George Town Trip Overview
Welcome to Penang, the Pearl of the Orient. This tour highlights the diversity and culture of this island which was a melting pot for merchants and traders from areas such as India, the Middle East, China and Europe.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this engrossing city.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
On this tour you will see how the once British colonised city evolved to its present day mecca of cultures and ethnicities.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: George Town, Malaysia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Self-guided Tours & Rentals
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What to Expect When Visiting George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Welcome to Penang, the Pearl of the Orient. This tour highlights the diversity and culture of this island which was a melting pot for merchants and traders from areas such as India, the Middle East, China and Europe.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this engrossing city.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
On this tour you will see how the once British colonised city evolved to its present day mecca of cultures and ethnicities.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower, Light Street corner of Beach Street and King Edward’s Place, George Town, Penang Island 10450 Malaysia
Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, leans slightly to one side like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and. has a Moorish style top
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pinang Peranakan Mansion, 29 Church Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Pinang Peranakan Mansion an example of a typical rich Baba home and a must-see. It is adorned with intricate carvings and ornate fixtures and has been restored to its former glory.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. George’s Anglican Church, 1 Lebuh Farquhar Harmony Walk, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
St. George’s Church is the oldest Anglican Church in South East Asia. Built by Indian convicts in the veins of Western neo-classical style and Georgian Palladian design, the white building was inspired by the architectural style that was the rage in Britain and other parts of Europe at the time.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sun Yat Sen Museum, 120 Armeniam Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Sun Yat Sen Museum is a historic gem in the heart of George Town, a beautifully preserved house museum which has a permanent exhibition on Sun Yat Sen’s early revolutionary period in Penang when he planned the China Revolution in 1911.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kapitan Keling Mosque, Chulia Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
The Kapitan Keling Mosque is Penang’s oldest and is a spiritual and community congregational point for the city’s Muslim community.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sri Mariamman Temple, Queen Street, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple standing in Penang. Built in the South Indian Dravidian style, the temple’s most outstanding feature is the impressive gopuram, or tower over at the main entrance of the temple where you will see amazing sculptures of the gods and goddesses of Hinduism.
Duration: 15 minutes
