Malacca Sunset Tour: UNESCO Heritage Highlights & River Cruise
Description
Visit historic city, the capital of the Malaysia state of Malacca, on this full-day sightseeing tour from Kuala Lumpur. Visit some of the most popular top sites in this UNESCO World Heritage city, like 16th-century Portuguese St. Paul' church and A Famosa fortress, Christ church and the Stadthuys in the Red Square. You can get a traditional Malaysia lunch while exploring Jonker Street. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. - A full day exploring Malacca's sights, heritage & culture - Exciting shopping experience at the famous Jonker Street - Easy stroll along the bank of the calm Malacca River - Savor authentic Baba-Nyonya cuisine, unique to Malacca - Beautiful historic structures from the Portuguese Empire
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Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel centrally located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Journey to Melaka from Kuala Lumpur approximately 2 hours
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.
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.
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.
Red Square - the Salmon - Pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Melaka Museum and some other government offices
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.
Queen Victoria's Fountain Fountain was built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
Christ Church Melaka 18th-century Anglican church also lt is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia
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.
The Malacca River Cruise offers a relaxing way to explore the historic heart of Melaka from the water. Glide past colorful riverside buildings, heritage warehouses, murals, and traditional villages while learning about the city’s rich trading past. Especially scenic at sunset and after dark, the cruise showcases Melaka’s UNESCO-listed charm with illuminated bridges and landmarks reflecting on the river.
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
Start departing back to Kuala Lumpur from Melaka. Journey will take approximately 2 hours
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC). 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) An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
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Important Information
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Reviews(110)
We booked a sunset tour with Viator. The driver Rajan was very friendly, give us info about the places, was on time with picking up.
Our driver Rajan was great! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and did everything in his power to make sure we had a good experience! Thank you!
Guided tour with Raja very good guide, pleasant and smiling professional. He knows Malacca very well and all its history
It was a great day touring Malacca. Ruben is an excellent driver and guide, I learned a ton about the history of Malacca. Malacca is very beautiful and a place I had wanted to see for years.
Amazing with with the best guide! Thanks to Rayhan Raj Naidu, who made this trip unforgettable! Definitely recommend!
It's a very scenic place, we went out of season so it was quite quiet but our guide had lots of things planned including visits to a mosque and Buddhist temple, a historic Portuguese church and recommendations on where to eat and drink. We also had time for a small boat tour (for a small fee) which was an added optional extra. Rajan was our guide, he was very informative and helpful, especially as the heat was so demanding.
Is it a bit out of the way but very exciting. The monuments and historic value was outstanding. The tour guide was well informed and friendly.
We were very disappointed with the service today. No tour guide, no support. For the price that was charged this is a totally unacceptable service. Complete ripoff. All we received was the transport to Malacca.
We’re very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. Providing a guided and supportive tour experience is important to us, and we regret that this was not the case for you. We understand your frustration, especially given the cost, and we will be reviewing this matter with our team to ensure better service in the future. Your feedback is valuable, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
A long time travelling there and back, it is a quaint place though and we enjoyed all the sights plus lunch
I had an amazing time on this tour. Ruben was my tour guide, and I can’t rave enough about how much entertainment he brought to the tour through his balance of humor and genuine knowledge of the history of the area. After walking me around town and giving me an in-depth description of various points of interest, we went for an included lunch at a Peranakan restaurant (food was great), I was given ample time to retrace my steps or explore different parts of the town by myself. Transfer from and back to the hotel was also provided by Ruben, and he was super efficient and timely in that regard.
