Penang City & Temple Tour With Penang Hill(Fast Lane)

4.9 (185 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Even if you have only a short time in Penang, experience the island’s highlights on this action-packed half-day tour. Ride the funicular to the 2,733-foot (833-meter) summit of Penang Hill for breathtaking panoramic views, visit the iconic Kek Lok Si Temple, and explore the vibrant streets of George Town. This is one of the most popular tours on Penang Island, and a favorite choice among cruise passengers looking for a convenient and memorable shore excursion.

Discover the rich multicultural diversity of Penang

Ride the funicular to the summit of Penang Hill

Explore George Town and Kek Lok Si Temple

Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door round-trip transfers

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Operated by: Way to Kuala Lumpur

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: English speaking Driver
Included: Ticket for Penang Hill Train

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
Not included: Ticket for Kek Lok Si Temple

Itinerary

Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

one hour

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
Stop 2

2 hours Admission included

Then you will also visit Penang Hill where you will ride a funicular train to its peak at 833m above sea level to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Georgetown and mainland Butterworth. Colonial bungalows can be found around this hill due to the British preferring to stay in a cooler climate compared to the hot and humid environment in the city.
Kek Lok Si Temple

one hour Admission not included

After that, you will visit Kek Lok Si Temple. Built in 1891 as a small shrine, it has since expanded to become one of the most majestic and largest temples in South-East Asia. Since its founding in 1930, the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” is considered one of Penang’s most beautiful architectural wonders as it is able to incorporate 3 cultures into one structure – Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier and Burmese Crown. A 30.2m Guan Yin – Goddess of Mercy bronze statue was erected in 2002 on the highest point of the temple. It can be reached via an Inclined lift at the middle. On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree and also at Crown Pewter for demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made. End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point for cruise arrival
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 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

End point

Meeting point for cruise arrival
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 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Pickup points

Georgetown @ New Wave Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Tower Budget Hotel
Capital O 90897 Island City Hotel
Ascott Gurney Penang
C.Y.C Heritage Hotel
Heritage Inn
Nautilus Bay Home Inn
The George Hotel
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
Penang Marriott Hotel
Earnest Hotel Georgetown

and 196 more pickup points

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (4 km radius).

An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 4 km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Using your ticket

# Departure Time 9:30 AM

# 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.

# Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest

# If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged

# 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

#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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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)