Private Tour

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Join our Half-Day City Tour of Penang, perfect for shore excursions! Visit famous temples, peaceful Buddhist sites, and scenic spots that showcase the island’s rich culture. Enjoy a relaxing drive through the city, where colonial architecture meets lively local life. Explore Penang’s diverse neighborhoods and experience its unique blend of cultures. With round-trip transportation included, this tour offers an easy and memorable way to discover the heart of Penang.

* Explore temples with rare gifts from Chinese emperors, blending cultural history.

* Enjoy panoramic views of George Town’s colorful streets and landmarks.

* Experience Penang’s multicultural neighborhoods, where colonial charm meets local traditions.

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

A 30% surcharge applies during super peak/festive seasons, payable on the day of travel.

Optional tours available upon request (additional cost).

Additional charges apply for extended tour durations.

Itinerary may change due to traffic or attraction closures.

A 50% surcharge will apply for pick-up or drop-off locations outside of George Town.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Transport by air-conditioned car,van or bus.

Hotel pickup and drop-off

English Speaking Driver

Food and beverages

Admission tickets

Personal expenses

Pick-up from Hotel Located Out of City Center

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

Your driver will pick you up from your respective hotel to proceed with the city Tour. Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Penang Half Day City Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful day
896troye,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a wonderful day seeing the sites in beautiful Penang. My tour guide Josh was excellent and very knowledgeable of the island and the history of the temples. Every aspect of the outing was seemless and well organized. Highly recommend.