Private George Town UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour

Join this walking tour to experience George town in a different way. You’ll experience Georgetown’s mixture of cultures and faiths, customs and traditions, smells and sights, and along with the historical architecture, there’s galleries, boutiques, street art and if you get hungry, some excellent eateries along the way. In this 3 hours tour you will visit Chew Jetty, Armenian Street, Kapitan Keling mosque, Sri Mahamanian temple, Little India and much more.

1. 1

   Chew Jetty

   10 min

   Our tour guide will pick up you at 8:30 am from your hotel lobby centrally located in George Town. Start this walking tour by paying a visit to Chew Jetty, An Old Chinese Waterfront Settlement is the largest and most lively jetty in Penang

2. 2

   Armenian Street

   10 min

   Move on to nearer Sights Armenian Street, Lying within the core zone of the George Towns World Heritage Site, the street is surrounded by Chinese Temples and Clan Houses. The street itself is full of charming shophouses, artists galleries, cafe's and some of the best of Penang's street art can be found around this area.

3. 3

   Kapitan Keling Mosque

   10 min

   Walk around Kapitan Keling Mosque,  built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town. It is the largest mosque in Georgetown and looks sublime at sunset. The walls are covered with calligraphy panels and stained glass windows featuring arabesques of geometrical designs and floral motifs. The floor is a solid, polished white marble with long rows of prayer rugs strewn all over it.

4. 4

   Sri Mahamariamman Temple

   10 min

   Continue your walking to The Sri Mahamariamman Temple, This is the oldest Hindu temple standing in Penang. It is standing there, in the same spot, since 200 years ago. Amazing sculptures of gods and goddesses are to be seen over the main entrance of the temple.

5. 5

   Little India - Penang

   10 min

   Walk along to Little India, This is an ethnic Indian enclave. This is famous for its Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food.

6. 6

   Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)

   15 min

   Move on to Kuan yin temple or The Goddess of Mercy Temple, is the first temple ever built in Georgetown, Penang, by Chinese settlers. Enjoy the temple's many beautiful features like the dragon-entwined pillars, carved from a type of greenstone, which support the temple's high roof.

7. 7

   St. George's Anglican Church

   15 min

   Visit St. George's Church, This is a 19th-century Anglican church in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is the oldest purpose-built Anglican church in Southeast Asia.

8. 8

   Khoo Kongsi

   1 hour

   Lastly pay a visit to Khoo Kongsi, a large Chinese clan house with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang Malaysia. Then our guide will drop off you at your hotel/accommodation in George Town with sweet memories.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• A big amount of walking is involved.

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