Experience the charms of old Melaka — a UNESCO World Heritage site that preserves the rich, multi-layered history. Learn about the city's Portuguese, Dutch, and British traders as well as the Malays who mixed with Indian and Chinese immigrants to form unique cultures and communities. Discover the heritage architecture of these traditions and taste local specialties, making this day trip to Melaka from Kuala Lumpur unforgettable.
The city of Malacca (known as Melaka in Malay), one of Malaysia's two UNESCO World Heritage sites, reflects the country's many-layered history. The Sultanate of Malacca fell to the Portuguese who est
Tourist Information and Interaction Center is our meeting point. We will some briefing before start the tour.
The Portuguese colonised Melaka from 1511 to 1641. The first thing they did was build a fort overlooking the river, calling it A'Famosa. However, Dutch came and destroyed the entire fortress, leaving only the entrance facade named Porta de Santiago which you may still get to see.
A short climb up St. Paul's Hill and see the ruins of St. Paul’s Church at the summit. Built on the site of the last Melaka sultan’s palace, it was constructed by Portuguese fidalgo (nobleman) captain, Duarte Coelho, in gratitude to the Virgin Mary for saving his life during a storm at sea.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Hotel pick-up and drop-off not included, however, if you advise us on your hotel location we would be more than happy to give you the best directions on how to get back safely • Please arrive at 8:30am with your passport or photocopy ID for check-in