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Penang City Exploration: Temple Tour With Penang Hill Fast Lane and George Town Visit
4.9
152 Ratings
George Town
Embark on a half-day adventure in Penang, exploring its multicultural diversity, riding the funicular to Penang Hill, and visiting iconic landmarks like George Town and Kek Lok Si Temple.
Embark on a half-day adventure in Penang, exploring its multicultural diversity, riding the funicular to Penang Hill, and visiting iconic landmarks like George Town and Kek Lok Si Temple.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram - Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai Temple in Penang famous for its large gold plated Reclining Buddha (not a Sleeping Buddha), which at 33 metres, is one of the largest in the world
- Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram - Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai Temple in Penang famous for its large gold plated Reclining Buddha (not a Sleeping Buddha), which at 33 metres, is one of the largest in the world
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking driver
- Ticket for Penang Hill Train
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking driver
- Ticket for Penang Hill Train
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks Unless Specified
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
- Ticket for Kek Lok Si Temple
- Food and Drinks Unless Specified
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
- Ticket for Kek Lok Si Temple
Additional Information
Even with limited time in Penang, visitors can enjoy the island’s top attractions on this exciting half-day tour. Ascend to the 2,733-foot (833-meter) peak of Penang Hill via the funicular for stunning panoramic views, visit the renowned Kek Lok Si Temple, and wander through the lively streets of George Town. This tour is among the most sought-after on…
Even with limited time in Penang, visitors can enjoy the island’s top attractions on this exciting half-day tour. Ascend to the 2,733-foot (833-meter) peak of Penang Hill via the funicular for stunning panoramic views, visit the renowned Kek Lok Si Temple, and wander through the lively streets of George Town. This tour is among the most sought-after on Penang Island and is a preferred option for cruise passengers seeking a convenient and unforgettable shore excursion.
• Experience the rich multicultural diversity of Penang
• Ascend to the summit of Penang Hill via the funicular
• Discover George Town and Kek Lok Si Temple
• Benefit from the convenience of door-to-door round-trip transfers
- Kek Lok Si Temple tickets not included: approx. MYR 16 per adult, MYR 8 per child. Payment is at the counter only in MYR, so please bring cash with you.
- If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
- Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest
- Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start
- Driver can be late up to 10 - 15 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses
- For temple entry, wear modestand respectful attire, typically covering shoulders, arms, and legs, such as a long dress or pants and a simple top
- Surcharge 50% to be applied during super peak like Chinese new year / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
- Please provide the arrival and departure times for your cruise, the name of the cruise, and confirm if the cruise pickup location has been booked
- A 50% surcharge will apply for pick-up or drop-off locations outside of George Town.
- Free pick-up is available within George Town only; pick-up from Seberang Perai (mainland) will require an extra charge.
- Optional 7-tier Pagoda at Kek Lok Si Temple: RM 2 per person to enter the 7-tier pagoda (optional, not compulsory)
Location
Georgetown Cruise Terminal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(152 Ratings)
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Mark
Mar 21, 2026
A great tour of Penang - Our guide Anson was wonderful he met us inside the cruise terminal and we explained that we would like to spend more time at Penang Hill. He got the express pass tickets to the funicular, he lead us right onboard and went with us to the top. He directed us to great lookout points, took pictures of us and then directed us to where we were going to start our journey and told us where we would meet him when we were done about 1 1/2 hours later. He was right there waiting for us and took us to two temple’s that were up on the hill. We then left the hill and proceeded to the Kek Lok Si Temple it is a sprawling area as we walk through Anson was explaining the importance of what we were seeing.
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U7718uhjohnb
Mar 21, 2026
Carol Lee was the best! - Our Penang experience was excellent. Although it would have been nice if it were cooler. Our driver/guide - Carol Lee - was exceptional. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful in every way we cannot commend her enough. Your company should be very pleased that she represents you so well.
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339vincentu
Mar 21, 2026
Penang Hill and City Tour - I had a great time exploring Penang. I got great insights to the City and had a great day.
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Tommy_f
Mar 20, 2026
Penang Hill and Temple tour - Simon our driver was very good. He was very knowledgeable of all the different histories and explained everything on the tour. The trip to Penang Hill was very interesting. Loved the view from the top and highly recommend the tour. We went to many temples and really did enjoy experiencing different cultures.
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Beachandsand_11
Mar 19, 2026
Awesome tour of Penang - Amazing trip! Best thing was our driver KT, he was so knowledgeable about his hometown Penang and you could tell how much he loved where he’s from and how proud he was to be from here. It really made us appreciate the experience so much more! We decided what spots we wanted to go to and he was so accommodating. Highly recommend this experience and especially this driver!
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Christopher_l
Mar 19, 2026
Had a wonderful day... - Had a wonderful day touring and experiencing the city of Penang. The best thing about the tour was our driver KT, he was lovely, told us so much about the city and you can really tell how much he loved and was proud of his hometown. We got to decide what places we wanted to see which was great. Loved Penang Hill views, Kek lok si temple was probably one of the most beautiful temples that I’ve seen and we drove around the city and saw picked places to go including hawker stalls. Highly recommend this tour. We had an awesome time.
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Livingd2026
Mar 18, 2026
Private Penang, Temple and Penang Hill - What an excellent informative day from pick up to drop off. Our Guide G was extremely knowledgeable with indents information and interesting view point.
Certainly recommend to all.
Thanks
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John
Mar 18, 2026
The best of Georgetown! - Excellent trip from start to finish with our expert guide Aldrin. We visited numerous temples including the world famous Kek Lok Si temple - absolutely breathtaking. We finished the tour with a trip up to the summit of Penang Hill via the funicular railway. Highly recommended.
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Diane_h
Mar 17, 2026
Temple Penang hill and George Town - Had a great experience and our guide G was amazing. Highly recommend as this was a private tour and also did the express lane for Penang Hill.
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Tripover7
Mar 15, 2026
A Great Day - We were picked up on time. A fantastic guide, with so much knowledge of the temples, and other local history. We enjoyed being taken around the old and the new extensions to the city.
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