Malaysia · City Tours

2-Day Penang Sightseeing Tour with George Town Heritage Highlights

2 Days Round trip from George Town Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Penang Hill for a bird's-eye view of the entire city
02 Visit Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia
03 Marvel at the Moorish-style Victoria Clock Tower and its royal connections
04 Explore Clan Jetties, the traditional settlement of Chinese immigrants

Explore Penang, a Malaysian island off the Malay Peninsula in the Strait of Malacca, on a 2-day sightseeing tour of its historic and cultural landmarks. Visit famous attractions such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Khoo Kongsi, Cheong Fat Tze, Little India, Fort Cornwallis, Clan Jetties, and the Peranakan Mansion. This tour offers a rich introduction to Penang's architecture, heritage, and multicultural character.

Marvel at the elaborate and highly ornamented architecture of Khoo Kongsi, the grandest clan temple in the country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Not included

Cities Penang, George Town

Languages English, Malay, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Temples, Heritage, and Little India

Visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Kek Lok Si Temple, which is also the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.
Walk through and discover the Blue Mansion, Cheong Fat Tze.
Marvel at the elaborate and highly ornamented architecture of Khoo Kongsi, the grandest clan temple in the country.
Pay obeisance to the Reclining Buddha in Lorong Burmah, Pulau Tikus.
Explore the ethnic Indian enclave of Little India and visit the Sri Mahamariamman Temple.

Day 02

Hill Views and George Town Landmarks

Climb Penang Hill and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the entire city.
See the 18th-century Fort Cornwallis, which was built by the East India Company.
Take pictures of the Victoria Clock Tower, the Moorish-style Jubilee clock tower that stands as a testament to Penang's royal connections.
Visit Clan Jetties, the traditional settlement of Chinese immigrants.
Head to the museum dedicated to Penang's Peranakan heritage, known as the Peranakan Mansion.