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Activity Penang Island, Malaysia

Explore Remarkable Penang: Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Penang — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Welcome to Penang, the Pearl of the Orient. This tour highlights the diversity and culture of this island which was a melting pot for merchants and traders from areas such as India, the Middle East, China and Europe.

Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this engrossing city.

To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.

On this tour you will see how the once British colonised city evolved to its present day mecca of cultures and ethnicities.

The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.

Please note that this tour is only available in English.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Citywalksz Ltd

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Audio files and GPS map
Included: Self-Paced

Not included

Not included: Admission Fees
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food/drinks
Not included: Audio Device

Itinerary

Jubilee Clock Tower

15 min

Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, leans slightly to one side like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and. has a Moorish style top
Pinang Peranakan Mansion

15 min Admission not included

Pinang Peranakan Mansion an example of a typical rich Baba home and a must-see. It is adorned with intricate carvings and ornate fixtures and has been restored to its former glory.
St. George's Anglican Church

15 min Admission not included

St. George's Church is the oldest Anglican Church in South East Asia. Built by Indian convicts in the veins of Western neo-classical style and Georgian Palladian design, the white building was inspired by the architectural style that was the rage in Britain and other parts of Europe at the time.
Sun Yat Sen Museum

15 min Admission not included

Sun Yat Sen Museum is a historic gem in the heart of George Town, a beautifully preserved house museum which has a permanent exhibition on Sun Yat Sen's early revolutionary period in Penang when he planned the China Revolution in 1911.
Kapitan Keling Mosque

15 min

The Kapitan Keling Mosque is Penang's oldest and is a spiritual and community congregational point for the city's Muslim community.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple

15 min

The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple standing in Penang. Built in the South Indian Dravidian style, the temple’s most outstanding feature is the impressive gopuram, or tower over at the main entrance of the temple where you will see amazing sculptures of the gods and goddesses of Hinduism.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.

End point

Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.

Using your ticket

This is a self-guided audio tour.

There is no meeting point and no physical guide.

Start anytime and explore at your own pace. Please stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

START YOUR TOUR

You will receive an email from Viator with a link to open your tour in the CitywalksWorld app.

Click the link in the email and the app will open with your tour ready to start.

Download the tour for the best offline experience.

DIDN’T RECEIVE THE EMAIL?

Open the app directly at:

https://citywalksworld.app

Go to My Tours.

Select Redeem a Code.

Enter the Tour Operator Confirmation No.

(This is on your Viator ticket and starts with VIA-.)

Your tour will unlock instantly.

IMPORTANT – BEST EXPERIENCE

Use headphones for clearer audio.
Go to the Profile tab to adjust your default settings.
Calibrate your compass in the app to make navigation easier.

We hope you enjoy your walk. If you have a great experience, we would truly appreciate a review.

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%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
No admission fees or physical guide included.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
Available only in English.