Penang: Hilltop Views, Kek Lok Si & Local Laksa Tasting

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About this activity

See the best of Penang on Discova’s newest small-group tour led by an expert guide! With 2 tour options, discover Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si, famous assam laksa, and the timeless heritage of George Town.

Ride the Penang Hill funicular with Fast Lane tickets included
Explore Kek Lok Si Temple with a licensed local guide
Taste authentic Penang assam laksa at a favourite local eatery
Walk through George Town’s UNESCO-listed streets and clan houses
Enjoy a trishaw ride through heritage districts and cultural quarters

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Discova Southeast Asia

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local snacks (Option)
Included: English Speaking Tour Guided
Included: Trishaw ride in George Town (2 pax per trishaw) Full Day Option only
Included: Entrance fee to Khoo Kongsi-Full Day Option only
Included: Authentic Laksa Lunch
Included: Hotel pick up in George Town
Included: Penang Funicular Train Fast Lane tickets
Included: Air-Conditioned Transfer

Itinerary

George Town

30 min

Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel at Georgetown. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
Penang Hill

one hour Admission included

After hotel pick-up and a ride on the Penang Hill funicular, with Fast Lane tickets included for smoother access during peak periods. At the top, enjoy free time to explore and take in panoramic views over the island and mainland.
Kek Lok Si Temple

one hour Admission included

Continue to Kek Lok Si Temple, one of Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple complexes, where a licensed local guide introduces its pagodas, statues, and hillside gardens before allowing time to explore independently.
Penang Hill

one hour Admission included

Next, sample Penang’s famous assam laksa at a trusted local eatery. Ranked No. 7 on CNN’s World’s Best Foods list, this iconic dish is a bold, sour fish-based noodle soup flavoured with tamarindnand fresh herbs.
George Town

30 min

After lunch, sit back for a scenic drive along the waterfront and into historic George Town. Guests booked on the Half-Day option conclude their experience here at St. George’s Church. Guests booked on the Full-Day option continue deeper into George Town’s UNESCO-listed heritage quarter.
Khoo Kongsi

one hour Admission included

Discova's heritage walk begins at the Chew Jetty area, one of Penang’s remaining clan jetties where families still live in stilted homes built over the water. From here, step into the historic core of George Town, walking through heritage streets and visiting landmarks such as the beautifully ornate Khoo Kongsi clan temple. Free time along Chulia Street allows you to walk the lanes in search of George Town’s best-known street art, tucked into shopfronts and side alleys.
George Town

one hour

Later, enjoy a relaxing trishaw ride through George Town’s old quarters, passing the Street of Harmony, Little India, once associated with brothels, and opium dens. The ride ends at the Peranakan Mansion, an elegant former residence showcasing the lifestyle and craftsmanship of the ultra-rich Straits Chinese community. Discova's Penang Island Tour concludes at the mansion where you may choose to visit the museum independently or continue exploring George Town at your own pace.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Zoom Hotel
Georgetown @ New Wave Hotel
Muntri Grove Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Noordin Mews
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
Hotel Sentral Georgetown
Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
The Rice Miller Hotel & Godowns
Hotel Penaga
Le Embassy Hotel, George Town
Oasis Hotel

and 76 more pickup points

Hotel Pick-Up time is between 08:00am - 09:00am (The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email).

Please kindly provide us the below information:

-Full name of each participant.

-Hotel Name and Hotel Address.

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you are arriving by cruise, we would recommend booking a Private Tour to ensure sufficient time and to avoid missing any attractions listed in the itinerary.
Guests arriving by cruise are kindly advised that the meeting point will be at the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower.
Assam Laksa Lunch is a non-vegetarian dish and is prepared according to its traditional recipe. Ingredient substitutions or replacements are not available.

Options

Full day Tour with Trishaw

Pickup included: Enjoy Fast Lane Penang Hill access, assam laksa lunch, and a trishaw ride all included.

Pickup included
Half Day: Private Tour

Pickup included: Enjoy Fast Lane Penang Hill access, assam laksa lunch, your tour end at St. George's Anglican Church.

Pickup included
Half Day Tour Without Trishaw

Pickup included: Enjoy Fast Lane Penang Hill access, assam laksa lunch, your tour end at St. George's Anglican Church.

Pickup included