Private Tour

Private Tour: Ipoh Secrets Full Day Heritage Tour from Ipoh

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

Malay

Cantonese

English

Mobile ticket

The private tour allows you full customization on your itinerary and flexible starting time, you will follow your own pace and with the power to plan your own itinerary. Each private tour will be a different experience as it will cater to suit the group and time allowing maximum versatility and convenience. The itinerary is just a suggestion and should you have other ideas and places to go, do discuss with us or after meeting your guide of the day

Let us know your plan after booking and your guide from Ipoh Secrets will share insights about this former tin mining settlement and discover unique spots in the capital of Perak State which will even surprise experienced travellers.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from any location within the city limits of Ipoh

Private Guided Tour

Experience the authentic "Breakfast Culture in Malaysia," which was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2024

Lunch

Tips are optional but appreciated

Limited boot space for luggages/suitcases

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ipoh Secrets

Ipoh Full Day Heritage Tour starts with complimentary pickup from any location of your choice within Ipoh city. Breakfast* at some local eatery for some authentic Ipoh dishes away from the tourist trap. *Meals not included *Please let your guide know of your dietary restriction if any

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ipoh

Our itinerary is fully customizable, so should you have your own idea & bucket list, you can discuss with your guide upon meeting and we will be able to plan out your day!

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Guided Tour

Car/Minivan/Tourist Van : Vehicle used will be depending on the group size. Car for 1-4 pax, Minivan 5-6 pax, 7-10 & 11-14 pax Tourist Van
Pickup included

Reviews

4.83

42 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tailored tour of Ipoh surroundings.
R2760TOadrianc,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a tailored tour including the spectacular mirror lake, Gua Tempurung, Chinese cave paintings and Buddhist temple cave. John was our guide and driver and was knowledgeable, approachable and a safe driver.
They robbed me blind
rjhillar,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This tour cost me almost 300 dollars! I think they took advantage of me because I was traveling alone Everywhere we went was free entrance. And I had to pay for my own breakfast, lunch and water! John was the best tour guide ever. He knows so much about everything but for the money I paid, it was not worth it.
Very enjoyable and interesting!
v2dp,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a very enjoyable and interesting tour. As per the other reviews, John is a great guide who was extremely professional and very pleasant and knowledgeable about the history and politics of Ipoh and Malaysia. Highly recommended!
Great tour - we learned a lot
Christopher D,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour with John. Our guide was prompt, informative and helpful. The first half was a walking tour of downtown, including government buildings, squares and parks, but also the historic center with Concubine Lanes and historic shop houses. We also stopped for a visit to the birthplace of a local herbal tea shop that over the years evolved into a well known Hovid pharmaceutical company. John was a fountain of detailed information and anecdotes related to history of every building, establishment and back alley in our path. After a tasty lunch at a local restaurant we continued by car to cave temples in the outskirts of the city. I might addd that caves were “flat” and physically not challenging even for older tourists. The tour started at 8:30 in the morning and ended around 4:30pm, which left plenty of time for other activities on our schedule. Overall, we had a great time and would highly recommend this activity.
Private 2 day tour
Antoni S,
Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a fantastic time with our tour guide Dev. Very knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. He ensured we saw everything that we wanted. Highly recommend him
Enjoyable Day Trip
Ddiva198,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The rich history and culture was amazing. We learnt quite a bit from this tour. The tour had many amazing stops. We had a good time
Guests, not tourists
Warren S,
Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dev gave us a great day sightseeing in Ipoh. He is flexible and intuitive in meeting the interests of clients. We genuinely feel we saw Ipoh as guests of Dev, not simply tourist clients.
Best Ipoh tour around
Fiorenza L,
Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time with our tour guide Dev. After a rough start (we slept in and didn’t hear our alarm — Dev was so nice to wait on us for 2 hrs!!!), we visited a pomelo farm, cave temples, Kellie’s Castle, the old town of Ipoh (really enjoyed a stop to try the famous Ipoh’s white coffee). He explained a lot about Malaysian culture and customs. Thank you Dev we will always remember you ❤️
Ipoh secret tour
Kaatthhyyy,
Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
very happy with the customized tour! John is a very knowledgeable Ipoh guide. It was a very interesting and fruitful tour and that my time is well spent :)
The tour of the cave temples was well worth it!
sipnswirlsusie,
Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We learned a lot from our guide John about the history of Malaysia and the Ipoh area. He was super well-informed and easy to spend the day with. We particularly enjoyed visiting the cave temples which are so unique, both the caves themselves and also the temples and artifacts inside and surrounding the caves. We especially appreciated that John drove all the way back to our hotel after his dinner when my husband realized he had left his cell phone in John's car.