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This Full Day Melaka City Tour is specially designed for visitors to Melaka who want to know more about Melaka’s rich history and her cultural heritage evolved over a period of more than 600 years.  
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*'''Dytch Square, [[Melaka]]'''
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This Full Day [[Melaka]] City Tour is specially designed for visitors to [[Melaka]] who want to know more about [[Melaka]]’s rich history and her cultural heritage evolved over a period of more than 600 years.  
 
This tour covers the Historical Tour of Malacca while the last part of this tour covers her diverse Cultural Heritage.  
 
This tour covers the Historical Tour of Malacca while the last part of this tour covers her diverse Cultural Heritage.  
 
During the Historic City Tour, visitors will be visiting various historical places around the city.
 
During the Historic City Tour, visitors will be visiting various historical places around the city.
  
*The '''Dutch Square''' at the heart of the City, you will see The '''Stadthuys''', '''Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower''', Queen Victoria Fountain and the famous Christ Church. By walking across the Malacca River from the Dutch Square, you will see the long houses of Heeren Street and the antique shops at '''Jonker Street'''. A visit to the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum is recommended.
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You can begin your trip by visiting these places:
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*The [[Dutch Square]] at the heart of the City, you will see The [[Stadthuys]], [[Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower]], Queen Victoria Fountain and the famous Christ Church. By walking across the Malacca River from the Dutch Square, you will see the long houses of Heeren Street and the antique shops at [[Jonker Street]]. A visit to the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum is recommended.Recommended visiting time 4 hours.
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*After walking to the end of Heeren and Jonker Streets, you will visit [[Harmony Street of Melaka]].  Here, you can see and visit the oldest Chinese Temple in Malacca and Malaysia namely [[Cheng Hoon Teng Temple]]. Further down, you will see the Kampong Kling Mosque and the Sri Vinayagar Temple all along the same street. Recommended visiting time 2 hours.
  
*After walking to the end of Heeren/Jonker Streets, you will visit Harmony Street of Malacca.  Here, you can see and visit the oldest Chinese Temple in Malacca and Malaysia namely Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Further down, you will see the Kampong Kling Mosque and the Sri Vinayagar Temple all along the same street.
 
 
    
 
    
*You will then be ferried to the St. Paul’s Hill Complex to view the Independence Memorial, Porta de Santiago commonly called "A Famosa", the ruins of St. Paul’s Church where Malacca's Saint Francis Xavier was once buried and the replica of the Palace of Malacca Sultanate.  
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*Then take the ferry to the '''St. Paul’s Hill Complex''' to view the Independence Memorial, Porta de Santiago commonly called [[A Famosa]], the ruins of '''St. Paul’s Church''' where Malacca's Saint Francis Xavier was once buried and the replica of the Palace of Malacca Sultanate.
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*Jonker street is more happening at night of Friday Saturday and Sunday. Its a must go for [[Melaka]] visitors.
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*End your day by visiting the [[Portuguese Settlement]] where the descendents of the Portuguese still live here in Malacca and speak the ancient language of Cristao. You can buy souvenirs and have lunch at the Portuguese Square as an option where you can try the spicy hot Devil’s Curry and other famous Portuguese cuisine.
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Recommended visiting time 2 hours. Enjoy the night view and the sea breeze too.
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*The Full Day Malacca City Tour ends here and wish you "Selamat Jalan" .
  
*After lunch (optional), you continue your day tour by going on to the Malacca Cultural Heritage Tour. This tour will enlighten you on the different lifestyles and cultural aspects of the various intriguing ethnic groups in Malacca.
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Print your [[1day Melaka tour itinerary]] here.
Termed as the “Peranakans”, these various ethnic groups comprising of the Malacca Malays, Babas & Nyonyas, Portuguese Eurasians and the Chittys have lived harmoniously in Malacca even before the arrival of the Dutch in 1641.  
 
  
*Then after, you will visit the Portuguese Settlement where the descendents of the Portuguese still live here in Malacca and speak the ancient language of Cristao. You can buy souvenirs and have lunch at the Portuguese Square as an option where you can try the spicy hot Devil’s Curry and other famous Portuguese cuisine.
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Latest revision as of 00:54, 30 July 2009

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This Full Day Melaka City Tour is specially designed for visitors to Melaka who want to know more about Melaka’s rich history and her cultural heritage evolved over a period of more than 600 years. This tour covers the Historical Tour of Malacca while the last part of this tour covers her diverse Cultural Heritage. During the Historic City Tour, visitors will be visiting various historical places around the city.

You can begin your trip by visiting these places:

  • The Dutch Square at the heart of the City, you will see The Stadthuys, Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower, Queen Victoria Fountain and the famous Christ Church. By walking across the Malacca River from the Dutch Square, you will see the long houses of Heeren Street and the antique shops at Jonker Street. A visit to the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum is recommended.Recommended visiting time 4 hours.


  • After walking to the end of Heeren and Jonker Streets, you will visit Harmony Street of Melaka. Here, you can see and visit the oldest Chinese Temple in Malacca and Malaysia namely Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Further down, you will see the Kampong Kling Mosque and the Sri Vinayagar Temple all along the same street. Recommended visiting time 2 hours.


  • Then take the ferry to the St. Paul’s Hill Complex to view the Independence Memorial, Porta de Santiago commonly called A Famosa, the ruins of St. Paul’s Church where Malacca's Saint Francis Xavier was once buried and the replica of the Palace of Malacca Sultanate.
  • Jonker street is more happening at night of Friday Saturday and Sunday. Its a must go for Melaka visitors.


Portuguese settement melaka.jpg

  • End your day by visiting the Portuguese Settlement where the descendents of the Portuguese still live here in Malacca and speak the ancient language of Cristao. You can buy souvenirs and have lunch at the Portuguese Square as an option where you can try the spicy hot Devil’s Curry and other famous Portuguese cuisine.

Recommended visiting time 2 hours. Enjoy the night view and the sea breeze too.

  • The Full Day Malacca City Tour ends here and wish you "Selamat Jalan" .

Print your 1day Melaka tour itinerary here.

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