Private Tour: Half Day George Town Historical City Tour

George Town, 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's well-known attractions with our experienced English-speaking guide. Know about the city's culture and history through visits to Clan Jetties, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and Buddhist temples.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Pickup and drop-off at George town hotel/ Cruise ship port.
  • English-speaking local driver guide
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Lunch
  • Any Other things not mentioned

What to expect

  1. Chew Jetty
    30m
    Our Tour Guide picks you up from your hotel in the George Town area to start your George Town half-day tour that takes in the main attractions and picturesque sights. You will visit the Clan Jetties along the waterfront of George Town. Get a first-hand view of a house stilt by the coast of the living heritage of the Chew Clan to go about their daily life.
  2. Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to visit the former house of the Chinese Captain, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and marvel at their collections not found elsewhere. This elite house featured many memories of 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 temples or clan houses of the Khoo family, and marvel at the splendid architecture, one of the best outside China. Learn about the history, rituals, Fengshui, and trivia stuff in Khoo Kongsi.
  4. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
    30m
    Next, We round up the tour with a visit to Pulau Tikus and visit Reclining Buddha Temple. Be amazed at the world's 3rd longest Reclining Buddha statue and see the differences between Chinese and Siamese dragons in the Reclining Buddha temple.
  5. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
    30m
    See the standing Buddha and check out the Guardian of
    the World (Panca Rupa). Throw a few coins for luck in the Fountain of Life and learn about the journey of Buddha in the Burmese temple.
    After finish this tour you will be transferred back to your hotel safely.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup and drop-off within George town hotel/ Cruise ship port.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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