Historical Malacca Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur
Description
People often visit Malaysia and spend most of their time in Kuala Lumpur. But just a couple of hours away and you can also visit Melaka! Formerly known as Malacca, this historic town is known for its lively streets filled with eccentric shops, well-preserved buildings, and museums. If you’re planning to visit here from Kuala Lumpur, you can join this tour! Transportation to and from KL is included, plus lunch! Some of the places you’ll visit include Christ Church, St. Paul's Hill, Stadhuys, and more. You’re sure to have a comfortable and memorable trip to Melaka when you join this tour. • Visit Malacca for the Historical Experience of a Lifetime. (UNESCO Heritage sites). • Rich with Heritage Building, Ancient Landmarks & Colonial Structure. • Enjoy a Local Melaka Cusine (Baba-Nyonya or Peranakan). • A Lot of Unique Places to See and Visit.
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Itinerary
Meet & Greet by our Representative to Historical Melaka Day Tour
Which is connecting north to south (South is Singapore and North to Thailand) Rest Area (10 Minutes) On the way, heading to Melaka our first stop will be highway rest area for short break.
Malacca City (also spelled Melaka) is the capital of the coastal state of Malacca, in southwestern Malaysia. According to the Malay Annals, Melaka was named after a tree. Parameswara, a prince from Palembang, was out hunting when he saw a pelanduk (mouse deer) kick one of his hound dogs. Astonished by the encounter, Parameswara thought that the land would be a great place as a new site for his Malay empire.
Pass by Little India, you can see the heritage building of chettier
The St. Peter's Church is a church in Melaka City, Melaka.It is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia. (Year 1710)
Drive past the largest 15th Century Chinese Cemetery outside of China, located at Bukit China or Chinese Hill.
The Hang Li Poh's Well, also known as King's Well, is a historical water well in Malacca City. It is the oldest water well in Malaysia.(The locals throw coins in to the well for good luck)
Red Square – the Salmon – Pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Melaka Museum and some other government offices.
Head to the center of the World Heritage-listed town to admire the buildings of Windmill at Dutch Square. Constructed between 1660 and 1700, the terracotta buildings showcase colonial Dutch style.
The Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower outside the Stadthuys was given to the people of Malacca in 1886 by Mr Tan Jiak Kim to fulfil the desires of his father, Tan Beng Swee, who was a third generation of a Chinese philantrophic millionaire family.
Built in 1901 by the British. The Queen Victoria's Fountain is located in the same area as The Stadthuys Malacca and the Christ Church. It is just beside the Tan Beng Siew Clock Tower. The fountain was built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The Stadthuys is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square. The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
Christ Church Malacca is an 18th-century Anglican church in the city of Malacca City.It is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia and is within the jurisdiction of the Lower Central Archdeaconry of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia.
This twin-spired neo-gothic structure was built on the site of an old Portuguese church by a French priest, Father Farvé, in 1856, in honor of St. Francis Xavier, a prominent 16th-century Catholic missionary also known as ‘Apostle of the – East.
The site of former Malay sultanates & Portuguese Fort which the local government build Replica on top of the original Dutch Laterite stone.
Saint Paul's Church is a historic church building in Malacca City, Malaysia that was originally built in 1521, making it the oldest church building in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It is located at the summit of St. Paul's Hill.
A Famosa is a former Portuguese fortress located in Malacca. It is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia and the Far East. The Porta de Santiago, a small gate house, is the only part of the fortress which still remains today.
Take a stroll along Melaka’s Antique Street which ends by the banks of the Melaka River. Bustling open-air market on weekend nights with an array of food & souvenirs, plus entertainment.
We visit the ‘Abode of the Green Merciful Clouds’ or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, i.e. Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.
Kampong Kling Mosque is an old mosque in Malacca. The Kampung Kling Mosque is situated at Jalan Tukang Emas, also known as "Harmony Street".
Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia and one of the oldest functioning Hindu temples in Maritime Southeast Asia. The temple is situated on Jalan Tukang Emas, also known as "Harmony Street"
Take a stroll along Melaka’s Antique Street which ends by the banks of the Melaka River. Bustling open-air market on weekend nights with an array of food & souvenirs, plus entertainment. Free & easy, you have free time to shopping and explore the local food, fruit, cookies, antiques and many more 30 minutes Leave Melakka by 3.30PM
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free Pick up Zone: Hotel Located at 5 KM From KLCC (City Center Hotels). Meeting Point: Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia (MATIC),139 Jalan Ampang,,50450 Kuala Lumpur. Once reach to MATIC, Please come in front of HARRISTON BOUTIQUE and Look For our Team. How to get to Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC):- 300, Bus - 303, Bus - GOKL Bus lines stop near Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) By Grab or Taxi (Please mention MATIC or above address)
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional 50% surcharge festival & Public Holiday ( transport & Guide fee )
Reviews(13)
Nice cultural experience, friendly and competent driver/guide. Lunch in a quaint, tasty and plentiful. Recommended
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cultural experience and had a pleasant time throughout the tour. It’s wonderful to know that our driver/guide was friendly and professional, and that you enjoyed the lunch at the characteristic local restaurant. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us and encourages our team to continue providing memorable experiences for all our guests. We hope to welcome you again for another amazing journey in Malaysia soon!
Firstly, the driver Indiran was awesome - patient, kind, helpful & professional. It was the Diwali weekend so the traffic was an absolute nightmare. Indiran remained cheerful throughout. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same complimentary things about Asni Global, the tour operator. When they sent me the tickets, there was a phone number & the explanation “ If you have your specific questions, call the operator “. It would have been easier for me to win the jackpot in the Lottery. This is a provider who doesn’t answer calls & has recorded messages saying “The number you called is busy. Please try your call later.” Twice would have been fine but when it is constant, you get the expression that the provider wants nothing to do with you or any questions you may have. I cannot in all honesty recommend this provider. The driver was great & Melaka was okay - just don’t have any tour specific questions or ask for information as nobody in the provider’s office actually answers phone calls.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really glad to hear that you had a great experience with our driver, Indiran — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you faced reaching our support team, especially during the busy Diwali weekend. Your comments are very helpful, and we’ll work on improving our communication to ensure smoother assistance for our future guests. We appreciate your honesty and hope to have the chance to serve you better next time.
It was a great trip to Melakka. 1.5h on the way to M. and 2.5h back to KL due to traffic. The city center is easily walkable and my great driver Aris helped me find all the historical locations. I also dipped into the museum at the Stadthaus, which was worth it. Everything went smoothly and hassle-free. The tour is greatly recommended.
"Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you had a smooth and enjoyable trip to Melaka. Aris will be happy to hear your compliments. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again!"
Do not book this tour through Viator! The exact same tour is available for 1/3 of the price on Klook. This itinerary is slightly outdated (not the first time this has been an issue with things I’ve booked on Viator), there is no hotel drop off, they just take you back to two spots in KL and the additional lunch that they charge almost £20 more for is definitely not worth it!! Whilst the restaurant we went to was nice, you would assume that a local lunch would mean Malaysian food but it doesn’t and £20 for a meal anywhere in Malaysia is very expensive!! When contacting Viator about this I was told they’d send my feedback to the operator and I would hear back… that was over a week ago and I have heard nothing. I spent almost £70 on this trip when it is not what I expected and others purchased it for £24 on Klook - The Viator mark-up is crazy!!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations and that there were issues with the itinerary and pricing. We take your comments seriously and will review them to improve future offerings. We understand your frustration and apologize for the lack of follow-up regarding your concerns. Your feedback is valuable, and we hope to provide you with a better experience next time.
I loved the trip! I got a complimentary lunch from the company as well! I got foot massage in Malaka. There are many shop to see and religious sites as well but everything is next to each other.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you loved the trip and enjoyed the complimentary lunch and foot massage in Malacca. It’s great to hear you had a chance to explore the shops and religious sites. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Overall the tour experience was really good! Rajan was really engaging and helpful and we had a pleasant drive and learned about the historical place of Malacca. Personally I didn’t find Malacca itself very impressive - but this is my personal experience!
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that Rajan made your tour enjoyable and informative. We appreciate your personal perspective on Malacca and hope to offer you an even better experience in the future!
Our guide Jonson was really excellent: he gave us that little special to make our experience interesting, pleasant and fun. The tour was well organized, with enough time to visit all the places. After lunch (which was good and tasteful) we also had more than 2 hours for freely walk around in the city center! Super
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Jonson made your experience special, fun, and memorable. It’s great to hear that the tour was well organized and that you had plenty of time to explore. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Nice cultural trip of Malay history, particularly from the times of Dutch and British colonial era. Typical buildings with Dutch architecture.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that the guide/driver provided you with valuable insights during your tour. We're also happy you enjoyed the fast-track option and the stunning views from the top. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience!
The day trip to Malacca was very enjoyable. We were picked up early due to anticipated traffic problems (Chinese New Year) but the journey was very smooth, taking 2 hours to get to Malacca and 3 hours back to KL. That gave us 8 hours in Malacca which was a decent amount of time to see the main sights. The "tour" part around the Malacca historical sites actually only took 2 hours, after which time we were free to do as we wished, which I appreciated. The only issue - and it is a rather big one - was that we were asked to pay the guide an additional USD$20 pp cash at the conclusion of the trip - he said it was for "the extras" but we weren't clear on what the extras were ... Adding another 25% (AU$30) on to a trip which cost AU$117 seemed a bit strange. But we all paid up, as what were we to do? Not saying the guide ripped us off (he was a very lovely man, knowledgeable and informative) but none of us were really clear as to what this "surcharge" was for, and we should have been informed about any surcharges upfront. One of our tour group didn't have any MYR cash on him at all and had to locate a money changer whilst we all waited in the vehicle. Perhaps Viator can respond?
This tour was the perfect way to see Malacca at your own pace. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Recommend!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that our tour provided you with the perfect way to explore Malacca at your own pace. Our team takes great pride in delivering knowledgeable and helpful service, and we're thrilled that your driver/guide exceeded your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. If you have any friends or family planning a visit to Malacca, we would be honored to welcome them as well. Once again, thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
