Malaysia · City Tours

7-Hour Penang City Tour with Penang Hill and Floating Mosque

7 Hours Round trip from George Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the cable train up Penang Hill for spectacular views
  • 02 Explore Penang's heritage buildings and street art trail
  • 03 Visit Wat Buppharam and see the renowned "Lifting Buddha"
  • 04 Discover Kek Lok Si Temple, one of Penang's best-known temples
  • 05 Stop at the Penang Floating Mosque for a striking coastal landmark

Tour this city, known as a food paradise by Globe Trekker and several travel shows. Learn about the city's history and local cultures as you explore Penang's heritage buildings, street art, temples, and coastal landmarks. You will also get the chance to soak in the lush green surroundings and sandy beaches along the way.

Visit Penang Hill via an exciting cable train ride up to witness the spectacular view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Penang, George Town
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Penang Hill, Heritage Sights and Floating Mosque Tour

  • Visit Penang Hill via an exciting cable train ride up to witness the spectacular view.

  • Pick-up at your requested location, followed by a tour around the heritage buildings in Penang in an air-conditioned car.

  • Visit Penang street art and the heritage trail.

  • Continue with a driving tour through Little India.

  • Next, stop at Armenian Street and other street art locations for photo memories.

  • See the architectural structures in Penang.

  • Visit Wat Buppharam, a Thai Buddhist temple and home to a renowned statue of the Buddha known as the "Lifting Buddha".

  • Proceed to Kek Lok Si Temple, a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia, facing the sea and one of the best-known temples on the island.

  • Visit the Penang Floating Mosque.

  • Have lunch in a Chinese restaurant.

  • Drop off at your requested location.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from George Town 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Penang tour guide service

  • Transportation in a BMW SUV air-conditioned car

  • Pick-up and drop-off

  • George Town sightseeing tours

  • Art tour

  • A bottle of mineral water per passenger

Know before you go

  • Meeting location: hotel, cruise terminal, airport, or anywhere on Penang Island.

  • End location: hotel, cruise terminal, or anywhere requested on Penang Island.

  • Location options: address as per the traveler's request.

  • This tour is suitable for couples, groups, and individual travellers who want to see everything about Penang city and island in a day.

  • We cover all the top things to do in Penang and George Town.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Penang, Malaysia
Tour start
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in George Town.

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