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Rise of World Heritage City Penang Walking Heritage Tour

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Price is RM 196 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location
  • Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower
    • Lebuh Light
    • 10450, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Cititel Penang
    • 66 Jalan Penang
    • 10000, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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The Rise of World Heritage City - Penang: Walking Heritage Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
RM 196.48 x 1 AdultRM 196.48
Total
Price is RM 196.48
ADD ON: Heritage Trishaw Ride
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Heritage Trishaw: Enjoy this HERITAGE TRISHAW RIDE within George Town and uncover those secret alleys and amazing heritage buildings.
Starting point:
Cititel Penang, 66, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Price details
RM 235.77 x 1 AdultRM 235.77
Total
Price is RM 235.77

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exploration of historical buildings
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary snack tasting and Penang famous dessert - Chendol
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Understanding of different ethnic living practices
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insight into the food culture of Penang
  • What's includedWhat's included
    View of architectural styles showcasing different cultures
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group of guest on each tour - max of 10 pax
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced and Professional Story Telling Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick Up and Drop Off transportation excluded
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcohol Beverage

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Fort Cornwallis (Pass by)
Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century.
Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower
  • 15m
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
  • 15m
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
  • 15m
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
  • 15m
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.
St. George's Anglican Church, Penang, Malaysia
  • 15m
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.
SK Saint Xavier (Pass by)
Historical High School which is built in 1787.
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (Pass 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.
Love Lane (Pass by)
Discover the heritage building and history of this street.
Muntri Street (Pass by)
Discover the building and history behind.
Chowrasta Market
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket 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.
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Understand and enjoy a mouthwatering dessert at this famous street food spot.
Komtar Walk
  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location
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    Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower
    • Lebuh Light
    • 10450, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Cititel Penang
    • 66 Jalan Penang
    • 10000, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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    Fort Cornwallis
    • 4 Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah
    • 10200, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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