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The previous price was RM 29 and current price is RM 22 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 47m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step beyond the faded pastel facades of George Town and immerse yourself in the opulent, secretive, and deeply syncretic world of the Peranakan Chinese. This is not just a walk through history; it is a sensory journey into a culture born from the collision of Chinese ambition, Malay tradition, and European colonialism. Discover the hidden domestic power of the Nyonyas, the staggering wealth of the Baba tycoons, and the architectural marvels that perfectly adapted to the tropical heat. By the end, you will question everything you thought you knew about identity and heritage.

    • A 3.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 107 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and Art, Design & Aesthetics
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    • 29 Church Street,
    • 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    • 29 Church Street
    • 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Podcast Tour George Town Unveiling the Peranakan Tapestry in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 47 minutes1h 47m
    1h 47m
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
RM 28.01
RM 22.41 x 1 AdultRM 22.41
Total
The previous price was RM 28.01 and current price is RM 22.41
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

  • 10m
A 19th-century mansion encapsulating the opulent Baba-Nyonya lifestyle, featuring a stunning blend of global architectural elements.

Seven Terraces

  • 10m
A stunning adaptive reuse of Anglo-Chinese terrace houses, showcasing the ingenious Peranakan use of air wells for tropical ventilation.

Muntri Street

  • 10m
The best-preserved row of 19th-century Straits Eclectic terrace houses, featuring intricate Majolica tiles and carved half-doors.

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

  • 10m
The iconic indigo-dyed mansion of a Hakka tycoon, representing the pinnacle of Straits Chinese wealth and Feng Shui mastery.

Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay

  • 10m
A hidden, decades-old grassroots factory offering a sensory dive into the labor-intensive world of traditional Nyonya kuih.

世德堂謝公司 Cheah Kongsi Temple

  • 10m
A Hokkien clan house that physically manifests cultural syncretism, blending European, Malay, and Chinese architectural styles.

Jawi House Cafe Gallery

  • 10m
A gallery and cafe dedicated to the Jawi Peranakans, expanding the narrative of Penang's hybridity beyond the Chinese community.

Location

Activity location

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    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    • 29 Church Street,
    • 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    • 29 Church Street
    • 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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