Guided History and Culture Tour with Museums

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and arts of Penang on a guided tour
• Visit the Penang History Gallery, Pinang Peranakan Museum, and more
• Walk along the century-old Chew Jetty to experience the local way of life
• See the famous mixed-media public mural art on Armenian Street
• Get a firsthand look at how batik fabric is made at Kraf Batik Penang

Description

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and arts of Penang with a guided tour of three history museums in Georgetown. Begin your tour at the Penang History Gallery, where you can learn about the rich heritage of the island. Next, visit the Pinang Peranakan Museum to discover the unique culture of the Peranakan people. Continue to the Straits and Oriental Museum to explore the history of the region. Next, take a walk along the century-old Chew Jetty to experience the culture and local way of life of the clan jetties. Visit the magnificent Khoo Kongsi to see the clan house in all its splendor. Visit Armenian Street to see the famous mixed-medium public mural art drawn by the Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic, including Little Children on a Bicycle and Little Boy on a Chair. Finally, head to Kraf Batik Penang in Teluk Bahang to get a firsthand look at how batik fabric, a work of art, is made.

Includes

Guided tour of Penang History Gallery (tickets excluded) Guided tour of the Straits and Oriental Museum (tickets excluded) Guided tour of Pinang Peranakan Mansion (tickets excluded) Walk along Chew Jetty Visit to Khoo Kongsi (tickets excluded) Visit to Armenian Street for mural art Visit to Kraf Batik Penang Visit to Wat Chaya Mangkalaram Thai Buddhist temple Visit to Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

Excludes

Meals and drinks Tipping

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes for walking Bring a camera for photos Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund