Georgetown Sightseeing Tour

3.7 (9 reviews) Penang, Malaysia
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Take a scenic drive through historical Georgetown, the capital city of Penang, now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this half-day tour you’ll visit the most prominent buildings of the colonial era such as Fort Cornwallis. Enjoy a trishaw ride past Georgetown’s charming architecture, the modern skyscrapers of bustling Chinatown and colorful Little India— each a showcase of Penang's rich culture and heritage. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees-pay on site (Khoo Kongsi Clan House-MYR 15 per person)
  • Trishaw Ride-pay on site: MYR 80 per trishaw (subject to change)

What to expect

  1. Fort Cornwallis
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis that once belonged to the English East India Company and where Captain Francis Light first landed in 1786
  2. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
    30m
    Visit the majestic Thai Buddhist Temple, Wat Chayamangkalaram, which houses one of the world's largest reclining Buddhas at 33 meters. This gold –plated reclining statue has long fascinated foreign tourists.
  3. Khoo Kongsi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Stop at one of the most magnificent clan houses, Khoo Kong Si. The building features intricate carvings and woodwork bearing the mark of master craftsmen from China.
  4. Chew Jetty
    30m
    The Clan Jetty, an intricate network of rows and rows of houses built on stilts out on the sea in the 19th century by the Chinese immigrants.
  5. Pass by
    Tour Operator

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Meet at hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before the pick-up time

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Fort Cornwallis - Photo Stop. View from outside only.

Cancellation policy

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

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