Rise of World Heritage City Penang Walking Heritage Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 14 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200, Malaysia
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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Our professional and experienced story telling guide will be meeting you at the entrance of Fort Cornwallis.

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

Cantonese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Fort Cornwallis
Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century.
2. Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower
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.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Esplanade Walkway
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.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Penang Town Hall
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.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Logan Memorial
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.
Duration: 15 mins
6. St. George's Anglican Church, Penang, Malaysia
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.
Duration: 15 mins
7. SK Saint Xavier
Historical High School which is built in 1787.
8. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
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.
9. Love Lane
Discover the heritage building and history of this street.
10. Muntri Street
Discover the building and history behind.
11. Chowrasta Market
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.
Duration: 30 mins
12. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Understand and enjoy a mouthwatering dessert at this famous street food spot.
Duration: 20 mins
13. Komtar Walk
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.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Exploration of historical buildings

Complimentary snack tasting

View of architectural styles showcasing different cultures

Small group of guest on each tour - max of 10 pax

Understanding of different ethnic living practices

Insight into the food culture of Penang

Experienced and Professional Story Telling Guide

Exclusion

Pick Up and Drop Off transportation excluded

Alcohol Beverage

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

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