Fantastic experience of Penang Island

      "From the word go, Deffrey was great to communicate with and tailored to our request of wanting to experience a more authentic, rural adventure of Penang Island. We could not have asked for more. The entire day from cycling through villages, rice paddies, monkeys, farms and coast line, exploring the Chinese fishing villages and experiencing local cafe culture, to our hike through Penang National Park to beautiful beaches and back was awesome! Deffrey is a great guy, warm and easy to be around. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Penang!"

      local Deffrey
      guest Keesha
      KeeshaAbout local Deffrey Penang, March 9, 2025
    • 5.0

      Brilliant

      "Deffrey is a brilliant guide, we had previously been to Penang, so had already seen some of the highlights, Deffrey was so flexible and accommodating, it also rained (extreme) so he rescheduled to get us to an indoor venue out of the worst of the weather, and waited until the cloud lifted so we got the view from Penang Hill. Lunch was fabulous, at a restaurant we probably would have overlooked. I would highly recommend Deffrey, and would definitely choose him as a guide if we return to Penang. Thank you Deffrey 😊 "

      local Deffrey
      guest Annie
      AnnieAbout local Deffrey Penang, September 17, 2024
    • 5.0

      Good day nice weather:)

      "Deffrey is a nice;knowledgeable and friendly tour guide:) Even though our tour schedule got delayed at first; but Deffrey makes sure that we can go to all the places as planned.A few wonderful highlights are definitely the cable car ride to Penang Hill where we get to enjoy the full view of the whole Penang as well as feeling the nice cold breeze💨while up on hill. Other places that I really enjoyed would be the Clan jetty where we get to see the entire sea view and learn more about their history & heritage.Also; the street arts located along the streets of Penang are a joy to marvel at as it makes the place much more vibrant & livelier.Overall; if you are a first timer coming to Penang and want a quick tour without a hassle;I would highly recommend Deffrey as your tour guide as he can make your day a delightful one😃👍⭐"

      local Deffrey
      guest Chua
      ChuaAbout local Deffrey Penang, July 17, 2024
    • 5.0

      Excellent!

      "Deffrey was very responsive and easy to communicate with. So much so, that it was the reason we chose him . We were very comfortable traveling with him. We made last minute changes. Deffrey did not have a rigid timeline nor agenda. It was our trip and he made everything happen to our utmost satisfaction. It was almost like having a family member showing his relatives his special places. We have traveled extensively in Asia , Europe, and the US. He is truly exceptional."

      local Deffrey
      guest Ngoc
      NgocAbout local Deffrey Penang, July 17, 2024
    • 5.0

      Amazing Day With Deffrey

      "Deffrey was a wonderful guide for our visit to Penang! He always made sure we were comfortable, accommodated our wishes, and even came up with a clever solution so we wouldn’t have to wait in a very long queue. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Deffrey the next time we are in Penang for more fun and great stories about Penang. "

      local Deffrey
      guest Emily
      EmilyAbout local Deffrey Penang, September 26, 2023