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5-Hour George Town Heritage Tour with Fort Cornwallis and Khoo Kongsi

5 Hours Round trip from Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Fort Cornwallis, the largest and oldest standing fort in Malaysia since 1786
  • 02 Walk along the Street of Harmony, where places of worship of different faiths share the same street
  • 03 Marvel at the grandeur of Khoo Kongsi and its highly elaborate Chinese clan-house architecture
  • 04 Visit Wat Chaiya Mangalaram, famed for its 33 m long gold-plated "Sleeping Buddha"
  • 05 Catch a glimpse of bustling Little India, where Indian immigrants made Penang their home

Visit George Town, the colourful, multicultural capital of Penang, and explore its beautiful historic corners on a 5-hour tour. Discover landmarks such as Fort Cornwallis, the Street of Harmony, Little India, the Old Chapel, Khoo Kongsi, and Wat Chaiya Mangalaram. Along the way, gain insight into Penang's early history and the rich cultural heritage of its diverse communities.

Visit George Town, the colourful, multicultural capital of Penang, and explore its beautiful historic corners on a 5-hour tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Penang, George Town
Languages Arabic, English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

George Town Heritage and Cultural Landmarks Tour

  • Pick up from your hotel by your tourist guide early in the morning.

  • Begin the tour with a visit to Fort Cornwallis, the largest and oldest standing fort in Malaysia, dating back to 1786.

  • Discover the old chapel, prison cell, gunpowder magazine, and several bronze cannons inside the fort.

  • Witness the beautiful statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder of George Town.

  • Visit the Penang State Museum, which showcases Penang's early history and the many cultural aspects of its various ethnic groups.

  • Take a tour of the Street of Harmony, famous for having places of worship of different faiths on the same street.

  • Catch a glimpse of bustling Little India, where Indian immigrants settled and made Penang their home.

  • Explore and marvel at the grandeur of Khoo Kongsi, the grandest Chinese clan house with its highly elaborate architecture.

  • Visit the Thai temple Wat Chaiya Mangalaram, famed for its 33 m long gold-plated "Sleeping Buddha".

  • Discover the stunning Burmese Buddhist temple.

  • End the tour with a drop-off at your hotel.

Fort Cornwallis, Street of Harmony, Khoo Kongsi

Where this trip takes you

Fort Cornwallis, Street of Harmony, Khoo Kongsi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Licensed Arabic-, Malaysian-, or English-speaking tour guide

  • Modern air-conditioned vehicle

  • Water bottle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance tickets

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Tour start
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah.

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