Half-Day Kuching City Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Take this 3-hour tour to get to know the city of Kuching, which is cut almost in half by the meandering Sarawak River—the city's lifeline. Kuching's skyline is a mix of minarets and domes, ornate temple roofs, church spires, a fortress, towers, and both modern and colonial buildings, all set amid a profusion of greenery against the backdrop of the inky-blue Santubong and Matang Mountains. During this tour, a guide takes you through the city's history, from the era of the White Rajahs to the present day. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
Build in 1891, Borneo's oldest museum is an excellent place to learn about the former headhunting indigenous tribes and native crafts, artifacts and beyond.
Build in 1870 by Charles Brooke as a bridal gift to his wife Margaret. Laid out in the style of an English manor house, it is the third and last residence build by the Brooke Rajahs and was occupied by the reigning Rajah until the Japanese Occupation in 1941.
Kuching's waterfront is pleasant and safe to stroll at night, particularly around sunset as the call to prayer reverberates across the river. The walkway has some restaurants, carts selling snacks and drinks, plus benches for taking in the view and doing some people watching.
The Square Tower was originally constructed in 1879 as a prison. It was later turned into a fortress. The building bears the Brooke era coat of arms.
Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building , the nine storey building is where 82 elected state assemblymen meet and preside over debates and the passing of laws. It is fully equipped with high tech information and communication technology. Described as one of the most Asia beautiful buildings in Southeast Asia with its distinctive payung (umbrella) roof, it is an iconic landmark for Sarawak.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
- 53
- 41
- 30
- 20
- 10
Ratings come from 4 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Magunatip Holidays Sdn Bhd
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants free of charge; no seat
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
How it compares in Kuching
- Its from-price is 53% below the median of the 19 city tours we list in Kuching.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 19.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kuching
Kuching, capital of Sarawak on Borneo, is a river city of colonial buildings, Chinese temples and nearby rainforest with orangutans.
Kuching stretches along the Sarawak River in the north-west of Borneo, with a waterfront promenade between old colonial buildings. The Brooke family, the White Rajahs, ruled Sarawak from here for a century, and their legacy survives in Fort Margherita, the Astana across the river and the Old Courthouse. The shophouses of the old Chinese quarter and the Tua Pek Kong temple show the other side of the city's heritage.
Top-ranked sights in Kuching: Kubah National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Bako National Park.
