Penang Island Attractions

Top Things to Do in Penang Island

Things to Do in Penang Island

Ways to tour Penang Island

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Penang Island.

ESCAPE Penang Admission Ticket
12
Attractions & Museums
from RM 195.17 per adult
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
178
Walking Tours
from RM 27.27 per adult
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
69
Bike Tours
from RM 124.72 per adult
Penang Hill Funicular Ticket
213
Skyscrapers & Towers
from RM 35.86 per adult
Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket
4
Attractions & Museums
from RM 20.52 per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Admission Ticket with Rainbow Skywalk
4
Skyscrapers & Towers
from RM 84.10 per adult
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket
Parks
from RM 66.39 per adult
3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang
69
Walking Tours
from RM 266.29 per adult
Penang Half Day Tour with Upside Down House Admission Ticket
Bus Tours
from RM 202.12 per adult (price varies by group size)
One-Way Ferry Ticket from Penang to Langkawi with Hotel Transfer
from RM 224.54 per adult (price varies by group size)

Walking Tours

Top Attractions in Penang Island

1. Pinang Peranakan Mansion

History Museums

We enjoyed an expertly guided tour through this wonderful venue and collection and were captivated so much of the exh...

2. The Habitat Penang Hill

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Admission tickets from MYR 53.79

By TravelIncognito

From the ticketing office to the meandering pathways, guided walks, giant swings, tree top and canopy walk (facilitie...

3. Street Art in George Town

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

There are many gorgeous Street Art pics on buildings in George Town, and a map is available for an easy tour round th...

4. TeddyVille Museum

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from MYR 33.26

By gabrielhB1378UQ

... culture through elaborate and gorgeous displays of teddy bears showing festivals, costumes, food and scenes of th...

5. Tropical Fruit Farm

Farms

By hannajomeans

He showed us a lot of great fruits, had us try many fresh ones off of the trees, and even made sure to rest us in the...

6. Tropical Spice Garden

Gardens

By MelbourneJade

If you are into herbs and plants it is a must and there is a self guided tour available.

7. Adventure Zone

Playgrounds

The students and teachers had a delightful experience with the safe yet fun slides.

8. Batu Ferringhi Beach

Beaches

Nice Beach, but beware of the hidden ropes under the sand, attached to the boats which take paragliders up and away.

9. Escape Theme Park

Amusement & Theme Parks

Admission tickets from MYR 189.61

Escape is BEST for those who r adventurous.The games r really FUN! BBQ at the base camp is the BEST!All u need to do...

10. Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang)

National Parks

Nevertheless, I enjoyed the magnificent hike through the forest trail along the coast to the magical Monkey Beach, wh...

11. Batu Ferringhi Night Market

Flea & Street Markets

... but the whole experience of waling through the stalls, bargaining prices (DO ALWAYS BARGAIN) was incredible.

12. The Floating Mosque

Points of Interest & Landmarks

... since common sense suggests that it is built on stilts and simply looks as if it is floating on water depending o...

13. Queensbay Mall

Shopping Malls

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Fantastic Mall and Food Court

14. Chin Farm Waterfall

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Waterfalls

15. Batu Ferringhi Hidden Gems

Hiking Trails

16. Penang Hill

Trams

The hill top provides magnificent views of the city, The train ride itself is memorable as it passes through wonderfu...

17. Saanen Dairy Goat Farm

Farms

buy their goat milk when you're about to leave cause theirs were so fresh & homemade.

18. Yahong Art Gallery

Art Galleries

19. Armenian Street

Historic Sites • Neighbourhoods

There was local music, art galleries, souvenir shops, and of course the mural of the two girls on a bicycle.

20. Entopia

Farms • Gardens

Admission tickets from MYR 56.07

My wife Amanda and I took the family to Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm, during our visit to Penang, Malaysia.

21. Indochine Natural

Factory Outlets

22. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Historic Sites

Our tour guide was very informative and told us lots of stories about the history of Mr Cheong, with fun interaction...

23. Tanjung Bungah Market

Flea & Street Markets

24. Penang Avatar Secret Garden

Parks • Gardens

25. Aquarium of Fisheries Research Institute

Aquariums

26. Kek Lok Si Temple

Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Very big Buddhist monestary, with a huge statue of Guan Yin.

27. Upside Down Museum

Art Museums

In every room they help you take pictures, telling you how to pose, but you can also pose on your own if you want.

28. Teluk Bahang Beach

Beaches

29. Wonderfood Museum Penang

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from MYR 25.33

The museum in a two floor shophouse showcases local Malaysian food in splendid colours that look so real.

30. Suffolk House

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

This place is perfect for two or more, and a necessary for every traveler to Penang.

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