9-Hour Melaka Heritage Tour from Kuala Lumpur with Nyonya Lunch
About This Tour
Join this heritage and cultural tour to Melaka and explore the city's layered Portuguese, Dutch, and British history through its heritage buildings and historic...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca · Languages: English, Mandarin
Know before you go: Travellers should ensure that they are generally in good health and fit to join the activity.; Exploration of the city will be on foot. The total walking distance is approximately 3-4 km, mostly on level ground, except for walking up the steps of St. Paul Hill. The traditional trishaw ride point of transfer is at the guide's discretion.; The basic walk does not incur any additional cost unless you are interested in extra activities such as visiting the various museums, experiencing the river cruise (45 minutes), or enjoying a 360-degree view of Malacca from 110 m above ground.; This is a day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Melaka is 145 km away, located south of Kuala Lumpur, and the journey takes about 2 hours by road.; The sequence of the itinerary is subject to rescheduling.
About Malacca
Malacca
Discover the colonial secrets of this onetime powerhouse on the Malaccan Strait and get a local guide to show you the maritime histories, red-painted Dutch relics and vibrant night markets that abound.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup from Kuala Lumpur city centre and return, including petrol, toll, and parking fees
- Live tour commentary provided by a licensed tourist guide
- A point-to-point traditional trishaw ride in Melaka (2 passengers per trishaw)
- Peranakan Nyonya lunch at a local restaurant
- Complimentary 1 bottle of drinking water (500 ml) per passenger
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Meals and beverages unless otherwise stated in the itinerary
- Melaka River cruise ticket
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Melaka Heritage Landmarks, River Cruise, and Nyonya Lunch
Meet your tour guide at 8:30 am for pickup from your Kuala Lumpur city hotel or any preferred pickup point to begin the tour. Start with a visit to Dutch Square, the "Red House," including the Stadthuys, Christ Church, Victoria Fountain, and the clock tower. Then walk up St. Paul's Hill to see the 16th-century St. Paul's Church and enjoy views over the Straits of Malacca, the old city, the ship known as Flora de Lamar, and the 17th-century Dutch tombstones. Continue to the 15th-century Portuguese Porta de Santiago, also known as A Famosa, the only remaining structure of the Portuguese fortaleza that was not destroyed by the British. Experience a point-to-point traditional trishaw ride, with 2 passengers per trishaw. Proceed to the antique row shops at Jonker Street and enjoy a Peranakan Nyonya lunch at a local restaurant. Go for the Melaka River cruise. Other visits include Harmony Street, where houses of worship representing various religions are lined up along one axis, Kampung Kling Mosque, Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthy Hindu Temple, and Cheng Hoon Teng, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia. Visit the Melaka Straits Mosque, also known as the Melaka Floating Mosque, which was built on stilts above the sea. Depart back to Kuala Lumpur at 3:30 pm and arrive at your Kuala Lumpur city hotel by 5:30 pm. Tour ends.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Tour start: Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
