Half-Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour
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Half-Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour
Free cancellation
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3 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Experience the unique blend of modern, historic, secular, and religious sights found in Kuala Lumpur during this half-day sightseeing tour. Explore iconic landmarks like the sky-high Petronas Towers, see the country’s National Mosque and explore the exquisite architecture of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, plus much more. Upgrade to explore the city on a private tour sith a private driver.
- Discover the unique blend of Muslim, Chinese, Indian, and European culture in Kuala Lumpur
- Check out the towering glass and steel facades of the Petronas Towers
- Experience a slice of Malaysian religious life at the National Mosque and Thean Hou Temple
- Great way to explore Kuala Lumpur's history, religious traditions, and architecture
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Receive a pickup from your Kuala Lumpur hotel and head to Merdeka Square, your first stop of the day. This famous public space celebrates Malaysian independence from the British in the mid-20th century. Continue on to the King’s Palace, also known as the Istana Negara, where you can take pictures of the Malaysian monarch’s intricate royal residence.
Ready to take your Kuala Lumpur visit to new heights? Head next to the world-famous Petronas Towers, where you can crane your neck up at these structures that once claimed the title as the world’s tallest buildings. Contrast your visit to these glass and steel architectural marvels by exploring the manicured grounds of Malaysia’s National Mosque, a site whose spectacular main dome is covered in brilliant blue and green tile work.
Continue your Kuala Lumpur adventure by checking out the Chinese Thean Hou Temple, learning about the influence of Chinese religions like Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism on Malaysian culture. Then stop by the Lake Gardens, get a sense of the country’s history at the National Museum and admire the beautiful Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.
Cap off your trip by paying your respects to those who lost their lives in the Malaysian struggle for independence at the Tugu Negara (National Monument), designed by American architect Felix de Weldon. At the end of the tour return to your hotel aboard your minivan.
Ready to take your Kuala Lumpur visit to new heights? Head next to the world-famous Petronas Towers, where you can crane your neck up at these structures that once claimed the title as the world’s tallest buildings. Contrast your visit to these glass and steel architectural marvels by exploring the manicured grounds of Malaysia’s National Mosque, a site whose spectacular main dome is covered in brilliant blue and green tile work.
Continue your Kuala Lumpur adventure by checking out the Chinese Thean Hou Temple, learning about the influence of Chinese religions like Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism on Malaysian culture. Then stop by the Lake Gardens, get a sense of the country’s history at the National Museum and admire the beautiful Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.
Cap off your trip by paying your respects to those who lost their lives in the Malaysian struggle for independence at the Tugu Negara (National Monument), designed by American architect Felix de Weldon. At the end of the tour return to your hotel aboard your minivan.
Itinerary
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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.
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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 you’ll be taken back to the starting point.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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- "I recommend that you do this tour on the first day you arrive, otherwise if you do it a day later or 2 days later you will have seen most of the attractions anyway." See review
- "Get this tour to get a view of the colonial influence in Malaysia and also the cosmopolitan nature of the city with the right mix of Malay+Chinese ethnicities." See review
- "A very good tour for every first timer in Kuala Lumpur." See review
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