Historical Malacca DAY Tour from Kuala Lumpur (Private Tour)
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Historical Malacca DAY Tour from Kuala Lumpur (Private Tour)
By Ivy Holidays
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• 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.
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Ages 0-80
Duration: 10h
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Audio guide: English
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Highlights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Local Peranakan lunch (Kindly indicate any dietary requirements or meal preferences upon booking)
- Round-trip transportation from :hotel/resident in Kuala Lumpur City Centre / Bukit Bintang area
What's not included- Gratuities
- Wi-Fi in vehicles
- Personal expenses
- Admission Tickets to attraction
- Additional costs caused by force majeure
- (i.e. traffic delays, strikes, weather, machine failure & etc.)
- Entry/Admission - Red Square (Dutch Square)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Starbucks, Lot No. G-09A, Ground Floor, Berjaya Times Square, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBerjaya Times Square Main Entrance (in front of Starbucks Coffee)
Pickup details- ** Pick-up Point: Pickup is included from Hotels/Residences/Suite in Kuala Lumpur City Centre / Bukit Bintang area ** Please wait in the hotel lobby/ground floor at least 15 mins before designed pick up time ** Pick up time between 15 mins before or after designed pick up time ** For pick up outside of Hotels/Residences/Suite in Kuala Lumpur City Centre / Bukit Bintang area (Pudu area and outskirts hotel), a surcharge is required (surcharge rate and pick up time shall defined by pick up location), surcharge to be paid directly to the driver in cash ** This itinerary vehicle is arranged according to the number of participants on the day (car/van/bus) ** Pick up time subjected to be earlier, Pick up time will inform to you 1 day before activity take place ** Please make sure your mobile phone number is active and able to contacted during the travel period ** It is recommended that you make preparations to prevent if you have motion sickness, so as not to affect your pleasant journey. ** Please keep your belongings and try not to bring valuables, you will be responsible for all damages and loss. ** Pick up time and driver details shall update to you later in the evening time by email, please check your email (inbox/spam mailbox) after 8pm The itinerary is subject to change based on weather or traffic conditions of the day Not allowed : Pets Smoking Big/Large Luggage Alcohol and drugs Meals / Drinks on vehicles KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the walking Tour Bring a hat/cap, sunglasses and sunblock lotion recommended Not suitable for People with back problems People with heart problems Wheelchair users
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 191310P31- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 191310P31
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- Tourist166670494530 contributionsKumar n is star tour driverKumar n has been excellent all along the tour, very cooperative and very informative.excellent experience with him. ExcellentWritten March 24, 2025
- Odyssey528346852420 contributionsairport transferthe driver mr sri was friendly and nice.. car was clean and pleasant. ride was smooth. overall is good. recommended for big grp.Written March 23, 2025
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- rujal290 contributionsGood experience at the walking tour of MelakaHad a wonderful experience during the tour. Our guide Sasi enriched is with lot of history. The walking tour is of 1.5 hrs followed by lunch at a Chinese restaurant. The lunch was good and tasty. Chinese tea and Cendol was amazing. Followed by lunch we went to Jonker walk and had nice time exploring some shops and shopping.Written March 23, 2025
- Journey394056442240 contributionsBatu Cave Experience with my Family and Guide RaAn amazing experience with Ivy Tours at Batu Caves. Our guide, Raj, was knowledgeable and engaging, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend for families! 5/5.Written March 23, 2025
- Journey394056442240 contributionsHighly RecommendedOur half-day city tour in Kuala Lumpur with Ivy Hotel was fantastic. Our guide, Raj, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both informative and fun. We visited top attractions like the Petronas Towers and Batu Caves, with plenty of time to explore. The tour was well-organized, family-friendly, and comfortable. Highly recommend it! 5/5!Written March 23, 2025
- KnightL_130 contributionsGreat, informative, and personable tour of MalaccaIt was a great tour. Our tour guide Sasi was very knowledgeable about the history of Malacca and Malaysia. His stories made it very interesting and personable. The tour was a good balance of guided and a couple of hours of free time at Jonker Walk. The nongya lunch was delicious and plentiful.Written March 23, 2025
- Havisha T0 contributionsGood tour guide well informed knows the history and narrate plan well .Nice tour guide and well informed .Knows place history , well managed plan , bus is fine and clean and drives well. RECOMMENDEDWritten March 23, 2025
- vincenzo p0 contributionsA day trip in MelakaSasi was an excellent guide. He took us through the historical center of Malacca telling a myriad of interesting stories and anecdotes. The visit was really rich and well organizedWritten March 22, 2025
- 239valenciai0 contributionsUnforgettable Tour to Batu Caves & Genting Highlands!I had an incredible tour to Batu Caves and Genting Highlands, filled with stunning views and unforgettable experiences. Batu Caves was a breathtaking cultural site, while the cool mountain air and vibrant attractions at Genting Highlands made the trip even more exciting. Our tour guide was not only knowledgeable but also hilarious, keeping us entertained and making the journey even more enjoyable. Everything was well-organized, from transportation to the itinerary, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience—I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and memorable adventure in Malaysia!Written March 22, 2025
- Dream442235209310 contributionsAmazing experienceThe tour guide Darwin was very enthusiastic friendly and funny the trip didn't felt boring even at one point. Had some amazing experienceWritten March 22, 2025
- Roadbelowme0 contributionsMalacca: Walk thru historyThe tour was well organised from the word go. We were a family of five spanning three generations and everyone enjoyed this engaging walking tour more than the amusement parks. We were picked up from our hotel and also dropped back. Our request for vegetarian food was promptly accommodated. Our tour guide Sashi made the history and culture of Malacca come to life with his wit, exceptional storytelling skills and amusing anecdotes and trivia. It was an immersive experience with an authentic traditional Baba Nyonya meal and the delicious dessert of Cendol. Over lunch we interacted with other traveller's in the group, exchanged stories and travel tips. Overall it was a very gratifying experience. Thanks to Sashi again for helping us with insider's tips and valuable recommendations.Written March 22, 2025
- Wander578368223900 contributionsSasi is the best tour guided for MalakkaGreat tour guided by great Guide Sasi. He told us everything about Malakka, its history and culture 🙏 Very delicious traditional lunch!!! Great Job!!!Written March 21, 2025
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- Companion369500761690 contributionsGood tour experiencePleasant and comfortable ride experience with great driving skills from Captain Siva. 10/10 would recommend. Friendly and nice.Written March 20, 2025
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MarinaFollowsTheSun
Berlin, Germany2,207 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We booked this tour on fairly short notice, but everything went well. The guide picked us up at our hotel on time, he was polite, spoke very good English and was a safe driver.
Unfortunately the entire experience was rather impersonal. The guide never even introduced himself (we did) and the entire time seemed disinterested and bored.
We have taken tours all around the world and usually the guides are eager to present their country/culture and are interested in communication with their clients, especially if it is a private tour with just 2 people.
The guide seemed more focused on going through the itinerary as quickly as possible (and otherwise on his phone).
He did not offer any insight unless prompted (i.e. there is an abandoned monorail in the city, we passed it, he didn't comment on it at all, we had to ask about it and his comment boiled down to: "It wasn't finished.")
There just wasn't a connection at all unfortunately.
The experience of course is always heavily influenced by the guide you get, so you experience might differ drastically from ours.
The tour itself has a good itinerary and the restaurant for lunch was a pleasant surprise (best food we had in Malaysia!), there was enough time to explore the area on our own and we enjoyed our day overall. Would recommend!
Unfortunately the entire experience was rather impersonal. The guide never even introduced himself (we did) and the entire time seemed disinterested and bored.
We have taken tours all around the world and usually the guides are eager to present their country/culture and are interested in communication with their clients, especially if it is a private tour with just 2 people.
The guide seemed more focused on going through the itinerary as quickly as possible (and otherwise on his phone).
He did not offer any insight unless prompted (i.e. there is an abandoned monorail in the city, we passed it, he didn't comment on it at all, we had to ask about it and his comment boiled down to: "It wasn't finished.")
There just wasn't a connection at all unfortunately.
The experience of course is always heavily influenced by the guide you get, so you experience might differ drastically from ours.
The tour itself has a good itinerary and the restaurant for lunch was a pleasant surprise (best food we had in Malaysia!), there was enough time to explore the area on our own and we enjoyed our day overall. Would recommend!
Written July 21, 2024
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Mark
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We went on a private day tour with Mr. Ahmed to Malacca. This has been a highlight of our trip to Malaysia! The car was clean and comfortable, and we were offered water if we needed it. Mr. Ahmed was very knowledgeable about the city and its history, and he was enthusiastic about sharing with us. He has a vast knowledge on the local food and restaurants and gave great recommendations. He was also very flexible if we wanted to look at something or stop somewhere on the tour. We would recommend him to anyone visiting Malaysia for the first time!
Written October 7, 2024
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Fearless59681314825
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
Our tour guide is very professional. His name is Johnson. We are participating in an English-speaking group tour. We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off services to Bukit Bintang, which is very considerate! The driver and tour bus are both comfortable.
The tour guide Johnson explained a lot about the historical background of Kuala Lumpur and Malacca, Malaysia during the tour. He was really professional. Thank you for the excellent service!
The restaurant at noon also offers a delicious 7-course meal, plus Malay shaved ice. The dining environment is hygienic and air-conditioned.
The tour guide Johnson explained a lot about the historical background of Kuala Lumpur and Malacca, Malaysia during the tour. He was really professional. Thank you for the excellent service!
The restaurant at noon also offers a delicious 7-course meal, plus Malay shaved ice. The dining environment is hygienic and air-conditioned.
Written June 1, 2024
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Tanu b
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This is to let you know that me and my fiancé went for a trip to Malaysia for 2 weeks, coming from Australia last August, and we visited Malacca with your tour which we booked via Klook online for 14/08/2023. We got picked up from the hotel that morning and we were taken to the Bus where we were greeted by our tour guide Amar, full name Guramar.
Firstly, I was a little bit offended about the fact that the other fellow travelers were offered bottles of water, and we were not. But did not say anything about it, thought that it was not included for us in the tour we booked, and hence asked Amar that if there was any chance the bus could stop somewhere so we get some drinks and maybe some snacks. His prompt reply was that its not possible, bus will only stop at certain stops, which I understand.
I have Indian background by hereditary and also an Australian citizen. Now what made me really upset was the fact that in Malacca, Amar came up to me and asked where we were from? I said Australia, and then he said, "Oh if you would have told me so, I could have treated you better. I thought you were from India." My reply was, "What is that supposed to mean? I mean being Indian does reflect my ethnicity and my ancestral heritage." and then started complaining about how Indian tourists are fussy and can be demanding, he had some experience with Indian tourists in the past and asked me, "you should know what I am talking about, you know what I mean?" My reply was, "No I do not".
What I was even more surprised to know was that our Tour guide Mr. Amar also comes from Indian background. This is when I said to him, that "You look very much Indian as well, how would you feel if you got treated the way we did? And also, your thoughts and racial profiling of people does not make you any better person than the people you so desperately speaking against, you are a very racist person."
I mean some people can be fussy or demanding, but that is just the nature of people. But I am there to enjoy my holidays, not worry about your tour guide's judgement about people from some country, culture or religion. Me and my partner felt very insulted and upset about this whole experience, which absolutely ruined our trip and our experience about Malacca. This was just horrendous, some tour guide just so casually racially profiling the tourists who paid money to enjoy a trip and goes home with absolute bitter experience. You should not have such racists staff working with tourists who come to your country and your city for a pleasant experience. This is a very very racist incident, and I am going to also send this email to the Malaysian tourism board and the government agency responsible.
Firstly, I was a little bit offended about the fact that the other fellow travelers were offered bottles of water, and we were not. But did not say anything about it, thought that it was not included for us in the tour we booked, and hence asked Amar that if there was any chance the bus could stop somewhere so we get some drinks and maybe some snacks. His prompt reply was that its not possible, bus will only stop at certain stops, which I understand.
I have Indian background by hereditary and also an Australian citizen. Now what made me really upset was the fact that in Malacca, Amar came up to me and asked where we were from? I said Australia, and then he said, "Oh if you would have told me so, I could have treated you better. I thought you were from India." My reply was, "What is that supposed to mean? I mean being Indian does reflect my ethnicity and my ancestral heritage." and then started complaining about how Indian tourists are fussy and can be demanding, he had some experience with Indian tourists in the past and asked me, "you should know what I am talking about, you know what I mean?" My reply was, "No I do not".
What I was even more surprised to know was that our Tour guide Mr. Amar also comes from Indian background. This is when I said to him, that "You look very much Indian as well, how would you feel if you got treated the way we did? And also, your thoughts and racial profiling of people does not make you any better person than the people you so desperately speaking against, you are a very racist person."
I mean some people can be fussy or demanding, but that is just the nature of people. But I am there to enjoy my holidays, not worry about your tour guide's judgement about people from some country, culture or religion. Me and my partner felt very insulted and upset about this whole experience, which absolutely ruined our trip and our experience about Malacca. This was just horrendous, some tour guide just so casually racially profiling the tourists who paid money to enjoy a trip and goes home with absolute bitter experience. You should not have such racists staff working with tourists who come to your country and your city for a pleasant experience. This is a very very racist incident, and I am going to also send this email to the Malaysian tourism board and the government agency responsible.
Written September 1, 2023
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Companion29783755717
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Couples
The Malacca tour was amazing. We visited all the spots mentioned in the itinerary and also had 2 hours leisure time in which we went on the Malacca River Cruise and also rided the tri-rickshaw. The tour started on time with perfect hotel pick-up. Our tour guide Mr. Nelson also thoroughly briefed us about the history of Malaysia and Malacca. Highly recommended.
Written February 14, 2025
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Shane
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Had a good day trip to Malacca. Our guide Douglas was great and gave just the right balance of insightful talks on the bus and our own downtime. The walking tour of the city in the morning hit all the main outdoor attractions and after a local Malay style lunch, we had 2 hours to explore the city as we wanted before heading back to KL. Good trip for anyone who wants to quickly tick off Malacca on their trip!
Written March 3, 2024
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Coastal42375022776
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had an incredible day trip to Melaka with our guide, Jhonson. His knowledge of the city’s rich history and culture truly enhanced our experience. From exploring historic landmarks like St. Paul’s Hill to enjoying the vibrant Jonker Street, Jhonson made sure every moment was memorable. His friendly demeanor and insightful commentary kept us engaged throughout the tour. We also had an amazing lunch, which was a highlight. Highly recommend Jhonson as your guide for an unforgettable Melaka experience!
Written October 23, 2024
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Discover45523277151
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The tour guide explains carefully and arranges the sequence of attractions very smoothly. You will not be too tired when you arrive. Due to the hot weather in Malacca, the tour guide will try his best to arrange a shady place for guided tours and rest. He will repeatedly confirm whether you have listened to the pick-up and drop-off time and gathering location. Clear, all in all a great trip and highly recommended.
Written March 1, 2024
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KaizeroHome
Yilan City, Yilan1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Family
The overall is good, i mean the activity level is mild, suitable for most people excepts for elders who can't really climb stairs.
And the historical city"Melaka" is a MUST-GO.
You can experience the beauty of the mixture of colonial and immagrating Asian sytle in this beautiful Malaysian city. I don't see other place in the world has this fortune to get along with it in the first place.
And the lunch is a entry-level for most people, not too exotic.
The flaw is this trip is an half-day trip, so if you wanna enjoy the nightmarket and the nightview here is not gonna happen.
And the historical city"Melaka" is a MUST-GO.
You can experience the beauty of the mixture of colonial and immagrating Asian sytle in this beautiful Malaysian city. I don't see other place in the world has this fortune to get along with it in the first place.
And the lunch is a entry-level for most people, not too exotic.
The flaw is this trip is an half-day trip, so if you wanna enjoy the nightmarket and the nightview here is not gonna happen.
Written January 5, 2025
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Tamara R
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
The Tour started bit unfortunate as there was no option for pick up due to an event in the inner city. Got a foto of the meeting point but bus was at the main street which we couldn't see from meeting point. Guide and driver were chatting in front of bus instead of looking if somebody was waiting.
Tour was all in all okay, got the most important informations and saw the important sights. Nevertheless the guide didn't seem to be highly motivated nor interested in the group.
Tour was all in all okay, got the most important informations and saw the important sights. Nevertheless the guide didn't seem to be highly motivated nor interested in the group.
Written October 3, 2024
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alia
Sri Kembangan, Malaysia
good day, is it possible to pick up from hotel in melaka and end at hotel in KL?
Written December 10, 2024
Good evening, is it possible to pick us up in KLCC and be left to KL airport? Could we leave our baggage to you during our tour?
Written August 8, 2023
Hello, you would need to ask the tour company if they can do this for you.
Written August 9, 2023
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