Historical Malacca with Lunch Day Tour (SIC - Join In Tour)
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Historical Malacca with Lunch Day Tour (SIC - Join In Tour)
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Ages 0-80, max of 32 per group
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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- English/Chinese-speaking driver/guide
- 1 x Local lunch (Kindly indicate any dietary requirements or meal preferences upon booking)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup at listed Hotels/Residents for booking of minimum 2 adults or more
What's not included- Tickets to attraction (this tour is sightseeing tour only)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Additional costs caused by force majeure (i.e traffic delays, strikes, weather, machine failure etc)
- Entry/Admission - Muzium Samudera (maritime Museum)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Starbucks, Lot No. G-09A, Ground Floor, Berjaya Times Square, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBerjaya Times Square Main Entrance (in front of Starbucks Coffee)
Pickup details- • Driver/guide details and pick up time will be send 1 day before your activity date by email in the evening time before 8pm • Please wait in the hotel lobby/ground floor at least 15 mins before designed pick up time • This tour is not private and may include other guests • This SIC itinerary is arranged according to the number of participants on the day (car/van/minibus)
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 191310P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 191310P1
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- 992graziellac0 contributionsGreat experience and excellent serviceGreat day spent at the tea plantation, waterfalls and the agro market. The tour guide Melvin was well informed about the area and told us some nice facts about the jungle. He even helped me with buying train tickets and suggested other places to visit.Written 20 March 2025
- himanshumech20070 contributionsAmazingHad a good experience, all went well and as per itinerary...would recommend to everyone reading this review...........Written 19 March 2025
- 185jonathonp0 contributionsMust see tour guideAmazing tour, me and my friend are from the uk and learned so much about our own history and the history of Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia. Johnson and Rick were amazing hosts and showed great knowledge and hospitality 10/10 would recommend if you’re in Kuala LumpurWritten 19 March 2025
- ryandimi0 contributionsSCAM.Total scam. Stole our $350 after booking us on the wrong date and refusing to correct it. The company ghosted us as soon as we told them it was the wrong date and did nothing to help. Reported it to PayPal who also did nothing. No refunds or date change even though it was booked wrong on their end.Written 17 March 2025
- paulinen9780 contributionsWorth my time and moneyThe tour was worth my time and money. The logistical communication prior to the tour via email and WhatsApp was satisfactory. The bus was comfortable and well maintained. The guide Sasi was well informed and witty. Yes, you can talk a taxi to the caves but you will miss out of the area background and history. Go ahead and book the tour, highly recommend.Written 17 March 2025
- cristinagK2367ZQ0 contributionsGreat time.Sasi is very knowledgable and explained everything with enthusiasm and detail. He is super accommodating and thoughtful it was a great experience. Thank you.Written 17 March 2025
- Coastal646296046400 contributionsGreat experienceThe service is good! The driver is helpful and even recommended some of the main attractions and nice foods around the area for us to try.Written 17 March 2025
- Fabio N0 contributionsBatu caves and getting highlandsGreat experience, was able to learn a lots about the history of both place and he surrounding. Very good tour guide and give us a lots of insight of the placeWritten 17 March 2025
- norahh4250 contributionsFantastic Cameron Highland Tour with a Wonderful GuideWe recently took a tour of the Cameron Highlands and were fortunate enough to have Sasi as our guide. He was very friendly, and knowledgeable, ensuring everyone had a memorable experience. Sasi shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and nature of Cameron Highlands and made the trip both informative and fun. Fantastic group of tour members making the trip memorable too. Thank youWritten 16 March 2025
- CEBUbERRY0 contributionsGreat tour providerPrompt driver. You never have to feel worried about him not there because he is there ahead of you in the airport. Keep up the good work!Written 15 March 2025
- CEBUbERRY0 contributionsGreat tour providerThe tour is great! The tour guide explains the significance of the tour and the destination really well and gives ample time for each tourist to roam around.Written 15 March 2025
- KiwiinOZ_120 contributionsHistorical MelaccaSasi oir guide was very informative and funny. We enjoyed thoroughly enjoyed the day and the information provided. The driver was great too.Written 13 March 2025
- Flyer282422725840 contributionsGreat tour, time efficient, insightfulRaj gave us insightful stories about Malaysia. It was an efficient way to see the highlights of the whole city in a short amount of time.. I recommend Raj and his toursWritten 12 March 2025
- mister00060 contributions‘Kuala Selangor sky mirror’Great tour, which still went ahead with only 2 people booked so felt like a private tour. Feeding the monkeys was great fun, they were so mischievous. Seafood at resturant with river view was great. Highlight was the Selangor fire flies which you could catch. Tour host Sasi was very knowledgeable. Fully recommend.Written 12 March 2025
- Climber663896115190 contributionsCameron highlandIt’s was a great day, with a great guide. The Cameron valley tea was super nice. The lunch was good too. The guide offer to us a box of strawberries.Written 11 March 2025
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Cristina P
7 contributions
Very good tour sightseeing the historical Mallaca, really enjoyed it with our tour guide mr.Willson and our driver Ravi. The lunch was also good. I recommend it for a day tour, preferably to go during the week time as the weekend is quite crowded in the city, there are many tourists and locals
Written 30 November 2024
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Simon H
Perth, Australia215 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We embarked on the Day Tour to Melaka, led by the responsible and knowledgeable guide, Johnson. The itinerary was filled with rich historical information, offering a jam-packed experience. The tour came at a great price, inclusive of a delightful lunch served in a local restaurant with a round table setup, providing a chance to connect with our fellow guests. The lunch itself was truly amazing.
Written 21 November 2023
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Marlène
3 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
Great day trip to Melaka. Wasn't feeling like doing it by myself so this tour was a great opportunity. Plus, seeing the price and what was included it is really worth the value. Melaka is a really pleasant city, I enroyed strolling by the river bank and go through temples to temples in temple street. It is small, but you can see the diverse culture and the vibrant atmosphere. Plus the weather was reallt great (even too hot!) so it was really a great day.
Our guide Johnson was great, informative and taught us a lot about the place.
I remove one star for the lunch which wad honestly a bit average. There is plenty of delicious dishes in Malaysia, but this restaurant served stuff that I could eat in my local chinese restaurant back home. It was good but it wasn't memorable.
I also felt a bit rushed overall. I understand the time constraint, especially with so many things to see and the pressure of not getting back topo late to avoid too much traffic jam in KL. But sometimes we barely had more than 15/20 to be in a certain place. Some would argue that it is enough to take a few pictures, but personally I like to take it a bit more the place I visit to remember them through memories and not some snapshots.
Still a great tour overall, I recommend to anyone who wants to break away a bit from Kuala Lumpur and see something else for a good price/value!
Our guide Johnson was great, informative and taught us a lot about the place.
I remove one star for the lunch which wad honestly a bit average. There is plenty of delicious dishes in Malaysia, but this restaurant served stuff that I could eat in my local chinese restaurant back home. It was good but it wasn't memorable.
I also felt a bit rushed overall. I understand the time constraint, especially with so many things to see and the pressure of not getting back topo late to avoid too much traffic jam in KL. But sometimes we barely had more than 15/20 to be in a certain place. Some would argue that it is enough to take a few pictures, but personally I like to take it a bit more the place I visit to remember them through memories and not some snapshots.
Still a great tour overall, I recommend to anyone who wants to break away a bit from Kuala Lumpur and see something else for a good price/value!
Written 1 November 2024
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Loana
Quezon City, Philippines29 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
The tour went as scheduled. Johnson has briefed us at the start of the tour on what itinerary would look like and reminded us about the meeting places and time.
It helps that a simple drawn map is provided for everyone to take a photo.
The group that I was in were attentive to time and meeting places so the tour went smoothly. It was 2 hrs drive to Melaka but going back to KL city center took 2.5 due To heavier traffic vs morning.
It was a pleasant surprise that the bus passed by my hotel street so i asked to be dropped off the last minute and they gladly complied. It saved me time and hassle walking from Berjaya times square carrying a bagful of goodies from Jonker Street. 😅
Thank you!
It helps that a simple drawn map is provided for everyone to take a photo.
The group that I was in were attentive to time and meeting places so the tour went smoothly. It was 2 hrs drive to Melaka but going back to KL city center took 2.5 due To heavier traffic vs morning.
It was a pleasant surprise that the bus passed by my hotel street so i asked to be dropped off the last minute and they gladly complied. It saved me time and hassle walking from Berjaya times square carrying a bagful of goodies from Jonker Street. 😅
Thank you!
Written 26 October 2024
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Yu Yu T
5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Johnson is a very professiional guide, his stories were engaging and humourous. He is also very punctual so the group was always on time without unnecessary delays.
2 suggestions for considerations:
1. The pick up instructions were a little vague. We were told to wait in front of Star Bucks at Berjaya Times Square. Many of us did not realised the bus was actualy along the main road a short distance from the front of Star Bucks. We waited till almost past time before one group member went to check and found the bus waiting. Instructions can be clearer with an image and perhaps the tour guide can also check outside Star Bucks for waiting passengers.
2. The lunch was underwhelming and it was especially disappointing as Malacca was well known for local cuisines. Many of the dishes (plain white rice, stir fry green vegetables, onion omelet, braised tofu, stir fried bean sprouts) were not very interesting or representative of the more famous local fare. At least 1 of the classics like Assam Pedas or Chicken Riceballs could be included (with additional fee of course) or allow participants to opt out of lunch.
2 suggestions for considerations:
1. The pick up instructions were a little vague. We were told to wait in front of Star Bucks at Berjaya Times Square. Many of us did not realised the bus was actualy along the main road a short distance from the front of Star Bucks. We waited till almost past time before one group member went to check and found the bus waiting. Instructions can be clearer with an image and perhaps the tour guide can also check outside Star Bucks for waiting passengers.
2. The lunch was underwhelming and it was especially disappointing as Malacca was well known for local cuisines. Many of the dishes (plain white rice, stir fry green vegetables, onion omelet, braised tofu, stir fried bean sprouts) were not very interesting or representative of the more famous local fare. At least 1 of the classics like Assam Pedas or Chicken Riceballs could be included (with additional fee of course) or allow participants to opt out of lunch.
Written 16 April 2024
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Hung Le (Ryan)
Hanoi, Vietnam9 contributions
Had an amazing time exploring Malacca with Sasi as our guide! He’s not just knowledgeable—he’s a fantastic storyteller who brings the city’s rich history and culture to life. From fascinating colonial tales to local legends, there was never a dull moment. You can tell he loves what he does, and his enthusiasm is contagious.
The tour was well-paced, giving us time to soak in the sights without feeling rushed. Lunch was simple but satisfying—just what we needed to refuel before continuing our adventure.
If you’re visiting Malacca, I highly recommend taking a tour with Sasi. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the city and probably a few good laughs along the way!
The tour was well-paced, giving us time to soak in the sights without feeling rushed. Lunch was simple but satisfying—just what we needed to refuel before continuing our adventure.
If you’re visiting Malacca, I highly recommend taking a tour with Sasi. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the city and probably a few good laughs along the way!
Written 5 February 2025
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Tommy W
18 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
Our day trip to Melaka started with a slight hiccup – we were picked up 10 minutes earlier than originally scheduled, but since we were ready, it wasn’t a problem. After the pickup, we were transferred to a larger bus with over 20 people, which formed our group for the day. Unfortunately, the large group size made the experience feel more like a money-making venture than an enjoyable cultural tour.
Our guide, Nelson, didn’t seem particularly interested in engaging with the group. His primary focus appeared to be on herding us from one stop to the next rather than sharing meaningful insights about Melaka. His explanations were minimal and lacked enthusiasm, making the trip feel rushed and impersonal.
As for the destination itself, Melaka didn’t quite live up to expectations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While it wasn’t unattractive, the area felt overly touristy, dominated by coffee shops and souvenir stalls. I couldn’t help but feel that spending one of my four days in Malaysia here was a missed opportunity, as I’m sure the country has much more to offer in terms of authentic experiences and cultural richness.
The food included in the tour was mediocre at best, especially compared to the fantastic meal we had on a tour the previous day. The bus itself was comfortable and well-air-conditioned, which was one of the few highlights of the trip.
However, a particularly unpleasant incident further dampened the experience. Two elderly ladies, who only spoke Spanish, got separated from the group. The guide left them behind, stating it was their fault for not sticking with the group. It took around 2-3 hours to find and reunite with them, thanks to the help of another group member who spoke Spanish. This situation could have been avoided with better communication and leadership from the guide.
To top it off, at the end of the trip, the guide requested maximum ratings in the feedback, which felt inappropriate given the overall quality of the experience.
In summary, I wouldn’t recommend this trip. While Melaka has its charm, the execution of the tour left much to be desired, and the time lost in travel wasn’t worth it.
Our guide, Nelson, didn’t seem particularly interested in engaging with the group. His primary focus appeared to be on herding us from one stop to the next rather than sharing meaningful insights about Melaka. His explanations were minimal and lacked enthusiasm, making the trip feel rushed and impersonal.
As for the destination itself, Melaka didn’t quite live up to expectations as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While it wasn’t unattractive, the area felt overly touristy, dominated by coffee shops and souvenir stalls. I couldn’t help but feel that spending one of my four days in Malaysia here was a missed opportunity, as I’m sure the country has much more to offer in terms of authentic experiences and cultural richness.
The food included in the tour was mediocre at best, especially compared to the fantastic meal we had on a tour the previous day. The bus itself was comfortable and well-air-conditioned, which was one of the few highlights of the trip.
However, a particularly unpleasant incident further dampened the experience. Two elderly ladies, who only spoke Spanish, got separated from the group. The guide left them behind, stating it was their fault for not sticking with the group. It took around 2-3 hours to find and reunite with them, thanks to the help of another group member who spoke Spanish. This situation could have been avoided with better communication and leadership from the guide.
To top it off, at the end of the trip, the guide requested maximum ratings in the feedback, which felt inappropriate given the overall quality of the experience.
In summary, I wouldn’t recommend this trip. While Melaka has its charm, the execution of the tour left much to be desired, and the time lost in travel wasn’t worth it.
Written 5 January 2025
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Odyssey15247951103
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Friends
The Chinese food is delicious, the tour bus seats are large and comfortable, the tour guide is very nice, and he explains the history of Malacca carefully👍🏻The price of the itinerary includes food and transportation. I think it is worth the price and is highly recommended. At the end, you can have two hours to roam the old streets, which is not bad😌 ~ (Apart from the fact that the weather is too hot, I don’t have enough time, so it’s a pity that the itinerary will be rushed, and there are still some experiences that I can’t complete in time)
Written 30 April 2024
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Jet11013012324
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Solo
The tour guide gave a very easy-to-understand explanation, so I enjoyed the tour. He was also friendly, so it was easy to ask questions.
I highly recommend this tour because it's reasonably priced and includes transportation to Melaka, a guide, and traditional Melaka cuisine.
I highly recommend this tour because it's reasonably priced and includes transportation to Melaka, a guide, and traditional Melaka cuisine.
Written 6 October 2023
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Karan S
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Couples
This was an amazing tour booked via klook. We got our driver and guide details in the evening before our trip day. We had booked a group tour so we had the option of pickup and drop off from our hotel Platinum Suites KLCC. The entire group was travelling in an AC bus. It takes 2 hours to reach Melaka from KL, could be more due to traffic. Our guide Mr.Johnson was brilliant. He was interactive throughout our trip. He explained us all about the history of this laid back town. We visited St petes, Christ church, A Famosa and them we stopped for lunch in Straits Restaurant and dont worry if you prefer vegan, the guide had arranged for it. We got fried rice some salads, appetizer and a dessert cendol. Further we strolled through the Jonker street for some souvenirs and ate some snacks in different stores while we waited for our bus to depart. The entire trip timing was from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm including travel time. There are toilet stops after an hour on both the sides of the trip. Tip: follow the time mentioned by the guide to avoid missing the tour. If you miss it then you gotta take grab and continue on your own. You will need scarfs to visit to church or u pay some donation and rent the scarf.
Written 16 April 2024
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Getaway768374
Yonago, Japan
Hello! Is it possible to take a river cruise during the afternoon river walk free time?
Thank you 😊
Written 17 July 2023
Yes our tour guide gave us the option to do the river cruise. But we opted to do a little bit of souvenir shopping, have a snack and walk around instead.
But the river cruise is totally doable.
Written 19 July 2023
Hello, How long is the tour door to door? We are staying at the Sheraton. Thanks, Maria
Written 12 January 2020
It was about 10 hrs, we were picked up approx 8.15am then back in KL about 6ish but the traffic was a nightmare when we reach KL so you need to allow time for that.
Written 17 January 2020
ガイドは英語です。英語がある程度理解できる方向けです。旅行者は多国籍です。
集合場所はツインタワー近くのMTC観光バスターミナルみたいなところですが、1km以内のホテルならピックアップしてくれます。
ピックアップホテル一覧はツアー申込入力画面にプルダウンすると出てきます。
各ホテルからピックアップ、バスターミナルに一旦集まり観光コース別にバスに乗換ます。
帰りは帰りながらホテルに降ろしたり、観光名所などで降りる事もできました。
Written 11 January 2020
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