Tour Highlight

Ride the Penang Hill funicular with Fast Lane tickets included
Explore Kek Lok Si Temple with a licensed local guide
Taste authentic Penang assam laksa at a favourite local eatery
Enjoy scenic coastal views along Gurney Drive en route to George Town
End your experience at the iconic St.George. Church

Includes:

Hotel pickup
English Speaking Tour Guide
Air Conditioned Transfer
Penang Funicular Train Fast Lane tickets
Authentic Laksa Lunch

Exclude:

Hotel Drop off
Tips & Gratuities
Meals not mentioned
Inclined Lift to Kek Lok Si Temple

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Starting Time: 8:30 am-Ending Time: 12.30pm

Meeting Point: Hotel pickup at city hotel around George Town / Penang Hill

Ending Point: St.George. Church

Pickup time between: 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM

Discover Penang through a well-balanced journey that combines scenic hilltop views, cultural landmarks, and local flavours. Together with our licensed local guide, we begin with hotel pick-up and make our way to Penang Hill. Using Fast Lane tickets, we skip the queues and ride the funicular railway up to the summit, where you’ll have time to explore and take in sweeping panoramic views across the island and mainland.

We then continue to Kek Lok Si Temple, one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most important Buddhist temple complexes. Here, our guide introduces the history, symbolism, and architecture of the site, from its multi-tiered pagoda to the hillside terraces and statues. You’ll also have free time to explore the grounds at your own pace.

Next, we stop at a trusted local eatery to taste Penang’s most iconic dish — assam laksa. This bold, tangy noodle soup, flavoured with tamarind, fish, and fresh herbs, is widely recognised as one of the world’s great street food dishes. After the tasting, sit back and enjoy a scenic drive along Gurney Drive toward George Town, passing reminders of Penang’s colonial past along the waterfront.

The experience concludes at the St.George. Church, where you may choose to relax by the sea or continue exploring George Town independently. Looking to explore more of George Town? Check out our “Penang: Hilltop Views, Temples & George Town by Trishaw” tour for a more complete experience.

Dietary Notice: Assam Laksa is a non-vegetarian dish and is prepared according to its traditional recipe. Ingredient substitutions or replacements are not available.

Cancellation: There is no charge if any cancelation made 24 hours before the travel date.

Emergency Phone Number

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(UK) +44 208 137 7991

(US) +1551 788 6946

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