Historical Tour of Malacca

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Red Square (Dutch Square)

  Let’s start exploring at the focal point of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dutch Square. This attractive and elegant square is surrounded by Dutch-era buildings. Within the Dutch Square, the Stadthuys was the former town hall and governor’s residence dates to the 1650s and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Christ Church

  Next, we will head to Christ Church, built in 1753 from laterite bricks brought from Zeeland in Holland, this eye-catching cherry-pink church is one of the most photographed and imposing landmarks in Melaka. Christ Church is the oldest functioning Protestant Church in Malaysia.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  A Famosa Fort

  After some picture - perfect moments, we will then head to the Porta De Santiago (The Famosa Fortress). Porta de Santiago was built as a Portuguese fortress in 1511; the British took over in 1641 and destroyed it in 1806 to prevent it falling into Napoleon’s hands. A Famosa, or “The Famous” in Portuguese, is one of the oldest surviving remnants of European architecture in Asia.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)

  We will head to St Paul’s Church. This is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia, built in 1710 by descendants of early Portuguese settlers. The ruins of St. Paul’s church stand at the summit of St. Paul’s hill near the remains of A Famosa fortress.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Lunch will be a sumptuous meal at the Cafe at Casa Del Rios Hotel

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Jonker Street

  After lunch, we walked along Jonker Street that starts near Stadthuys. This street is filled with historical houses along its left and right sides dating back to the 17th century. There are still shops selling antiques, textiles, foods, handicrafts and souvenirs.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please check for availability as its subject to availability. Passengers must remember to bring their departure embarkation card and passport when joining this tour. • Please check whether a visa is required for entry into Malaysia and ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months minimum. • Tour duration depends on traffic conditions and immigration clearance. • Tour may not operate on days preceding, during and following a public holiday. • Tour operates with a minimum of 06 adults. • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Pax must bring Singapore Arrival Immigration Card (white card) for the tour. We offer hotel pickup in 03 Singapore hotels. • 7:30 am - Pullman Singapore Orchard • 7:45 am - The Robertson House • 8:00 am - Swissotel The Stamford

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