2-Hour Walking Tour of Penang's Street of Harmony in George Town
About This Tour
Embark on this tour of "The Street of Harmony" in George Town, Penang, and experience the city's diverse community of different faiths. Along Pitt Street, visit...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Penang, George Town · Languages: English
Know before you go: Covering all the places mentioned in the itinerary is subject to the traveller's walking pace.; The itinerary is customisable, and the traveller can choose the places from the above itinerary to visit within the given duration.
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What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Entrance ticket, if any
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Walking Tour of George Town's Street of Harmony
We will start our tour by walking along Pitt Street, also known as "The Street of Harmony." This street is home to four religious places of worship built by migrants in the 19th century. Our first stop will be St. George's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia. Built in 1817, this church is an impressive example of colonial architecture. Next, we will visit the Goddess of Mercy Temple, a Chinese place of worship for Buddhists and Taoists. This temple is a beautiful and serene place to visit, and it is interesting to observe the religious practices of the Chinese community in Penang. We will then head to the Mahamariamman Temple, a Hindu temple built in 1801. Located in the Little India enclave of George Town, it is a colourful and vibrant place to visit. Our final stop on this tour will be the Kapitan Keling Mosque, built in the 18th century to cater to Muslims. This mosque is an important place of worship for the Muslim community in Penang, and it is an excellent example of Islamic architecture. As we walk along "The Street of Harmony," we will see how George Town is truly a city rich in a diverse community of various faiths that have lived in harmony and tolerance from colonial times to the present.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: St. George's Church · Tour start: 1, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
