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George Town Walking Tours are an educational and informative way to explore George Town, a Historic City of the Straits of Malacca, and new Unesco World Heritage Site. Please feel free to print out these walking tours and use them. They help you get to know the many Penang's Tourist Attractions in an organized way. You can explore George Town at your own time and pace, and come out of it with an absorbing experience.

If you plan to walk the streets in George Town, remember to bring along a hat or umbrella. The sun can be quite intense. And if not, it might rain. It would be a good idea also to bring along drinking water, and apply a generous amount of sunblock lotion. Best time to explore George Town is on the morning of weekends, when the city is practically deserted. You then have the streets to yourself. That is the best time for you to explore the streets and see them up close.

The free walking tours are designed for your to get to know a few streets at a time. Go through them, and decide which one you'd like to try. Feel free to mix and match according to your own interest - they are just a guide. And remember to enjoy yourself!

Light Street & Pitt Street Walking Tour

Explore two significant streets that showcase the development of the early communities in George Town.

Upper Beach St. Walking Tour

Explore the commercial district of George Town starting from the Light Street roundabout to the Chulia Street junction and back.

Esplanade Walking Tour

Explore the northern waterfront of George Town, passing some of the oldest colonial administrative buildings of the city.


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Local Tours in Penang

It is often more practical to book your tours online. You have the luxury of time to go through what are the tours you intend to take, rather than having to make a decision on your feet. Check out the local tours in Penang that you can book online. The tours are provided by Viator, a reputable international tour company.

Arrange Airport Transfer

If you are coming to Penang, you can arrange airport transfer from airport to city in advance. A van will be waiting for you to pick you at the airport. This service is very useful and cost effective if you are arriving as a group.



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