Penang City Sightseeing Tour

4.4 (9 reviews) George Town, Malaysia
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Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

If you’d like to experience a bit of everything Penang has to offer, this grand tour of the island is for you! Accompanied tour to Penang’s top attractions—from Malaysian batik to Buddhist temples—and offer expert commentary along the way. Stop at a fishing village and a fruit plantation on your way to the Snake Temple and Kek Lok Si Temple. Ascend Penang Hill aboard the funicular railway and stop at the Harriston DIY Chocolate Workshops, an introduction to the art of Malaysia chocolate making.

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking driver cum guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance: Return Penang Hill Furnicular Train (Fast Lane)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance: Chocolate Making Workshop (optional)
  • Entrance: Snake Farm inside Snake Temple

What to expect

  1. Snake Temple
    30m
    Also known as the 'Temple of the Azure Clouds' which was built in 1850. Be on the lookout for venomous pit vipers coiled around the altars and various other parts of the temple.
  2. Kek Lok Si Temple
    45m
    Also known as the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas”. This is one of the most beautiful and largest Chinese Buddhist Temple complexes in South East Asia.
  3. Penang Hill
    1h 30m
    Ascend the Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera via a funicular train up to a height of 800 meters above sea level. This is Malaysia's oldest hill station; visitors get the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the island and the mainland.
  4. Penang Batik Factory
    45m
    See and learn the intricate techniques of producing this exquisite Malaysian textile using wax and dye.
  5. The Habitat Penang Hill
    Pass by
    Optional (not inclusive) Enter the natural kingdom of genuine beauty with its forgotten views, lush flora natural wildlife that call The Habitat home. The Habitat Penang Hill features a guided nature trail; Curtis Crest – Tree Top Walk is the highest public viewing panaromic platform offering a 360 –degree view and one of a kind in the world the Langur Way Canopy Walk suspension bridge, spanning approximately 230meters in length and 15meters above the rainforest floor.
  6. Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd
    Pass by
    Your friendly and reliable travel partner

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • In case of the Penang Hill Train not operating, it will be replaced with visit to Botanical Garden
  • Please advise that to avoid delays and the heavy traffic on weekends and public holidays, it is preferred to book this tour on weekdays
  • Please be ready to go at least 15 minutes prior to departure time

Cancellation policy

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

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