Colors of George Town Walking Tour
Malaysia, Malaysia
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Colors of George Town Walking Tour
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the architecture, history, and colorful streets of historic George Town on a 4-hour, small-group walking tour of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you walk, hear George Town stories, from historic Chinese societies to Penang’s diverse religions. This 4-hour George Town walking tour includes pickup and drop-off at Penang Island hotels as well as admission to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and it’s limited to 10 people for individual service.
- 4-hour walking tour of George Town
- Explore the UNESCO-listed city with a local guide
- Walk the 'Street of Harmony'
- Includes admission to Penang Peranakan Mansion
- Learn about local history, religion, and culture
- Pickup and drop-off at Penang Island hotels
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Meet a driver at your Penang hotel for 8:30am departure, then travel to George Town, Penang’s vibrant capital city. Upon arrival in George Town, start your walking tour, following a specially-designed route to the city’s highlights.
Walk to the State Assembly building, then follow the “Street of Harmony,” where a wide range of religious sites and devotees line up side by side. You’ll see the rooflines of the Chinese society houses, and stop at a series of religious buildings, including St. George’s Church, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, and Kapitan Keling Mosque, a 19th-century landmark built by Indian Muslims.
Your tour includes admission to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, a museum-house that explores Penang’s Peranakan, or Chinese-Malay heritage. After visiting the mansion, pause at a Hindu flower stall to learn the art of making colorful flower garlands, and pause for photos of street art and wall paintings.
If desired, you can continue on a beca, or trishaw, for a relaxing ride through George Town’s narrow streets (trishaw own expense). This 4-hour walking tour concludes with return transfer to your hotel.
Walk to the State Assembly building, then follow the “Street of Harmony,” where a wide range of religious sites and devotees line up side by side. You’ll see the rooflines of the Chinese society houses, and stop at a series of religious buildings, including St. George’s Church, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, and Kapitan Keling Mosque, a 19th-century landmark built by Indian Muslims.
Your tour includes admission to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, a museum-house that explores Penang’s Peranakan, or Chinese-Malay heritage. After visiting the mansion, pause at a Hindu flower stall to learn the art of making colorful flower garlands, and pause for photos of street art and wall paintings.
If desired, you can continue on a beca, or trishaw, for a relaxing ride through George Town’s narrow streets (trishaw own expense). This 4-hour walking tour concludes with return transfer to your hotel.
Itinerary
The mosque, which is the largest historical mosque in the city of George Town, is located near many other historical places of worship on Kapitan Keling Street, also known as the ‘Street of Harmony’, which is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in George Town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
It is the typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago is recreated to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions. With over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles of the era on display, this Baba-Nyonya museum is also housed in one of Penang’s heritage mansion of eclectic design and architectureldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
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