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The previous price was NZ$12 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into the vibrant, sensory-rich world of Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, affectionately known as the Street of Harmony. This isn't just a walk past beautiful buildings; it's an immersive journey into the grassroots coexistence of early immigrants who built a thriving community side-by-side. Discover how Chinese clan houses, Indian Muslim mosques, Hindu temples, and British churches shared literal walls, resources, and daily life. Join Anna and Sergio as they unravel the hidden stories, the fragrant incense, the echoing calls to prayer, and the pragmatic friendships that forged one of the most unique multicultural streets in the world.

    • A 1.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 90 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and Social Fabric & Everyday Life
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • St. George's Anglican Church
    • 1 Lebuh Farquhar, Harmony Walk
    • 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. George's Anglican Church, Penang, Malaysia
    • 1 Lebuh Farquhar
    • 10200, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Self Guided Podcast Tour George Town Tapestry of Faith in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$11.95
NZ$9.56 x 1 AdultNZ$9.56
Total
The previous price was NZ$11.95 and current price is NZ$9.56
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St. George's Anglican Church

  • 10m
The oldest purpose-built Anglican church in Southeast Asia, marking the British colonial presence and their integration into George Town.

Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)

  • 10m
Penang's oldest Taoist temple, serving as a bustling, sensory-rich hub for the Chinese community.

Sri Mariamman Temple

  • 10m
The oldest Hindu temple in Penang, highlighting the close quarters of early Indian and Chinese immigrant communities.

Kapitan Keling Mosque

  • 10m
The grand centrepiece of the street, built by early Indian Muslim settlers, symbolising deep Islamic roots in the trading history.

Penang Islamic Museum

  • 10m
Former home of a prominent Acehnese merchant, illustrating how wealthy individuals fostered cross-cultural community relations.

Yap Kongsi Temple

  • 10m
A small Chinese clan temple sharing walls with the Islamic Museum, encapsulating the literal sharing of space without conflict.

Acheen Street Mosque

  • 10m
The centre of the early Malay and Arab trading community, showing the lasting legacy of a diverse Islamic community.

Location

Activity location

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    St. George's Anglican Church
    • 1 Lebuh Farquhar, Harmony Walk
    • 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St. George's Anglican Church, Penang, Malaysia
    • 1 Lebuh Farquhar
    • 10200, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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