Penang City Sightseeing Tour
From
£127
pp
7h 0 mins · 4.4 (9)
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.
Free cancellation
Private tour
Pickup included
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
Itinerary
- 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. (30 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. (45 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. (1h 30min)
- See and learn the intricate techniques of producing this exquisite Malaysian textile using wax and dye. (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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Practical information
- Operated by
- Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel
- Travellers per booking
- 1–6
- Confirmation
- INSTANT_THEN_MANUAL
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 7 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.