Kuala Lumpur Malacca River Cruise and Historical Tour with Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
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Discover the rich history of Malacca on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Explore the city's historical and cultural sites, including the Dutch Square, the Portuguese fortress A Famosa, and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.
• Discover the rich history of Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage city
• Visit the Portuguese fortress A Famosa and the revered St. Paul Church
• See the oldest functioning protestant church in Malaysia, the Dutch Church
• Enjoy a delightful Peranakan meal, showcasing the rich flavors of Malacca
• Enjoy 40-minute river cruise and see scenic views of bridges and shophouses
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The river cruise may be subject to cancellation due to adverse weather conditions or hazardous water levels
If the river cruise is not operating, we will substitute the activity with a visit to the Baba Nyonya Museum or a local dessert tasting when the museum is closed on Tuesday.
Please be advised that traffic may be busier than usual during the Hari Raya Holiday from March 27 to 29, and after the holidays, from April 4 to 6
Note: due to Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2025 on 04th and 05th October 2025, please note that the pickup point will be temporarily relocated to KL Sentral - Departure Hall | KL City Air Terminal • KLIA Ekspress. Address: 9, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English Speaking Tour Guide / Driver cum Guide
Pick up/ Drop off from Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
River Cruise Ticket
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kuala Lumpur
Start your tour with hotel pick up from your hotel. Please be ready at your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
After pickup from your hotel lobby in Kuala Lumpur, you embark on a 2 hour scenic ride to Melaka. On your way there, your English-Speaking Driver cum Guide shares insights into the city's rich history while pointing out famous sites along the way.
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Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Oonagh C,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fab and fun trip with guide Yoga and driver Vjay to malacca . Great points of interest and knowledge shared. Highly recommended!
A great small tour from...
Heather S,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great small tour from start to finish … Kugan as a guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour
Informative and easy to work with.
daviff2016,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was informed. It was raining as he picked us up, he had plan B ready. The rain cleared and he announced plan A was back in place
Fabulous tour of Malacca!
Mary P,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful way to get an overview of the history of Malacca in a compressed period of time. Our guide, Mohammed, was terrific- informative, personable and attentive. He made sure all questions were answered and all needs met. He communicated well and clearly. We left with a far better understanding of Malacca, Malaysia in general and its history, societies and culture. We also feel like we’ve made a new friend.
Excellent guide. Tour is...
Bradley L,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. Tour is as described: Worth booking Guide and driver were very professional and were knowledgeable. Great humour
Fantastic Way to...
Louise V,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic Way to Experience Malacca! The Malacca River Cruise was a relaxing and scenic way to take in the city’s historic charm. Jonker Street was full of energy, with amazing street food, unique shops, and a great local vibe. What really made the trip special was our guide — incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Malacca’s rich history. He brought the city’s past to life in such an engaging way. Highly recommended for a well-rounded cultural experience!
Worthwhile trip
GeoffHerts2022,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience to a historical town with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide Yujori who made it a fun day out. Lunch definitely exceeded expectations
A touch of Malacca.
bkashby,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience, with an accommodating guide, Kugan, who allowed us to get a feel for Malacca is such a short period of time.
Great experience despite very bad weather
ivandM9079ZX,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Yoga was not only very professional, he was also very friendly, patient and competent. Unfortunately we had very bad weather with heavy rainfall. I've never seen anything like this as the whole city of Melaka was literally under water. Due to the high water level the river cruise operators cancelled all cruises. Yoga of course had a plan B: Instead of the river cruise we visited a very interesting museum. Despite the bad weather it was a great experience.
Malacca was beautiful, worth the trip.
jimjW3404HD,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Malacca was beautiful, worth the trip. More historical than a lot of people realize. Unfortunately our tour guide hardly spoke to use the first 2 hours, but he eventually warmed up with some conversation.
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