Private Half-Day Heritage Walking Tour of George Town

Private Half-Day Heritage Walking Tour of George Town

Explore the colorful streets of George Town on a private, 4-hour walking tour that takes in the city’s street food, religious landmarks, colonial architecture, and clan jetties. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour that’s tailored to your interests as you explore the oldest parts of George Town, whose historic streets and buildings are have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This tour begins in the heart of George Town, where you’ll meet a personal guide for an afternoon departure. Learn about this history of the city as you walk to the first stop of the day, the Khoo Kongsi, or clan house. Find out how the Kongsi clans played a central role in local history, and became the first port of call for generations of Chinese immigrants to Penang. Stroll the clan jetties to traditional wooden houses where those immigrants’ descendants still live and work.

Keep walking to the whitewashed Kapitan Keling Mosque; the whitewashed building was built by Indian Muslim troops working for the East India Company in 1901, and remains one of the largest, most visited mosques in the city. Continue to the vibrant market streets of little India, then follow narrow alleyways into the UNESCO-listed heritage zone.

Pause to sample some of Penang’s legendary street food along the way; the guide will hand-pick the best dishes to try, so you can taste how the island’s diverse cultures are reflected in the local cuisine. This 4-hour tour concludes in central George Town, close to restaurants, sights, and attractions.