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When you go on a city tour in Kota Kinabalu, enjoy the city's famous food scene while diving into a tasty mix of culture, history, and nature. Your live tour guide will tell you all the interesting facts and stories about the history, nature, culture, and food of the area. Enjoy lunch, take a walk around the interesting sites, and watch a live show led by your guide. It includes both well-known places and unique experiences, making it the best city tour in Kota Kinabalu.
*Tours help you see the main sights without getting lost, so you don't have to spend time looking at maps.
* Into the culture and way of life of the area by going to cultural towns, markets, and landmarks
*Uncover the city's history and past, and be amazed by the remains of the past at different places.
*Get ready to go on a taste adventure as you eat your way through the city's favorite foods, from busy markets to exciting flavors.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your driver will be arriving to pick you up based on the name you provided in your reservation. We kindly ask you to double-check that the hotel name is correct or let us know a day before the tour starts. please take note this pick up in the town of city of Kota Kinabalu. Thank you! Your guide is familiar with your name and personal details, so no worries. We kindly ask that you be ready in the hotel or anywhere near the road, pls be informed if you choose a shared tour there might be delay in pick up hence wait patiently. If there are any changes, we will be sure to let you know!
Itinerary
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Just a hop, skip, and a jump away is the legendary Sabah Foundation Tower (Menara Tun Mustapha), where you can marvel at its height led by guide! Although the tower is just an office building and not exactly a tourist hotspot, its quirky 72-sided circular shape hanging by high-tensile steel rods is like something out of a sci-fi movie—an architectural wonder that might just make you question if it’s about to take off into space! You can snap some truly amazing pictures of the outside.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Kinabalu tower, a bizarre architecture featuring a 72-sided polygon shape that looks like it was designed by a geometry-loving octopus, and a revolving floor that might just make you feel like you're on a merry-go-round. Dive into its history as one of the world's four "hanging structures" . The building, once known as the Sabah Foundation Building, stands tall as a remarkable feat of engineering and a must-see landmark in Kota Kinabalu.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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this gorgeous Buddhist temple snuggled up on a hillside in the Signal Hill area, home to buddhist culture. The Puh Toh Tze Temple is like a zen garden on steroids, boasting architecture so intricate it could give statues that look like they just stepped off a vibrant paint palette, and gardens so well-kept. Take a deep breath and soak in the serene vibes while feasting your eyes on the city and the South China Sea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Visit the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque for its stunning "floating" appearance (not available on Friday due to praying day) It's the biggest mosque in Sabah, boasting a lagoon, prayer hall, and a design that appears to be doing a graceful water ballet, particularly when the tide is high! It's like a treasure chest of Islamic architecture, and a photographer's playground all rolled into one! Get ready to snap some envy-inducing pics! Feel free to take a leisurely stroll and soak in the stunning architecture from the outside, while also enjoying the peaceful reflection in the water. Robes are available at the entrance if you need a little help with that fashion choice! Feel free to take a leisurely stroll and marvel at the stunning architecture while enjoying the peaceful water's reflection.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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This handicraft market is like a treasure chest for authentic Sabahan souvenir. Wander around the stalls where pearls are practically begging for attention (no buy-in needed), traditional beadwork (like the hinava) is flaunting its charm, wood carvings are trying to outdo each other, and local snacks are just waiting to be devoured. It's an experience for the eyes and the stomach!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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This legendary patch of soil is where Sabah decided to throw a big independence party and officially join the Malaysia association! a peaceful little nook in the morning, giving you a sneak peek into the city's past and a front-row seat to the Atkinson Clock Tower's best tick-tock performance. It's a speedy little pit stop for a photo that’ll make your tour feel like it’s got a fancy backstory!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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If this were a Sunday morning, this would be a legendary Gaya Street Sunday Market. On other days, the street is bustling with shops and cafes, like a party that just won't quit! Take a stroll down Gaya Street, where you'll find a delightful blend of traditional Chinese medicine halls, coffee shops that might just brew magic, and modern boutiques that are as trendy as a cat in sunglasses. Make sure you don’t overlook the wonderfully wacky Australia Lane, a pint-sized alley hiding behind Gaya Street, where the walls are practically begging for a selfie with their colorful murals showcasing the local life and culture. It's a picture-perfect paradise just waiting for your best!
55 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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