Kota Kinabalu City Tour Cultural & Heritage Tour with Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Start your tour with a visit to the impressive Yayasan Sabah Tower, a striking architectural landmark offering panoramic views of the city skyline. Continue to the Kinabalu Tower, the Sabah state administration building, and learn about the city's development and regional importance.

Step into the calm and spiritual atmosphere of the Puh Toh Tze Temple, home to intricate Buddhist statues and rich cultural heritage. From there, head to the Floating Mosque, known for its grand structure and beautiful reflection across thesurrounding lagoon.

Explore Anjung Kinabalu Market, a local favorite with views of the sea and city, offering a glimpse into the everyday rhythm of local life.

Stroll through Padang Merdeka, a historic field that played a role in Sabah's path to independence, and experience the vibrant local energy of Australia Lane and the popular Gaya Street, filled with shops, markets, and street scenes.

Tour ends with a delicious local lunch

No mosque on Friday due to prayers

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Menara Tun Mustapha

Menara Tun Mustafa in Kota Kinabalu is a 30-story glass tower known for its unique cylindrical shape and eco-friendly design. A short visit offers panoramic views from the upper floors, a quick look at the building’s architecture, and a peaceful walk around the landscaped surroundings near the sea. It’s a great spot for photos and a brief appreciation of modern Malaysian design. Would you like a short caption or summary for social media as well?

15 minutes • Admission Included

Sabah State Administrative Centre

Visit the iconic Sabah State Administrative Centre (Menara Kinabalu), a striking 33-storey tower by the sea. Admire its modern architecture, take photos, and enjoy scenic views of Kota Kinabalu’s coastline — a quick and impressive stop on your city tour.

15 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Admission fee

Entrance fee

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch or Dinner included depending on the morning or afternoon session you chose.

Fuel surcharge

Gratuities

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Friday Option (No Mosque)

No Mosque: Mosque Not available on Fridays due to prayers
Pickup included

Kota Kinabalu: Heritage City Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great City Tour of Kota Kinabalu with Timmy.
V5855QDsarahw,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this tour with Timmy. He is delightful. He is knowledgeable, professional, but at the same time engaging, warm, welcoming and funny. I had great time. I learned a lot and I had fun and a laugh. Thanks Timmy! Thanks Kota Kinabalu. He even gave me tips for climbing the mountain that helped A LOT
Great
Rebecca M,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Timmy was lovely, very friendly and informative, was on my own and felt very looked after, thank you
Cultural tour of Kota Kinabalu.
Keith B,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour conducted by Timmy. Very knowledgeable and informative on a whole range of topics. Brilliant guide. I highly recommend him (and the tour itself) to anyone else choosing this tour.
This was an incredibly...
Edward K,,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an incredibly insightful tour, highlighting the history and culture of Sabah. The tour guide, Timmy, was very passionate about his home and loved to share his experiences and expertise.
Perfect tour to explore Kota Kinabalu
Darko P,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing guide, so many interesting informations. Very polite and nice personality, I would recomend all.
Great
James A,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great tour guide [Timmy] he was very knowledgeable about the local history and shared his families history
Everything perfect
JEANPIERRE M,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything went very well the guide came to pick me up at 8am at the hotel. He took me on a tour of the planned monuments and museums.he explained to me a multitude of things to know about the province of sabah.He was very professional and friendly.To book without hesitation.