Explore Remarkable Penang: Self-Guided Audio Tour

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.

1. 1

   Jubilee Clock Tower

   15 min

   Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, leans slightly to one side like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and. has a Moorish style top

2. 2

   Pinang Peranakan Mansion

   15 min

   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.

3. 3

   St. George's Anglican Church

   15 min

   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.

4. 4

   Sun Yat Sen Museum

   15 min

   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.

5. 5

   Kapitan Keling Mosque

   15 min

   The Kapitan Keling Mosque is Penang's oldest and is a spiritual and community congregational point for the city's Muslim community.

6. 6

   Sri Mahamariamman Temple

   15 min

   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.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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