Georgetown Heritage Cycling Trail

Tour Code: PEN-29 Duration: Approx 5 Hours

Explore Malaysia’s second largest city, Georgetown, on bicycles and experience Penang’s diverse culture and rich history

Highlights:

• Enjoy a Unique way to Experience Georgetown by Exploring the city on Bicycles
• Discover Penang’s rich Cultural and Historical Heritage when Visiting Sites such as Pinang Peranakan Mansion
• Get Your Phones Ready for the Interactive Street art in Armenian Street

Tour Description:

Discover Penang’s rich historical heritage and culture as you go from to street to street on a bicycle in Georgetown. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this island city while cycling through the Georgetown’s old streets, visiting popular tourist sites such as the St. George Church, Kuan Yin Temple and Armenian Street. Explore the hidden gems of the city as you swerve through the streets on your bicycle with your friends or family at your side.

Explore Georgetown’s historical sites such as the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, still with its same architecture from when it was first built in the 19th century. This mansion turned museum, use to serve as the home and office of a 19th-century Chinese Tycoon and one of the richest men in Penang, Chung Keng Quee. The Mansion now serves as a museum displaying over 1000 Peranakan antiques to celebrate Penang Peranakan culture. Peranakan (also known as Baba Nyonya) in Penang mainly refers to Chinese immigrants who came to Malaysia between the 15th and 17th centuries. Get to know more about this large part of Penang and Malaysia’s history and cultural diversity.

Get a taste of culture as you tour the infamous Armenian Street located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The street is popular among international and domestic tourists for the stretch of interesting street art that decorates the walls of the road. Get your cameras ready for a street full of instagrammable murals such as the every famous ‘Children on Bicycle’ mural by Ernest Zacharevic, the mural as a bicycle installed on the wall where the actual painting is allowing you to interact with the mural and get an awesome photo. The street is also laden with rows of antique and souvenir shops.

Cycle throughout the city and enjoy Georgetown’s unique architecture and aesthetic while pausing for photo pit stops to capture some of the beauty of Georgetown’s streets. The city is not without beautiful architecture evident in the intricate builds of the many temples, churches and mosques that are scattered all over the city. Take a moment to try Malaysia’s diverse range of flavours, with influences from Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisines. Buy some of the locally made products, learn about age-old recipes and traditional cooking techniques before ending your enlightening journey.

Cancellation Policy:

Please refer to our refunds policy under Terms of Use section.

Pick-Up Time:

• 8:30 am - 9:00 am

What's Included:

• English-speaking Guide
• Escort by RELA (Penang Island Volunteer Security Squad)
• Entrance fees at Pinang Peranakan Mansion
• Transfer to/from hotels within Penang Island
• Drinking water
• Bicycle rental
• Safety Jackets and Helmets

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned

Additional Information:

• Minimum 2 pax for the tour to be confirmed. Tour Operator reserves the rights to cancel the tour if the minimum number of pax is not met
• This tour will visit St. George Church, Kuan Yin Temple, Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Kapitan Kelling Mosque and Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Lebuh Acheh, Armenien Street, Muntri Street & Stewert Lane
• Children aged 12 years old and younger are not allowed to participate in the tour
• Guests with mobility issues should not select this tour
• Physical fitness and medical history should be considered when selecting the tour
• Guests will pay separately for whatever they may consume
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Penang. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.