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Private George Town Heritage Tour from Penang

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George Town

Discover George Town's UNESCO sites, Fort Cornwallis, Peranakan Mansion, and Cheong Fatt Tze. Immerse in history and culture on this private Penang tour.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Fort Cornwallis - Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. Set close to the Esplanade and Penang Clock Tower, the star-shaped bastion is one of the oldest structures in Penang. Named after Marquis Charles Cornwallis, only a set of ten-foot high outer walls remain, with an enclosed park within.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a stately mansion, refurbished to reflect bygone days of the Straits Chinese settlement in Penang. This magnificent townhouse is the former residence and office of Chinese Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee. He was a 19th century Hakka tin-miner and secret society leader of Hai San. The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is filled with more than 1,000 antiques and collectibles. The residence is unique and incorporates various Chinese architecture. The townhouse, built in the 1890s incorporates Chinese carved-wood panels, with English floor tiles and Scottish iron works.
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion - Built in the 1880s, this famous indigo-blue Chinese Courtyard House in George Town was the residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, a prominent Chinese figure in the newly established Penang Straits Settlement during the 19th century. The mansion was built by master craftsmen brought in especially from China, who used their skills to fashion the mansion with 38 rooms, 5 granite-paved courtyards, 7 staircases and 220 windows. In 2000, the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion received the inaugural UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Conservation Award, selected as the ‘Most Excellent Project’ in the Asia Pacific Rim following its RM7.6 million restoration works.

What's Included

Entrance fees
English speaking driver cum guide
Hotel pickup and drop off

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

Explore the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites in George Town. Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis, Penang’s most prominent historical fortress. Visit the Peranakan Mansion which houses priceless antique collection and artifacts, showcasing an assimilation of cultures between the Malays and the early Chinese settlers. Next stop is the Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, an award winner of Asia Pacific Heritage building.

Location

Fort Cornwallis

Leboh Light,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Family_surrey

Mar 10, 2024

A great reliable tour company - We had 4 tours with our guide Phillip, he was punctual, helpful and friendly. Being born and bred in Penang he was a font of all knowledge and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. The car was clean, comfortable and he was a very safe driver. Communication with him was good via WhatsAPP and very good with the company. The company was flexible and reliable and delivered to expectations. We went on the Penang Hill tour, the round Penang Island tour and the Georgetown heritage and street art tours. All were great and very flexible. I would recommend the company and Phillip to all wanting to explore Penang.

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