Malacca: Picturesque and Iconic Instagram-Worthy Tour from Kuala Lumpur

Capture the beauty of Malacca on this picturesque and iconic Instagram-worthy tour from Kuala Lumpur. Explore historic sites, immerse in local culture, and snap stunning photos.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kuala Lumpur - Pick up from your hotel centrally located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Journey to Melaka from Kuala Lumpur approximately 2 hours
  • Central Melaka District - 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.

  • St. Peter’s Church - St. Peter’s Church
    lt is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia (Year 1710)
  • A Famosa - 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
  • St Paul’s Hill - 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 (Dutch Square) - Red Square - the Salmon - Pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Melaka Museum and some other government offices
  • Red Square (Dutch Square) - 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 - Queen Victoria’s Fountain
    Fountain was built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
  • Christ Church Melaka - Queen Victoria’s Fountain
    Fountain was built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
  • Melaka Clock Tower - 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.

  • Harmony Street Sdn. Bhd. - So-called Harmony Street in Malacca’s Chinatown neighborhood (its official name is Jalan Tokong Besi) takes its nickname from the trio of interesting religious attractions found here. The intricately carved Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is Malaysia’s oldest Chinese temple, dating from 1646 and still in use as a Buddhist temple while the 18th-century Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple is Malaysia’s oldest Hindu temple. The third house of worship is Kampung Kling Mosque, which is not the oldest mosque in Malaysia (that honor belongs to Masjid Kampung Hulu, also in Malacca and built by the Dutch in 1728), but it was finished back in 1868 and is notable for its pagoda-like architecture.
  • Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - Things to See

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple-
The only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, i.e.Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.

  • Kampung Kling Mosque - Kampong Kling Mosque is an old mosque in Malacca situated at Jalan Tukang Emas (Goldsmith Street), also known as “Harmony Street” because of its proximity to the Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.
    The original structure built by Indian Muslim traders in 1748 was a wooden building and in 1872, it was rebuilt in brick. The mosque is one of the traditional mosques in Melaka, which still retains its original design.
  • Sri Pogyatha Vinoyagar Moorthi Temple - One of the oldest functioning Hindu temples in Maritime Southeast Asia. Built in 1781, the Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple (sometimes referred to as simply Sri Poyyatha Temple) is said to be the oldest Hindu Temple in Malaysia. This 230-year old structure stands at the heart of the old town of Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in Malacca Chinatown, specifically in Jalan Tukang Emas, which is part of what many tourists aptly call Harmony Street, because it harbors a number places of worships belonging to different religions — the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple (Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism), the Xiang Lin Si Temple (Buddhism), and Kampung Kling Mosque (Islam).
  • Jonker Street - 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

  • Kuala Lumpur - Start departing back to Kuala Lumpur at 16:00 from Melaka. Journey will take approximately 2 hours
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (within 5 km from city center)
  • Local Lunch as per selected option
What's Not Included
  • Personal expneses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Journey back in time and visit the beautiful old city of Melaka, the historical state of Malaysia. Rich in heritage landmarks, ancient buildings and ruins, this ancient city is only two hours away from the center of Kuala Lumpur. Travel back to a different time as you wander its narrow streets and historical squares. Richly influenced by the Dutch, Portuguese and British, this city is a living museum boasting of beautifully preserved ancient buildings and ruins right in its heart. Get a chance to visit St. Peter’s Church, A’Formosa Portuguese Fortress, Melaka Museum, Chen Hoon Teng Temple and Melaka River, destinations known for their colorful histories.

Location
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Jalan Ampang
You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nicola
Apr 11, 2023
Extremely valuable private tour of Malacca. Great tourist guide - It was a excellent private tour with a fantastic guide Mr Raja, very knowledgable and kind. We saw the major spots of Malacca, and a lot more than expected thanks to our guide. Absolutely recommended.
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