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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 11 activitiesOpens in new tab- Private 4-Day Nostalgic City Tour
Private 4-Day Nostalgic City Tour
4dFree cancellation availablePrice is RM 3,023per traveller
Cruises & boat tours
See all 3 activitiesOpens in new tab- Half Day Penang Islands Yacht Cruise
Half Day Penang Islands Yacht Cruise
4hFree cancellation availablePrice is RM 1,178per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 82 activitiesOpens in new tab- Penang: George Town City Half-Day Attractions
Penang: George Town City Half-Day Attractions
4hFree cancellation availablePrice is RM 448per adult*
Attractions
See all 18 activitiesOpens in new tab- Penang Hill Funicular Ticket
Penang Hill Funicular Ticket
8h5.0/5(1)Free cancellation availablePrice is RM 38per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 5 activitiesOpens in new tab- Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
4h 30mFree cancellation availablePrice is RM 130per adult
Popular places to visit
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Kek Lok Si Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Fort Cornwallis
Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.
Areas of George Town
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to Pasar Chowrasta – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Tanjung Bungah
A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Penang Avatar Secret Garden and Tanjung Bungah Beach.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Historic George Town
If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Gelugor
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at TESCO or Penang Bridge West End.
Bayan Baru
Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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