From Singapore: Private Malacca day tour (via drive-thru border)
Venture out of Singapore and visit Malacca on this fully-guided day tour from Singapore, accompanied throughout by your English-speaking guide.
Start the day with an assisted immigration clearance, before being chauffeured to UNESCO World Heritage site - Malacca in style.
Trace the footsteps of the Portuguese, Dutch and British with your English-speaking guide amongst the ruins, before hopping onboard a Melaka River cruise, with exclusive photostops at Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica) and A Famosa Fort (Portuguese ruins).
Have a taste of Malaysia's cuisine and take some time to stroll along Jonker Street, before returning to Singapore.
Highlights
- Fully-guided day tour with English-speaking guide
- Enjoy Melaka River cruise with a glimpse of old village houses
- Bonus Johor side trip to Malaysia's King Bukit Serene Johor Bahru Palace
Options
Small group tour + Box lunch
WITH HOTEL PICKUP & DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning at stated time + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour.
SMALL GROUP TOUR IN MALACCA: Small group sightseeing within Malacca with English-speaking guide.
INCLUDED TICKETS: Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions).
SMALL GROUP MINIVAN: Round-trip transportation between Singapore and Malacca by small group minivan.
BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border.
INCLUDED MEALS: Simple box lunch (Malaysian Nasi Lemak rice dish with fried chicken) + Refreshing bowl of Malacca's famous Cendol dessert.
Pickup included
What's included in From Singapore: Private Malacca day tour (via drive-thru border)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Singapore
Begin with an early morning pickup at your Singapore hotel. Our trained driver will meet you at the hotel driveway to check your documents before escorting you through immigration via the Malaysia drive-through border (no standing-in-line). After clearing immigration, your English-speaking guide will settle you into the comfortable seats of your private, air-conditioned minivan to enjoy the 3-hour chauffeured drive to Malacca - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the country’s busiest trading port. IMPORTANT: The order of sightseeing stops may be rearranged depending on actual Malacca city traffic, crowd management, and weather conditions to optimize time usage.
Melaka Straits Mosque
Upon arrival in Malacca, one of the first stops will be Melaka Straits Mosque, also known to locals as Masjid Selat Melaka. Built in 2006, the mosque is a beautiful blend of Middle Eastern and local Malay design. The minaret is designed to look like a lighthouse, which is a fitting tribute to its location by the sea. This mosque is also known as a floating mosque, as during high tide, it appears to be gracefully suspended over the water. Note: Guests who wish to enter the mosque may do so briefly, provided it is not closed to the public (ie: outside prayer times). Otherwise, guests may be respectfully requested to only take photos from the outside.
Next, you will hop onboard a scenic river cruise that will sail you into the heart of UNESCO Malacca. Spanning 10-kilometer, Malacca river was once dubbed the "Venice of the East" by European seafarers as it was a prominent port of entry for traders from Europe and Asia during the late 16th century. Note: In the event that the river cruise is closed (ie: weather/safety reasons etc), a 30-min Melaka Riverside drive + 15-min Melaka Trishaw ride will be offered as a replacement.
Inclusions
- Bonus photostop of Middelburg Bastion (Dutch fortress restoration)
- Bonus photostop of Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica)
- Admission to St. Paul's Hill (St. Paul's Church) and A Famosa Fort
- Bonus Johor side trip to Malaysia's King Bukit Serene Johor Bahru Palace
- 300+ miles in 1 day (inclusive of all highway tolls, parking fees, gas)
- All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the Malaysia border
- Lunch (choice of BBQ buffet lunch OR sustainable local vegetarian set lunch)
- Admission to Dutch Square and Christ Church
- Admission to Melaka Port Customs Museum
- Fully-guided tour (accompanied by English-speaking guide)
- Bonus photostop of St. Francis Xavier Church (Leaning church of Melaka)
- Bonus photostop of Queen Victoria Fountain (British commemorative monument)
- Entry tickets to Melaka River cruise (or Melaka Trishaw ride subject to conditions)
- Guaranteed 2 professional staff (1 guide + 1 driver) to share workload for the day
- Admission to Hang Jebat Mausoleum and Melaka Straits Mosque (public areas)
- Full day private transportation by executive minivan
- Admission to Jonker Street and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
- Alcohol and beverages
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests should have a moderate physical fitness level as this tour includes a substantial amount of walking around historical sites (upon arrival in UNESCO Malacca) and guests should expect to spend about 3 hours in UNESCO Malacca
- Guests can remain seated inside the vehicle to clear immigration at the Malaysia drive-thru border (fully accompanied by your driver)
- Guests who booked the "Johor side trip" option will be provided an extra stopover at the Malaysia's King Bukit Serene Johor Bahru Palace (public areas) to take photos of the majestic entrance arch and crown
- Guests who require halal/vegetarian* food, please indicate at time of booking (note: vegetarian food prepared in Malaysian style only; vegan/keto/diabetic/gluten-free food is regretfully not available)
- Guests who require infant/booster seats, please indicate child's weight at time of booking
- Guests from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Colombia, Israel, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, North/East/West/Central Africa, Pakistan, Serbia, Montenegro, Sri Lanka: Please seek prior travel authorization (e-visa etc) from your nearest Malaysian embassy
- A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Malaysia
- Any alcohol/tobacco brought/bought during this tour must be fully consumed before re-entering Singapore
- Malaysia's weather is warm and humid with occasional rain the whole year round, please dress appropriately and bring along portable umbrellas as per your discretion
- In the event that the river cruise is closed (ie: weather/safety reasons etc), a 30-min Melaka Riverside drive + 15-min Melaka Trishaw ride will be offered as a replacement
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
✅ Our guests' time and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. This tour starts early (with free Singapore hotel pickup/drop-off) to get ahead of the worst tourist crowds at UNESCO Malacca.
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Travel advisory: Though unlikely, unforeseen circumstances such as pick-pocketing etc may occur at any time. While assistive efforts will be made, guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance as local assistance may be limited. Outlying Singapore hotels advisory: Guests staying at selected Singapore hotels will be met by our driver at the hotel driveway, who will arrange for a courtesy private shuttle to our central office (30 miles from downtown Singapore) to meet our English-speaking guide, before heading up to Malacca together. Food allergy advisory: Many Malaysian chefs have limited understanding of food allergies, guests are advised to consume all food at their own discretion. Currency advisory: The Malaysian Ringgit is the official currency in Malaysia. Many Malaysian businesses do not accept Singapore/US Dollars or credit cards. Please exchange Malaysian Ringgit in advance for your own expenses as per your discretion. Drive-thru border advisory: While guests are not required to stand-in-line at the drive-thru border, some waiting time (for in-vehicle passport checks) may be expected due to post-pandemic manpower shortages at the border.
