George Town Heritage Tour: Khoo Kongsi & Penang Peranakan Mansion

5.0 (1 reviews) Penang Island, Malaysia
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the Penang city which is rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. Visit the many historical buildings and temples such as Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the remnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past and also make a visit to Penang Peranakan Mansion & Khoo Kongsi Temple.

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Join transportation with join driver (limited live commentary)
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Private transportation with private driver
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fee for Pinang Peranakan Mansion
  • Private transportation (for private tour only)
  • Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off (city center 1km radius only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking Driver
  • optional
  • Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable
  • Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

What to expect

  1. George Town
    Pass by
    Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
  2. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
    30m
    Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found
  3. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
    30m
    Right across the road you may also visit the Dharmikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.
  4. Historic City of George Town
    30m
    After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past
  5. Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Penang Peranakan Mansion 

    This old mansion, former home of Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, showcases over 1000 antiques and collectibles depicting the life of the Straits Chinese or Peranakan culture found in Malaysia, particularly the Penang Peranakan. The richly decorated mansion is also a popular filming location for movies and television series. A guided tour will be in store to explains the different functions of the different parts of the mansion and provide you with an insight of this unique culture.
  6. Khoo Kongsi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Khoo Kongsi Temple.

    Completed around 1906, the temple belongs  to the Khoo Kongsi clan. The temple features fine Chinese architecture and crasftsmanship

Meeting and pickup

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

Meeting point

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).
An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

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Meeting point for cruise arrival

End point

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).
An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Pickup details

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).

An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance fee for Fort Cornwallis, Peranakan Mansion and also Khoo Kongsi Temple.
  • Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
  • An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity
  • If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged (USD 25 per hour per person)
  • Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges based on per hour per person as stated above)

Cancellation policy

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

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