Overview
Malacca once a prosperous port of call between the “East and West”, where silk, gold, tea, spice, opium, tobacco and countless items changed hands. The mainland Chinese led by Admiral Cheng Ho exchanged ties with the Malacca Sultanate in 1409. In year 1511 the powerful Portuguese invaded and took control of Malacca until 1641 followed by the Dutch. Today, this once battered town shows its remnants left behind by each rule during its glorious days. A UNESCO World Heritage & Historical Malacca Tour takes you back to the early days. Walk through the narrow streets, look out for the colorful figurine atop the roofs of the houses. Tour Highlights! * The Old Fortress – Porta De Santiago * Street Arts at Malacca River Bank * Portuguese Settlement * Enjoy a Trishaw Ride to explore Malacca ~ Unesco World Heritage Site * Visit Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Sightseeing tours in air-conditioned Tour Vehicle as per stated in the itinerary.
- Trishaw Ride
- Free pick-up and drop-off for Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel only.
- Entrance to Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
What's Not Included
- Meals & Any others which are NOT mentioned in the program.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Meet By Our Representative.
Stop 2
Once a battered City that was ruled by the Portuguese in 1511, it then saw the Dutch Invasion in 1641 and then by the East India Company in 1826. Take a walk down the memory horse-drawn carriage roads and the old buildings, local traditional food and the spacious interior of the buildings. Tour Highlight: Christ Church, Stadhuy's (Red Square), Porta de Santiago, St. Paul's Hill, St. Paul's Church, Souvenirs Hunting at Jonker's Street, Independence Museum Building, Cheng Hoon Teng, Street of Harmony & Bastion House are all a show piece of the past, Portuguese Settlement, Cheng Ho Cultural Museum or Sultanate Palace Museum.
Stop 3
Enjoy a Trishaw Ride.
Stop 4
Tour Visit Portuguese Settlement.
Stop 5
Tour Visits: Christ Church, Stadhuy's, Porta De' Santiago, St. Paul's Church.
Stop 6
Tour Visits: Sam Poh's Well & Temple.
Stop 7
Tour Visits: Cheng Ho Cultural Museum or Sultanate Palace Museum
Stop 8
Tour Visits: Jonker's Walk, Cheng Hoon Teng, Street of Harmony are all a show piece of the past.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Casual wear, comfortable good walking shoes & decent dressing when visiting places of worship.
- Please advise any vegetarian meal request.