Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour (SIC/Shared Tour)
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
• The St. Peter's Church is a church which was completed in 1710 in Melaka City, Malaysia. It is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia • Historical attractions in Malacca are visiting the St. Paul's Church is the oldest church in Southeast Asia formerly a church for the Portuguese and later a cemetery during the Dutch occupation. • The nearby sight Porta de Santiago was once built by the Portuguese as a fortress to protect against attacks by the Dutch. There is not much left after several wars, but the entrance is still upright and in place. • The Dutch governor had the Stadthuys(Dutch Square) built, a beautiful building with some obvious Dutch traits. • Christ Church, in which you can recognize the Dutch architecture of that time more clearly. • Jonker Street is the artistic center of Malacca. Here you will find a large number of art galleries, antique stores and shops where you can buy various ornaments.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pickup at listed Hotels/Residents for booking of minimum 2 adults or more
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Tour Guide Service /Chinese-speaking tour guide
What's not
- Tickets to attraction (this tour is sightseeing tour only)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Additional costs caused by force majeure (i.e traffic delays, strikes, weather, machine failure etc)
- Wi-Fi in vehicles
- Others item not stated as per itinerary
Itinerary
(Closed every Monday)- Oldest operational Catholic church in Malaysia (1710). (Dress code: No shorts or sleeveless tops.)
Pass by Kastam Museum & Melaka Museum
Photostop: Maritime Museum (Flor de la Mar Ship) - Snap photos of this striking replica of a 16th-century Portuguese ship.
Dutch Square / Red Square Explore colonial-era landmarks, including: Christ Church (Closed every Monday) The Stadthuys Queen Victoria Fountain Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower
St. Paul’s Church & St. Paul’s Hill - Climb up for a visit to these historic ruins with sweeping views.
A’Famosa & Porta de Santiago - Iconic ruins of a Portuguese fortress, a must-visit Melaka landmark.
Replica of the Sultan's Palace (Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum) A life-sized wooden reconstruction of Sultan Mansur Shah’s 15th-century palace. Explore displays of Melaka’s royal history, traditional weaponry, court customs, and more. Optional entry fee may apply.
Lunch at Local Restaurant Enjoy a traditional Malaysian set meal. Note: Drinks are not included.
Photostop: Straits Mosque (Masjid Selat Melaka) - A modern mosque on the water, great for scenic photos, especially during high tide.
Visit Harmony Street (Jalan Tukang Emas) An extraordinary example of Malaysia’s multi-faith harmony, featuring: Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – Oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia Kampung Kling Mosque – Unique mosque with Hindu, Chinese, and Sumatran influence Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthy Temple – Oldest active Hindu temple in Malaysia
A short walking tour through this culturally rich street. Jonker Street (Jonker Walk) - Free time for local snacks, souvenirs, antique browsing, and cultural street life.
Melaka River Walk – Free at Leisure - Take a relaxing walk along the Melaka River.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Fantastic day out
Nadia was a great enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide. Changed the order of things because of the wet weather. Was a great day out.
5Worth the trip
Our guide (Stephen) was very informative and entertaining. Comfy seats on coach.
5Great day out
Very well organised, communication was great beforehand, good itinerary with options in free time explained well. Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful guide. First time using this company and I was impressed.
5One of the best
Our guide Stephen was very informative. It was a great full day tour. Highly recommended.
5Incredible experience with our guide - Nadia
We took the Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour. Highly recommend the tour for anyone wanting to explore and learn more about Malaysia. Our tour guide, Nadia, was fantastic — very friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to explain everything and answer our questions. She made sure everything was managed well and make sure everything’s on time with small details such as standing in heat too long and best photo sports accounted for. Thank you for a truly amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see Malaysia in a day! Incredible value for money!!
3Overall pleasant experience, wonderful guide!
Pleasant day, I enjoyed seeing Malacca and walking around this old city. I also enjoyed the Portuguese fortress. The tour guide Johnson was excellent - very knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly. I also appreciated that he kept a strict schedule given the large group and risk of wasting time waiting for people - this made the day much more enjoyable and efficient.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Berjaya Times Square Main Entrance (in front of Starbucks Coffee)
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 32 travellers
- Operated by
- Ivy Holidays
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not Allowed : Pets • Smoking • Big/Large Luggage • Alcohol and drugs • Meals / Drinks on vehicles
How it compares in Kuala Lumpur
- Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 446 city tours we list in Kuala Lumpur.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 446.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's vibrant capital, where the Petronas Towers soar over Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods and renowned street food.
The twin Petronas Towers, linked by a skybridge, define the skyline, with a landscaped park and fountains at their feet. The KL Tower offers a different view from its forested hill, and Merdeka Square, where the national flag was raised at independence, is framed by the Moorish-style Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Top-ranked sights in Kuala Lumpur: National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara), Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.
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