From Singapore: Malacca guided 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
- Exclusive photostops at Flor De La Mar and A Famosa Fort
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: Malacca guided day tour (via drive-thru border)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
SingaporePass-by Only
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 drive-through border (no standing-in-line). After clearing immigration, our English-speaking guide will settle you into the comfortable seats of your air-conditioned vehicle to enjoy the 4-hour chauffeured drive to Malacca - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the country’s busiest trading port.
Upon arrival in Malacca, 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.
St. Francis Xavier ChurchPass-by Only
During the river cruise, you will see this twin-spired neo-gothic leaning structure that was built in 1849, in honour of St. Francis Xavier, a prominent 16th-century Catholic missionary also known as the "Apostle of the East".
Inclusions
- Entry tickets to Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions)
- Sumptuous lunch (choice of BBQ buffet lunch OR sustainable local vegetarian set lunch)
- Guaranteed 2 staff (1 English-speaking guide and 1 driver) to share workload for the long day
- Bonus photostop of Middelburg Bastion (Dutch fortress restoration)
- Bonus photostop of Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica)
- All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border
- Admission to St. Paul's Hill (St. Paul's Church) and A Famosa Fort
- Admission to Hang Jebat Mausoleum and Kampung Kling Mosque
- Free Singapore hotel pickup and drop-off (any address)
- Bonus photostop of Straits Of Malacca (from a vantage point)
- Admission to Dutch Square and Christ Church
- Admission to Melaka Port Customs Museum
- 300+ miles in 1 day (inclusive of all highway tolls, parking fees, gas etc)
- Fully-guided tour (accompanied by English-speaking guide)
- Bonus photostop of Queen Victoria Fountain (British commemorative monument)
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle between Singapore and Malacca
- Admission to Jonker Street and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests can remain seated inside the vehicle to clear immigration at the drive-thru border (fully accompanied by your driver)
- 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
- Guests who require infant/booster seats, please indicate child's weight at time of booking
- 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 wish to learn more about Malaysian cuisine, please feel free to discuss with your guide on the day of travel
- A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Malaysia
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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. Customs advisory: Any alcohol/tobacco products or chewing gum brought/bought during this tour must be fully consumed before re-entering Singapore. 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. Travel authorization advisory: 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 from your nearest Malaysian embassy. 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.