Penang George Town Heritage Walking Tour

4 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: WEJOY TOURS & TRAVEL

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee for Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Included: Sightseeing by Walk
Included: English speaking’s tour guide
Included: Entrance fee for Khoo Kongsi

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Food and beverages
Not included: Any other expenses not mentioned

Itinerary

St. George's Anglican Church

15 min

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.
Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)

15 min

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 min

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.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion

one hour Admission included

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.
Little India - Penang

30 min

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.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple

15 min

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
Kapitan Keling Mosque

15 min

We will continue our walking to the oldest mosque in Penang, established in 1801 by India Muslim. With beauty Mughal architecture.
Armenian Street

30 min

We will walk down the Armenian street where we can find plenty of historical pre-war shophouses, temples, mosque and street arts.
Khoo Kongsi

45 min Admission included

A Chinese clan house with rich ornamented architecture. It is a hidden gem of Georgetown, access through a valley off the Armenian street.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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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.