Private Tour
Penang City & Temple Tour With Penang Hill(Fast Lane)
Overview
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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
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
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
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
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.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English speaking Driver
Ticket for Penang Hill Train
Food and Drinks Unless Specified
Gratuities
Personal expenses
No Guide (above 8 Pax Guide service will provide)
Ticket for Kek Lok Si Temple
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
155 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour in Penang
Navigator84084,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Penang Hill tour with Mr. Ong. He was very friendly and focused on our comfort and wonderful time. All the temples we visited were beautiful. I highly recommend this tour.
Good experience
as54,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Alan who was a great guide, lots of information, very helpful, can highly recommend.
Great tour with Mr. Ranjit
926harshw,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Mr. Ranjit is very knowledgeable and I had great time learning about the history of Penang. Would definitely recommend this tour to any one visiting Penang.
Great
RobertaN1202,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great driver and exprerience.
Generally a good option
KW 121212,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We were on Way to Kuala Lumpur, associated with Asni Tours & Travel for our Penang tour. It was pretty good overall with a couple of big improvements needed. Kek Lok Si was fabulous. Penang Hill was worth the visit. The city tour had some good parts...but it was not the itinerary we signed up for. We were supposed to see the huge reclining Buddha at the Thai and Burmese temples, but the driver was given a different itinerary and we found out too late to adjust the plan. I did not see that this was NOT a guided tour. That note was towards the bottom of the list of "things not included ". That meant we were really only hiring a driver, which could have been done for less just getting off the ship. At least the driver did a good job of describing what we would visit and answered all questions we chose to ask. The sun tinting on the rear windows was so bad that it was like seeing the city through a glass of oil, so absolutely no photos from the car and we saw only vague shapes of the sights.
Good tour
Q1983ENeds,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very nice and thoughtful, gave some good information, was organised well and we enjoyed what we saw and the experience overall.
Penang in 5 hours !
NorthStar63134873092,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour Guide - G-Shan. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Great trip to Chinese temple, Penang Hill by train and comprehensive tour of Georgetown.
Fascinating tour of Georgetown and surrounding area
F563UVsusand,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour would highly recommend it. We had a fantastic guide G-Shen who took us to each of the sites and told us all about the history behind Penang and the sites. We started at the fascinating and beautiful Kek Lok Si temple, then went onto Penang Hill definitely worth having fast track tickets for the funicular railway! G-Shen then took us back to Georgetown showing all the main sites and telling us about the history making it very interesting. Great day from start to finish
Penang in 5 hours !
Susan D,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide G-Shan was a very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable gentleman who provided us with a relaxed but fact filled tour of the Chinese Temple followed by a Fast track visit (a must) to the Penang Hill Funicular Railway - great views oven Penang ! We were then given a tour of Georgetown and shown around the Colonial buildings within the UNESCO Heritage perimeter, the old Chinatown, the famous wall paintings, Chew Jetty - village on stilts on the waters edge and Little India. All in all a comprehensive, informative and fun day out ! Highly recommended 😁
Fabulous time exploring Ko Sin Li Temple and Penang Hill
Linda w,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anson was very informative and proud of the city where he lives, told us how multi cultures live in harmony and many people come there to work. Being Chinese, but 3rd generation he was a great guide in the Chinese part of the temple plus also the Buddah part of the huge temple where we witnessed a service taking place. It was a hot day and he kindly provided water and drove us to the top part of the templeto avoid too much walkong in the heat. We then went on the train and he ensured we had front seats there and back to get the best experience. He waited whilst we ate food at the Sky Walk and showed us views of George Town and also the new city built in bridge built in 2014 plus the lovely cool rain forest area. He then drove us through Pensng City and dropped us in China town to shop and met us at the other end and also the shops/homes built on stilts in the water. He helped us cross that busy road. Always on hand to take photos of us at every location including City Hall. A great day was had. Thank you Anson.
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