The Rise of World Heritage City-Penang: WalkingHeritageTour
ID: GYG1192102-1829414
Category:
Country: Malaysia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of George Town Penang on a walking tour. Learn about the rise of Penang from 1786, and explore the a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world.
Discover the history of Penang on a guided walking tour of George Town. Learn about the rise of Penang from 1786 until 2025 and immerse yourself in the history of the island.
Begin your tour by meeting your guide in George Town. Walk into the real-life community of Penangites and learn about the food culture in Penang, which consists of different ethnicities, including Malay, Chinese, and Indian. Plus, The Peranakans, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world
See the architectural styles that showcase the cultures of different races and ethnicities. Discover the secret to living in peace and harmony on this UNESCO World Heritage island.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the history of Penang from 1786 to the present day
- Learn about the food culture of Penang, including Malay, Chinese, and Indian
- Explore the real-life community of Penangites and their living practices
- Uncover the secret of peace and harmony on this UNESCO World Heritage island
- Discover the prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique in this world
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Penang’s weather has a flair for the dramatic. One minute it's sunshine, the next it’s a surprise downpour so toss an umbrella into your bag, just to outsmart the sky.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of George Town, Penang
- Exploration of historical buildings
- Insight into the food culture of Penang
- Understanding of different ethnic living practices
- View of architectural styles showcasing different cultures
- Discovery of the peace and harmony of Penang
- Complimentary snack tasting
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the starting point
- Meals and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
