Private Tour
Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a private tour, meaning it’s just you or your group. Unlike fixed itinerary tours, this tour lets you choose the places you want to visit. The tour starts from the pick-up point. For a 6-hour visit, you can select 3-5 attractions anywhere on Penang Island. For example, choose from (not exhaustive list):
1. Kek Lok Si
2. Batik Craft
3. Clan Jetty
4. Reclining Buddha
5. Botanical Garden
6. Street Art Murals
7. Penang Hill
8. Entopia
9. Tropical Spice Garden
10. Pinang Peranakan Mansion
11. Khoo Kongsi
You decide which places to visit and how much time to spend at each (travel time is not included). You can explore in-depth or just take photos and move on. Choose a city, hill, temple, or nature tour. If you're unsure where to go, let our tour guide plan it for you. The guide will accompany you at all attractions and provide commentary.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No Serious Medical Conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Parking Fees
Professional Guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transportation by private vehicle
Foods and Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Chowrasta Market
Chowrasta Market in Penang is a lively hub that reflects the island’s rich daily life and culture. Every morning, housewives gather here not just to shop, but to catch up on gossip while browsing for fresh vegetables, meat, and fish. The market is known for its unique local offerings like hand-made spring roll skins, traditional snacks, and famous Penang nutmeg and pickles. The atmosphere buzzes with friendly chatter, the scent of spices, and the sizzle of street food being prepared. It’s more than just a market—it’s a community space where tradition, food, and friendships thrive every day.
Kek Lok Si Temple
During the British colonial era, the Chinese community in Penang flourished, practicing their faith with devotion and building many grand temples—some said to rival, if not surpass, those in China. One of the most renowned is Kek Lok Si, often described as the largest Buddhist temple complex in Southeast Asia, resembling a spiritual theme park. Built in 1985, visitors can learn about Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism while exploring its beautifully crafted pagodas, vibrant lanterns, intricate statues, and peaceful gardens. Don’t miss the breathtaking view of George Town from the temple grounds. As the locals say: “You haven’t been to Penang unless you’ve visited Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si.”
Options
Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights
Pickup included
Reviews
348 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lester was an amazing...
Lynette M,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lester was an amazing guide — enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and a very safe driver. He organised everything perfectly and made the tour fun with his great storytelling and cheerful nature. We saw the best of Penang: Georgetown’s street art and Little India, the breathtaking views from Penang Hill, and the impressive Kek Lok Si Temple. We learned so much thanks to Lester’s clear and engaging explanations. A fantastic, unforgettable tour. Highly recommended!
Exceptional tour with Jeff
Wendy F,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jeff was an exceptional tour guide who sprinkled in interesting stories and fun facts during a full day tour of Penang. He arranged the tour so that we were always ahead of the crowd — and took us to the must-see spots as well as ones that were non-touristy as we requested. The day was completely enjoyable from start to finish with seamless pickup at the pier. I would highly recommend a Penang tour with Jeff!
A great day in Penang
Terry Y,
Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great overview tour of Penang and a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Eng. he provided both a historical and cultural perspective. He dropped and picked us up in front of every attraction while he went to park his car so that we will not be impacted by the heat and the sun.
Outstanding experience
Paul M,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent experience and day exploring Penang and George Town. Our guide, Eng was outstanding. He answered our questions, asked us questions and led a day of thought provoking dialogue. I continue to use the Viator travel experiences and have never been disappointed. Our tour included markets, temples, food, scenery and a day of Malaysian learning.
Penang with Mr Eng
Robert F,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a full day with Mr. Eng and it was a great experience. I had a list of places we wanted to visit and Mr Eng took us to all of them and gave us a great explanation of what we were seeing. I highly recommend the Penang private tour with Mr. Eng.
Exceptional Day trip of Penang
Chris V,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic informative highlights of Penang day tour with our guide Mr Lester Lam & his driver. Mr Lester was a wealth of knowledge & very professional & fun person. He went above & beyond in giving us a mature group of 7 the best day experience of Penang. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Lester as your tour guide.
A tour to remember
Eric H,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jeff provided an excellent tour tailored to our interests and timing. He proved an outstanding guide/driver and gave us a day's tour to remember as an introduction to the fascinating Island of Penang.
Our tour Guide Jeffery...
Maxine H,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour Guide Jeffery was amazing. He was very informative and took good care of us - Making sure we had the best experience
Penang day trip
Lana K,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was Mr Jeff. We advised we wanted a no to low tourist experience. We didn’t want batik factories, Selangor factories etc Mr Jeff took us back ways to some sights like the Batu ave’s which he said we must see ( no bus loads, just mostly locals and some tourists) we saw where the Chinese people were placed after death and the old cemetery. We had an express pass to Penang Hill and when we got there he showed us where the locals have a coffee- a hundred people above us and only 3 of us in the coffee shop with perfect views. Earlier we checked out a real food market and finished off doing the street art in Georgetown. A brilliant day.
Best local guide, highly recommended private tour of your choice
Linda C,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Eng is the best tour operator with local knowledge to fast track you into the best places, best funicular experience, and best seats. Highly recommended. We did the WW2 prison camp, Penang Hill and a shopping centre. Great experience.
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