Discover Penang: A Full-Day Heritage & Hills Tour of George Town
Uncover the charm, culture, and colonial history of Penang on this full-day tour through George Town and beyond. Meet your friendly driver-guide at your hotel lobby and begin your exploration in the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
Start the morning at Chew Jetty, one of the iconic clan jetties built on stilts over the water. This photogenic site is also home to one of Ernest Zacharevic’s famous murals from the 2012 George Town Festival. From here, visit historical landmarks such as the Queen Victoria Clock Tower, Fort Cornwallis (photo stop), Penang City Hall, and the colonial-era Logan Heritage Building along the scenic Esplanade.
Stroll along the Street of Harmony, where a church, mosque, and multiple temples sit side by side, symbolizing Penang’s multicultural spirit. Highlights include St. George’s Church, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, and Kapitan Keling Mosque.
Stop at Armenian Street to admire its vibrant street art, then pass through Little India with its colorful sari shops, spices, and lively sounds. Enjoy a short break for chocolate and coffee tasting before trying a local lunch – perhaps the famous Penang Laksa.
In the afternoon, leave the city behind and ascend Penang Hill via funicular train, once a British colonial retreat with cool breezes and sweeping views. Cap off the tour with a visit to the majestic Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, famed for its towering statues and hilltop pagoda.
End the day with a stop at Wat Chayamangkalaram, home to the impressive 33-meter-long Reclining Buddha, one of the largest of its kind in the world.
At around 4:30 PM, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel – enriched with the best of Penang’s culture, history, and hillside beauty.
