Private Half-Day George Town History Tour

4.6 (76 reviews) Penang, Malaysia
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join this half-day tour and explore George Town well-known attractions with our professional English speaking guide. Learn about the city cultural and history through visits to Clan Jetties, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and Buddhist temples. Round-trip transportation from George Town hotels is included.

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off within George town hotel/ Cruise ship port.
  • Round trip transportation by private Car
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Any Other things not mentioned

What to expect

  1. Chew Jetty
    30m
    Our Tour Guide pick you up from your hotel in George Town area to start your George Town half day tour that takes in main attractions and picturesque sights. You will visit to the Clan Jetties located along the waterfront of George Town. Get a first-hand view of house stilt by the coast of the living heritage of the Chew Clan go about their daily life.
  2. Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the former house of Chinese Captain, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion and marveled their collections not found elsewhere. This elite house featured many recollection memories when the Chinese immigrants inter-marriage with the locals and created a fusion of east meets locals, hence a new tradition was borne.
  3. Khoo Kongsi
    1h
    Take a tour to Khoo Kongsi, one of the grandest temple or clan house of the Khoo family and marvel at the grand architecture, one of the best outside China. Learn about the history, rituals, Fengshui and trivia stuffs found in Khoo Kongsi.
  4. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
    30m
    We round up the tour with a visit to Pulau Tikus and visit Reclining Buddha Temple. Be amazed with the world 3rd longest Reclining Buddha statue and see the differences between Chinese and Siamese's dragons in Reclining Buddha temple.
  5. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
    30m
    See the standing Buddha and check out the Guardian of
    the World (Panca Rupa) and count how many animal's part that make up of this guardian. Throw a few coins for luck in Fountain of Life and learn about the journey of Buddha in Burmese temple.
  6. MAM Holidays Malaysia
    30m
    After finish this tour you will be transferred back to your hotel safely.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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