Rise of World Heritage City Penang Walking Heritage Tour

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About this activity

Discover the history of Penang on a guided walking tour of George Town. Learn about the rise of Penang from 1786 until present day and immerse yourself in the history of the island.

Begin your tour by meeting your guide in George Town. Walk into the real-life community of Penangites and learn about the food culture in Penang, which consists of different ethnicities, including Malay, Chinese, and Indian. Plus, The Peranakans, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world

See the architectural styles that showcase the cultures of different races and ethnicities. Discover the secret to living in peace and harmony on this UNESCO World Heritage island.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Chinese, Cantonese, English
Operated by: Experiencing Local

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Exploration of historical buildings
Included: Complimentary snack tasting
Included: View of architectural styles showcasing different cultures
Included: Small group of guest on each tour - max of 10 pax
Included: Understanding of different ethnic living practices
Included: Insight into the food culture of Penang
Included: Experienced and Professional Story Telling Guide

Not included

Not included: Pick Up and Drop Off transportation excluded
Not included: Alcohol Beverage

Itinerary

Fort Cornwallis

Passing by

Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century.
Stop 2

15 min

The Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, also known as the Jubilee Clock Tower, is an Indo-Saracenic style clock tower within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang.
Esplanade Walkway

15 min

The Esplanade is a seafront city square in the heart of George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. It covers the field adjacent to Fort Cornwallis, known locally as the Padang, and the seaside promenade along the edge of the field.
Penang Town Hall

15 min

The Town Hall is a British-built administrative building in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is located adjacent to the City Hall, which now serves as the seat of the Penang Island City Council.
Logan Memorial

15 min

The Logan Memorial is situated in front of the Penang High Court at Light Street in George Town, Malaysia, and was erected in memory of James Richardson Logan, Scottish lawyer and man of letters, who lived in the Straits Settlements in the 19th century.
Stop 6

15 min

St. George's Church is a 19th-century Anglican church within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. The oldest purpose-built Anglican church in Southeast Asia, it was elevated by to the status of pro-cathedral in 2023.
Stop 7

Passing by

Historical High School which is built in 1787.
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Passing by

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is a government gazetted heritage building located on Leith Street in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The mansion's external decorations and indigo-blue outer walls make it a very distinctive building, and it is sometimes referred to as The Blue Mansion.
Stop 9

Passing by

Discover the heritage building and history of this street.
Stop 10

Passing by

Discover the building and history behind.
Chowrasta Market

30 min Admission included

The original Chowrasta market was built in 1890 within the settlement area of South Indian immigrants. In Urdu, the market’s name is translated into “four cross roads”.

You will be able to taste one of our local favourite snacks at Chowrasta Market.
Stop 12

30 min

The Tun Abdul Razak Complex (abbrev. Komtar) is a civic complex of five buildings within the central business district of George Town, Penang. It first opened on 2 December 1976. At the time of its completion in 1985, the central skyscraper of the complex, Komtar Tower, at 231.7 metres (760 ft), was the tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia.