Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

4.8 (33 reviews) Penang Island, Malaysia
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour will give you a full tour of Penang main highlights. You will experience and get a chance to witness the different cultures and architecture of Penang. We will also get a chance to visit the Penang Street art, the heritage buildings, local temples as well as Penang history.

This is a perfect city tour for couples or families visiting for the first time.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking Driver
  • Temple entrances fee only
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Fort Cornwallis entrances fee
  • Food and Drinks
  • No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)

What to expect

  1. Armenian Street
    20m
    Meet our driver at your hotel lobby and begin your tour to Armenian Street. Armenian Street is a narrow street within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the road has gained popularity in recent years for its rich cultural offerings and street art.
  2. Khoo Kongsi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions
  3. Little India - Penang
    30m
    Drive along Little India
  4. Chew Jetty
    20m
    Located straight down from Lebuh Chulia (beside the Kapitan Kling Mosque) at Pengkalan Weld (Weld Quay), these water villages are over a century old. Each jetty is named after a Chinese clan – the Chew Jetty is the most tourist-friendly with the most stilt-houses, the longest walkway, a temple that is worth stopping by and plenty of places for those Kodak moments.
  5. 20m
    Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is a Burmese temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town of Penang in Malaysia. Situated in Burmah Road, the temple located close to the Wat Chayamangkalaram. It is the sole and oldest Malaysian Burmese temple in the state.
  6. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
    20m
    Wat Pho, also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan.
  7. Kek Lok Si Temple
    45m · Admission ticket included
    The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, and is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia.
  8. Fort Cornwallis
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    George Town’s most iconic historical landmarks, Fort Cornwallis dates back to the late 18th century. This star-shaped fortress offers insight into Penang’s colonial past, featuring well-preserved cannons, informative exhibits, and scenic seaside views

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If your hotel is located outside our free pick-up zone (5 km radius from George Town City Centre), please make your own way to the designated meeting point. Kindly arrive at least **15 minutes before** your scheduled pick-up time to ensure a smooth departure.

End point

If your hotel is located outside our free pick-up zone (5 km radius from George Town City Centre), please make your own way to the designated meeting point. Kindly arrive at least **15 minutes before** your scheduled pick-up time to ensure a smooth departure.

Pickup details

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (5 km radius).
An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 5 km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
  • No refunds will be provided after the tour has started, even in cases of weather or climate-related disruptions, emergencies, or any personal matters, as transportation and other services have already been booked. In any case where a refund is requested, full evidence must be provided by the guest to support their claim.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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