Disconnect from stress for a day and take a plunge into an experience that will refresh and renew you, with this Georgetown Heritage and Scenic Night tour.
Georgetown Heritage.
George Town, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage city with its diversified arts & cultures, it is definitely a place not to miss!
Visit to the world renowned Pinang Peranakan Mansion. The Baba & Nyonyas (the Peranakans) was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, the mansion houses over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectible items of the era on display. Then take a short walk to the colourful ethnic Indian enclave, Little India where wide range of items are sold.
Then visit the oldest Hindu Temple in Penang. Continue to Chinese clan houses where ornate rooftops with intricate carving of dragon pillars are found. Walk along Armenian Street to view the famous street arts and see the Kapitan Kling Mosque nearby. Note: INCLUDE guided tour and entrance fees to heritage sites stated in the itinerary.
Scenic Night.
Watch the city of George Town come alive at night with the city lights and street peddlers. The phrase ”we live to eat” cannot be more profound than when applied to Penang. Having a rich mix of many races living in Malaysia, we are blessed with a variety of exotic foods. Join us and we will show you why Penang is known as a Gourmet’s Paradise. Enjoy freshly prepared food, dining alfresco style.
After dinner, hop on a trishaw for a slow ride through the colourful streets of George Town. This “three wheel rickshaw”, unique to this part of the world is locally known as the “King of the Road”.
Later, enjoy a scenic drive across the Penang Bridge, a total of 13.5km from the island to the mainland and back to Penang Island by ferry, the oldest ferry service in Malaysia since 1920.
Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel lobby in Penang City Only. Georgetown Heritage at 9am-9:30am. Scenic Night Tour at 7pm-7:30pm.
Drop-off location: Hotel lobby in Penang City Only. Georgetown Heritage at 1pm. Scenic Night Tour at 11pm.
Duration:8 hours. Georgetown Heritage approx 3.5 hours. Scenic Night Tour approx. 3.5 hours.
Start/opening time: Georgetown Heritage -at 9:30am. Scenic Night Tour- at 7:30pm.
End/closing time: Georgetown Heritage at 1pm. Scenic Night Tour- at 11pm.
Languages: English .
Others: Ex Mainland - extra charge will be collected (at pick-up time) for pick-up/drop-off from hotels on Penang Mainland (Butterworth, Taman Terbilang, Raja Uda, Seberang Jaya, Perai, Bukit Mertajam etc.).
Dress-code: Please wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat/cap is recommended.