Penang · Malaysia
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
Highlights
- This tour will give you a full tour of Penang main highlights.
- You will experience and get a chance to witness the different cultures and architecture of Penang.
- We will also get a chance to visit the Penang Street art, the heritage buildings, local temples as well as Penang history.
- This is a perfect city tour for couples or families visiting for the first time.
Your day, at a glance
Tour detailsArmenian Street
Stop: 20 minutes
Meet our driver at your hotel lobby and begin your tour to Armenian Street. Armenian Street is a narrow street within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the road has gained popularity in recent years for its rich cultural offerings and street art.
Khoo Kongsi
Stop: 30 minutes
The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions
Little India
Stop: 10 minutes
Drive along Little India
Pengkalan Weld
Stop: 20 minutes
Located straight down from Lebuh Chulia (beside the Kapitan Kling Mosque) at Pengkalan Weld (Weld Quay), these water villages are over a century old. Each jetty is named after a Chinese clan – the Chew Jetty is the most tourist-friendly with the most stilt-houses, the longest walkway, a temple that is worth stopping by and plenty of places for those Kodak moments.
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
Stop: 20 minutes
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is a Burmese temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town of Penang in Malaysia. Situated in Burmah Road, the temple located close to the Wat Chayamangkalaram. It is the sole and oldest Malaysian Burmese temple in the state.The temple also became a focal point for the annual Water, Thingyan and Mid-Autumn festivals as well for Buddhist Lent and Candle Lighting Days within the city suburb.
Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
Stop: 20 minutes
Your driver will pick you up from your respective hotel to proceed with the City Tour where you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fort Cornwallis
Stop: 20 minutes
Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. The fort never engaged in combat during its operational history
Kek Lok Si Temple
Stop: 45 minutes
After that, you will visit Kek Lok Si Temple. Built in 1891 as a small shrine, it has since expanded to become one of the most majestic and largest temples in South-East Asia. Since its founding in 1930, the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” is considered one of Penang’s most beautiful architectural wonders as it is able to incorporate 3 cultures into one structure – Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier and Burmese Crown. A 30.2m Guan Yin – Goddess of Mercy bronze statue was erected in 2002 on the highest point of the temple. It can be reached via an Inclined lift at the middle. On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree and also at Crown Pewter for demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made. End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What’s included
Included in your experience
- Hotels pick up&nbsp
- Hotels drop off&nbsp
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
Not included
- Personal Expense
- Gratuities
Activity Information
Start time
10:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No meals are included.
- Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
How to Use
Yes, they will have a direct entry ticket deliverd to them via email
Where your day begins
Hotel pick up - pick up from your hotel located in city center
Meeting time: 10:00
Open meeting point in Google Maps ↗Pickup arrangements depend on the option you book. Confirm the final instructions in your booking details.
Good to know before you go
Before your visit
- Please review the tour details and selected option before booking.
Cancellation policy
To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
Review the policy attached to your selected option before confirming.A few things you might ask
