Once one of the busiest trading ports and spice routes in the world, the city of Malacca now presents a rich mix of culture developed over centuries. Embark on a culture filled tour to the historic city of Malacca. Here, you are sure to discover the touch numerous civilizations had on its architecture, traditions, and defenses as they tried to colonize the area. Visit ancient churches, a fortress, and a temple where religions have unified.
- Full-day exploration of the UNESCO-listed city, Malacca
- Splendid Portuguese architectural structures in Red Square
- Exciting shopping experience at the famous Jonker Street
- Delicious & mouthwatering lunch at a local restaurant
- Easy stroll along the bank of the calm Malacca River
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Baba Nyonya Lunch (if option with Lunch selected)
✔ English Speaking Driver
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotel only)
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Private transportation (if private tour selected)
✖ Entrance Tickets
✖ Gratuities
✖ Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable
Departure & Return
Departure:
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You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Kuala Lumpur
Pick up from your hotel centrally located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Journey to Melaka from Kuala Lumpur approximately 2 hours
2
Melaka
Malacca is the unofficial historical capital of Malaysia, serving as a link between east and west for over 500 years. It was here that colonial forces first made contact with Malaysia, which eventually shaped the country into its current economic and political system. Today, Malacca is a beautiful city that's rich with heritage buildings, ancient landmarks and colonial structures.
You can still see the imprints of British, Dutch and Portuguese forces left behind in forts, museums, churches and towers. Many people are impressed with Malacca’s laidback atmosphere and lost-in-time feel. Life goes by at a leisurely pace with independent restaurants, cafes occupying Chinese shopfronts, and traditional Malay villages. Jalan Hang Jebat, or Jonker Walk, is a complete delight to walk through, as centuries-old shop-houses still stand proudly, selling anything from attractive antiques to one-of-a-kind local produce.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
lt is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia (Year 1710)
Note-
St. Peter's Church is closed every Monday
Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed
Duration: 20 minutes
4
A Famosa Fort
A Famosa was a Portuguese fortress built in Malacca in 1512. A Famosa, which means 'The Famous' in Portuguese, is one of the oldest surviving European architecture in Asia. The only remnant that history has spared of this once mighty fortress is the tiny gate called the Porta de Santiago.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Red Square (Dutch Square)
Red Square - the Salmon - Pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Melaka Museum and some other government offices
Duration: 20 minutes
7
Stadthuys
Things to see at Red Square :
The Stadthuys
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Queen Victoria's Fountain
Queen Victoria's Fountain
Fountain was built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Christ Church
Christ Church Melaka
18th-century Anglican church also lt is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Melaka Clock Tower
Malacca Clock Tower
The Red Clock Tower, otherwise known as Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, is a 134-year-old clock tower located in Dutch Square. It is one of the most popular spots for tourists in Melaka.
The 50-foot tower was built in 1886 by Tan Jiak Kim, a Peranakan Chinese philanthropist who wanted to fulfill the wishes of his father Tan Beng Swee, who dreamed of a clock tower in the heart of Melaka. Tan Jiak Kim built the clock tower at the Stadthuys building where it would be most prominent.
Duration: 10 minutes
11
Harmony Street Sdn. Bhd.
So-called Harmony Street in Malacca's Chinatown neighborhood (its official name is Jalan Tokong Besi) takes its nickname from the trio of interesting religious attractions found here. The intricately carved Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is Malaysia's oldest Chinese temple, dating from 1646 and still in use as a Buddhist temple while the 18th-century Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple is Malaysia's oldest Hindu temple. The third house of worship is Kampung Kling Mosque, which is not the oldest mosque in Malaysia (that honor belongs to Masjid Kampung Hulu, also in Malacca and built by the Dutch in 1728), but it was finished back in 1868 and is notable for its pagoda-like architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
12
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Things to See
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
13
Kampung Kling Mosque
Kampong Kling Mosque is an old mosque in Malacca situated at Jalan Tukang Emas (Goldsmith Street), also known as “Harmony Street” because of its proximity to the Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.
The original structure built by Indian Muslim traders in 1748 was a wooden building and in 1872, it was rebuilt in brick. The mosque is one of the traditional mosques in Melaka, which still retains its original design.
Duration: 10 minutes
14
Sri Pogyatha Vinoyagar Moorthi Temple
One of the oldest functioning Hindu temples in Maritime Southeast Asia. Built in 1781, the Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple (sometimes referred to as simply Sri Poyyatha Temple) is said to be the oldest Hindu Temple in Malaysia. This 230-year old structure stands at the heart of the old town of Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in Malacca Chinatown, specifically in Jalan Tukang Emas, which is part of what many tourists aptly call Harmony Street, because it harbors a number places of worships belonging to different religions — the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple (Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism), the Xiang Lin Si Temple (Buddhism), and Kampung Kling Mosque (Islam).
Duration: 10 minutes
15
Jonker Street
Jonker walk (China Town)
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
Duration: 30 minutes
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Kuala Lumpur
Start departing back to Kuala Lumpur at 16:00 from Melaka. Journey will take approximately 2 hours
Additional info
• 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
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
