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)
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.
Options
Private Tour
Pickup included
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day
Mandy H,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a thoroughly enjoyable tour with Josh. He was very friendly and very informative. We loved our visit to Kek Lok Si temple but the outstanding part for us was our trip on the funicular to Penang Hill. Travelling with a guide allowed us to bypass the huge queues and Josh made sure we got the best view on the way up and the way down. Stunning. After Penang Hill we had a visit to a coffee shop and got to taste lots of different flavours of Penang white coffee. All delicious but we particularly liked the coconut and took some home. Wish we had taken more packets as they are quickly running out. After that we had a visit to the Thai Temple Wat Chayamangkalaram before being taken back to our hotel. Would definitely recommend doing this tour.
We were picked up on time...
Pauline F,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We were picked up on time in an air conditioned car . Given information on local sites on way to first location. Driver waited at each level which was great given the hot weather. Second location given instructions and fast tickets for Penang Hill where you take a couple of hours to see the sites and travel via the funicular. Meeting at the base was asked if we wanted to return to our hotel but should have been taken on the third leg of the trip which was Kek Loc Si temple and free sample of coffee/ tea at Coffee Tree. Therefore we weren’t taken on the whole tour advertised!
Wonderful time in Georgetown ...
Julianne54,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was awesome! Anson was a magnificent tour guide, he shared great knowledge with us and he took special care of my husband, who is a bit wonky on his feet. I highly recommend 👌
Best Tour Ever
O4065VQmatthewt,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Going into this tour, I didn’t know what to expect, but MAN I am SOOO glad I booked this tour!!!!!! The tour guide was excellent, super knowledgeable, amazingly nice, and was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever come across. To top off my experience, I was lucky to see Monkeys, and baby monkeys!!!!!! The views were spectacular! Thank you so much for a fun experience!
Penang Hill and Temple tour
C4482EJpaulh,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. Nice guy very helpful. Thank you Lesley and Paul
Good experience
Escape05584545341,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was good cultural experience. The views and temples were pretty impressive. A bit hot weather but still manageable.
A great way to explore Penang
B4042WZchriss,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only had a very limited time at Penang and wanted a tour that can give us only the best part of Penang without missing out too much. This tour was excellent for our short stay. Our tour guide Gshen was an excellent guide and gave us many history and cultural explanations. Ge gave enough time tk explore each site and took many great photos for our family as well. We truly enjoy this tour and strongly recommend especially if you have limited time to explore Penang!
Wonderful cruise pickup day tour of Penang with private guide
andrewcU8544TB,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful informative and caring guide (Alan) who showed us the lovely island of Penang. He also included some additional things such as a stop at a local hawker market for local food (beef noodles) and drove us around some more of the island. He was a lovey man and very accommodating!
Be prepared to be...
Denise A,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to be overwhelmed. Ansonsim28, the tour guide was so knowledgeable about The history and culture of Penang Hill and the Temple . He paced the tour well being sure the experience was rich and enjoyable. He was responsive to questions and curiosities. This tour provided an experience of the natural and man made beauty of Penang along with its rich cultural history. So much beauty so little time. Definitely worth a repeat . Would recommend this tour in a heartbeat.
Excellent trip
Premier95,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent trip to see all the highlights of Penang. Eng our guide was most informative and friendly and looked after us very well.
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