Explore Remarkable Penang: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Welcome to Penang, the Pearl of the Orient. This tour highlights the diversity and culture of this island which was a melting pot for merchants and traders from areas such as India, the Middle East, China and Europe. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this engrossing city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. On this tour you will see how the once British colonised city evolved to its present day mecca of cultures and ethnicities. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

Itinerary

1. Jubilee Clock Tower

   Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, leans slightly to one side like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and. has a Moorish style top

   · 15 min

2. Museu Pinang Peranakan

   Pinang Peranakan Mansion an example of a typical rich Baba home and a must-see. It is adorned with intricate carvings and ornate fixtures and has been restored to its former glory.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

3. St. George's Anglican Church

   St. George's Church is the oldest Anglican Church in South East Asia. Built by Indian convicts in the veins of Western neo-classical style and Georgian Palladian design, the white building was inspired by the architectural style that was the rage in Britain and other parts of Europe at the time.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

4. Sun Yat Sen Museum

   Sun Yat Sen Museum is a historic gem in the heart of George Town, a beautifully preserved house museum which has a permanent exhibition on Sun Yat Sen's early revolutionary period in Penang when he planned the China Revolution in 1911.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

5. Kapitan Keling Mosque

   The Kapitan Keling Mosque is Penang's oldest and is a spiritual and community congregational point for the city's Muslim community.

   · 15 min

6. Sri Mahamariamman Temple

   The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple standing in Penang. Built in the South Indian Dravidian style, the temple’s most outstanding feature is the impressive gopuram, or tower over at the main entrance of the temple where you will see amazing sculptures of the gods and goddesses of Hinduism.

   · 15 min

How to use your ticket

This is a self-guided audio tour. There is no meeting point and no physical guide. Start anytime and explore at your own pace. Please stay aware of your surroundings at all times. START YOUR TOUR You will receive an email from Viator with a link to open your tour in the CitywalksWorld app. Click the link in the email and the app will open with your tour ready to start. Download the tour for the best offline experience. DIDN’T RECEIVE THE EMAIL? Open the app directly at: https://citywalksworld.app Go to My Tours. Select Redeem a Code. Enter the Tour Operator Confirmation No. (This is on your Viator ticket and starts with VIA-.) Your tour will unlock instantly. IMPORTANT – BEST EXPERIENCE • Use headphones for clearer audio. • Go to the Profile tab to adjust your default settings. • Calibrate your compass in the app to make navigation easier. We hope you enjoy your walk. If you have a great experience, we would truly appreciate a review.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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
• Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
• No admission fees or physical guide included.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
• Available only in English.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by Citywalksz Ltd via Viator.