Private Tour
Discover Penang: City Highlights, Kek Lok Si Temple & Penang Hill
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the Penang city which is rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity by Penang City Tour. Visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then proceed to Penang Hill and visit Kek Lok Si Temple, Guan Yin.
- Harmonious temple bestowed with gifts from Chinese emperors
- Picturesque funicular train ride to the top of Penang Hill
- Spectacular views of Georgetown & roundtrip transportation
- Relaxing environment at 2,700 feet (833 m) above sea level
- Chance to view the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia
Additional Info
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
Ticket for Penang Hill Train(Fast Lane), Kek Lok Si Temple, Inclined Lift included
No meals are included.
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 (USD 25 per person per hour)
Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges per person per hours as stated above)
An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Ticket for Penang Hill Train (Fast Lane), Kek Lok Si Temple, Inclined Lift
Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off (city center 1km radius)
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking Driver
Gratuities
Additional hour will be charged if exceed tour hours (USD 25 per person per hour)
Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Historic City of George Town
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
Proceed with the City Tour where you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple Wat Chayamangkalaram (Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม; RTGS: Wat Chaiyamangkhalaram) (also called as the Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple) is a Thai temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Situated in Kelawei Road, the temple located close to the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. It is the oldest Malaysian Siamese temple in the state. The temple became a focal point for the annual Siamese Songkran and Loi Krathong festivals within the city suburb and for the city yearly Buddha Day procession.
Options
Private Tour with Tour Guide
You will be accompanied by professional tour guide who will give live commentary about the places visited during the tour
Pickup included
Private Tour
Private transportation with private driver (limited live commentary)
Pickup included
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlights of Penang
David B,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day, best part was the trip to Penang Hill and The Habitat, could easily spend half a day there alone. Would thoroughly recommend. Our guide KT was one of the most experienced in Penang and had spent years in the hospitality industry, a consummate professional!
Great Penang tour with Ong!
Alan S,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Morning tour helped beat the heat. Express tram to Penang Hill and direct drop off and pick up with Ong made the trip super convenient and enjoyable.
Best tour of our trip.
Grant H,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00G-Shen was an excellent tour guide, we learned so much and appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm for Indonesian culture and history. Our group would rate this one of our best tours ever experienced.
The entire day was...
Leonard W,
Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire day was scheduled perfectly with my needs in mind. Adjustments were made to accommodate requests I had. It was the perfect day. I recommend victor tours.
fabulous
SHARON G,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00our guy was wonderful. He made sure we got everywhere and saw so many wonderful things. He would always park and drop us off right next to the attraction so we didn't have to walk. The attractions were just so fabulous.
Great tour!
overintwo,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a great tour with Geson. He was very informative and we got to drive to the top of Kek Loc Si! Unfortunately we didn’t get to do the Penang Hill because it was closed.
Worthwhile trip up Penang Hill!!
Denise v,
Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Penang hill and a ride with a buggy at the top was memorable. We did not have time to walk the sky bridge as it was very hot. But the environment was clean and everybody very friendly and helpfull.
Disappointing
Debbie B,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00The driver ‘adapted’ the itinerary to suit and we never even went to Georgetown !! The reason I chose this trip!! 2 hours before the end I asked if we were now heading there and told me we had no time! If I wanted to book him another day I would neee 5 hours!! Considering the whole trip was 6 hrs it made no sense why I would need 5 hours just for Georgetown! Instead we were taken to coffee shop and print shop - obviously with a view to purchase items where we were just followed around. Disappointing considering the cost of the trip to miss the one main thing we wanted to see
Dissatisfied, very bad , no information at all .Totally overpriced. I’m feeling I’m owed a refund.
VIVIANA B,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00It wasn’t an English speaking tour guide, it was just a taxi driver. The lady didn’t have any knowledge of what she was talking about. She just drove us around and dropped us at different places without giving any explanation. We asked how many people lives in Penang and she said:”a lot “ What is the white coffee?,and she answered:Oh it’s good “ We went to a Temple and after being in line for 30 minutes she bought us tickets to go to the middle, instead of going to the top as she was supposed.
Penang George Town wonders
LucilleH83,
Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was an excellent guide , informative and patient. He was willing to advise on local sights and eatery places to experience first hand what George Town locals enjoyed and his information on history , culture and religion was interesting and unbiased
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