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Penang: Hilltop Views, Kek Lok Si & Local Laksa Tasting
Product code 6923P52
From
From USD 59
Dates
Aug 19, 2025 to Apr 10, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 3-11, Adult ages 12-70
Options
Half Day Tour Without Trishaw, Full day Tour with Trishaw, Half Day: Private Tour
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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
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Penang: Hilltop Views, Kek Lok Si & Local Laksa Tasting





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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Why Travelers Love This
See the best of Penang on Discova’s newest small-group tour led by an expert guide! With 2 tour options, discover Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si, famous assam laksa, and the timeless heritage of George Town. • 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 • Walk through George Town’s UNESCO-listed streets and clan houses • Enjoy a trishaw ride through heritage districts and cultural quarters
Overview
See the best of Penang on Discova’s newest small-group tour led by an expert guide! With 2 tour options, discover Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si, famous assam laksa, and the timeless heritage of George Town. • 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 • Walk through George Town’s UNESCO-listed streets and clan houses • Enjoy a trishaw ride through heritage districts and cultural quarters
What's Included
Included
Local snacks (Option)
English Speaking Tour Guided
Trishaw ride in George Town (2 pax per trishaw) Full Day Option only
Entrance fee to Khoo Kongsi-Full Day Option only
Authentic Laksa Lunch
Hotel pick up in George Town
Penang Funicular Train Fast Lane tickets
Air-Conditioned Transfer
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel at Georgetown. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
After hotel pick-up and a ride on the Penang Hill funicular, with Fast Lane tickets included for smoother access during peak periods. At the top, enjoy free time to explore and take in panoramic views over the island and mainland.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
Continue to Kek Lok Si Temple, one of Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple complexes, where a licensed local guide introduces its pagodas, statues, and hillside gardens before allowing time to explore independently.
Stop 4
1 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Next, sample Penang’s famous assam laksa at a trusted local eatery. Ranked No. 7 on CNN’s World’s Best Foods list, this iconic dish is a bold, sour fish-based noodle soup flavoured with tamarindnand fresh herbs.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
After lunch, sit back for a scenic drive along the waterfront and into historic George Town. Guests booked on the Half-Day option conclude their experience here at St. George’s Church. Guests booked on the Full-Day option continue deeper into George Town’s UNESCO-listed heritage quarter.
Stop 6
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 6
Discova's heritage walk begins at the Chew Jetty area, one of Penang’s remaining clan jetties where families still live in stilted homes built over the water. From here, step into the historic core of George Town, walking through heritage streets and visiting landmarks such as the beautifully ornate Khoo Kongsi clan temple. Free time along Chulia Street allows you to walk the lanes in search of George Town’s best-known street art, tucked into shopfronts and side alleys.
Stop 7
1 hour
Stop 7
Later, enjoy a relaxing trishaw ride through George Town’s old quarters, passing the Street of Harmony, Little India, once associated with brothels, and opium dens. The ride ends at the Peranakan Mansion, an elegant former residence showcasing the lifestyle and craftsmanship of the ultra-rich Straits Chinese community. Discova's Penang Island Tour concludes at the mansion where you may choose to visit the museum independently or continue exploring George Town at your own pace.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Health Other
If you are arriving by cruise, we would recommend booking a Private Tour to ensure sufficient time and to avoid missing any attractions listed in the itinerary.
Health Other
Guests arriving by cruise are kindly advised that the meeting point will be at the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower.
Health Other
Assam Laksa Lunch is a non-vegetarian dish and is prepared according to its traditional recipe. Ingredient substitutions or replacements are not available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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