Penang City Sightseeing Tour
At a glance
Penang City Sightseeing Tour is a 7h private experience in George Town, Malaysia, operated by Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $168.55 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional English-speaking driver cum guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance: Return Penang Hill Furnicular Train (Fast Lane).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–6 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Child 0–11 · Adult 12–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Private Guided Tour
from $116.90
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
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.
What's included
What's included
- Professional English-speaking driver cum guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance: Return Penang Hill Furnicular Train (Fast Lane)
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entrance: Chocolate Making Workshop (optional)
- Entrance: Snake Farm inside Snake Temple
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
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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Stop 2 · 45m
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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Stop 3 · 1h 30m
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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Stop 4 · 45m
See and learn the intricate techniques of producing this exquisite Malaysian textile using wax and dye.
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Stop 5
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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Stop 6
Your friendly and reliable travel partner
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Traveller ratings
4.4
9 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 6
- 4 ★ 2
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 1
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- In case of the Penang Hill Train not operating, it will be replaced with visit to Botanical Garden
- Please advise that to avoid delays and the heavy traffic on weekends and public holidays, it is preferred to book this tour on weekdays
- Please be ready to go at least 15 minutes prior to departure time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Penang City Sightseeing Tour take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $168.55 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional English-speaking driver cum guide; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Entrance: Return Penang Hill Furnicular Train (Fast Lane).
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in George Town.
