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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 Malaysia's cuisine 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 glimpse of old village houses - Bonus Johor side trip to Malaysia's King Bukit Serene Johor Bahru Palace

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✅ 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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Singapore

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 Malaysia drive-through border (no standing-in-line). After clearing immigration, your English-speaking guide will settle you into the comfortable seats of your private, air-conditioned minivan to enjoy the 3-hour chauffeured drive to Malacca - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the country’s busiest trading port. IMPORTANT: The order of sightseeing stops may be rearranged depending on actual Malacca city traffic, crowd management, and weather conditions to optimize time usage.

Duration: 180 mins

2. Melaka Straits Mosque

Upon arrival in Malacca, one of the first stops will be Melaka Straits Mosque, also known to locals as Masjid Selat Melaka. Built in 2006, the mosque is a beautiful blend of Middle Eastern and local Malay design. The minaret is designed to look like a lighthouse, which is a fitting tribute to its location by the sea. This mosque is also known as a floating mosque, as during high tide, it appears to be gracefully suspended over the water. Note: Guests who wish to enter the mosque may do so briefly, provided it is not closed to the public (ie: outside prayer times). Otherwise, guests may be respectfully requested to only take photos from the outside.

Duration: 30 mins

3. Melaka River Cruise Jeti Taman Rempah

Next, 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.

Duration: 60 mins

4. La Flor de la Mar

Situtated near the Melaka Straits Mosque is the Flora De La Mar, or translated as Flower Of The Sea in English. 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.

5. 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.

Duration: 30 mins

6. Christ Church

Next to Dutch Square is the famous Christ Church, 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.

Duration: 30 mins

7. Queen Victoria's Fountain

Queen Victoria's Fountain is an ornate Victorian marble addition, erected in 1904 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

Duration: 5 mins

8. 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.

Duration: 5 mins

9. Stadthuys

Stadthuys was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.

10. St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)

Next, you will walk to the top of St. Paul's Hill, which 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.

Duration: 30 mins

11. Straits of Malacca

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.

12. British Graveyard

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.

13. 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.

Duration: 30 mins

14. Malacca Sultanate Palace

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.

15. Proclamation of Independence Memorial

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.

16. Middleburg Bastion

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.

17. Museum of Royal Malaysian Customs Department

Next to the Middleburg Bastion is the Melaka Port Customs Museum, which 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.

Duration: 30 mins

18. Jonker Walk World Heritage Park

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. You can take iconic photos with the Chinese Pixiu animal statue.

Duration: 30 mins

19. St. Francis Xavier Church

Opposite Jonker Street is St. Francis Xavier Church, a 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".

20. Hang Jebat Mausoleum

A short walk from St. Francis Xavier Church 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.

Duration: 20 mins

21. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

The 3 main race/religion of Malaysia is Malay (Islam), Chinese (Buddhism), Indian (Hinduism). Buddhism is therefore 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.

Duration: 20 mins

22. Kampung Kling Mosque

Islam is therefore 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.

Duration: 20 mins

23. Arulmiku Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple

Hinduism is therefore 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.

24. Malai Kitchen

Around lunchtime, you will stop for lunch. Choose between a BBQ buffet lunch OR Malaysian set lunch made with sustainable vegetarian ingredients.

Duration: 60 mins

25. Johor Bahru State Palace

After visiting Malacca in the afternoon, you will brought back to your air-conditioned vehicle for a side trip to the famous Bukit Serene Johor Bahru Palace, the state residence for the current National King of Malaysia. This palace is also locally known as the Laman Mahkota Istana Bukit Serene, representation by a majestic arch and a giant crown, which is both a cultural emblem and a picturesque backdrop for memorable photographs.

Duration: 30 mins

26. Palm Oil Plantation

Next, listen to the deforestation commentary by your English-speaking guide as you pass by the massive palm oil plantations.

27. Singapore

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 free Singapore hotel drop-off.

Duration: 240 mins

Inclusion

Bonus photostop of Middelburg Bastion (Dutch fortress restoration)

Bonus photostop of Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica)

Admission to St. Paul's Hill (St. Paul's Church) and A Famosa Fort

Bonus Johor side trip to Malaysia's King Bukit Serene Johor Bahru Palace

300+ miles in 1 day (inclusive of all highway tolls, parking fees, gas)

All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the Malaysia border

Lunch (choice of BBQ buffet lunch OR sustainable local vegetarian set lunch)

Admission to Dutch Square and Christ Church

Admission to Melaka Port Customs Museum

Fully-guided tour (accompanied by English-speaking guide)

Bonus photostop of St. Francis Xavier Church (Leaning church of Melaka)

Bonus photostop of Queen Victoria Fountain (British commemorative monument)

Entry tickets to Melaka River cruise (or Melaka Trishaw ride subject to conditions)

Admission to Hang Jebat Mausoleum and Melaka Straits Mosque (public areas)

Full day private transportation by executive minivan

Guaranteed 2 staff (1 driver + 1 English-speaking guide) to share workload for the day

Admission to Jonker Street and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Exclusion

Alcohol and beverages

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Guests can remain seated inside the vehicle to clear immigration at the Malaysia 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 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 require infant/booster seats, please indicate child's weight at time of booking

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 (e-visa etc) from your nearest Malaysian embassy

A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Malaysia

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

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Overview

Pickup Information

Language Offered

Itinerary

1. Singapore

2. Melaka Straits Mosque

3. Melaka River Cruise Jeti Taman Rempah

4. La Flor de la Mar

5. Red Square (Dutch Square)

6. Christ Church

7. Queen Victoria's Fountain

8. Melaka Clock Tower

9. Stadthuys

10. St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)

11. Straits of Malacca

12. British Graveyard

13. A Famosa Fort

14. Malacca Sultanate Palace

15. Proclamation of Independence Memorial

16. Middleburg Bastion

17. Museum of Royal Malaysian Customs Department​​​

18. Jonker Walk World Heritage Park

19. St. Francis Xavier Church

20. Hang Jebat Mausoleum

21. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

22. Kampung Kling Mosque

23. Arulmiku Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple

24. Malai Kitchen

25. Johor Bahru State Palace

26. Palm Oil Plantation

27. Singapore

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Exclusion

Cancellation Policy

Additional Info

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