Malaysia · MALACCA TOURS
Melaka is two hours from Kuala Lumpur and doable in a day, though the evening is the best part of it. The 15 below compare shared coaches, private cars and the overnight options, with prices and what each one includes for lunch.
Travel from Kuala Lumpur to UNESCO-listed Melaka with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide. Visit St. Peter’s Church, A’Famosa, St. Paul’s Hill, Red Square, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Jonker Street, and the river. A local lunch is included, with free time for your own exploring.
“The tour guide knows a lot of things and he takes care of all the guests. Strongly recommend”
Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka with an English or Chinese-speaking guide, stopping at Dutch Square, A’Famosa, St. Paul’s Hill, Harmony Street, Jonker Street, and the Straits Mosque. Expect a shared air-conditioned vehicle, included local lunch, and a full day of sightseeing.
“Sasi was very entertaining. He moved at a good pace and displayed excellent time management. Highly recommended”
Spend about 10 hours traveling privately from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit St. Peter’s Church, A Famosa, Dutch Square, St. Paul’s Hill, Jonker Street, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and the Malacca River, with a local Peranakan lunch included.
“We did a private day tour. Arriving at Malacca our driver asked if we wanted to go on a river cruise at additional cost. We weren't expecting this as it was not on the itinerary and declined. He then walked with us to the main square and suggested we take a tour by rickshaw, again at additional cost. We were told that this is what most people do so we agreed. There was not much to see and would probably be more interesting in the evening when the restaurants by the river are open. Overall the trip was very disappointing and not worth the two hour drive from KL. As…”
At The Huskitory in Melaka, you spend about an hour meeting friendly Siberian Huskies, with staff helping children and adults interact safely. You can buy treats, pose for individual and group photos, and visit the INU House for Akita Inu and Shiba Inu encounters.
“So happy with all the husky😍 they are so fluffy and cute😍 it very worth it to have this wonderful day and great experience with them 💖”
Spend 10 hours exploring Malacca with an English-speaking guide such as Yoga, Kugan, Jasmine, or Richard. Walk through Dutch Square and the Street of Harmony, eat a Peranakan lunch, cruise the river for 40 minutes, and visit Villa Sentosa and Sin Hiap Hin.
“What a fantastic day. Saturday, our guide was witty, very knowledgeable about the region and Malaysia. He made the day very enjoyable. Love the lunch!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide. See Stadthuys, A Famosa, St. Paul’s Church, Jonker Street, and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, with a trishaw ride included. Guides such as Aru, Segar, Ganesh, and Janar are praised for strong local knowledge.
“The driver Segar was excellent. Spoke English and was very knowledgeable. Would highly recomnend. The food he suggested worth the try.”
Spend 45 minutes on Sungai Melaka, passing the Stadthuys, Jonker Street, Kampung Morten, old bridges, murals, and modern buildings. Redeem your e-ticket at Taman Rempah Jetty or Muara Jetty. Evening departures add illuminated views and a dancing fountain show.
“J’ai reçu dès tickets Malesien, j’ai dû racheter de nouveau billets sûr placé !”
Travel from Kuala Lumpur to UNESCO-listed Malacca by air-conditioned vehicle, then see A Famosa, St. Paul’s Hill, Dutch Square, Jonker Street, and the Malacca River by boat. Choose private, sharing, or group travel, with optional Peranakan lunch and guides such as Raja, Maran, or Lawrence.
“Super smooth pick up - private car, four travelling. Our driver was very good, calm and informative. He showed up a few sights, then left us, after we negotiated a meeting time of two hours.”
Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then walk through Dutch Square, St. Paul’s Hill, A’ Famosa, the riverside, and Jonker Street. Guides such as Segar, Bob, Ganesh, Jaya, and Abdul Rahman lead the day in English, with time for food and shopping.
“Patrick was a great guide. We got to see all the interesting places. Hotel pick-up worked perfectly and the drive was also very pleasant. We enjoyed to talk to a local tour-guide answering all our questions about Malaysia.”
Spend about 10 hours on a private, all-inclusive outing from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca and Putrajaya. Visit Putra Mosque, Jonker Street, Christ Church, St. Paul’s Hill, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and the Malacca Straits Mosque, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, entry fees, and lunch included.
“Very energetic tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the different places of worship and the religious traditions. Accompanied us at the various tour stops. Car was comfortable and driver was very safe. Tour company followed up after the tour to make sure we were satisfied.”
Ride from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca with an English-speaking guide, then walk through Dutch Square, St. Paul’s Hill, Harmony Street, Kampung Morten, and other historic areas. You’ll also enjoy a Peranakan lunch and a 40-minute river cruise. Guides such as Yoga, Kugan, and Mohammed are praised for clear explanations and friendly service.
“Private tour to the city - the tour guide knew all the locals and all the best spots and gave us a very personable tour”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Mimi or John for a 2.5-hour walk through Melaka’s old quarter. See Dutch Square, St. Paul’s Hill, A Famosa, Jonker Street, the Malacca River, and Peranakan landmarks. The booking fee is about $5.20, with a suggested tip of RM50 to RM100.
“I did a walking tour in Malacca with Mimi and she was amazing. She is funny, passionate, and knows her hometown inside out. You can feel how much she loves Malacca and how proud she is to share its history. She explained everything Read more”
Visit The Shore Sky Tower in central Melaka for 360-degree views from the 43rd floor, a transparent glass floor, history displays, telescopes, and optional refreshments at Sky Deli on Level 42. The $6 ticket covers one admission for one day.
“Ça vaut le Coup pour le prix, mais c’est vieillot et outre le coucher du soleil il n’y a pas vraiment de gros wow.”
Take a seven-minute ride in Menara Taming Sari’s revolving glass cabin, rising 80 meters above Melaka. From the 66-passenger cabin, you can spot St. Paul’s Hill, the Melaka River, Dataran Pahlawan, the Straits Mosque, Pulau Besar, and the Straits of Melaka.
“Alles super. man setzt sich einfach rein und wartet kurz bis sich genug Leute gesammelt haben. Dann dreht man sich langsam ein paar Mal und kann schöne Fotos machen.”
Travel from your Kuala Lumpur hotel to Malacca in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. See the Stadthuys, St. Paul’s Hill, Jonker Street, A Famosa, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and the final resting place of Admiral Cheng Ho, with lunch and entrance fees extra.
“Smooth ride from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka, which allows you to enjoy this wonderful city in a day trip and without using public transportation. The guide was nice and very polite, even though I would have liked to hear more information / explanations from him. I had a lot of free time for further exploration and time for lunch. Overall recommended.”
Pick a cave, a river or a hawker street.
