Recently Viewed
Penang Half Day City Tour Including The Top Komtar
4.3
4 Ratings
George Town
Delve into the colonial history, vibrant neighborhoods and artisan skills of George Town with a half-day tour of Penang’s notable sites. Gain knowledge about indigenous customs and culture, as we ensure you experience the best of what Penang has to offer.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Our chauffeur will await your arrival at your hotel lobby, ready to commence the tour. Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple stands as a notable Thai temple in Penang, recognized for its enormous gold-plated Reclining Buddha statue. At 33m, it stands as one of the world’s most significant.
- Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, a Buddhist sanctuary designed in the Burmese style, has been a part of history since 1803. Decorated with intricate and vibrant stupas and statues, the temple inspires awe. The main prayer hall is a place of tranquility, with only the sporadic clang of temple bells breaking the silence. The Golden Pagoda Bell Tower is the most recent addition to the temple.
- Photo pit stop
- Kapitan Keling Mosque showcases an intriguing fusion of styles—colonial architecture meets traditional Moorish arches. The mosque’s interior is adorned by an impressive crystal chandelier and calligraphy panels. Indian Muslims, led by Kapten Caudeer, initially built the mosque, which carries elements of his name and his birthplace, Keling.
- The Yap Temple serves as the clan temple of the Lum Yeong Tong Yap Kongsi, found adjacent to it. This clan temple resides at the intersection of Armenian Street and Cannon Street, in the heart of George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site’s central zone.
- Starting from St. George Church, an Anglican establishment built by the British East India Company in 1819, the street is of historical significance. It’s home to the oldest building in Penang flaunting Greek architecture, while the interior showcases a serene pastel blue hue paired with marble floors. The Church premises houses a Greek temple-like monument dedicated to Sir Francis Light.
- Khoo Kongsi, a grand Chinese clanhouse is marked by detailed and rich architecture—its grandeur speaks volumes about the strong Chinese influence in Penang, Malaysia. As the country’s most splendid clan temple, the renowned Khoo Kongsi is a prominent historical destination.
- As established architects of theme parks, we exemplify an established history of unveiling thrilling leisure lure. Central to communal gatherings for a thrilling lifestyle encounter, we aid in carving unforgettable gastronomic experiences. The TOP is slated to be an unmissable highlight of Penang.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Fee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Location
Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
17, Lorong Burma,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(4 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Rex
Apr 13, 2024
History on Wheels - The tour was a breeze to order. A good value Our driver, Ronnie, was like having a history book along for the ride. I would schedule another tour knowing the caliber of drivers or guides the company has. Highly recommend the tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Francisco_m
Jun 6, 2023
Penang Highlights Captured in a Tour - The tour was very much worth it. It was very personalized and my tour guide Aldrin was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about Penang and the country in general, and knew the best places to bring me to. He was very fluent in English and drove extremely well. I’ll always have great memories of Penang because of this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Ivi_s
Jan 25, 2024
If you want Petronas Tower tickets don’t do “reserve and pay later” - Yes I does say in the description that if they can’t get tickets for Petronas they will get KL tower tickets. But they should have a note that if you are doing “ Reserve and pay later” that they won’t buy the tickets until the day before the event. The reason I purchased this specific tour is because the Petronas towers tickets were included. Also the Batu caves. The tour is pretty expensive but we did not see the Batu caves because of an Hindu holiday and we did not go up the observation deck for Petronas tower. When we got on the car I asked the driver if he got the tickets for the Petronas tower and he said yes. I said wonderful ! I told him that since we were not going to Batu caves that we wanted to go to KL tower but we will pay for them. He stopped in a store and bought KL tower tickets. When we got to Petronas Tower he said: there is the entrance. We asked him: ok but we need the tickets. Then he said: oh no we called yesterday and the tickets were sold out so you got KL tower tickets. I was so upset!! The driver was almost mute he wil point to the next place and say the name tat is all. This was the worse Viator tour we have taken.
Review provided by Viator
