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Half Day Penang City Tour: Explore History and Culture with Fort Cornwallis Visit
George Town
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Penang on a half-day city tour. Visit historical buildings, temples, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Don't miss the chance to explore Fort Cornwallis and learn about the British and local influences on the city.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- George Town - Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel at Georgetown on time for a 10am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the hotel lobby and proceeds for your tour.
- Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram - Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found
- Dharmikarama Burmese Temple - Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.
- George Town - After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past.
- Coffee Tree - On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penangâs famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree and also at Crown Pewter for demonstration
- Fort Cornwallis - Then make a visit to Fort Cornwallis which is the largest standing fort in Malaysia.
End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
- English-speaking driver for better communication
- Included Fort Cornwallis admission ticket
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks Unless Specified
- Gratuities
- Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Additional Information
Travel around Penang city, a place brimming with historical richness, cultural wealth, diverse traditions, and heritage. Explore the numerous historical structures and holy sites like Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. Follow that up with a picturesque drive around the lanes of George Town - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Behold the legacy brought down from the British and the early locals, and don’t miss out on taking a trip to Fort Cornwallis.
- Fort Cornwallis opened from 9am to 10pm.
- No meals are included
- Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
- If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
- Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges)
- An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Location
Tourism Malaysia
Lebuh Pantai
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
