Overview
If you’d like to experience a bit of everything Penang has to offer, this grand tour of the island is for you! Accompanied tour to Penang’s top attractions—from Malaysian batik to Buddhist temples—and offer expert commentary along the way. Stop at a fishing village and a fruit plantation on your way to the Snake Temple and Kek Lok Si Temple.
Ascend Penang Hill aboard the funicular railway and stop at the Harriston DIY Chocolate Workshops, an introduction to the art of Malaysia chocolate making.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional English-speaking driver cum guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance: Return Penang Hill Furnicular Train (Fast Lane)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entrance: Chocolate Making Workshop (optional)
Entrance: Snake Farm inside Snake Temple
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Office Hour: Monday – Friday (0830hrs – 1730hrs) : +60 4 881 1161
• After office hours, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 24hours hotline: +60 16 661 4009
• To reconfirm pick-up time before tour commence.
• Hotel pickups commence approximately 30- 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
What to expect
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Snake Temple
30 min
Also known as the 'Temple of the Azure Clouds' which was built in 1850. Be on the lookout for venomous pit vipers coiled around the altars and various other parts of the temple.
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Kek Lok Si Temple
45 min
Also known as the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas”. This is one of the most beautiful and largest Chinese Buddhist Temple complexes in South East Asia.
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Penang Hill
1 hour 30 min
Ascend the Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera via a funicular train up to a height of 800 meters above sea level. This is Malaysia's oldest hill station; visitors get the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the island and the mainland.
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Penang Batik Factory
45 min
See and learn the intricate techniques of producing this exquisite Malaysian textile using wax and dye.
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The Habitat Penang Hill
45 min
Optional (not inclusive) Enter the natural kingdom of genuine beauty with its forgotten views, lush flora natural wildlife that call The Habitat home. The Habitat Penang Hill features a guided nature trail; Curtis Crest – Tree Top Walk is the highest public viewing panaromic platform offering a 360 –degree view and one of a kind in the world the Langur Way Canopy Walk suspension bridge, spanning approximately 230meters in length and 15meters above the rainforest floor.
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Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd
45 min
Your friendly and reliable travel partner
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kuala Lumpur).
Additional Information
- Please be ready to go at least 15 minutes prior to departure time
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Penang City Sightseeing Tour
Can I cancel Penang City Sightseeing Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Professional English-speaking driver cum guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance: Return Penang Hill Furnicular Train (Fast Lane)
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance: Chocolate Making Workshop (optional)
- Entrance: Snake Farm inside Snake Temple
Which places does it visit?
It visits Snake Temple, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Hill, Penang Batik Factory, The Habitat Penang Hill, Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel
