Historical Malacca Day Tour with Lunch from Kuala Lumpur
Description
Many years ago Malacca was one of Malaysia’s most sought-after destinations. Before Kuala Lumpur transformed from a malaria-infested jungle into a polished high-rise capital, Malacca was one of the greatest trading ports in Southeast Asia. Over time it changed from a thriving port into a sleepy backwater city and lost its spot as a must-visit destination to its high-rolling cousins. Yet in recent years, Malacca has been revived as a top-pick holiday getaway due to its many historic attractions. Home of the well-known Nyonya cuisine, it’s a popular destination for tourists who want to catch a glimpse of Malaysia’s unique heritage
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The St. Peter's Church is a church in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. It is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia.
The Stadthuys is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square. The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower.
The Melaka River winds its way from Dutch Square and goes past Tan Boon Seng Bridge. During the Portuguese invasion of Malacca, they seized this bridge and cut off communications between the two sides of the river, effectively dividing Malacca into two and leading to Malacca’s defeat. There are a few other bridges along the Melaka River worth mentioning. Besides the Tan Boon Seng Bridge, there is the ‘Ghost Bridge of Malacca’ (a pedestrian bridge which links Kampung Pantai to Kampung Jawa) and the Old Market Bridge (which links Kampung Hulu to Jalan Kee Ann and the old Central Market). It used to be a picturesque scene of fishing boats berthed along the riverbanks here, but it is now mostly rows of Chinese restaurants. Fun fact: one of these restaurants was featured in the Hollywood blockbuster Entrapment, starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones. Read more at: http://www.malacca.ws/attractions/melaka-river.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001
Popularly called the Jonker Street, Jonker Walk or the Jonker Hang Jebat, this street is a very attractive place in Melaka and a popular area to visit. Whether you want to hunt for the best food in Melaka, shop for boutique and souvenirs or visit the award-winning museums and gallery shops.
Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia and one of the oldest functioning Hindu temples in Maritime Southeast Asia. Located in the state of Malacca, the temple is one of the few existing Chitty temples in Malaysia.
The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is a Chinese temple practising the Three Doctrinal Systems of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism located at No. 25 Jalan Tokong, Malacca City, Malaysia. It is the oldest functioning temple in the country.
Kampong Kling Mosque is an old mosque in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. The Kampung Kling Mosque is situated at Jalan Tukang Emas, also known as "Harmony Street" because of its proximity to the Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.
A Famosa is a former Portuguese fortress located in Malacca, Malaysia. It is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia and the Far East. The Porta de Santiago, a small gate house, is the only part of the fortress which still remains today
The mosque, which was built using the mix of Middle Eastern and Malay craftsmanship, looks like a floating structure if the water level is high.
The Maritime Museum is a museum in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. With monthly visitors around 20,000 people, it is the most visited museum in Malacca.
Nyonya cooking is the result of blending Chinese ingredients with various distinct spices and cooking techniques used by the Malay/Indonesian community. This gives rise to Peranakan interpretations of Malay/Indonesian food that is similarly tangy, aromatic, spicy and herbal. In other instances, the Peranakans have adopted Malay cuisine as part of their taste palate, such as assam fish and beef rendang. Key ingredients include coconut milk, galangal (a subtle, mustard-scented rhizome similar to ginger), candlenuts as both a flavoring and thickening agent, laksa leaf, pandan leaves(Pandanus amaryllifolius), belachan, tamarind juice, lemongrass, torch ginger bud, jicama, fragrant kaffir lime leaf, and cincalok a powerfully flavored, sour and salty shrimp-based condiment that is typically mixed with lime juice, chillies and shallots and eaten with rice and other side dishes.
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Hotel's all around 5km from KUALA LUMPUR city centre
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
Horrible experience. Didn’t have the traditional meal as advertised in the description. Driver was just driver and not a tour guide. Left me to figure things out on my own. Car was gross with food and stains and the seatbelt was broken and the back seat was very uncomfortable which made th 2+hour trip each way miserable. Car had bad odor
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We take all customer comments seriously; however, after reviewing our records, we are unable to locate any booking that matches the details provided in your review. To help us investigate this matter properly, could you please provide your booking reference number, travel date, and the name under which the reservation was made? We would appreciate the opportunity to verify the information and address any concerns you may have. At SKYTRIPS TRANSPORT & TOURS SDN BHD, guest safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. The issues mentioned regarding the vehicle condition, broken seatbelt, and service standards are not consistent with our operating procedures, which is why we would like to investigate this further. We look forward to hearing from you and clarifying this matter. Kind regards,
Great tour to see historical sites in Melaka on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Mr Shah (driver and guide) was friendly and professional. He provided interesting background about each of the sites we visited. I feel I was able to visit all of the most important sites in Melaka and this was an efficient way to do so. Mr Shah picked me up early and gave me enough time to visit each site. He is a good driver and I felt safe. Had a nice traditional lunch along Jonkers Walk. Saw the floating Mosque as a bonus.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience on the Historical Malacca Day Tour and that Mr. Shah made your trip enjoyable. Melaka is a fascinating heritage city with many important historical landmarks, including areas around Jonker Street, which is known for its historic shophouses and vibrant atmosphere. It’s great to know that Mr. Shah’s professionalism, friendly service, and informative explanations helped you better appreciate the history and culture of the places you visited. We’re also glad you enjoyed the traditional lunch along Jonker Walk and the visit to the beautiful floating mosque—these are truly memorable highlights of the tour. Thank you for choosing SKYTRIPS TRANSPORT & TOURS SDN BHD. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Malaysia in the future! 😊
With a bus we were picked up in our hotel. After two other pick-ups, we left for Malacca. The drive to Malacca is about 2 hours where guide Stephen told non stop about KL and Malacca. In the morning until lunch we visited churches, forts, ... each time with lots of information given by the guide. Lunch was in a side street of the center and was tasty. In the afternoon we had a 2.5h free time to visit the center and this was top. After a 2 hour drive back we were dropped back at our hotel. As far as we were concerned, far too much time was wasted on some of the sights in the morning and the explanation by the guide was far too much and too lengthy. I advise everyone to book a private transport (bus, grab,...) to Malacca and then visit everything yourself. Malacca is small and everything is centrally to visit.
Beste reiziger, Bedankt voor je uitgebreide review en het delen van je ervaring met onze tour naar Malakka. We waarderen je eerlijke feedback en vinden het fijn om te horen dat je de lunch en de vrije tijd in het centrum als positief hebt ervaren. Het spijt ons te horen dat je de uitleg van de gids als te uitgebreid hebt ervaren en dat bepaalde bezienswaardigheden volgens jou te veel tijd in beslag namen. We streven ernaar om onze tours zo boeiend en informatief mogelijk te maken, maar begrijpen dat ieders voorkeur hierin kan verschillen. Jouw suggestie om Malakka op eigen gelegenheid te verkennen is zeker een goed alternatief voor reizigers die liever hun eigen tempo bepalen. We zullen je opmerkingen meenemen om onze tours in de toekomst nog beter af te stemmen op de wensen van onze gasten. Nogmaals bedankt voor je review en we hopen dat je verder een fijne reis hebt gehad!
Interesting historical place well worth a visit and a must is the Cendol from Kampung Hulu slightly off the beaten track but my the river. The 30 minutes boat trip was also very good.
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Matha picked us up in a great air conditioned car which was most welcome. Matha kindly made a comfort stop on our way to Malacca and provided us with bottles of water during the day. Matha then dropped us at various points of interest which was great however, we originally thought he would accompany us to the temples, forts etc. We stopped off in Jonker Street for lunch which was okay but would not eat there again. Matha was extremely helpful, courteous and very polite the whole day. Chris and Jude Moss UK
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Malacca was removed as a port of call on our cruise so we chose this day trip from Kuala Lumpur before embarkation. It was an interesting and enjoyable tour. I had been there over 60 years ago so I wanted my wife to share the experience. We think the itinerary needn't be so detailed. We chose to cut out one or two in order to spend longer in the places that were of most interest to us.
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We have been booking tours with Viator for a few years and this must have been the most disappointed experience we ever had. We paid for a whole day private tour from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca, clearly it said water, lunch and many attractions entry/admission included. We did not get our welcoming water from the tour guide (Helmisamarudin). He drove us to Malacca and took us to only 2 out of 10 attractions listed on the tour program. He then told us to take a 10 mins river cruise (which we paid for) then walk around on our own, get lunch and meet him back at the car to be taken back to Kuala Lumpur. We had to pay for our own lunch and water! So the $340 AUD we paid for the whole day tour was just for transportation. Could have got to Malacca and back for 1/2 the price. Can not believe Viator contracted this guy.
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Its an ok town, with a few things to see. Don’t expect this to be a guided tour, its just a driver taking you from stop to stop, following the itinerary regardless of creating its own logical order. Most of the times we didn’t know where were we going or even what we were going to see, just a hand signal to get out of the car and walk.
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Malacca is spectacular, with many tourist attractions of great historical value. You should consider at least 2-3 days, as the 1-day tour only gives a vague idea of the city. However, our guide was very attentive and managed to give us a good idea with detailed explanations of the places we passed. Being Portuguese, we had high expectations of seeing what remains of Portugal's presence in Malacca. Unfortunately, it's down to a door in the old fort (A Famosa) and a neighbourhood outside the city where you'll find several restaurants serving dishes with a few (very few) Portuguese flavours. Overall, it was very nice to spend the day at Malacca!
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Great information, good driving, all the bases covered. Excellent lunch, and nothing was hurried. Since the mosque was closed, our driver/guide took us to the Portuguese settlement.
Your review made our day, Keith. We’ve passed your comments on to Helmi so he can enjoy the good vibes too. Comments like yours make our work worthwhile. We love that you enjoyed the tour and had an interesting experience learning about Malaysian culture. We couldn’t create or provide the tour that we do without great customers like you! Thanks for choosing us; we can’t wait to serve you again in the future!
