Skywalk + Deck + SkyBridge
RM 60
- All three, one entry each, same day
- Child or senior: RM 51
The TOP Penang is the viewing complex at the top of KOMTAR, the 68-storey tower in the centre of George Town. It has two observation decks, the indoor Observatory Deck on Level 65 and the open-air Rainbow Skywalk on the Level 68 roof, and the SkyBridge, a walk round the outside of the tower.
From the top you see the whole of George Town, the north coast towards Gurney Drive, Penang Hill and Air Itam inland, and both bridges to the mainland.
- Location
- George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Tower height
- 248.7 m
- Floors
- 68
- Record
- Tallest in Southeast Asia, 1985–1986
- Rainbow Skywalk opened
- 18 December 2016
What's at The TOP Penang
01
Rainbow Skywalk, Level 68
A 16 m U-shaped glass walkway jutting out from the open roof, at George Town's highest point. You walk it in fabric shoe covers that protect the glass.
02
Observatory Deck, Level 65
Indoor and air-conditioned, with floor-to-ceiling windows all round and a glass-floor walkway of its own.
03
SkyBridge
A walk round the outside of the tower in a safety harness, clipped in as a group, with stretches of open lattice floor.
04
Sunset and night views
The Rainbow Skywalk is open until 22:00 most days, so you can see the city at sunset and lit up after dark.
05
Top View Restaurant
A restaurant and lounge on Level 68, open the same hours as the Skywalk, serving lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
The TOP Penang tickets
Each pass gives one entry to every attraction in it, on the day you visit. The prices below are online; at the counter the three-attraction pass costs RM 78, or RM 58 for children, seniors and OKU card holders.
Children up to 90 cm go free. Children from 90 cm to 12 years and seniors aged 60 and over pay the child price, and every child must stay with an adult. Tickets are non-refundable, so check the weather before you pick a day.
5 Attractions Pass
RM 77.45
- The three above
- Jurassic Research Center and Top Boutique Aquarium
- Child or senior: RM 59.59
Location and opening hours
The TOP is in KOMTAR on Penang Road, in the centre of George Town. Rapid Penang's main bus terminal is at the foot of the tower, and the free CAT bus comes here from the ferry jetty.
How to get to The TOP Penang- Address
- The TOP, KOMTAR, Penang Road, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Operating hours
- Monday: 10:00 – 22:00 Tuesday: 10:00 – 19:00 Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00
- Hours are for the Rainbow Skywalk and the Observatory Deck. The SkyBridge runs 10:00–19:00, last entry 18:00. The open-air levels close in rain and lightning.
Before you go
- Is The TOP Penang worth it?
- For the view, yes: from the Rainbow Skywalk, on the tallest building in George Town, you see the old town, the coast, Penang Hill and the bridges in one turn. The SkyBridge adds a proper thrill on the same ticket.
- How long do I need at The TOP Penang?
- Allow at least 2 hours for the Skywalk, the Observatory Deck and the SkyBridge. The 5 Attractions Pass adds two indoor exhibits, so plan on more.
- When is the best time to go?
- Come at 10:00 for the fewest people, or at sunset for the light. Afternoons from 16:00 to 19:00 bring the heaviest rain and lightning, when the open-air levels close.
- Where do I collect my ticket?
- If you book online through Klook, you get a mobile voucher. Exchange it for your entry ticket or a wristband at the counter on Level 6 of The TOP. How to get there shows the way in from the street.
- Is the Rainbow Skywalk safe?
- Yes. The walkway is laminated, heat-treated glass built to hold 16 adults at a time, and Universiti Sains Malaysia ran pendulum, wind and vibration tests on it before it opened. It closes in rain and lightning.
- Who can do the SkyBridge?
- Anyone at least 110 cm tall and no heavier than 100 kg, in trousers or shorts: skirts and dresses are not allowed. You wear a safety harness and follow the staff's instructions. The SkyBridge runs from 10:00 to 19:00, last entry 18:00, so do it first if you arrive late in the day.