Malacca City Full-Day Tour: Discover History and Culture from Kuala Lumpur

See the historical and cultural sights of Malacca on a private 8-hour tour with an English-speaking professional driver who introduces you to the city’s top attractions. You’ll see landmarks including Porta De Santiago (A Famosa Fortress), St. Paul’s Church, Kampung Kling Mosque, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and the Stadthuys.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stadthuys - The Stadthuys is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square. The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower.

The Stadthuys (an old Dutch spelling, meaning city hall) is a historical structure situated in the heart of Malacca City, the administrative capital of the state of Malacca, Malaysia in a place known as the Red Square. The Stadhuys is known for its red exterior and nearby red clocktower. It was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.

When Malacca was handed over to the British in the 19th century, the Malacca Free School was opened in the vicinity of the Stadthuys on 7 December 1826, by missionaries residing in the state, in response to a letter dated 19 April 1825, signed by a J. Humprey, J. W. Overee and A. W. Baumgarten, which called for an English institutional education to be built in Malacca. The school which the British provided free education to residents was eventually renamed Malacca High School in 1871 upon a takeover by the British government, and moved out to its present site at Chan Koon Cheng Road in 1931.

Situated at Laksamana Road, beside the Christ Church, the supposed oldest remaining Dutch historical building in the Orient, is now home to the History and Ethnography Museum. Among the displays in the museum are traditional costumes and artefacts throughout the history of Malacca, which makes it Malacca’s premier museum.

What's Included
  • Hotels / Apartments Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle
  • English speaking Driver
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • All travelers can participate
Location
Stadthuys
Dutch Square Or Red Square, The Stadthuys
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hilde
Jan 13, 2020
Very Nice but long drive - D Excellent English speeking guide and driver with interesting information. 120 km one way a little too long for one day trip,
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Arthur
Feb 4, 2020
Horrible experience - We booked a private tour to Malacca from Kuala Lampur via Viatour They farmed this out to Riyas tours. We wanted to do the trip and then be dropped at the airport at 4 PM for our 6 PM flight. I spoke to a Viatour agent to do the booking to clarify the departure time as well as the drop off time. I had asked for the driver to contact me directly to sort out the details. No one contacted me so I again contacted Viatour who arranged a three way call with one of Riyas tours managers. He said that we would have to leave at 7 AM in order to do all the the things on the tour plus he told me that there would be a $40 US surcharge Ultimately we settled on a $25 surcharge even though the airport drop off was shorter that going back into the city. Our driver Steven picked us up at 7 AM He did drive us to Malacca but did not give a tour or offer any advice I tried contacting Viatour to complain but no one has seen fit to contact me This was a non tour. Basically a non caring person ( and company) doing a terrible job. I would be reluctant to use anyone with a Riyas connection
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