Georgetown City Tour (Half Day)

Georgetown City Tour (Half Day)

Penang is a popular tourist destination in Malaysia and its capital Georgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fusion of different people, cultures and traditions, Georgetown used to be a major trading hub in the Straits of Malacca. The city was known for its colorful architecture, combining British colonial buildings, Chinese shop houses and mosques. In just four hours, you will get to see some of the best sights Georgetown has to offer and what makes it a truly unique city that cannot be found anywhere else in Asia.

Highlights:
- Discover Georgetown on an immersive 4-hour tour
- Explore Penang's capital and its best sights and attractions
- Visit the city's most popular landmarks, including Fort Cornwallis
- Lay your eyes on the famous Reclining Buddha Statue in Penang

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fort Cornwallis, Leboh Light, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Meet our driver at your hotel and start off with your tour to Fort Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. The fort never engaged in combat during its operational history.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Star Pitt Street, 15 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

The ‘Street of Harmony’ constructed in the 18th century also known as Pitt Street stands as a testimony of Malaysia. Featuring four major religious buildings stand solidly along this street are Goddess of Mercy Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Sri Mariamman Temple and the St George’s Church. From the location of these buildings, it can be said that this was a place opened up for all the communities around the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chinatown - Penang, Malaysia

Chinatown is home to busy narrow streets lined with picturesque old buildings, many of which have shops or restaurants on the lower levels. At night, the streets become home to the many hawker stalls that set up to serve cheap and delicious Chinese and Malay cuisine.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

This Thai-style Buddhist shrine is home to a huge reclining Buddha, mosaic dragons & other statues.

Duration: 30 minutes