Penang Full-Day Private Tour: Choose Your 5-8 Attractions

Build your own day around Kek Lok Si, Penang Hill, and a dozen other stops.

A seven-hour private tour of Penang Island where you choose which 5 to 8 attractions to visit from a list that includes Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Hill, Khoo Kongsi clan-house, Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and others. A licensed guide and driver accompany you into each site, provide commentary, and adjust the pace to your preference. Hotel, airport or port pickup is included. You decide whether to spend time inside each attraction or stop briefly for photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kek Lok Si Temple1h
2. Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple30m
3. Khoo Kongsi45m
4. Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm1h
5. Pinang Peranakan Mansion1h

Customizable full-day Penang tour

• Visit Kek Lok Si Temple
• Explore Penang Hill and surroundings
• See historic British colonial buildings
• Tour Wat Chaiyamangkalaram Temple
• Visit Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
• Discover Khoo Kongsi clan-house
• See Chinese Snake Temple
• Shop Malaysian batik fabric
• Explore Spice Island plantation
• Walk the floating village jetty
• Visit Entopia Butterfly Farm
• Walk beach for sunset or sunrise
• Tour Pinang Peranakan Mansion
• Enjoy dinner at hawker center

The experience

You pick the attractions that matter to you instead of following a fixed itinerary. The list spans religious sites (the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia at Kek Lok Si, the Thai temple housing one of the world's longest reclining Buddha statues, the oldest Burmese temple in Penang built in 1803) alongside colonial landmarks like Fort Cornwallis and the War Cenotaph, the ornate Khoo Kongsi clan-house, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion with its East-meets-West fusion architecture, and cultural stops like the batik factory, spice plantation, and floating village. Your guide knows the stories behind each one and can help you narrow the list if you arrive undecided.

The pace is yours. Spend an hour inside the Peranakan Mansion exploring its antiques and movie-set history, or stop outside for a photograph and move on. Walk the plank walkway to the floating village to watch daily life on the water, or skip it for the beach at sunset. If mobility is a concern, you can circle the island and take in views from the air-conditioned car. The seven-hour window means you won't rush through everything. You'll have time to walk around temples, read the details, and linger at the spots that catch your interest.

Your guide is a licensed professional who speaks English or Chinese and travels with you throughout the day. Hotel, airport or port pickup is included, along with the air-conditioned vehicle and parking fees. Entrance fees to attractions are not included in the tour price, so you pay only for the sites you choose to enter.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional licensed guide in English or Chinese.
• hotel, airport or port pickup and drop-off.
• parking fees.
• all taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Seven hours gives you time to visit 5 to 8 attractions without rushing, but not enough to see everything on the island, which is exactly why you choose what matters most to you rather than following a set route. If you want to pack the day with as many stops as possible, pick smaller attractions or ones you'll photograph quickly. If you want depth at fewer sites, the same seven hours work just as well.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Kek Lok Si Temple and why is it on every list?

Kek Lok Si is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, built on Penang Island and known for teaching visitors about Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. There's a local saying that you haven't truly been to Penang until you've visited Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si.

Can I really choose how long to spend at each attraction?

Yes. You decide which 5 to 8 attractions to visit from the available list and how much time to spend at each one. You can walk inside and explore, or stop outside to photograph the exterior. The choice is entirely yours.

What happens if I don't know which attractions to pick?

Your licensed guide can choose the attractions for you if you arrive without a preference. They know Penang well and can build a day around your interests.

Is the Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple the one with the long reclining Buddha?

Yes. Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple that houses one of the world's third-longest indoor reclining Buddha statues, along with colored dragon statues and other mythical creatures. You can walk around the statue and try your luck at the Fortune Wheel.

Does the tour include meals or entrance fees?

The tour includes private transportation, your guide, pickup and drop-off, and the air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to attractions and meals are not included. You pay separately for any sites you choose to enter and any food you purchase.