Kuala Lumpur Layover Tour: Visit Malaysia's Top Attractions during Airport Wait
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Make the most of your layover in Kuala Lumpur with a private tour of Malaysia's top attractions. Visit the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, explore the Batu Caves, and discover the rich history and culture of the city. Perfect for first-time visitors and families with kids and seniors.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Batu Caves - Batu Caves is an iconic and popular tourist attraction which is must to visit. A limestone outcrop located just north of Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves has three main caves featuring temples and Hindu shrines. Its main attraction is the large statue of the Hindu God at the entrance, besides a steep 272 climb up its steps to finally view the stunning skyline of the City Centre. Monkeys playing around the caves, and it is a popular spot for rock climbing enthusiasts.

Note: The rest of the time will be spent for transport to get from one place to the other.

  • Petronas Twin Towers - At a height of 451.9m, the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers is a world-renowned icon of modern Malaysia. It is the Centre piece of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) development, which comprises landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Suria KLCC shopping mall, star-rated hotels, a mosque as well as the immaculately landscaped KLCC park. Visit to the Skybridge on the 41st floor and viewing deck on the 86th floor.

  • Menara Kuala Lumpur - Standing majestically top Bukit Nanas at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, KL Tower is a prominent feature of the city’s skyline. Its architecture reflects the country’s Islamic heritage, with the construction detailing Arabic scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing colour combinations.

  • East Coast Batik Sdn Bhd (Batik CHONG) - East Coast Batik which established in 1974 is one of the oldest batik and handicrafts centre in Klang Valley. Visit the gallery and you’d learn that batik is not simply a cloth with an elaborate piece of design. Syarika East Coast is the place you need to visit if you are looking forward to enjoy
    a holistic experience in Malaysian batik and handicrafts.

  • Geneve Timepiece Sdn Bhd - A wholesales and retailer of timepieces/watches at Batu Caves are in midst of developing its distribution and retail networks across Asia. Geneve Corporation is the global authorized distributor, operation and marketing arm for the brand “Blansacar - Five-Star General” since 1990. Blansacar, a fine quality and famous watch that adopted ETA?s hundred years Swiss technology and traditional crafted movement, is one of the flagship products carried by Geneve Corporation.

  • National Mosque (Masjid Negara) - Masjid Negara is one of the most distinguished landmarks in the city. It has a unique star-shaped dome and a 73m high minaret. The design of Masjid Negara combines elements from modern architecture and traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. Visitors are advised to dress appropriately when visiting the mosque. Women will be required to wear headscarves.

  • Malayan Railway Administration Building - The Malaysian Railway Administration Building or Kuala Lumpur railway station is a railway station located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Construction began in 1910 and was fully completed in 1917. It replaced an older station on the same site, the station was Kuala Lumpur’s railway hub in the city for the Federated Malay States Railways and its successor Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malayan Railways). The station is notable for its architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western designs.

  • National Monument - The National Monument was built to recognise and honour those who gave up their lives in the cause for peace and freedom, particularly during the nation’s struggle against the threat of communism. Within the National Monument grounds is one of the world’s largest free-standing bronze sculptures. It was sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, who was also the creator of the famous Iwo Jima monument in Washington DC

  • Istana Negara - Istana Negara or the National Palace is the official residence of the King of Malaysia. This majestic edifice situated at Jalan Duta officially became the National Palace in November 2011, replacing the old palace in Jalan Istana. It has 22 domes, with the largest dome reaching up to a height of 40 metres. Note: visits are limited to the outside.

  • Merdeka Square - The Merdeka Square/ Independence Square is located exactly opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad building and right beside the Royal Selangor club. This is the historical place where the union flag was lowered and the Malayan flag was raised for the very first time at the struck of midnight of 31st August 1957. From then on, Merdeka Square has been the venue for the Annual Independence Parade.

  • Perdana Botanical Garden - A refreshing enclave at the heart of the city, Perdana Botanical Gardens sprawls over 200 acres. Built around two lakes, the garden has vistas of exotic blooms and luxuriant foliage. There are jogging and walking trails for visitors. A number of parks and gardens are nestled within the environs. Malaysia’s national flower is Bunga Raya or hibiscus. See this pretty blossom at the Orchid & Hibiscus Garden.

  • Sultan Abdul Samad Building - The iconic Sultan Abdul Samad building is a late nineteenth century (1890) building located in front of Merdeka Square/ Dataran Merdeka. The architecture of the building has a distinctive Moorish design, and the clock tower is like K.L.’s very own Big Ben

  • National Textile Museum - The National Textile Museum is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is open daily from 9am to 6pm, free admission. It is adjacent to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

  • Jamek Mosque - Jamek Mosque officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the Klang and Gombak River. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback back in 1909.

  • The River of Life - The River of Life is one of the attractions of Kuala Lumpur, which is located near to the Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, the oldest mosque in the city. It is a convergence point of two rivers, namely the Klang River and the Gombak River.

  • Malaysian Houses of Parliament - The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is a building complex where the Malaysian Parliament assembles. The structure is located at the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur, close to the Malaysian National Monument.

  • Royal Selangor Visitor Centre - The visitor centre will take you back over a hundred years to the founding of Royal Selangor and its inextricable link to the history of Malaysia. Through complimentary guided tours, visitors will learn about the remarkable development of tin mining in the Malay Peninsula in the 1800s as well as view traditional pewter smithing tools, antique pewter and ancient tin currency at the centre’s Pewter Museum

  • Petaling Street Market - Petaling Street is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The whole vicinity is also known as Chinatown KL. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favorites.

  • Sri Maha Mariamman Temple - The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at the edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street). In 1968, a new structure was built, featuring the ornate ‘Raja Gopuram’ tower in the style of South Indian temples.

  • Sin Sze Si Ya Temple - This is the oldest Taoist temple in the city with a history dating back to 1864. The temple features an ornate interior and elaborate roof ridges.

  • Thean Hou Temple - The Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu located in Kuala Lumpur. It is located on 1.67 acres (6,758 m2) of land top Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra. It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989. The temple was built by Hainanese living in Malaysia. It is one of the largest temples in Southeast Asia.

  • Central Market Kuala Lumpur - Central Market began life as a wet market in 1888, built by Yap Ah Loy, the city’s Chinese Kapitan. It served as a prominent landmark in colonial and modern-day Kuala Lumpur. When the market continued to expand, a permanent structure was built to house all the vendors. By the 1930s the structure was further improvised to the current fa?ade. Great place to find crafts, souvenir and ornaments.

  • Beryl’s Chocolate - Beryl’s produces a wide variety of chocolates, made from the finest selection of Ghana cocoa beans. Visitors will get to sample many types of chocolates for free, and find over 100 types of chocolate variety to purchase as gifts to loved ones back home or simply for self-indulgence. The creativity of Beryl’s has resulted in chocolate variants that are available only in Malaysia, such as Chili Chocolate, Durian Chocolate, Green Tea Chocolate and chocolate made from various fruits.

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Return back to Airport.

What's Included
  • Kuala Lumpur hotel/airport drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • English-speaking professional driver
  • Kuala Lumpur airport pick-up
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance: PETRONAS Twin Towers -Additional Fees USD 19 (Adult), USD 8 (Child)
  • Entrance: Kuala Lumpur Observation Deck Fees Excluded - USD 20 (Adult), USD 11 (Child)
  • Tour Guide
Additional Information

Use your layover hours efficiently by exploring Malaysia’s premier sights with this Airport layover excursion. Get picked up from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 / KLIA2), and avail the chance to visit major landmarks of Kuala Lumpur, including Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, National Monument, King Palace, National Mosque, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Merdeka Square, among others. Once the trip concludes, you have the option to be dropped off at the airport or at Kuala Lumpur Hotels.

  • Perfect match for first-time visitors to Kuala Lumpur
  • Suited for passengers with a layover of 8 hours or more
  • Excellent choice for families with children and the elderly, as the tour is entirely private.
  • This is a private tour/activity.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • You need to ensure you have a valid visa to enter Malaysia. Kindly check before proceeding with your booking.
Location
Arrivals, KLIA Terminal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Caroline_r
May 25, 2024
Wonderful time exploring Kuala Lumpur - We had an amazing time with our wonderful guide, Mr. Sugu, who drove us everywhere and gave us insightful information about the city. Mr. Sugu was very patient and flexible. Thank you!
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Edna_r
Apr 28, 2024
Excellent - Our driver gave us an enjoyable experience, the tour is worthy bc is a big and so hot city and the private car can make it much better the experience, our guide was explaining everything and attending our request. More than a grateful experience 🙏
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Notapickytraveler74
Mar 13, 2024
Great day with Daniel! - Daniel was very nice and he took us all around and let us explore as well while he watched the luggage in the car. He asked us what we wanted to do. And we did it! Recommend highly
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Harisha23
Feb 25, 2024
Great Experience - Must try if you are a first timer and on layover - It was a great experience, the guide was very friendly and showed us all the places very patiently. The Baitu Caves temple was the highlight of the tour.
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Ambika_m
Jan 31, 2024
Great tour, great communication - I booked this trip for my parents during their 12 hour layover at KLIA. Akshay the driver was excellent. He was able to connect with them and took them around KL at their own pace. He was also great at keeping me posted throughout the day. Highly recommended.
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Culture444256
Jan 29, 2024
amazing love the indian temple - great went to the twin tower,The musuem was fantastic reccomend it great experience thanks to our driver Akshay, He explained all of our questions
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Parvathy0
Jan 29, 2024
Awesome experience - We had a great time enjoyed the glimpse of Malaysia during our layover. We counted go up on Petronas tower as the ticket well all booked and full. But we enjoyed the other destinations including the mall and outside of Petronas tower. Visit to Batu caves was another favourite. We had a comfortable ride with a nice driver Akshay.
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Mita
Jan 27, 2024
Awesome layover tour! - We had a great time getting to see a snapshot of Kuala Lumpur during our layover. The tour was 7 hours. We got picked up ahead of schedule by our driver and guide Akmal, who was very kind and organized with his tour. He even took us to the new city outside Kuala Lumpur called Putrajaya. Highly recommend this tour for a first visit.
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Nitin
Aug 7, 2023
Good. - Excellent, our flight was delayed by couple of hrs but our driver cum guide waited patiently and visited us all places.👍
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David_l
Apr 28, 2024
Complete Waste of Time - We took a day off from our trip to Bali/Singapore to see Kuala Lumpur. Flew roundtrip from Singapore (arrived 8:05 am to leave KL 6:40pm). Other than 45 minutes at Baku Cave, utterly wasted trip. Driver/guide's English was poor and he was soft spoken. Faced forward while driving and could never understand what he was saying. Other than Baku Cave, we made NONE of the numerous stops on the published agenda. Everything was "drive by and take a quick picture" (partially obstructed) from the back seat of the car. Took us back to the airport at 2pm for our 6:40pm flight. Total waste of our time and money. After over 3 dozen overseas good-to-excellent Viator bookings in the last 11 years, this was the first worthless trip. Total cost for flights and booking was over $1,200, but the biggest cost was the lost day that we could have otherwise enjoyed in Bali or Singapore.
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