Passeios por Penang Hill

Ranjit - our driver/guide displayed high levels of hospitality. He showed us the Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill. He was very knowledgeable about the places and their history. The program was well-structured, and we were able to cover the places leisurely. We look forward to more trips with Klook. Thanks

The temple (Ultimate Happiness?) was gorgeous and so beautiful. Our group's guide, Mr. Gshen, was very kind and enthusiastically told us about the history, culture, and background. He drove us almost all the way to the temple, whereas individual tourists had to walk a long way. We were given express tickets for the train up to Penang Hill with no waiting! Penang Hill offered us a full panoramic view of Penang. I strongly recommend this tour, despite it being a bit expensive.

It was an extraordinary experience with uncomplicated communication with the tour guide regarding pickup. The areas visited (Penang Hill with the funicular railway and the Kek Lok Si Temple) were impressive. Especially around the New Year's festival, the temple was decorated with many lanterns. There is so much to discover and see, you could easily spend a whole day there. It was simply great! On the way back, you can also be dropped off at a hawker center for lunch instead of going back to the hotel hungry.

great adventure to tour round some key attractions in penang..one day would be enough but can always come back another day

Our tour guide, Ricky Ooi, was in close contact with us before our departure. The original itinerary specified meeting at the Dragon City Hotel, but he flexibly arranged for pickup at our hotel in George Town, which was very reassuring. He arrived at the hotel early to brief us on the itinerary and important details, allowing us to reach Penang Hill promptly and catch the first cable car. He even guided us to the best spots inside the car to enjoy the scenery during the ride. He gave us advance tips on each attraction, highlighting their best features, which kept us captivated. The most exciting part was, under his guidance, I witnessed a perfect sunrise for the first time ever. The crimson sun suddenly rose above the horizon, which was breathtaking. As it had just rained the day before, the sky was incredibly clear and adorned with golden, shimmering clouds. Even locals exclaimed they had never seen such a sight, and we even saw a rainbow – truly a rare and fortunate occurrence! We were incredibly lucky to encounter Vicky, a guide with over 30 years of experience. His professionalism was impeccable; he introduced the stories behind each attraction and the best photo spots with great precision. He also catered to our needs, taking us to the Siamese Sister Curry Mee shop, which has received Michelin recognition for two consecutive years, for breakfast, allowing us to savor delicious food. Ricky is very experienced in leading private tours; he understands that clients have their own preferences, so he arranged flexible timings. He first thoroughly introduced the characteristics of the local market, giving us time for free activities, and even treated us to local specialty fried bananas. Finally, when he dropped us back at the hotel, it was not yet 3:00 PM. He leveraged his connections to successfully persuade the hotel to allow us early check-in. The next time I visit Penang, I will definitely seek out Ricky as my private guide. He truly is a five-star guide! I wholeheartedly recommend him to everyone!

Arrived at 2:30 PM and were warmly greeted by staff who arranged for our guide, Eric, to start the activity. Since we had only booked the guided tour, the staff informed us that we could add juice and a fruit platter for an additional RM10 per person on the spot. Eric meticulously explained various fruits from around the world, picked fresh fruits from trees for us to taste and experience, and taught us how to select the best fruits in the market. It was an eye-opening experience, and we learned about many fruits we had never seen before. Finally, we couldn't get a Grab car even at 5:00 PM, so the staff helped us out. They close at 5:30 PM, and although it was more expensive, it was better than being stranded on the mountain.😅 It's recommended to call for a car as soon as you arrive or participate in an earlier activity slot.

There should be a 10 option for rating because that is how great this tour is! The tour guide, CC, is very knowledgeable of Penang history, and he also shared more context on the different temples and Chinese associations in Penang. The tour itself allowed us to see the different cultures that have existed in Penang and how they live in harmony. The tour has given us a different perspective of Penang and how important it is to the trade routes back then and until today.

Mr. Ong is a very good tourist guide. He is well versed in the area and explains the history well. He also knows good places for tourists like us to thrive, dine, and even walk. Highly recommended guide.