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Penang City & temple Tour with Penang Hill Train Fast Lane Ticket

4.7 (10 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Penang City & temple Tour with Penang Hill Train Fast Lane Ticket

About this activity

Explore George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

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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
Guide
English
Operated by
Penang Tours by Pesona

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: As per Malaysian law, groups with more than 6 tourists must have a licensed professional guide.
  • Included: Hotel pick up and drop off (50% surcharge applies for pick-up/drop-off outside George Town)
  • Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
  • Included: English speaking driver
  • Included: Air conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Cruise Terminal pick-up and drop off

Not included

  • Not included: Food & Beverages
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Guide fee

Itinerary

  1. George Town

    5 min

    Our driver will meet and guide you at your pickup location. and take you on a journey to Penang's City Tour.

  2. Penang Hill

    2 hours Admission included

    Firstly, 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.

  3. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

    10 min

    Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple is a Thai temple in Penang famous for its large gold-plated Reclining Buddha, which is at 33m, is one of the largest in the world.

  4. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

    10 min

    Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas & sculptures. At the main prayer hall, voices are reduced to a whisper and the silence is broken only by the occasional ringing of temple bells. The latest addition to the Dhammikarama Buddhist Temple is the Golden Pagoda Bell Tower.

  5. Little India - Penang

    15 min

    Little India is colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food

  6. St. George's Anglican Church

    10 min

    St. George's Church is a 19th-century Anglican church in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is the oldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia. The church lies within the jurisdiction of the Upper North Archedeaconry of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia

  7. Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)

    10 min

    The Goddess of Mercy Temple is a Chinese temple in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Situated at Pitt Street, it was first built in 1728, making it Penang's oldest Taoist temple. The temple is dedicated to the Taoist Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin.

  8. Stop 8

    10 min

    Built in 1833, the Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple in George Town is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade. It is located at Queen Street, George Town. It is also known as Mariamman Temple or Queen Street Indian Temple

  9. Kapitan Keling Mosque

    10 min

    After that, take a short stroll through the famed Street of Harmony, home to all of the major religions in Malaysia. The settlement of different communities in one small location since the early 1800’s is an amazing sight to wonder.

    The Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is situated on the corner of Buckingham Street and Pitt Street.

  10. Kek Lok Si Temple

    15 min Admission 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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Edenwood Hotel
  • Georgetown @ New Wave Hotel
  • Muntri Grove Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott Penang
  • The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
  • Hotel Sentral Georgetown
  • Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
  • Hotel Penaga
  • Le Embassy Hotel, George Town
  • Spices Hotel
  • Kimberley Hotel Georgetown

and 94 more pickup points

Pick-up and drop-off are available for hotels in Penang Island. However, for locations far from the town area, additional charges may apply. Pickup is available only for travelers within Penang State.

Using your ticket

Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.

Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point.

Hotline number : +60124270841 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm)

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

  • Children must be accompanied by adult.

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

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 10 reviews
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Penang City & temple Tour with Penang Hill Train Fast Lane Ticket

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