Historical Malacca Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur: Explore UNESCO World Heritage City
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Melaka
Step back in time and explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Malacca on this historical day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Discover the rich heritage, architectural wonders, and fascinating cultural sites of this once-great trading port in Southeast Asia.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bukit China (Chinese Hill) - 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. - Red Square (Dutch Square) - 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.
- St. Paul’s Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul) - 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.
- Christ Church - 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.
- St. Peter’s Church - 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.
- Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - 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.
- Portuguese Settlement - 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.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating journey through history with a visit to the ancient city of Malacca, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Founded in the 15th century, Malacca once thrived as one of the most prominent trade hubs in Southeast Asia. Owing to strong Portuguese, Dutch and British influences, Malacca now boasts a rich history and a diverse blend of architectural styles.
Discover the Street of Harmony which is home to the oldest Chinese and Hindu temples in Malaysia. Explore the remains of St Paul’s Church, where St Francis Xavier was once interred.
The tour includes a River Cruise from Taman Rempah Jetty, which concludes at Flor De La Mar Jetty. Flor De La Mar (Flower of the Sea) is a model of a ship that perished near the coast of Sumatra in 1511. It was originally constructed in 1502 in Lisbon and stood as one of the superior ships of its era.
No trip to Malacca would be complete without a visit to this extraordinary, historically rich city.
- 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
Location
Bukit China (Chinese Hill)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.3
(10 Ratings)
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Jun 3, 2022
We had a great day to Malacca - We really enjoyed the day to Malacca because the Tour Guide Ben was very knowledgeable and kindness. We did see a lot historical buildings. Especially the River cruise was wonderful. The lunch was fantastic!
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Well-travelled1960
Nov 9, 2019
Great day out of KL - It was a great day out of busy KL. Nice drive to and from with a friendly driver. We went by car with only 4 passengers so it was a nice day. Worth having a look at this historical city.
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Gordon
Apr 13, 2016
A great day out of the hustle and... - <p>A great day out of the hustle and bustle of KL taking in some of the history of Malaysia and its people.</p>
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Helen
Sep 27, 2017
We loved our tour to Melaka. Viator... - <p>We loved our tour to Melaka. Viator was easy to book and e-vouchers makes the entire process easy. Also appreciate the courtesy hotel pickup n drop off. <br/>
Stephen our tour guide was marvellous, an articulate storyteller. He was there to assist and without being intrusive.</p>
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Fisherj1
Aug 7, 2017
Very good day but the non stop rain... - <p>Very good day but the non stop rain spoiled the day but the trip was excellent</p>
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Donnamarie_r
Jan 16, 2017
The place is worth the trip! But... - <p>The place is worth the trip! But the guide was always in a hurry. The bus trip and lunch was longer than the actual trip to the place.</p>
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Gina
Sep 17, 2016
A little disorganized during... - <p>A little disorganized during departure. We were picked up more than an hour before departure. We departed 20minutes late. We visited lots of interesting sites. No time to linger at any spot. Tour guide was attentative. Answered all questions. Was not taken to traditonal Malacca restaurant.</p>
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Pyt8r
Sep 1, 2017
This Malacca tour would have been an... - <p>This Malacca tour would have been an ideal one with an eager beaver for a tour guide with the name Gunar so with the driver also named gunar. we were picked up from our hotel at 8:45am as appointed for a 930 am departure for Malacca. there were 4 passengers then we went to pick up the rest from other hotels on the way to MATIC. we waited until 9:45am before we were told to be patient and wait for another couple who were late. the bus finally left MATIC at 10:15am to pick up 2 more passengers from the same hotel we stayed, where we were picked up at 8:45am. there are suppose to be 6 pax from our hotel but the pick up team never bothered to look for the 2 more passengers who were still taking their breakfast that caused the more than an hour delay by going back to pick them up at the hotel so the tour group can proceed to Malacca. We arrived in Malacca past 12 noon and we were rushed from one place to another to make up for the lost time. We finally had lunch at a local Chinese restaurant at past 2pm. after lunch, we were left at Jonker walk to take a stroll. then we went back to KL. while I was getting off the bus, the driver suddenly stepped on the bus accelarator that caused me to almost fell out of the bus. It's a good thing that my son as always extended his hands to help me descend from the bus and caught me. the tour guide nor the driver did not even bother to ask if i was ok but they just left. The pick up bus was nice but the tour bus used to go to Malacca was rickety and can hear all the engine noise instead of the tour guide's voice as we travelled and the seats are not comfortable. The tour guide forgot to mention the important informations about the places we went to it's a good thing, our tour guide/driver to Putrajaya the day before gave us a very good historical insights about Malacca maybe due to the complaints of the other passengers who were hungry and kept on buying food as the tour guide was chattering. The worst was I almost fell from the bus as I was getting off due to recklessness of the driver and they even saw i was using a walking stick that day due to a bad back. i hope viator will not engage the services of said tour company with rude employees and have a policy regarding late passengers.</p>
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Tom_s
Apr 22, 2017
Lovely trip wasted by the fact the... - <p>Lovely trip wasted by the fact the guide would only allow us to visit the sites that he thought we should visit. He was not pleased when we asked to stop at an antiques stall and hurried us along to the next shop where he could buy the produce that he thought we should buy. If you advertise an English guide provide one! Not someone who thinks they speak English. We found ourselves apologising to other travellers when they asked us to translate what he was saying!</p>
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Lucia
Feb 28, 2017
Big dissapointment for us. Pick up... - <p>Big dissapointment for us. Pick up 20 min late, after 2 hours travelling from KL we expected much more. Most of the time in the bus, just short stops no real chance to explore and no walking on jonker street despite it was written in itinerary. Unfortunately wasting of day.</p>
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