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    Historical, Heritage & Cultural Walk Around George Town

    5.0(12 reviews)
    By TEOH SHAN TATT TIGERProduct code 130873P1
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    Duration

    5 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Kuala Lumpur

    Why Travelers Love This

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    Overview

    The Walking Tour Starts at the Esplanade where Penang's history started, after the walk, we will have a local light breakfast. Next, we will walk towards the street of harmony to learn about the different cultures and religions We will experience some living heritage in town including traditional Joss stick maker, Chukumali coffee seller and Indian chewing gum ( Subjects to availability) Discover some of the unique street names, building structures and traditional technology of it. Other things to note: 1. This will be a casual city walk, guests should be fit at least to walk for a fair amount of time. Consider the heat, so prepare lotion or sunblock. 2. This is a Slow Historical Walk to learn and in-depth experience the local Heritage and Culture. It is designed only for those who love storytelling and history. 3. Although is 5 hours, it may go longer sometimes, please do advise me if you have time restrictions.

    What's Included

    Included

    Food and drink

    LIGHT BREAKFAST

    Food and drink

    Snacks

    Food and drink

    500ML MINERAL WATER

    Not included

    No exclusions listed.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    MBPP CITY HALL, ESPLANADE, GEORGE TOWN

    Pickup details

    ill be waiting right in front of the MBPP City Hall Meeting Point,

    Itinerary

    Standard5 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hour

    DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF PENANG, CAPTAIN FRANCIS LIGHT

    2

    Stop 2

    15 minutes

    DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF HIGH COURT AND LOCAL ROBIN HOOD

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

    DISCOVER THE STORY AND FUN FACT OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH

    4

    Stop 4

    30 minutes

    EXPERIENCE THE TRADITIONAL JOSS STICK MAKING WITH STORY BEHIND THE WORLD OLDEST JOSS STICK MAKER

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hour

    DISCOVER THE CHINESE FENG SHUI, HISTORY, HERITAGE AND BUDDISHM

    6

    Stop 6

    30 minutes

    DISCOVER THE INDIAN CHEWING GUM AND SNACKS

    7

    Stop 7

    30 minutes

    LEARN AND DISCOVER THE MUSLIM PRACTICE AND MISCONCEPTION ABOUT ISLAM

    8

    Stop 8

    30 minutes

    DISCOVER THE STORY OF HINDU BELIEF AND CULTURE PRACTICE, (DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY)

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    No Back Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    No Pregnant

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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