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Penang George Town Heritage Walking Tour
Product code 410023P1
From
From MYR 320
Dates
Available from Jun 10, 2023
Start times
8:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 12-99
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Penang George Town Heritage Walking Tour
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
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Penang George Town Heritage Walking Tour





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Why Travelers Love This
The capital of Penang, Georgetown was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008, as an acknowledgement of its well-preserved multi-culture heritage. Walking down streets of Georgetown is like walking through the paths of history, with outstanding colonial architectures and local cultures. Follow our tour guide to discover George Town on foot, beginning with St. George Church, walking down the Street of Harmony, Little India, Armenian Street, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and other attractions at the heart of the city.
Overview
The capital of Penang, Georgetown was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008, as an acknowledgement of its well-preserved multi-culture heritage. Walking down streets of Georgetown is like walking through the paths of history, with outstanding colonial architectures and local cultures. Follow our tour guide to discover George Town on foot, beginning with St. George Church, walking down the Street of Harmony, Little India, Armenian Street, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and other attractions at the heart of the city.
What's Included
Included
Entrance fee for Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Sightseeing by Walk
English speaking’s tour guide
Entrance fee for Khoo Kongsi
Not included
Private transportation
Food and beverages
Any other expenses not mentioned
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet at the bus stop in front of the Penang St. George Church.
End point
We will end our tour at the Khoo Kongsi.
Itinerary
Stop 1
15 minutes
Stop 1
We will meet in front of the church and start our journey on foot. This church was established in 1818, the oldest Anglican Church in South East Asia, still functioning today.
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
We will walk to the temple down the Kapitan Keling Mosque road. This is the oldest Taoist Temple in Penang, this temple was built in 1800. We will visit and discover the story of Chinese immigrants settling in Penang more than 200 years ago.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
We will walk down China Street at the heart of George Town. On this street we will have a chance to see heritage buildings in George town like shophouses, and clan houses.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
We will then walk from the temple to this mansion via China Street. The residence of 19th century Chinese tycoon, Chung Keng Quee, now turned into a museum of Peranakan Chinese Ethnic Group (referred to as Baba Nyonya). We will tour and discover the stories behind Peranakan ethnic group in Malaysia.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
We will walk around Little India, one of the Indian settlements in Penang. We will discover the daily life of Indian immigrants to Penang since British colonial period.
Stop 6
15 minutes
Stop 6
This is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Georgetown located at Little India, dedicated to Mariamman, the Goddess of Rain. Discover the Hindu believe and practice in Malaysia
Stop 7
15 minutes
Stop 7
We will continue our walking to the oldest mosque in Penang, established in 1801 by India Muslim. With beauty Mughal architecture.
Stop 8
30 minutes
Stop 8
We will walk down the Armenian street where we can find plenty of historical pre-war shophouses, temples, mosque and street arts.
Stop 9
45 minutesAdmission included
Stop 9
A Chinese clan house with rich ornamented architecture. It is a hidden gem of Georgetown, access through a valley off the Armenian street.
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 Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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
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