Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch From Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip-Private Tour
ID: GYG817794-O-1301792
Category:
Country: Malaysia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the rich history of Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage city, on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Learn about the city's history, Malacca's Jonker Street, and taste Malaysian cuisine lunch.
Discover the rich history of Malacca on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Explore the city's historical and cultural sites, including the Dutch Square, the Portuguese fortress A Famosa, and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.
Start your day with a visit to the civic zone area, home to the Portuguese fortress A Famosa and the revered St. Paul Church. Continue to the Dutch Square, with its maroon-hued buildings, including the 300-year-old Dutch Church, the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia.
Cross the river to stroll through the Street of Harmony, encountering cultural landmarks such as Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Kampung Kling Mosque, and Arulmiku Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple. Next, take a break to enjoy a delightful Peranakan meal, showcasing the rich flavors of Malacca’s cuisine.
After lunch, take a 40-minute river cruise to see scenic vistas of bridges, shophouses, and, at times, even the occasional monitor lizard. After your boat ride, visit Kampung Morten, a traditional Malay village that is home to Villa Sentosa, a living history museum encapsulating early 20th-century Malay life.
Before your return to Kuala Lumpur, stop at Malacca’s oldest bar to add a final touch of authenticity to your journey.
Highlights
- Discover the rich history of Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage city
- Visit the Portuguese fortress A Famosa and the revered St. Paul Church
- See the oldest functioning protestant church in Malaysia, the Dutch Church
- Enjoy a delightful Peranakan meal, showcasing the rich flavors of Malacca
- Enjoy 40-minute river cruise and see scenic views of bridges and shophouses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.