Central Melaka District

Things to Do in Melaka

Things to Do in Melaka, Malaysia - Melaka Attractions

Things to Do in Melaka

Ways to tour Melaka

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Melaka.

Malacca Tour / A Day at Malacca
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Full-day Tours
from $85.00 per adult (price varies by group size)
Historical Malacca Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur
Bus Tours
from $78.93 per adult (price varies by group size)
Guided Malacca Day Trip From Kuala Lumpur
Full-day Tours
from $112.83 per adult (price varies by group size)
A'Famosa Theme Parks Admission Ticket
Attractions & Museums
from $9.63 per adult
Malacca Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur - Private Tour
Bus Tours
from $93.53 per adult (price varies by group size)
8D6N Malaysia - Redang Snorkeling + Malacca City Tour + Kuala Lumpur
Bus Tours
from $808.77 per adult (price varies by group size)
Authentic Peranakan and Malay Cuisine in a Local Home in Malacca
from $64.00 per adult
Private Tour: 2 in 1 Kuala Lumpur & Malacca Historical Day Tour
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Full-day Tours
from $119.88 per adult (price varies by group size)
Malacca Day Tour with Melaka River Cruise from Singapore (via drive-thru border)
Full-day Tours
from $170.66 per adult (price varies by group size)
16 Hrs Melaka Flexible Day & Night Car Tour from Singapore
Full-day Tours
from $982.43 per group (up to 6)

Sightseeing Tickets & Passes

Top Attractions in Melaka

1. The Huskitory

Points of Interest & Landmarks

This place is a must visit for dog lovers! 10 to 20 huskies together!!! What a sight and definitely packed with fun a...

2. Melaka Straits Mosque

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

... the sunset.. then you can see it during the day then lit up at night and you can head the local Muslim prayer call.

3. Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

History Museums

The guided tour was informative, full of anecdotes and stories of the peranakan lives.

4. Jonker Street

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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The best part of Jonker Street is the night market on Fridays and Saturdays that sells everything from tasty treats t...

5. Menara Taming Sari

Observation Decks & Towers

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Measuring 110 metres in height, its revolving structure offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Melaka town and beyond.

6. Stadthuys

Architectural Buildings • History Museums

Here, we can have an insight of how old these buildings and the history of the city during colonization time.

7. River Walk

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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A very pleasant evening walk along the river admiring all the coloured lights along the way and enjoying a few drinks...

8. St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)

Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

You will also have nice photos and nice view from here

9. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Religious Sites

10. Malacca River

Bodies of Water

The boat ride was about 45 mins and you can see a lot of beautiful murals.

11. Christ Church

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Built in 1753 by the Dutch, it is still functioning as an Anglican church with a simple interior and wooden pews.

12. Red Square (Dutch Square)

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Dutch Square Malacca is the most iconic part of Malacca, the first place you see on any guidebooks, brochure and map...

13. Woof Station

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Temporarily closed

Five pooches with very distinctive personalities, and friendly owners.

14. Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum)

Speciality Museums

Make a generous donation in the box after your tour.

15. The Shore Oceanarium

Aquariums

... display of marine creatures, insects, reptiles and other amphibians at close encounters in large clear showcases .

16. A Famosa Fort

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

A Famosa Fort is a definite must visit when in Melaka if you are interested in visiting historical sites.

17. Malacca Sultanate Palace

Architectural Buildings

All made from wood... very impressive I got to see some of tradition and history from my inlaws side of the family.

18. Chinatown - Melaka

Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

19. St. Francis Xavier Church

Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues

20. Kampung Morten

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Visit at Night and its really beautiful with all the decor and lightings that really sparkle this neighbourhood.

21. Cheng Ho Cultural Museum

Speciality Museums

22. Flora de la Mar Maritime Museum

Speciality Museums • Ships

Open now

... the Maritime Museum says, “The museum in the model of a Portuguese Galleon reminds us of the ship “Flora De La Mar”.

23. Submarine Museum

Speciality Museums

Open now

It is a tiny museum... one submarine and two fighter jets.

24. St. Peter's Church

Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

25. Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca

Speciality Museums

26. Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall

Shopping Malls

27. Portuguese Settlement

Points of Interest & Landmarks

28. The Shore Sky Tower

Lookouts

29. Sky Deck Hatten City

Observation Decks & Towers

30. Malacca Heritage Centre

History Museums

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Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

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