Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Overview
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45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Take a walk and discover the story of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion. What is it like to go back in time, to live an illustrious life in the grandeur of 19th-century Penang? As you immerse yourself in the history of the Blue Mansion, our trained guides will provide detailed and comprehensive insight into the heritage and eclectic form of architecture of the mansion. You will also get a peek into the lavish lifestyle of Cheong Fatt Tze. A must see if you are visiting George Town.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please note that Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion also operates as a hotel. We ask for your understanding that there will be certain areas that are inaccessible to public tours as we are obliged to respect the privacy of staying guests as well.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
Take a step back into the past on the remarkable journey of Cheong Fatt Tze and his rise from a mere ‘bearer of river water’ to his legendary status as the Rockefeller of the East, J.P. Morgan of China and the Last Mandarin and First Capitalist of China.
What‘s Included
Guided Tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
Guided tour
Immerse yourself in the history of the Blue Mansion, as our trained guides provide comprehensive insight into the heritage & architecture and a peek into the life of Cheong Fatt Tze himself.
Reviews
496 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth a visit! (Needs to be booked in advance)
gregoryc564,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The vision and determination of the current owners to restore this amazing but dilapidated mansion to its former glory is inspiring! Alexis was a knowledgeable and informative guide!
This is definitely worth...
Judith M,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is definitely worth a visit. We booked a tour ahead of our visit. Alexis, our guide, was an informative, articulate and engaging
The Blue Mansion
loubO5287CU,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Definitely need to make a reservation beforehand as the tours get busy. Well worth a visit. The tour leader was very informative. It is now also a hotel.
Great Experience with some Flaws
Curiosity57600252515,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The mansion and the story was cool. You can soak in the vibe of a colonial Chinese-Western style mansion of an overseas Chinese billionaire. Though the South Asian guy at the reception seemed a little racist, and the bottle water in the room caused some trouble to my stomach.
Highly recommended, thank you Sally!
AlexGraJulia,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super interesting tour with Sally as a very engaging and knowledgeable host with clearly much passion for the place and story!
A must do experience!
mutiarach,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr Lim is a very attentive and efficient tour guide. Learned a lot from him. Appreciate the effort to bring history back to us.
Disappointing
hgladys,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This review is for the security guard at the car park entrance. I joined the guided tour in the Saturday afternoon and learnt from your tour guide that there was chinese music performance at the courtyard in the evening and we can return later to join the happy hour. However, I was not allowed to enter The Mansion again around 6.30 pm on the same day. The security simply replied that everything was closed inside without checking and confirmation. I did not expect such unprofessional behaviour at The Mansion. And no communication amongst the office, restaurant outlets and the security. I stayed outside for a while to see what i could further do. Eventually, a helpful staff from the restaurant outlet approached me to ask for the details and let me in after checking my receipt of the tour ticket. Much appreciated that he took a further step to understand the needs of visitor. Still, I was quite disappointed with what i encountered that day. And not likely to recommend this place for family and friends to avoid such unpleasant experience.
Touring this great house is a must! Full of history and a gorgeous place to stay…
H5981CGjillj,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are lucky enough to stay at this beautiful house, and just toured around the house with Sally! What she didn’t know about the house was not worth asking g for, and you can tell she is passionately attached to the house and its history! Thank you Sally you have made this experience so worthwhile! A must to visit even if you do not stay here!
Family of 6 visit to Blue Mansion in Penang
Connector54160749271,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great hospitality, interesting and engaging tour for all ages. Very interesting tour guide who had great humour as well as knowledge, making the tour an overall enjoyable experience for my family.
Sally is a beautifully storyteller
neilsH5523CG,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the highlight of our trip to George Town. Sally is a beautiful storyteller, she brings the property to life and transports you to a different time. I cannot recommend this experience enough.
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