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4-Hour Private Heritage Tour in George Town
Product code 436043P1
From
From MYR 280
Dates
Available from Dec 7, 2023
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-60, Senior ages 61-70
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4-Hour Private Heritage Tour in George Town
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
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From
From MYR 280
4-Hour Private Heritage Tour in George Town





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Why Travelers Love This
This trail offers an insight into what gives Penang its charm. Unlike the other trails we offer, the Heritage Trail covers the different scenes in this former British colony while walking through various cultures, settlements, and everything in between, each with its own distinctive identity and yet harmoniously assimilated within a tight congested George Town.
Overview
This trail offers an insight into what gives Penang its charm. Unlike the other trails we offer, the Heritage Trail covers the different scenes in this former British colony while walking through various cultures, settlements, and everything in between, each with its own distinctive identity and yet harmoniously assimilated within a tight congested George Town.
What's Included
Included
Snacks
Licensed English Speaking Tour Guide
Entrance fees for Khoo Kongsi Clan House & Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Not included
Transportation, Lunch, Bottled water & Raincoats/ponchos
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meet tour guide at the meet up point at 09:00hrs (9am)
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Meet your tour guide at the entrance of the jetty The Chew Jetty will be the first place of visit. One of the seven existing jetties today, they are the reminiscent of Penang's hey days of the spice trade and the country's booming tin mining industry A unique settlement that is on stilts above the sea and guests will be walking on the jetty that was built by settlers' ancestors one and half centuries ago
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
Just a crossover, walk pass through one of Penang's most celebrated street art. Believed to be the very spot that ignited Penang's art scene at a grand scale Once a street occupied by Armenian immigrants, hence the street name, this busy street is a concoction of wall art with local cafes, Chinese clan temples and local souvenirs
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
Probably the most prominent Chinese clan on the island. As all other Chinese clans in Georgetown, the Khoo Clan was perceived as a secret society during the British administration The Khoo Clan House boasts the finest Southern Chinese architecture outside of China. It is today one of Penang's icon promoting the state's tourism sector
Stop 4
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 4
From Khoo Kongsi Clan House, guests will continue walking, passing by the "Street of Harmony", which houses 4 of the earliest places of worship within an 800-meter stretch...a mosque, a Hindu temple, a Chinese temple, and an Anglican church. What makes them fascinating is that each of them marks the settlement of a particular race A stop over at Little India to rest the weary feet and reward oneself with one of Malaysia's national breakfasts, Roti Canai with a hot Teh Tarik (milk tea). You may have your tea either with masala spices, ginger, or just plain. Just recently Roti Canai was voted by Taste Atlas as the No.1 bread in the world! Continue the walk through Little India to reach the tour's last stop, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, which today is a museum in dedication to a very distinctive community called the Baba & Nyonya However, the mansion itself has its own captivating story, that we shall keep a surprise.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Food Sampling. The tour includes sampling of street food available along our trail For example hot Masala/Ginger tea with Roti Canai or local toast bread with local coffee
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Health Other
Tour not applicable for those with any sort of food allergies including gluten allergy
Health Other
Tour not applicable for those who are vegetarian
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.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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