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Half-Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour: Landmarks and Monuments Exploration
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278 Ratings
Kuala Lumpur
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of Kuala Lumpur with this half-day city tour. Explore iconic landmarks, visit historical sites, and indulge in shopping and local delicacies.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Malaysia Tourism Centre - Meeting Point for guest from hotel that is located at out of pick up area.
- Merdeka Square - After pickup from the Malaysia Tourism Center (MATIC) or your centrally located hotel in Kuala Lumpur, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the first stop on your half-day tour: Merdeka Square. Also called Independence Square, this symbol of Malaysian independence is one of the most picturesque squares in the world. Admire both traditional and modern architectural masterpieces before moving on to the King’s Palace.
- National Mosque (Masjid Negara) - Contrast your visit to these glass and steel marvels with the National Mosque (Masjid Negara), located in the heart of the city amid lush green gardens. Built in 1965, it is one of the most elegant buildings in KL and features a spectacular main dome covered in green and blue tiles, along with 48 smaller domes spread across the Mecca-inspired courtyard.
- Malayan Railway Administration Building - and the exquisite faade of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station with its fairytale-like towers and mix of Eastern and Western architectural styles.
- Perdana Botanical Garden - Passing by the tranquil Lake Gardens
- National Museum - the National Museum home to collections of ancient and modern art pieces, weapons, and traditional costumes
- The Royal Museum (Old Istana Negara) - passing by
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Petronas Twin Towers - The Petronas Twin Towers are an ideal place for photo ops; gaze at the city skyline and capture unforgettable moments on camera.
(photo stop only, admission not included) - KLCC Park - KLCC Park is a 50-acre garden set close to Suria KLCC shopping centre. Designed by Roberto Burle Marx, it was designed to provide a touch of greenery for the Petronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it. On the park grounds is a 10,000sqm manmade lake (Lake Symphony) with a 43m bridge that cuts across.
- Thean Hou Temple - Next up is the Chinese Thean Hou Temple. Learn about the synergy of influences such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism that converge to form an unforgettable architectural ensemble. Checkout out numerous statues of animals from astrology and impressive statues of the Goddess of Mercy and the Goddess of the Waterfront.
- Istana Negara - Known as Istana Negara, this residence of the King of Malaysia doesn’t allow visitor access inside the building, but you can take photos of the exterior along with the changing of the guards, which occurs hourly.
- National Monument - Finish at the National Monument (Tugu Negara), a bronze tribute to the lives that were lost in the fight for Malaysian independence, designed by American architect Felix de Weldon. At the end of the tour youll be taken back to the starting point.
What's Included
- English speaking driver for clear communication
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
Additional Information
Experience the key highlights of Kuala Lumpur in this 3.5-hour tour around the city. Some of the main sites you’ll get to see include the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the leafy KLCC Park, the majestic King’s Palace, the historic Merdeka (Independence) Square, the grand National Mosque, the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, and others. Note that while hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, entrance fees are not.
• Marvel at the architectural splendour of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers
• Witness a blend of modern and historic architecture
• Opportunities for souvenir shopping and chocolate tasting
• Visits to the National Mosque, National Museum and Merdeka Square
• Route takes you to Istana Negara, home of the Malaysian king
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Free Hotel pick up & drop off (selected hotels only)
- Please note: Petronas Twin Tower Skybridge Admission Ticket availability is limited & selling fast. Please purchase directly at their website if you plan to enter.
- An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Location
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Carlosf_p
Aug 18, 2024
Short on time and money - Parsan was amazing. Great way to see the main attractions. We got to see all the major things we were planning on doing.
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Tracy_e
Aug 8, 2024
Great trip - Really good guide, very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the trip a lot and would recommend to others visiting KL
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Tetsuya
Aug 2, 2024
We've got our own trip. - Driver Rajan was very kind and supportive of our trip. I was very happy to be introduced to the restaurant and to where I wanted to go.
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Samantha_k
Aug 11, 2024
Great highlights tour - Fantastic short tour of Kuala Lumpur for those with limited time. The tour guide and driver were very nice, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The only thing is that the windows were quite low down which means it’s difficult to see at times.
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Paul_k
Aug 6, 2024
City highlight tour - Nice and comfortable vehicle with friendly and knowledgeable driver. Good day out seeing the important sights.
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Emma_p
Aug 6, 2024
Great short time visit - The guide and driver were excellent , however we couldn’t see buildingscetc unless we got out as low ceiling on van . Could do with glass ceiling . But on the plus side saw fab places in the time we had
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Jane_p
Aug 5, 2024
Transport good, information poor - Jalil was a very pleasant man and drove us to some key sights that would have been difficult to get to independently in the time we had. Unfortunately his English was fairly basic and he was unable to provide any meaningful history or cultural information
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O428cmbarrym
Aug 9, 2024
Not Impressed - From our experience, we would not recommend this trip. There was very limited cometary as we toured the city. The mini bus was just that, it was difficult to see anything out of the low set windows.
The “National Material Centre” was a waste of time and a money sharing exercise for either the driver or the tour company. Similarly, so was the trip to the Chocolate Factory!
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Jean
Jul 17, 2024
Disappointing Half Day Tour - Our tour guide was knowledgeable but too talkative. The sad part is that he took us to the market but skipped the Petronas tower which is a highlight of the tour because he was rushing for another tour at 18hrs
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Lourdes_c
Jul 15, 2024
Too much money spent on a driver. - That the tour guide was only a driver. He did not know much about the background and history of sites. He just dropped us off at the sites, we took pictures of ourselves (the four of us), and moved from one site to another. We should just have hired a driver, an afterthought...
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