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Private tour + Full lunch
2 Adults x $861.95
$1,723.90
Approx Total
$1,723.90
WITH HOTEL PICKUP & DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning at stated time + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour. PRIVATE TOUR IN MALACCA: Private sightseeing within Malacca with senior English-speaking guide. INCLUDED TICKETS: Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions). PRIVATE MINIVAN: Round-trip transportation between Singapore and Malacca by private minivan. BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border. INCLUDED MEALS: Sumptuous buffet lunch (choice of Malaysian local cuisine or BBQ meats) + Refreshing bowl of Malacca's famous Cendol dessert. Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Entry tickets to Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions)
Refreshing bowl of Malacca's famous Cendol dessert (during lunch)
Guaranteed 2 staff (1 English-speaking guide and 1 driver) to share workload for the long day
Bonus photostop of Middelburg Bastion (Dutch fortress restoration)
Bonus photostop of Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica)
All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border
Admission to St. Paul's Hill (St. Paul's Church) and A Famosa Fort
Admission to Hang Jebat Mausoleum and Kampung Kling Mosque
Free Singapore hotel pickup and drop-off (any address)
Bonus photostop of Straits Of Malacca (from a vantage point)
Admission to Dutch Square and Christ Church
Admission to Melaka Port Customs Museum (or Melaka Villa Sentosa Heritage Museum)
300+ miles in 1 day (inclusive of all highway tolls, parking fees, gas etc)
Fully-guided tour (accompanied by English-speaking guide)
Bonus photostop of Queen Victoria Fountain (British commemorative monument)
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle between Singapore and Malacca
Sumptuous buffet lunch (choice of Malaysian local cuisine or BBQ meats)
Admission to Jonker Street and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Overview
Venture out of Singapore and visit Malacca on this fully-guided day tour from Singapore, accompanied throughout by your English-speaking guide.
Start the day with an assisted immigration clearance, before being chauffeured to UNESCO World Heritage site - Malacca in style.
Trace the footsteps of the Portuguese, Dutch and British with your English-speaking guide amongst the ruins, before hopping onboard a Melaka River cruise, with exclusive photostops at Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica) and A Famosa Fort (Portuguese ruins).
Have a taste of Malacca's famous Cendol dessert and take some time to stroll along Jonker Street, before returning to Singapore.
Highlights
- Fully-guided day tour with English-speaking guide
- Enjoy Melaka River cruise with a refreshing bowl of Cendol dessert
- Exclusive photostops at Flor De La Mar and A Famosa Fort
✅ Our guests' time and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. This tour starts early (with free Singapore hotel pickup/drop-off) to get ahead of the worst tourist crowds at UNESCO Malacca. ...Read more ▼
Itinerary
Singapore (Pass By)
Begin with an early morning pickup at your Singapore hotel.
Our trained driver will meet you at the hotel driveway to check your documents before escorting you through immigration via the drive-through border (no standing-in-line).
After clearing immigration, our English-speaking guide will settle you into the comfortable seats of your air-conditioned vehicle to enjoy the 4-hour chauffeured drive to Malacca - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the country’s busiest trading port.
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Upon arrival in Malacca, you will hop onboard a scenic river cruise that will sail you into the heart of UNESCO Malacca. Spanning 10-kilometer, Malacca river was once dubbed the "Venice of the East" by European seafarers as it was a prominent port of entry for traders from Europe and Asia during the late 16th century.
Note: In the event that the river cruise is closed (ie: weather/safety reasons etc), a 30-min Melaka Riverside drive + 15-min Melaka Trishaw ride will be offered as a replacement.
45 minutes
St. Francis Xavier Church (Pass By)
During the river cruise, you will see this twin-spired neo-gothic leaning structure that was built in 1849, in honour of St. Francis Xavier, a prominent 16th-century Catholic missionary also known as the "Apostle of the East".
Red Square (Dutch Square)
Next, you will be first be brought to Dutch Square. Dutch Square is distinguished by a group of bright, terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings, built between 1650 and 1750, with louvered windows and chunky doors with wrought iron hinges.
30 minutes
Christ Church
Christ Church was built as a place of worship by the Dutch in 1753, about a century after they took over Malacca from the Portuguese. When the British occupied Malacca, it was turned into an Anglican church with a weathercock and bell added to show the direction of the wind.
20 minutes
Queen Victoria's Fountain
Queen Victoria's Fountain is an ornate Victorian marble addition, erected in 1904 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
20 minutes
Melaka Clock Tower
Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower was built by a wealthy Straits Chinese family in 1886 in honour of Tan Beng Swee, a rich Chinese merchant.
20 minutes
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Stadthuys was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)
At the top of St. Paul's Hill sits the iconic statue of St. Francis Xavier next to the famous St. Paul’s Church. Plenty of engraved Dutch tombstones are laid against the walls of this roofless church, originally built in 1521. From the church, you can take in breathtaking views of the Straits Of Malacca.
30 minutes
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From a vantage point, you will have a good view of the Straits Of Malacca. The Straits of Malacca is 800km long, and it connects the Pacific Ocean to the east with the Indian Ocean to the west. It is also one of the most important shipping lanes in the world, with over 94,000 vessels passing through each year, carrying about 25% of the world's traded goods.
20 minutes
British Graveyard (Pass By)
A short walk down from St. Paul's Church leads to the overgrown remains of the Dutch Graveyard. It was originally used as a Dutch graveyard in the late 17th-century when the VOC (Dutch East India Company) was still in control. The graveyard was also used by British while they were in Malacca.
A Famosa Fort
Walking down from the Dutch graveyard, you will arrive at A Famosa Fort, which is the oldest surviving structure in South East Asia. It was built in 1511 using laterite stones by Alfonso de Albuquerque, the man who led the Portuguese invasion into Malacca. The fort used to surround the whole St. Paul's Hill. However, what remains of the fort now is just a gate.
30 minutes
Malacca Sultanate Palace (Pass By)
From A Famosa Fort, you will have a vantage view of a replica of the old Malacca Sultanate Palace. The building is a modern reconstruction of the palace of the Malacca Sultanate, which was founded by King Parameswara in the 1400s.
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From A Famosa Fort, you will have a vantage view of Proclamation Of Independence Memorial. The building used to house the Malacca Club - a meeting place for members of the British colonial society to socialise. The building was later converted into a memorial in 1985 to commemorate Malaysia's independence from the British.
Middleburg Bastion (Pass By)
A short walk from A Famosa Fort, you will see a replica of the old Middleburg Bastion. After conquering Malacca in 1641, the Dutch constructed the bastion which is strategically located at the mouth of Malacca River to strengthen the existing city defence left behind by the Portuguese.
Muzium Samudera (maritime Museum) (Pass By)
Flora De La Mar can be translated as Flower Of The Sea in English. Situated near the mouth of the Malacca River, this is the site of a replica of the Portuguese ship that sank off the coast of Malacca on its return trip to Portugal in late 1511, carrying with it treasures from Malacca.
Hang Jebat Mausoleum
A short walk from Flora De La Mar is Hang Jebat Mausoleum, dedicated to a warrior felled by misplaced loyalty and tragic circumstances. Hang Jebat began his career as one of Malacca’s most legendary warriors during the 15th century.
20 minutes
Jonker Street
Next, you will visit Jonker Street, which is flanked on both sides by souvenir and snack shops. You will be spoilt for choice to buy something to remember this tour of Malacca.
1 hour
Chinatown - Melaka
Next, you will arrive at Malacca's Chinatown, where you can take iconic photos with the Chinese Zodiac animal statue.
30 minutes
Peranakan Place
Peranakan culture is characterized by its unique hybridization of ancient Chinese culture with the local Malay culture - the result of a centuries-long history of transculturation and interracial marriages. The male is known as Baba, and the female is known as Nyonya. Within Peranakan Place Nyonya Dessert House, you will find a wide selection of pastries showcasing the sleekest Nyonya culinary skills.
20 minutes
Museum of Royal Malaysian Customs Department​​​
Melaka Port Customs Museum was originally built as a warehouse in the 1890s and used to store imported commodities such as rice, sugar, textiles pending determination and payment of customs duties. It was converted into a museum in 2006 by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
Note: In the event that the Melaka Port Customs Museum is closed (ie: Mondays/operational reasons etc), a visit to the Melaka Villa Sentosa Heritage Museum will be offered as a replacement.
20 minutes
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Hinduism is practised by 6% of the Malaysia's population. Built in 1781, Malacca's Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple is the oldest functioning Hindu temple in Malaysia.
Kampung Kling Mosque
Islam is practised by 64% of the Malaysia's population. The Kampung Kling Mosque is originally built in 1748, and it has an unique mix of Sumatran, Chinese, and Malay architecture. The minaret also resembles a pagoda.
20 minutes
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Buddhism is practised by 19% of the Malaysia's population. The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple was originally built during the Dutch era, and it is also the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia.
20 minutes
Hard Rock Cafe
Finally, guests who collect Hard Rock souvenirs from across the world, will be able to stop briefly at the Rock Shop here in Malacca.
20 minutes
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After visiting Malacca in the afternoon, you will brought back to your air-conditioned vehicle to return to Singapore border.
En-route, listen to the deforestation commentary by your English-speaking guide as you pass by the massive palm oil plantations along the toll highway. You may also take the opportunity to use the bathrooms near here.
20 minutes
Singapore (Pass By)
After 4 hours, you will arrive at the Singapore border, where you will again be escorted by our driver through immigration via the drive-through border (no standing-in-line), before your tour finishes with a drop-off at your Singapore hotel.
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Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests can remain seated inside the vehicle to clear immigration at the drive-thru border (fully accompanied by your driver)
In the event that the river cruise is closed (ie: weather/safety reasons etc), a 30-min Melaka Riverside drive + 15-min Melaka Trishaw ride will be offered as a replacement
Guests who require infant/booster seats, please indicate child's weight at time of booking
Guests who require halal/vegetarian* food, please indicate at time of booking (note: vegetarian food prepared in Malaysian style only; vegan/keto/diabetic/gluten-free food is regretfully not available)
Guests who wish to learn more about Malaysian cuisine, please feel free to discuss with your guide on the day of travel
A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Malaysia
Guests from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Colombia, Israel, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, North/East/West/Central Africa, Pakistan, Serbia Montenegro, Sri Lanka: Please seek prior travel authorization from your nearest Malaysian embassy
Malaysia's weather is warm and humid with occasional rain the whole year round, please dress appropriately and bring along portable umbrellas as per your discretion
Guests should have a moderate physical fitness level as this tour includes a substantial amount of walking around historical sites (upon arrival in UNESCO Malacca) and guests should expect to spend about 3 hours in UNESCO Malacca
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Jan, 2025
I am very happy I booked a private tour. A bit more in price but totally worth it. We were able to set our own schedule and leave Kuala Lumpur when we were done with dinner. Our driver Ken was a very safe and thoughtful drive. He was waiting outside the hotel for us when we went out. Our guide Iman was awesome, he provided great information about the areas and some great history.
Great trip
Published on Dec, 2024
Overall great trip for people who want to see melacca and only have a short time. Guide Aiman and our driver were great and got us from Singapore to Malacca and back safely and quickly. They made getting through the borders easy and quick as possible. Melacca was an interesting city with a lot of colorful sites. It is an expensive tour but they made it a great experience if you want to see Malaysia and are short on time.
Amazing Day
Published on Nov, 2024
Had a fantastic day! Both the guide Simon and the driver were super informative and easy to get along with. My friend and I learned so much in a short period of time, and got to see a ton of history. Highly recommend!
Wonderful Experience
Published on Nov, 2024
Iman was our guide Vincent was the driver Very knowledgeable and enjoyed the thorough experience Recommend to all
Great tour, ask for vegetarian lunch!
Published on Oct, 2024
Excellent and worthwhile day trip from Singapore. The tour was very structured, and normally I would have preferred a bit more flexibility to explore. However, given my limited time, this was a great way to see a snippet of Malaka. The tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the history and so eager to answer our questions.
Noted that a previous reviewer complained about the food, but I could not disagree more! I am vegetarian, so requested vegetarian meals. The guide took us to the most charming French bakery for breakfast, which had delightful coffee and kouign amann. It was better than a highly recommended bakery I went to in Singapore the following day. For lunch, the guide took us to Botanist Cafe, a fully vegetarian Malaysian restaurant. This would have been EXACTLY where I would have chosen to eat had I been picking! It was classic Malaysian dishes, all made vegetarian. Absolutely phenomenal, and one of the best meals I had on my Singapore-Malaysia trip. So I guess I'd recommend asking for vegetarian meal options!
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