Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour (SIC/Shared Tour)
Description
• The St. Peter's Church is a church which was completed in 1710 in Melaka City, Malaysia. It is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia • Historical attractions in Malacca are visiting the St. Paul's Church is the oldest church in Southeast Asia formerly a church for the Portuguese and later a cemetery during the Dutch occupation. • The nearby sight Porta de Santiago was once built by the Portuguese as a fortress to protect against attacks by the Dutch. There is not much left after several wars, but the entrance is still upright and in place. • The Dutch governor had the Stadthuys(Dutch Square) built, a beautiful building with some obvious Dutch traits. • Christ Church, in which you can recognize the Dutch architecture of that time more clearly. • Jonker Street is the artistic center of Malacca. Here you will find a large number of art galleries, antique stores and shops where you can buy various ornaments.
Tour Options
Itinerary
(Closed every Monday)- Oldest operational Catholic church in Malaysia (1710). (Dress code: No shorts or sleeveless tops.)
Pass by Kastam Museum & Melaka Museum
Photostop: Maritime Museum (Flor de la Mar Ship) - Snap photos of this striking replica of a 16th-century Portuguese ship.
Dutch Square / Red Square Explore colonial-era landmarks, including: Christ Church (Closed every Monday) The Stadthuys Queen Victoria Fountain Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower
St. Paul’s Church & St. Paul’s Hill - Climb up for a visit to these historic ruins with sweeping views.
A’Famosa & Porta de Santiago - Iconic ruins of a Portuguese fortress, a must-visit Melaka landmark.
Replica of the Sultan's Palace (Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum) A life-sized wooden reconstruction of Sultan Mansur Shah’s 15th-century palace. Explore displays of Melaka’s royal history, traditional weaponry, court customs, and more. Optional entry fee may apply.
Lunch at Local Restaurant Enjoy a traditional Malaysian set meal. Note: Drinks are not included.
Photostop: Straits Mosque (Masjid Selat Melaka) - A modern mosque on the water, great for scenic photos, especially during high tide.
Visit Harmony Street (Jalan Tukang Emas) An extraordinary example of Malaysia’s multi-faith harmony, featuring: Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – Oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia Kampung Kling Mosque – Unique mosque with Hindu, Chinese, and Sumatran influence Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthy Temple – Oldest active Hindu temple in Malaysia
A short walking tour through this culturally rich street. Jonker Street (Jonker Walk) - Free time for local snacks, souvenirs, antique browsing, and cultural street life.
Melaka River Walk – Free at Leisure - Take a relaxing walk along the Melaka River.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Good to Know: • This activity is designed for at least 2 adults with round-trip service from selected hotels and residences in the Kuala Lumpur Golden Triangle area. • Solo travelers are more than welcome too — just make your own way to the meeting point at Berjaya Times Square (Main Entrance).
Traveller Ratings
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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not Allowed : Pets • Smoking • Big/Large Luggage • Alcohol and drugs • Meals / Drinks on vehicles
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the walking Tour
- Bring a hat/cap, umbrella (highly recommended), sunglasses and sunblock lotion recommended
- Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed for St Peter Church visit
- This tour is not private and may include other guests
- No eating or drinking is allowed inside the car/van/buses. Food can easily become messy, or someone might bump into you, having you spill your drink or squash your food, letting it fall to the floor.
- This SIC itinerary vehicle is arranged according to the number of participants on the day (car/van/bus)
- Please make sure your mobile phone number is active and able to contacted during the travel period
- It is recommended that you make preparations to prevent if you have motion sickness, so as not to affect your pleasant journey.
- Please keep your belongings and try not to bring valuables, you will be responsible for all damages and loss.
- If the vehicle does not arrive in more than 10 minutes, please contact us, we will coordinate for you immediately
- Pick up time and driver details shall update to you 1 day before activity day in the evening time by email. Please check your email (inbox/spam mailbox) 1 day before (after 8pm)
- During major festivals, there will be road closures and traffic jams. The return journey can only be sent to the drop-off point closest to the hotel according to the road conditions that day. The specific location will be determined by the driver at that time. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.
- Pickup at SELECTED hotel [Minimum 2 adults] : selected Hotels/Residences/Suite in Kuala Lumpur City Golden Triangle area (except Pudu area, ChowKit, KL Sentral, Brickfields, Hotel Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur Chinatown, Hotel Olympic Malaysia, Hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Hotel YWCA Kuala Lumpur)
- Individual/single travelers accepted to join if assisting we already have registered participants. Single travelers to standby at Berjaya Times Square Main Entrance for pickup. (Please contact with us for check availability)
- Please arrive in the hotel lobby/ground floor entrance 15 min before scheduled departure time.
- As this is a shared tour, please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick-up route.
- For pick up from out of coverage area, a surcharge at least RM50/car applied (surcharge rate and pick up time shall defined by pick up location), surcharge to be paid directly to the driver in cash
- Please bring your own umbrella or raincoat in case of rain, as the tour will proceed as scheduled, even in wet weather conditions
Reviews(2,732)
Good arrange,food is good, familiar with the history, culture of the Malaysia.
This trip was very educating. The tour guide, Stephen, was incredibly knowledgable and kind. He told us many stories about the history of Malacca. The weather was very hot and humid, so it is recommended that you bring water, sun protection, and a hat. Stephen showed us all of the best spots in Malacca, and told us the history behind all of them. He also gave us ample time, allowing us to fully absorb the experience. The only possible improvement could be that, instead of showing us hand-drawn maps, the company could allow the guide to show a presentation instead. Overall, the trip was very good and I strongly suggest anyone in Malaysia, looking for a day trip to somewhere historic, to visit Malacca.
We had a wonderful experience overall, and our tour guide, Stephen, was particularly knowledgeable, friendly, and affable. We really enjoyed listening to the interesting stories and information he shared with us throughout the journey, which added a very personal touch to the experience. One suggestion for improvement would be to make better use of the TV screen on the bus. Instead of relying on hand-drawn maps, the tour company could display visual maps, photos, key locations, and other information on the screen while Stephen narrates his stories. This doesn’t need to be an automated video, the idea would simply be to complement Stephen’s live commentary with relevant visuals while retaining the personal interaction and storytelling that made the tour enjoyable. The weather was extremely hot and humid during our visit, which was a little challenging to manage. Of course, this is beyond the tour operator’s control, but it would be helpful to inform future travellers in advance so they can come prepared with appropriate clothing, water, sun protection, and other essentials. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour and especially appreciated Stephen’s knowledge and engaging storytelling.
I have to start with Stephen. He was fantastic, it was a tour with excellent history lesson. I have learned a lot and really appreciate the effort he puts into his work. The city is beautiful I really enjoyed the tour I would definitely come back again.
Our guide Stephan was brilliant, knowledgeable and passionate about Malacca. Learnt lots about Malacca on the trip and the food was good.
Tour guide Wiliam’s explanation on the history of Malaysia and about Malacca was excellent. We just hope, however, for all the tour guides, they will consider giving options for elder people who might not be able to keep up with the fast paced itinerary or the routes to be taken.
Our guide Nadia was truly excellent, great English, clear and detailed explanations; she did the tour with us while battling the scorching heat of Malacca.
This was a super day trip from KL. Malacca is one of the most historic cities in the region and well worth a visit. This is a great value for those who are not planning to stay in Malacca, but still want to experience the UNESCO-listed district. The tour had about 25 people and we went on a large motorcoach. Our tour guide, Vino, was very professional and well versed in Malaysian history. She is great at her job! We visited all of the town's highlights and had a very enjoyable Nyonya meal. The very beginning of the tour (the meeting point location and time) was a little hectic, as there are many Ivy Holidays busses that leave from the same location every morning. However, I feel I was lucky to be with Vino's group. I recommend this tour.
Out tour was awesome. Specially our tour guide Mr. Johnson was amazing. During this digital era getting a guide like Johnson is really nice.
Engaging, funny and informative
