Malacca Historical Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the historic A Famosa fortress
- Explore the Dutch Square with its iconic red buildings
- Discover the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malaysia's oldest Chinese temple
- Stroll along Jonker Street, famous for antiques and street food
- Enjoy panoramic views from St. Paul's Hill
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private chauffeur-driven transportation
- Guided tour of Malacca's historical sites
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
your first landmark: Stadthuys. Explore this well-preserved building dating back to 17th-century Dutch traders. Then take in a panoramic view of the city and surroundings from the top of St. Paul’s Hill, site of St. Paul's Church.
Visit the fortress of A Famosa, considered among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia.
St. Paul's Church is a historic church building in Malacca City, Malaysia that was 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 and is today part of the Malacca Museum Complex comprising the A Famosa ruins, the Stadthuys and other historical buildings.
After a break for lunch (own expense), follow our guide on foot down Jonker Street in Chinatown. You'll find many antique shops, clothing and craft outlets, and restaurants where you can taste authentic Malacca desserts such as chendol, shaved ice mixed with coconut milk, palm sugar, red beans, and green jelly.
Your guide also makes a stop at Cheng Hoon Teng, a Chinese temple that incorporates elements of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour duration is approximately 8 hours
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Kuala Lumpur
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring historical sites
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun
- Carry a camera to capture the picturesque landmarks
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Please wear good walking shoes; a moderate amount of walking is involved
- The total duration includes transportation time.
Traveler reviews
Fun day trip to Mallacca!
Lingesh was our tour guide. He arrived on time and was able to customize the places we wanted to see. He was very patient on the way back when the traffic was terrible. Thanks for the wonderful trip. I will take “can can” with me to US.
Very nice day trip to Melaka
Very nice trip to Melaka with our fantastic guide Prabaz! We had a wonderful day and really enjoyed it! 😊
One for the highlights
My husband and I were privileged to have Prabaz be our pilot for this day trip to Malacca (Malaka). Prabaz had a lot of knowledge and insights into Malaysia and Malacca to share with us, we are have much more knowledge of this country than we did in such a short amount of time. We arrived at Malacca and was taken around in a Trishaw around town to visit museums and historical locations and explained all the stories. We then had an amazing lunch at a local restaurant of chicken rice, pork, veggies and rice. It was so authentic and delicious. Thank you to Prabaz for his time and efforts today with Ricky and I. We had a lot of fun!
Quite a good experience to learn about the historical context of the city. Thank you Mr. Nantha for being so helpful
Historical records and data well preserved and well documented. Liked every bit of it. Was happy to visit the oldest Catholic Church in the country
Best guide ever!
Would not want to miss the opportunity to say a big thank you to Mr. Vera, our guide and driver to Melacca. He has great knowledge of the history, knows the right spots that really made us enjoy the day trip to Melacca. Very good driver, with a clean, air conditioned, spacious vehicle. He also went out of his way to take us to a chocolate factory in KL where we bought the most exquisite Malaysian chocolate! Most appreciated Vera!