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Penang Half Day City Tour with The Top Komtar

George Town, Malaysia
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Get to know George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some of the city’s famous attractions. With the help of your guide, learn about the area’s traditions while seeing the best that Penang has to offer. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for utmost convenience, making this tour an easy choice for savvy travellers wanting a good introduction to George Town.
  • Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off available for hotels in Penang Island
  • Try some of the local food and drink: your guide knows what’s good
  • Ask your guide all about Penang culture

What's Included

  • Private & Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (50% surcharge applies for pick-up/drop-off outside George Town)
  • Entrance Fee
  • As per Malaysian law, groups with more than 6 tourists must have a licensed professional guide.
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off are available for hotels in Penang Island. However, for locations far from the town area, additional charges may apply. Pickup is available only for travelers within Penang State.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

1

Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Little India - Penang

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Kapitan Keling Mosque

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Yap Kongsi Temple

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

St. George's Anglican Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

The TOP Penang

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • As per Malaysian law, groups with more than 6 tourists must have a licensed professional guide.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 8 reviews
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5 star

Angela_C, Jan 2026
No issues at all. Driver was very knowledgeable about area and was very helpful and was also very good at the job

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that our driver was helpful and knowledgeable. We always strive to provide the best service and appreciate your feedback.

Fun Experience!

Dennis_C, Jun 2025
Our guide was Mr Ong! Friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating. The experience was a fun one! Definitely recommend it.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad to hear you had a great time and that Mr. Ong made your experience enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.

If you want Petronas Tower tickets don’t do “reserve and pay later”

ivi_s, Jan 2024
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.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We understand that a recent traveler had a negative experience at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. However, our services are based in Penang and are not associated with that attraction.​ Our team has been dedicated to providing quality service on this platform for a long time. While we strive to ensure every customer is satisfied, we acknowledge that not all experiences may meet expectations. Our team works diligently, often around the clock, to serve our travelers. Despite our best efforts, unforeseen challenges can arise.​ We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and take pride in being part of a team committed to continuous improvement.

Penang Highlights Captured in a Tour

Francisco_M, Jun 2023
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.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience in Penang with Aldrin. His extensive knowledge and dedication to providing personalized tours truly make a difference. It's great to know that his fluent English and excellent driving skills enhanced your journey. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future.
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