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Half Day Historical Tour of Georgetown, Penang

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    3.5 hours

  • Start time

    9am 

  • Meeting Point
    Pick up from your hotel. (Please mention your hotel name and address at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details)
  • Ending Point

    Your hotel in Penang.

Key Highlights

  • The Chinese, Indians, and the British have left their mark on Penang's capital city
  • Historic forts guarded by antique canons bespeak the colonial history of Georgetown

Overview

Named after King George III of England, Georgetown, the capital of the state of Penang, is a rich and interesting blend of the old and new. Central Georgetown is relatively compact and steeped in history. Chinese, Indian and colonial British reminders make Georgetown a fascinating place to visit.

Penang is also the second smallest state in Malaysia. The place offers memorable sights and sounds and activities. It is the oldest British settlement in Malaysia.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in an an air-conditioned vehicle for this tour which takes you to a selection of the major landmarks of Georgetown and is a great introduction to the rich history and diversity of the island.

You will drive by Fort Cornwallis originally a wooden structure built by the British East India Company around 1786. It was rebuilt with stone and brick in 1808. It is one of the most interesting historical landmarks in Georgetown. The fort has several antique canons. The most famous of the cannons is Seri Rambai, which dates back to 1613.

Local belief has it that childless women can become fertile by placing flowers in the barrel of the cannon and offering special prayers.

Drive through Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, Clan Jetty and Street of Harmony where you get to see mosque, kovil, temple and church all in a single stretch of road.

Located near Fort Cornwallis, the Colonial Penang Museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, charts and other historical relics. Another point of interest is the Wat Chayamangkalaram temple. It is really colourful and interesting temple and houses the fourth largest reclining Buddha statue in the world. The statue is draped in a gold-leafed saffron robe. Later, explore some of the finest products of a local favourite chocolate shop.

At the end of this tour you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • English-speaking driver or guide
  • Transportation in an air conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee (wherever applicable) is included

Please note

Voucher Information: Sorry, but we will need you to print a paper version of your booking voucher (we're working on changing this). At this time no refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

A surcharge of MYR50.00/person will be applicable for pick-up and drop-off at any hotel in Bayan Lepas and Balik Pulau area.

Pick-up at 9am hours is only applicable for private tour.

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised  activity to reconfirm.

Customer Reviews

  • Jeffrey J Backen
    Informative tour

    Informative interesting tour. Tour guide helpful and informative....

    Australia 06/22/2014

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