Why choose this Singapore tour ?
Venture out of Singapore and visit Malacca on this fully-guided day tour from Singapore, accompanied throughout by your English-speaking guide.
Start the day with an assisted immigration clearance, before being chauffeured to UNESCO World Heritage site – Malacca in style.
Trace the footsteps of the Portuguese, Dutch and British with your English-speaking guide amongst the ruins, before hopping onboard a Melaka River cruise, with exclusive photostops at Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica) and A Famosa Fort (Portuguese ruins).
Have a taste of Malacca’s famous Cendol dessert and take some time to stroll along Jonker Street, before returning to Singapore.
Highlights
– Fully-guided day tour with English-speaking guide
– Enjoy Melaka River cruise with a refreshing bowl of Cendol dessert
– Exclusive photostops at Flor De La Mar and A Famosa Fort
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What makes From Singapore: Malacca guided day tour (via drive-thru border) a unique experience ?
Begin with an early morning pickup at your Singapore hotel.
Our trained driver will meet you at the hotel driveway to check your documents before escorting you through immigration via the drive-through border (no standing-in-line).
After clearing immigration, our English-speaking guide will settle you into the comfortable seats of your air-conditioned vehicle to enjoy the 4-hour chauffeured drive to Malacca – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the country’s busiest trading port.
Upon arrival in Malacca, you will hop onboard a scenic river cruise that will sail you into the heart of UNESCO Malacca. Spanning 10-kilometer, Malacca river was once dubbed the “Venice of the East” by European seafarers as it was a prominent port of entry for traders from Europe and Asia during the late 16th century.
Note: In the event that the river cruise is closed (ie: weather/safety reasons etc), a 30-min Melaka Riverside drive + 15-min Melaka Trishaw ride will be offered as a replacement.
During the river cruise, you will see this twin-spired neo-gothic leaning structure that was built in 1849, in honour of St. Francis Xavier, a prominent 16th-century Catholic missionary also known as the “Apostle of the East”.
Next, you will be first be brought to Dutch Square. Dutch Square is distinguished by a group of bright, terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings, built between 1650 and 1750, with louvered windows and chunky doors with wrought iron hinges.
Christ Church was built as a place of worship by the Dutch in 1753, about a century after they took over Malacca from the Portuguese. When the British occupied Malacca, it was turned into an Anglican church with a weathercock and bell added to show the direction of the wind.
Queen Victoria’s Fountain is an ornate Victorian marble addition, erected in 1904 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower was built by a wealthy Straits Chinese family in 1886 in honour of Tan Beng Swee, a rich Chinese merchant.
Stadthuys was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
At the top of St. Paul’s Hill sits the iconic statue of St. Francis Xavier next to the famous St. Paul’s Church. Plenty of engraved Dutch tombstones are laid against the walls of this roofless church, originally built in 1521. From the church, you can take in breathtaking views of the Straits Of Malacca.
From a vantage point, you will have a good view of the Straits Of Malacca. The Straits of Malacca is 800km long, and it connects the Pacific Ocean to the east with the Indian Ocean to the west. It is also one of the most important shipping lanes in the world, with over 94,000 vessels passing through each year, carrying about 25% of the world’s traded goods.
A short walk down from St. Paul’s Church leads to the overgrown remains of the Dutch Graveyard. It was originally used as a Dutch graveyard in the late 17th-century when the VOC (Dutch East India Company) was still in control. The graveyard was also used by British while they were in Malacca.
Walking down from the Dutch graveyard, you will arrive at A Famosa Fort, which is the oldest surviving structure in South East Asia. It was built in 1511 using laterite stones by Alfonso de Albuquerque, the man who led the Portuguese invasion into Malacca. The fort used to surround the whole St. Paul’s Hill. However, what remains of the fort now is just a gate.
From A Famosa Fort, you will have a vantage view of a replica of the old Malacca Sultanate Palace. The building is a modern reconstruction of the palace of the Malacca Sultanate, which was founded by King Parameswara in the 1400s.
From A Famosa Fort, you will have a vantage view of Proclamation Of Independence Memorial. The building used to house the Malacca Club – a meeting place for members of the British colonial society to socialise. The building was later converted into a memorial in 1985 to commemorate Malaysia’s independence from the British.
A short walk from A Famosa Fort, you will see a replica of the old Middleburg Bastion. After conquering Malacca in 1641, the Dutch constructed the bastion which is strategically located at the mouth of Malacca River to strengthen the existing city defence left behind by the Portuguese.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests can remain seated inside the vehicle to clear immigration at the drive-thru border (fully accompanied by your driver)
- In the event that the river cruise is closed (ie: weather/safety reasons etc), a 30-min Melaka Riverside drive + 15-min Melaka Trishaw ride will be offered as a replacement
- Guests who require infant/booster seats, please indicate child’s weight at time of booking
- Guests who require halal/vegetarian* food, please indicate at time of booking (note: vegetarian food prepared in Malaysian style only; vegan/keto/diabetic/gluten-free food is regretfully not available)
- Guests who wish to learn more about Malaysian cuisine, please feel free to discuss with your guide on the day of travel
- A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Malaysia
- Guests from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Colombia, Israel, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, North/East/West/Central Africa, Pakistan, Serbia Montenegro, Sri Lanka: Please seek prior travel authorization from your nearest Malaysian embassy
- Malaysia’s weather is warm and humid with occasional rain the whole year round, please dress appropriately and bring along portable umbrellas as per your discretion
- Guests should have a moderate physical fitness level as this tour includes a substantial amount of walking around historical sites (upon arrival in UNESCO Malacca) and guests should expect to spend about 3 hours in UNESCO Malacca
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Small group tour + Box lunch
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WITH HOTEL PICKUP & DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning at stated time + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour.
SMALL GROUP TOUR IN MALACCA: Small group sightseeing within Malacca with English-speaking guide.
INCLUDED TICKETS: Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions).
SMALL GROUP MINIVAN: Round-trip transportation between Singapore and Malacca by small group minivan.
BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border.
INCLUDED MEALS: Simple box lunch (Malaysian Nasi Lemak rice dish with fried chicken) + Refreshing bowl of Malacca’s famous Cendol dessert.
Pickup included - Budget group tour (No lunch)
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WITH HOTEL PICKUP & DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning at stated time + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour.
BUDGET GROUP TOUR IN MALACCA: Budget group sightseeing within Malacca with English-speaking guide.
INCLUDED TICKETS: Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions).
BUDGET GROUP MINIVAN: Round-trip transportation between Singapore and Malacca by budget group minivan.
BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border.
INCLUDED MEALS: Refreshing bowl of Malacca’s famous Cendol dessert (no lunch).
Pickup included - Small group tour + Full lunch
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WITH HOTEL PICKUP & DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning at stated time + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour.
SMALL GROUP TOUR IN MALACCA: Small group sightseeing within Malacca with English-speaking guide.
INCLUDED TICKETS: Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions).
GROUP MINIVAN: Round-trip transportation between Singapore and Malacca by group minivan.
BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border.
INCLUDED MEALS: Sumptuous full hotel buffet lunch (featuring Malaysian local cuisine) + Refreshing bowl of Malacca’s famous Cendol dessert.
Pickup included - Private tour + Full lunch
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WITH HOTEL PICKUP & DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning at stated time + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour.
PRIVATE TOUR IN MALACCA: Private sightseeing within Malacca with senior English-speaking guide.
INCLUDED TICKETS: Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions).
PRIVATE MINIVAN: Round-trip transportation between Singapore and Malacca by private minivan.
BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border.
INCLUDED MEALS: Sumptuous buffet lunch (choice of Malaysian local cuisine or BBQ meats) + Refreshing bowl of Malacca’s famous Cendol dessert.
Pickup included
From Singapore: Malacca guided day tour (via drive-thru border) Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entry tickets to Melaka River cruise (or Malacca Trishaw ride subject to conditions)
- Refreshing bowl of Malacca’s famous Cendol dessert (during lunch)
- Guaranteed 2 staff (1 English-speaking guide and 1 driver) to share workload for the long day
- Bonus photostop of Middelburg Bastion (Dutch fortress restoration)
- Bonus photostop of Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica)
- All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border
- Admission to St. Paul’s Hill (St. Paul’s Church) and A Famosa Fort
- Admission to Hang Jebat Mausoleum and Kampung Kling Mosque
- Free Singapore hotel pickup and drop-off (any address)
- Bonus photostop of Straits Of Malacca (from a vantage point)
- Admission to Dutch Square and Christ Church
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by JE Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Singapore.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 34 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Travel advisory: Though unlikely, unforeseen circumstances such as pick-pocketing etc may occur at any time. While assistive efforts will be made, guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance as local assistance may be limited.
Outlying Singapore hotels advisory: Guests staying at selected Singapore hotels will be met by our driver at the hotel driveway, who will arrange for a courtesy private shuttle to our central office (30 miles from downtown Singapore) to meet our English-speaking guide, before heading up to Malacca together.
Customs advisory: Any alcohol/tobacco products or chewing gum brought/bought during this tour must be fully consumed before re-entering Singapore.
Food allergy advisory: Many Malaysian chefs have limited understanding of food allergies, guests are advised to consume all food at their own discretion.
Currency advisory: The Malaysian Ringgit is the official currency in Malaysia. Many Malaysian businesses do not accept Singapore/US Dollars or credit cards. Please exchange Malaysian Ringgit in advance for your own expenses as per your discretion.
Travel authorization advisory: Guests from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Colombia, Israel, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, North/East/West/Central Africa, Pakistan, Serbia Montenegro, Sri Lanka: Please seek prior travel authorization from your nearest Malaysian embassy.
Drive-thru border advisory: While guests are not required to stand-in-line at the drive-thru border, some waiting time (for in-vehicle passport checks) may be expected due to post-pandemic manpower shortages at the border.
