Penang Georgetown Through The Alleys Walking Tour

Overview

Learn about second smallest state in Malaysia, Penang Island in our 3 - hours walking tour start from your hotel lobby with English speaking tour guide. This modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls is well known for its multicultural elements. Enjoy your walk and learn about Mosque, Catholic Church, Buddhist Temple, and Hindu Temple also enjoy delicious traditional food from Malaysia, China, India, and many more Asian countries. During the tour you will learn about culture, history and traditions of this multi-racial society.

Itinerary

1. Kapitan Keling Mosque

   You will picked from your hotel lobby at 8:30 am,board to  the air conditioned vehicles and start your walking tour by visiting Kapitan Keling Mosque. It was the first arab-indian mosque built in Penang which gives the best atmosphere for a peaceful meditation. It is nevertheless attractive and worth a quick stop for some pictures.

   · 30 min

2. Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)

   Not to miss Kuan Yin Temple in the same street which dedicated to goddess of mercy Kuan Yin. This small unpretentious, well maintained temple has an air of serene divinity about it that is hard to describe and can only be experienced.

   · 30 min

3. Sri Mahamariamman Temple

   Proceed to Sri Maha Mariammman temple, located in the same street which has some fascinating designs and architecture. It is one of the well-known temple in Penang not only among Hindus but whole Penangites.

   · 30 min

4. Next, our walk is to an architectural masterpiece of Penang, St. George’s church. This colonial style church has a very clean and neat compound. It was registered as ‘National Heritage’ in 2007. It is definitely worth a visit if you are keen on religious buildings.

   · 30 min

5. Museu Pinang Peranakan

   Walking tour will not be complete without the ancient Penang Peranakan Mansion visit. You can soak up the ‘Baba Nyonya’ culture and the beautiful architecture here. Come and learn about the superb UNESCO heritage building here. The history showcasing about a wealthy Chinese family and how they loved in the 19th century. It is very exquisite with so much history, culture and heritage. Be ready to get blown away by the opulence in this mansion of history.  100 years old clan Jetty which actually, is a small floating villages connected with the lads, is also included in your walk.

   · 30 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Please wear proper clothing to religious sites, no skimpy or revealing clothes and please cover your knees and shoulders. • Tour Visit Point is fixed. Should the weather condition/traffic condition is bad, Driver will discuss with you to shorten the Tour or substitute possible sights. However, no replacement of Tour will be given.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travel period / walk duration from point A to point B is also included in total tour duration.

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

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 264450P64

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