Penang George Town Heritage Tour by Bicycle and Trishaw (Metro Bike) with Breakfast and Lunch
by Metro Bike Easy Green Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.RM 694Overview
The Penang George Town Heritage Tour by Bicycle and Trishaw (Metro Bike) with Breakfast and Lunch lasts about three and a half hours. The tour starts at Tanjung City Marina beside the Jetty Bus Terminal, where participants must arrange their own transport. Each participant receives a safety jacket, helmet, and a choice of a Metro bicycle or a trishaw for the tour. The guide speaks English and another language. The tour begins with a 30-minute visit to Chew Jetty, a Straits Chinese clan settlement known for its traditional lifestyle and former dragon boat races. Next, the group spends 10 minutes viewing the Back Lane Street Arts area to see Penang's street art. The tour continues with a 30-minute stop in Little India for breakfast and refreshments. Afterward, there is a 15-minute visit to Sri Mahamariamman Temple to learn about the history of Indian migrants and the Little India community. The group then rides to Fort Cornwallis for a 20-minute tour of the star-shaped British colonial fort with its defensive cannons. Following this, the tour includes a 15-minute stop explaining the historical Hajj travel routes used by Muslims from Northern Sumatera, Southern Thailand, and Northern Peninsula Malaya. Participants then visit Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple for 20 minutes to hear stories about the Hokkien Secret Society and its role in the Penang Riots of 1867. The tour finishes with a 30-minute lunch break featuring Penang street food in George Town. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. Alcoholic drinks are not included but may be purchased separately. Children must be accompanied by adults. Participants should wear sportswear and consider bringing a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Height and weight requirements apply for bicycles and trishaws. Raincoats are provided if it rains, but thunderstorms may cause delays or extensions. No entrance fees or hotel transfers are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chew Jetty
Visit the Straits Chinese Clans Jetties to understand their living style. This location was also used for dragon boat races.
30 min
Street Art Penang
See the Back Lane street artworks spread around this area.
10 min
Little India - Penang
Stop for breakfast and refreshments in Little India.
30 min
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Learn about the history of Indian migrants and the community in Little India.
15 min
Fort Cornwallis
View the star-shaped British colonial fort with cannons used for defending the island.
20 min
Hajj Travel History
Learn about the historical Haj travel routes that served Muslims from Northern Sumatera, Southern Thailand, and Northern Peninsula Malaya.
15 min
Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
Hear stories about the Hokkien Secret Society and their conflict with the Ghee Hin society during the 1867 Penang Riots.
20 min
George Town
Enjoy a 30-minute lunch break featuring Penang street food.
30 min
Meeting point
Metro Bike - Behind Victoria Inn
End point
Metro Bike - Behind Victoria Inn
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Penang George Town Heritage Tour by Bicycle and Trishaw (Metro Bike) with Breakfast and Lunch
by Metro Bike Easy Green Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.RM 694Overview
The Penang George Town Heritage Tour by Bicycle and Trishaw (Metro Bike) with Breakfast and Lunch lasts about three and a half hours. The tour starts at Tanjung City Marina beside the Jetty Bus Terminal, where participants must arrange their own transport. Each participant receives a safety jacket, helmet, and a choice of a Metro bicycle or a trishaw for the tour. The guide speaks English and another language. The tour begins with a 30-minute visit to Chew Jetty, a Straits Chinese clan settlement known for its traditional lifestyle and former dragon boat races. Next, the group spends 10 minutes viewing the Back Lane Street Arts area to see Penang's street art. The tour continues with a 30-minute stop in Little India for breakfast and refreshments. Afterward, there is a 15-minute visit to Sri Mahamariamman Temple to learn about the history of Indian migrants and the Little India community. The group then rides to Fort Cornwallis for a 20-minute tour of the star-shaped British colonial fort with its defensive cannons. Following this, the tour includes a 15-minute stop explaining the historical Hajj travel routes used by Muslims from Northern Sumatera, Southern Thailand, and Northern Peninsula Malaya. Participants then visit Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple for 20 minutes to hear stories about the Hokkien Secret Society and its role in the Penang Riots of 1867. The tour finishes with a 30-minute lunch break featuring Penang street food in George Town. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. Alcoholic drinks are not included but may be purchased separately. Children must be accompanied by adults. Participants should wear sportswear and consider bringing a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Height and weight requirements apply for bicycles and trishaws. Raincoats are provided if it rains, but thunderstorms may cause delays or extensions. No entrance fees or hotel transfers are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chew Jetty
Visit the Straits Chinese Clans Jetties to understand their living style. This location was also used for dragon boat races.
30 min
Street Art Penang
See the Back Lane street artworks spread around this area.
10 min
Little India - Penang
Stop for breakfast and refreshments in Little India.
30 min
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Learn about the history of Indian migrants and the community in Little India.
15 min
Fort Cornwallis
View the star-shaped British colonial fort with cannons used for defending the island.
20 min
Hajj Travel History
Learn about the historical Haj travel routes that served Muslims from Northern Sumatera, Southern Thailand, and Northern Peninsula Malaya.
15 min
Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
Hear stories about the Hokkien Secret Society and their conflict with the Ghee Hin society during the 1867 Penang Riots.
20 min
George Town
Enjoy a 30-minute lunch break featuring Penang street food.
30 min
Meeting point
Metro Bike - Behind Victoria Inn
End point
Metro Bike - Behind Victoria Inn
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.