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Half-Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour: Landmarks and Monuments Exploration
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256 Ratings
Kuala Lumpur
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of Kuala Lumpur with this half-day city tour. Explore iconic landmarks, visit historical sites, and indulge in shopping and local delicacies.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Malaysia Tourism Centre - Meeting Point for guest from hotel that is located at out of pick up area.
- Merdeka Square - After pickup from the Malaysia Tourism Center (MATIC) or your centrally located hotel in Kuala Lumpur, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the first stop on your half-day tour: Merdeka Square. Also called Independence Square, this symbol of Malaysian independence is one of the most picturesque squares in the world. Admire both traditional and modern architectural masterpieces before moving on to the King’s Palace.
- National Mosque (Masjid Negara) - Contrast your visit to these glass and steel marvels with the National Mosque (Masjid Negara), located in the heart of the city amid lush green gardens. Built in 1965, it is one of the most elegant buildings in KL and features a spectacular main dome covered in green and blue tiles, along with 48 smaller domes spread across the Mecca-inspired courtyard.
- Malayan Railway Administration Building - and the exquisite faade of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station with its fairytale-like towers and mix of Eastern and Western architectural styles.
- Perdana Botanical Garden - Passing by the tranquil Lake Gardens
- National Museum - the National Museum home to collections of ancient and modern art pieces, weapons, and traditional costumes
- The Royal Museum (Old Istana Negara) - passing by
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Petronas Twin Towers - The Petronas Twin Towers are an ideal place for photo ops; gaze at the city skyline and capture unforgettable moments on camera.
(photo stop only, admission not included) - KLCC Park - KLCC Park is a 50-acre garden set close to Suria KLCC shopping centre. Designed by Roberto Burle Marx, it was designed to provide a touch of greenery for the Petronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it. On the park grounds is a 10,000sqm manmade lake (Lake Symphony) with a 43m bridge that cuts across.
- Thean Hou Temple - Next up is the Chinese Thean Hou Temple. Learn about the synergy of influences such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism that converge to form an unforgettable architectural ensemble. Checkout out numerous statues of animals from astrology and impressive statues of the Goddess of Mercy and the Goddess of the Waterfront.
- Istana Negara - Known as Istana Negara, this residence of the King of Malaysia doesn’t allow visitor access inside the building, but you can take photos of the exterior along with the changing of the guards, which occurs hourly.
- National Monument - Finish at the National Monument (Tugu Negara), a bronze tribute to the lives that were lost in the fight for Malaysian independence, designed by American architect Felix de Weldon. At the end of the tour youll be taken back to the starting point.
What's Included
- English speaking driver for clear communication
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
Additional Information
Experience the key highlights of Kuala Lumpur in this 3.5-hour tour around the city. Some of the main sites you’ll get to see include the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the leafy KLCC Park, the majestic King’s Palace, the historic Merdeka (Independence) Square, the grand National Mosque, the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, and others. Note that while hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, entrance fees are not.
• Marvel at the architectural splendour of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers
• Witness a blend of modern and historic architecture
• Opportunities for souvenir shopping and chocolate tasting
• Visits to the National Mosque, National Museum and Merdeka Square
• Route takes you to Istana Negara, home of the Malaysian king
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Free Hotel pick up & drop off (selected hotels only)
- Please note: Petronas Twin Tower Skybridge Admission Ticket availability is limited & selling fast. Please purchase directly at their website if you plan to enter.
- 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.
Location
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kriszti23
May 25, 2024
Great way to start your visit - It was a great trip around the moat famous landmarks of the city. Our driver/tour guide Rajan was very friendly and told us lots of information about the sights and shared lots of info about the history of the country. Also took some great pictures!
I would highly recommend this tour to get a flavour of the city!
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150sheridanf
May 16, 2024
Would Reocmmend, great for photos! - Our driver Aris was amazing! He was an excellent driver and knew the history of each place we went to.
He was super kind, welcoming and friendly. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a quick tour of key highlights of the city. We got great photos and our tour guide, Aris, helped take some for us as well.
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Ebun_e
Apr 30, 2024
Great tour abd Guide - Rayhan was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He had umbrellas for us with his knowledge that it might rain and it did rain.
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Michele_w
Apr 17, 2024
City Tour - Our driver Mohd was excellent, he took us to lots of different locations and was very knowledgeable on all of them, he spoke to us about Kuala Lumpur and how people live and how everything works, it was a really enjoyable trip.
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Ghina_o
Apr 17, 2024
Great way to see KL and learn a lot - Very informative and knowledgeable local guide Raja. Great few hours out and I learned a lot from him about the history
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Ghinaoudeh
Apr 15, 2024
Great trip covering most of Kuala Lumpur in just 3 hours - I had a private tour with Mr Raja who was a very competent and knowledgeable guide who told me many interesting facts and about the history of Kuala Lumpur.
He is very well informed and friendly. I really appreciated his time. His car was clean and well air conditioned. Thank you.
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Dee_t
Apr 15, 2024
Would recommend to anyone managed to get a lot done on this tour - The Palace and gardens Twin Towers China town Monuments were great chocolate factory and the textile print factory were good
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Woodoo0528
Apr 14, 2024
Great trip - This trip is so convenient. Our driver was friendly and polite but unfortunately I didn’t get his name.
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Fearless725403
May 21, 2024
Great sights. Best to sit next to guide. - Went to great sites. Into a mosque and temple and saw other cultural spots. Had difficulty understanding our drivers’ English unfortunately because there were other people on the tour that talked so loudly it was hard to hear our guide.
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Kieren_s
May 21, 2024
Decent but there may be better options if you want to use it as an intro to KL - Comfortable vehicle and friendly guide however it wasn't the best tour I've been on to get my bearings of a city. I actually felt better oriented from the food tour I did later that night. It might be a symptom of the traffic in KL but I suspect there may be better organised tours available.
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