The former Portuguese colony of Malacca, also spelled Melaka, is home to a long and fascinating history. Discover the legacy of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on this full-day trip from Kuala Lumpur.
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur and then drive to Malacca, one of Malaysia's most historic cities.
After a 2-hour drive, we'll arrive at the old town, where we'll take a guided tour of the historic center of Malacca. We'll start by visiting St. Peter's Church, the oldest Roman Catholic church in Malaysia. Afterwards, we'll learn more about the Portuguese legacy in this former colony at the Santiago Gate, the only remaining vestige of the fortress of A Famosa.
The next point we'll visit will be the Malacca Museum and the Red Square, one of the most beautiful squares in the city. Amongst the different crimson-colored monuments, the Christ Church particularly stands out. The perfect place to discover more about Malacca's passionate history!
We'll then recharge our batteries with a traditional Malaysian lunch at a local restaurant. After eating, we'll then drive to Jonker Street, Malacca's shopping street, and pass by the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the oldest Buddhist shrine in Malaysia.
We'll end the tour with a walk along the river, from where we'll return to Kuala Lumpur. Arrival at your hotel is scheduled for 10 hours after pickup.
Malacca Private Tour
If you'd like to visit Malacca in a more personalized way, any day of the week, and with an English-speaking guide, we recommend booking our private tour from Kuala Lumpur. Plus, if you're a large group, you'll save money!
Pickup Point
This tour includes pickup from the following hotels in Kuala Lumpur. Please note that pickup will not take place in the following hotels: Hotel Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur Chinatown, Hotel Olympic Malaysia, Hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, and Hotel YWCA Kuala Lumpur.
Pickup is included only when the booking has a minimum of 2 people. If you only book for one person, we'll pick you up at the indicated meeting point in the document. recogeremos en el punto de encuentro estipulado en el documento.
Partial Closures
St. Peter's Church and Red Square are closed on Mondays.
Please note that you cannot enter the church wearing shorts.
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