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Historical, Heritage & Cultural Walk Around George Town

5.0 (12 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation
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Historical, Heritage & Cultural Walk Around George Town

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
TEOH SHAN TATT TIGER

Ages: Youth (18–20 years) · Adults (21–40 years) · Seniors (41–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: LIGHT BREAKFAST
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: Bottled water: 500ML MINERAL WATER

Itinerary

  1. Padang Kota Lama

    one hour

    DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF PENANG, CAPTAIN FRANCIS LIGHT

  2. Stop 2

    15 min

    DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF HIGH COURT AND LOCAL ROBIN HOOD

  3. Stop 3

    30 min

    DISCOVER THE STORY AND FUN FACT OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH

  4. Stop 4

    30 min

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

  5. Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)

    one hour

    DISCOVER THE CHINESE FENG SHUI, HISTORY, HERITAGE AND BUDDISHM

  6. Little India - Penang

    30 min

    DISCOVER THE INDIAN CHEWING GUM AND SNACKS

  7. Kapitan Keling Mosque

    30 min

    LEARN AND DISCOVER THE MUSLIM PRACTICE AND MISCONCEPTION ABOUT ISLAM

  8. Sri Mahamariamman Temple

    30 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • MBPP CITY HALL, ESPLANADE, GEORGE TOWN

End point

Using your ticket

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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