Kuala Lumpur City Tour: Half-Day
Experience the essence of Kuala Lumpur with our exclusive city tour package, designed to showcase the best of this vibrant city. Here's what you'll enjoy:
Landmark Highlights
Explore Batu Caves: Ascend the 272 steps to one of Southeast Asia’s most visited Hindu temples, renowned for its vibrant shrines and stunning views.
Royal Selangor Pewter Factory: Discover Malaysia’s rich history and browse exquisite pewter crafts at this famous factory.
Tugu Negara (National Monument): Capture memorable photos at this grand monument dedicated to Malaysia’s war heroes.
Istana Negara (King’s Palace): Admire the majestic King’s Palace from the gates and, if you’re fortunate, witness the traditional “changing of the guards.”
Marvel at the Petronas Twin Towers: Take in spectacular views of Kuala Lumpur from these iconic skyscrapers and enjoy the surrounding park and mall.
Tour Information
Morning Tour: 8am – 1pm
1st stop: Batu Caves
8:00am - Departs from Orical HQ in Chinatown and heads straight to the caves.
8:30am - Guests will have 45 minutes to ascend the 272 steps to this ancient Hindu temple, featured in National Geographic and other globally syndicated TV programs.
9:15am - Depart the caves for Royal Selangor Pewter Factory.
2nd stop: Royal Selangor Pewter Factory
9:25am - Take the official tour of the factory.
Learn about the little-known history of Malaysia, including its origins as a mining town. Spend some time browsing the amazing knick-knacks that will surely become some of your most treasured memories of this amazing city.
10:15am - Depart for Tugu Negara (National Monument) – Photo stop
3rd stop: Tugu Negara (National Monument)
10:25am - Take a photo stop in front of this colossal war monument.
It commemorates those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Malaysia's struggle for freedom during World War II, when Japan occupied Malaysia from 1941 to 1945.
10:45am - Depart for Istana Negara – Photo stop.
4th stop: Istana Negara – Photo stop
11:00am - Visit the King’s Palace and behold the splendor of this grand palace from the giant gates outside. If you’re lucky and the timing works out, witness the time-honored tradition of the “changing of the guards.”
11:15am - Depart for PETRONAS Twin Towers – Photo stop.
5th stop: PETRONAS Twin Towers – Photo stop
11:25am - Explore and take photos around these spectacular towers.
The PETRONAS Twin Towers are the tallest twin towers in the world. There’s plenty to see and do around these towers. Guests will have 1.5 hours to enjoy a stroll through the park or peek inside the mall. There are plenty of food options inside and outside the mall area.
You can conclude your tour here by simply not returning to the vehicle at the prescribed time.
1:00pm - Depart for Chinatown.
6th (bonus) stop: Tour concludes at Orical Travels HQ
Opposite HQ is Central Market & someone from our team will be happy to point out or show you inside Central Market as well as the World Famous Petaling Street in the very busy, colorful, and vibrant Chinatown.
Tour ends…
Afternoon Tour: 2pm – 8pm
1st stop: Batu Caves
2:00pm - Departs from Orical HQ in Chinatown and heads straight to the caves.
2:35pm - Guests will have 45 minutes to ascend the 272 steps to this ancient Hindu temple, featured in National Geographic and other globally syndicated TV programs.
3:00pm - Depart the caves for Royal Selangor Pewter Factory.
2nd stop: Royal Selangor Pewter Factory
3:00pm - Take the official tour of the factory.
Learn about the little-known history of Malaysia, including its origins as a mining town. Spend some time browsing the amazing knick-knacks that will surely become some of your most treasured memories of this amazing city.
3:45pm - Depart for Tugu Negara (National Monument) – Photo stop.
3rd stop: Tugu Negara (National Monument)
4:10pm - Take a photo stop in front of this colossal war monument.
It commemorates those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Malaysia's struggle for freedom during World War II, when Japan occupied Malaysia from 1941 to 1945.
4:25pm - Depart for Istana Negara – Photo stop.
4th stop: Istana Negara – Photo stop
4:45pm - Visit the King’s Palace and behold the splendour of this grand palace from the giant gates outside. If you’re lucky and the timing works out, witness the time-honoured tradition of the “changing of the guards.”
4:55pm - Depart for PETRONAS Twin Towers – Photo stop.
5th stop: PETRONAS Twin Towers – Photo stop
5:30pm - Explore and take photos around these spectacular towers.
The PETRONAS Twin Towers are the tallest twin towers in the world. There’s plenty to see and do around these towers. Guests will have 1.5 hours to enjoy a stroll through the park or peek inside the mall. There are plenty of food options inside and outside the mall area.
You can conclude your tour here by simply not returning to the vehicle at the prescribed time.
7:00pm - Depart for Chinatown.
6th (bonus) stop: Tour concludes at Orical Travels HQ
Opposite HQ is Central Market. Someone from our team will be happy to point out or show you inside Central Market as well as the World Famous Petaling Street in the very busy, colourful, and vibrant Chinatown
Tour ends...
Full Description
Embark on a private city tour of Kuala Lumpur with our comprehensive guided tour packages. Starting from Orical Travels HQ in Chinatown (or with hotel pickup for pre-booked groups of 6 or more), your adventure begins at Batu Caves, an ancient Hindu temple featuring 272 steps and intricate shrines.
Next, explore the Royal Selangor Pewter Factory to learn about Malaysia’s history and browse unique pewter souvenirs.
Continue to Tugu Negara, the National Monument, to honor Malaysia's war heroes. At Istana Negara, admire the King’s Palace from the gates and, if you’re fortunate, witness the “changing of the guards.”
Conclude your tour with a visit to the PETRONAS Twin Towers. Enjoy panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur (Observation Deck tickets available for purchase) and explore the surrounding park and mall area. Your tour wraps up at Orical Travels HQ, where you can delve into Central Market and the bustling Petaling Street, or continue to explore at your own pace.
For an additional cost pre-purchase tickets to gain entry to the Observation Deck and Skybridge, where you can gaze at the beautiful cityscape of Kuala Lumpur from one of the world's tallest twin towers. Capture stunning panoramic views and take plenty of photos of this magnificent skyline.
Guests will have 1.5 hours to enjoy a stroll through the park or peek inside the mall, where there are plenty of food & shopping options inside and outside the mall area.
The tour concludes at Orical Travels HQ, opposite Central Market. Here, someone from our team will be happy to point out or show you inside Central Market as well as the world-famous Petaling Street in the very busy, colorful, and vibrant Chinatown. You can choose to end your tour here or continue exploring the vibrant local culture at your own pace.
Includes
5 amazing photo stop opportunities
Private driver* (Note: prebook 6pax at regular price & receive your own vehicle & driver; truly a personalized service)
Entrance fees to Petronas Twin Towers Observation Deck and Skybridge at additional cost.
Hotel pickup and drop-off* (when booking a private tour).
Not Suitable For
Wheelchair users
Or those with other impaired mobility
Important Information
Kindly note that there will be an additional surcharge for pickup services for locations not within the Kuala Lumpur area such as Port Klang and the International Airport. We will inform you of the surcharge when we receive your pickup information.
Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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