Penang Armenian Street (Lebuh Armenian) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Penang Armenian Street (Lebuh Armenian). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

• Penang City Private Half-Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

• Penang's Night Eat-Venture

• Private George Town UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour

• Penang City Private Half-Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

Penang Armenian Street is a public street that’s part of Penang’s historic Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While it is free to wander Penang Armenian Street, there are plenty of affordable tours that help you make the most of your visit, starting from US$45 for walking tours or around US$50 for food tours.

The must-see attractions on Armenian Street include Pinang Peranakan Mansion, a restored colonial house that depicts the opulent lifestyle of former residents; Choo Chay Keong Temple, a historic Taoist temple; and the Khoo Kongsi (Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Clan House & Museum), a well-preserved historical home famous for its intricate carvings.

Armenian Street is a great place to experience Penang’s food and coffee culture. The best cafés and restaurants along the street include The Mugshot Café, where you can enjoy bagels and pose for photos with a blackboard with your name chalked on, and the bohemian ChinaHouse, famous for its sweet treats.

You can find several recognizable pieces of street art on Armenian Street. These include the Boy on a Chair image and the Little Children on a Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic, which is one of the most photographed pieces of outdoor art in the city.

Yes, thanks to its prime location in Georgetown, Armenian Street is near several Penang attractions worth visiting. Top picks include the Chew Jetty, where you can see traditional stilt houses and enjoy lovely views of the water, and the Penang State Museum and Art Gallery, a window into the city’s cultural scene.