Historical Malacca Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur

3.3 (10 reviews) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Take a step back in time with this fascinating tour of the historical city of Malacca. Malacca city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Founded in 1400, Malacca was once one of the greatest trading ports in Southeast Asia. With strong Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences, Malacca is now left with rich heritage and a unique mix of architectural styles.

Visit the street of Harmony where you can view the oldest Chinese Temple and Hindu Temple in Malaysia. Walk through the ruins of St Paul’s Church where St Francis Xavier was once buried.

River Cruise from Taman Rempah Jetty, the cruise will stop at Flor De La Mar Jetty where the cruise ends. (Flower of the Sea) is a replica of the original which was lost off the coast of Sumatra and sank in year 1511. build in 1502 in Lisbon and one of the finest vessel of the time.

Malacca is unlike anything else and you will not want to miss a visit to this amazing, historical city.

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KL City Grid Radius 0-5KM

Complimentary Return Transfer limited to Radius 5 Km from KLCC Petronas Twin Towers
Pickup included

KL City Grid Radius 5KM–10KM

KL City Grid Radius 5KM–10KM from KLCC Petronas Twin Towersetc: Hilton Sentral , Le Meridien , St Regis , Ascott Sentral
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KL City Grid Radius 10KM–15KM

KL City Grid Radius 10KM–15KM from KLCC Petronas Twin Towersetc: Eastin Hotel , The Garden Hotel & Residence St Giles Sofitel Damansara , Pullman Bangsar
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KL City Grid Radius 15KM–20KM

KL City Grid Radius 15KM–20KM from KLCC Petronas Twin Towersetc: Hilton PJ , Crystal Crown Hotel , Royal Chulan Damansara One World Hotel
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KL City Grid Radius 20KM–35KM

KL City Grid Radius 20KM–35KM from KLCC Petronas Twin Towersetc: Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa , Holiday Villa Hotel & Conference Center The Saujana Hotel , Concorde S.Alam
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What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

  1. Bukit China (Chinese Hill)
    1h
    According to Malay history the marriage of the sultan to the daughter of the Emperor resulted in a dramatic influx of Chinese settlers because when the princess arrived she brought along a size able retinue that included 500 handmaidens.
    The Ming Bride set up home on Bukit China along with her vast entourage and the hill has been a Chinese dominated area ever since.
  2. Red Square (Dutch Square)
    1h
    Build between 1660 and 1700 , bright terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings with louvered windows and chunky doors with wrought iron hinges.The inside of the Stadthuys is beautiful with white, monumental staircases and high windows. It looks like a typical 17th century Dutch municipal building.
  3. St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)
    1h
    The exterior is mostly ruins and resembles Portuguese architecture. A small paved path is cut out on the hill top that leads visitors inside the church ruins. The church is dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle and you'll see his statue painted in white.
  4. Christ Church
    1h
    Christ Church was build in 1753 to celebrate a century of Dutch occupation. Exterior is instantly recognizable brick-red building with a huge white cross at the top. The interior of the cathedral has 200 year old handmade pews, decorative fanlights and plagues that honour Dutch soldiers and locals. When the British took over Malacca they added a weathercock and bell to Christ Church and transformed it from a Protestant church into an Anglican one.
  5. St. Peter's Church
    1h
    St. Peter's Church is the oldest operational Catholic Church in Malaysia. It was built in 1710 on land donated by the Dutchman Maryber Franz Amboer. The oldest item in the church is the bell, manufactured in Goa in 1908.
  6. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
    1h
    The oldest Buddhist place of worship in the country, build in 1646 it is known as the 'Merciful Cloud Temple'. The temple is dedicated to Kuan Yin, Goddess of Mercy. A black, gold and red-robed statue of the goddess stands in the central prayer hall.
  7. Portuguese Settlement
    1m
    In the early 1930s, the British Resident, at the request of a French missiionary allowed the establishment of a fishing village of wooden huts on a area of swampy land next too the sea. It was originally called St.John's Village and became a bastion for those with Portuguese ancestry to preserve their religion,language, culture and traditions. Today the settlement , sometimes called Mini Lisbon comprises streets with names like D'Alberquerque, Sequera Eredia, D'Aranjo and Texeira.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants free of charge, no seat.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • All transfers and half/full day tours – NO refund for cancellation received within 24 hours notice
  • Coach Tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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