Duration
3:15 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Join a Specialist Heritage Guide and discover the religious harmony of the diverse communities along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (formerly known as Pitt Street) where four major religious buildings stand: St George’s Church, Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple and the Kapitan Keling Mosque. You’ll visit the Goddess of Mercy Temple and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, the lavish home of a rich Straits Chinese family, now a museum featuring Baba and Nyonya cultures. With something to discover in every direction, you’ll see the Queen Victoria Clock Tower, Fort Cornwallis, Little India, and much more.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour
Activity: High level of walking
Transport: On foot
Why Book: To walk through Georgetown’s lively history, culture and heritage
Itinerary*
Hertitage walk from port > Walk to The Queen Victoria Clock Tower (photo stop) > Walk to Fort Cornwallis (photo stop) Walk to City Hall & Town Hall (photo stop) > Walk to Goddess of Mercy Temple (visit) > Walk through Little India (photo stop at Sri Mahamariaman Hindu temple) > Walk to Pinang Peranakan Mansion (visit) > Walk back to port
What's included*
Local Heritage guide
Guided tour
Entrance to Goddess of Mercy Temple
Entrance to Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Photo opportunities
Essential information
This tour is conducted entirely on foot and involves approximately 3¼ hours of walking, as well as some steps to negotiate. Guests are required to remove their shoes before entering the second floor of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion.