Disconnect from stress for a day and take a plunge into an experience that will refresh and renew you, with this Penang and City Explorer tour.
Rewind Penang - Back To Time.
Imagine travelling back to the time where you can experience the old days of Penang! We will begin with visiting Pinaon Time Tunnel, walk along the narrow foot path which is like going through the tunnel as the rich history of Penang unfold along the way.
Then continue to the first Camera Museum in south East Asia where vintage cameras from various parts of the world are display; together with the heritage building, it will give you the feel like the olden days of Penang.
Last stop will be the Interactive Museum Gallery located in the heart of George Town which showcases the rich heritage of Penang. Interesting miniature figurines of famous landmarks are displayed, take photos of trick art and life size 3D murals/pictures for that add-on special effect to your photos! Note: Includes entrance fees.
City Explorer.
George Town, the capital of Penang and named after King George III of England, is an interesting blend of old and new. It is worth to note that Penang has one of the largest collections of British colonial buildings in Southeast Asia.
Tour includes a stop at Fort Cornwallis, built in 1808. Fort Cornwallis also marks the spot where Sir Francis Light first landed on this island.
Drive along the Street of Harmony, which is bordered by religious landmarks such as Kapitan Keling Mosque (the first Indian-Muslim mosque in Penang) with its domes and minarets; the Sri Mahamariaman Temple devoted to a popular Hindu Goddess; Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin) Temple, built in 1800; St. George's Church, oldest Anglican Church (1818) in the Region.
This is followed by visit to the Penang State Museum which houses a collection of historical items. Drive past the colourful Little India and bustling Chinatown, an old cherished charm of Georgetown. Next stop is the World’s Fourth Largest Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Chayamangkalaram. Note: State Museum is closed on Fridays.
Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel lobby in Penang City Only. Rewind Penang - Back To Time at 8:30am-9am. City Explorer at 2pm-2:30pm.
Duration:8 hours. Rewind Penang - Back To Time approx 4 hours. City Explorer approx. 3.5 hours.
Drop-off location: Hotel lobby in Penang City Only. Rewind Penang - Back To Time at 1pm. City Explorer at 6 pm.
Start/opening time: Rewind Penang - Back To Time at 9am. City Explorer at 2:30pm.
End/closing time: Rewind Penang - Back To Time at 1pm. City Explorer - at 6pm.
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.