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Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Kuala Lumpur have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Malacca and be back in Kuala Lumpur the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

Melayu, English, Tamil, Indonesian, Msa, Français, Malay, 中文

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
• Car Transport & Boat Costs
• Driver
• Guest Pick-up
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Lunch & Snacks costs (optional
• on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Kuala Lumpur. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about Malaysia

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Kuala Lumpur by also visiting Malacca. Malaysia is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Malacca

4. Gems of Malacca

   Check out Christ Church Melaka, A Famosa, Jonker Street Night Market, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Malacca with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

5. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Malacca, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Kuala Lumpur. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

6. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Malacca, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Robert

(About local Pak Champ)

3 March 2025

The whole day went very wellGreat trip

Gerhard🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Paul Wong)

5 October 2024

If you have some days in the Kuala Lumpur area, you should go to Malakka. A wonderful city with a colonial city center, a lot of temples and - of course - an amazing china town. Try the riceballs! You should not go by bus. Take it easy and go by car. Paul is a secure driver and he will bring you safe to your destination. Without a guide like Paul you will not understand the history of Malakka and the story behind the buildings. Paul is a fantastic storyteller, from whom I learned not only a lot about the history of the city, I also get deeper into the malaysian way of life.

Michèle🇫🇷 France

(About local Johan)

12 June 2024

Johan possède un Excellent français , c’est avec un grand plaisir que nous avons écouté ses commentaires toujours pertinents. Il a été d’une grande écoute . Nous avons passé avec lui une agréable journée à Malacca Tres bon et agréable guide

George🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hoopy)

12 June 2024

We really enjoyed our tour of Malacca with Hoopy. She was knowledgeable and flexible. We told her we were interested in history, and she took us to see some great historical sights. In addition, we had a delicious lunch of Peranakan food. I mention her flexibility because my wife lost her glasses (they fell off her chain), and we spent a bit of time looking for them (luckily, we found them). But it didn't feel like we missed any of the tour. We also went shopping for batiks. We had a great time and would highly recommend Hoopy!Great trip to Malacca!

Duncan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Hoopy)

17 May 2024

Hoopy thought she might be late to pick us up (due to unexpected weekend diversions) and kept us informed. She weaved her magic and was only 5 mins late. A pleasant drive from KL to Melaka with discussion on various matters. Hoopy took us on a marvellous walking tour of Melaka, with so much to see and absorb. Hoopy was very helpful in providing commentary, suggesting good photo spots, and ensuring the tour was at your pace. We stopped for a great lunch, and then more walking and a river cruise. The drive back to KL took 3.5 hours. We weren't the only ones enjoying Melaka. Thank you Hoopy, we hope to meet again.Melaka meanderings with Hoopy

Daniele🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Paul Wong)

30 April 2024

We enjoyed discovering Melaka with Paul, specially the babanyonya history as that was totally new to us. We visited the town at a leisurely pace and Paul took us to a lovely nyonya restaurant where we treated him to lunch before going to the Heritage centre which was fascinating. He timed the visit well and we got back to KL without being stuck in the infamous trafic jams. Interesting and well-organised day

ThomasLam1990🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paul Wong)

10 November 2023

We actually went with Paul on two tours and both of them were amazing! Would absolutely recommend him!Great tour with Paul

Jason🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Paul Wong)

22 August 2023

A day trip at Melaka with Paul was fantastic with his all round knowledge of the local culture and beyond. Paul gave us a memorable experience of this part of Malaysia and his service is highly recommended!Great guide and knowledgabke expert

Pieter🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Hoopy)

2 August 2023

Hoopy guided us 2 days. Day 1: Batu Caves, batik shop & Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan (The Federal Territory Mosque) Day 2: Malacca Hoopy is a very (but not to much) enthousiastic guide. She was super punctual (always on time), very flexible in her program (adding things to see) and she told us a lot about the history, background and culture of places we visited. We are a family if 4 (2 adults and 2 children (12 yo boy and 14 yo girl)Enthousiastic, punctual, informative

Morgan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hoopy)

30 July 2023

We had a wonderful adventure with Hoopy. She was on time picking us up in Kuala Lumpur, shared lots of information about Malaysia generally and Malacca specifically, and did a great job showing us around the city. She also took some wonderful pictures of us along the way! We loved her Malay language lessons too. Terima kasih, Hoopy!Informative and fun Malacca day with Hoopy

Marion🇺🇸 United States

(About local Povan)

3 March 2023

This review is for Joel not Povan

Thomas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paul Wong)

21 September 2022

Paul was very capable at crafting an experience in Melaka for our particular situation - traveling with an elderly parent who uses a walker / wheelchair and has limited ability to walk. We were able to experience the unique history of Melaka without exceeding Mom’s ability. He is multilingual and able to share information in Mandarin for Mom and English for son-in-law. We asked him to find a unique Nyonya restaurant for lunch and he was able to do this for us as well. A good and careful driver he was prompt, courteous and kind. When Mom was tired Paul was able to flex his plans to finish off the day and get us back to our hotel in good shape. You won’t regret hiring Paul to show you around. A very resourceful guide

Michael🇹🇼 Taiwan, Province of China

(About local TK)

12 September 2022

I hired TK for two day trips out of KL: Malacca on day 1 and the Cameron Highlands on day 2. This review is for the day 2 trip to the Cameron Highlands. I want to be up front: TK warned me that traveling to the Cameron Highlands from KL would be a long trip. To make it worse, the weather had been rainy (increasing the possibility of landslides) AND the day I chose for the trip was a holiday weekend. He warned me I should expect a minimum six hour round trip drive. He recommended that I plan a multi-day trip, but unfortunately my schedule did not allow it. I was stubborn and said, "it's okay - let's do it!" TK has a great personality. He is friendly, and as soon as I got into the car he made me feel at ease. He constantly checked in on me, making sure I was comfortable. Because of the threats of landslides, TK brought along an extra person in case the car got stuck and needed to be pushed free. I felt the three of our personalities meshed very well and there was never an awkward or unwelcome lull in the conversation. We continued our conversations from the day before, and I learned more about Malaysia's history and culture. That is good, because it was a LONG trip! The first leg of journey was around three hours. We stopped at a couple highway rest stops along the way to stretch our legs, use the restrooms, and pick up snacks (such as ondeh-ondeh - so good!). Our first Cameron Highlands stop was for breakfast (roti canai and sambal). After breakfast we had a short drive to the Time Tunnel museum, an eclectic collection of historical Malaysian pop culture, national history, and the history of the Cameron Highlands region all bundled up with a pick-your-own-strawberry farm. From there we began the crawl towards the Boh Tea Plantation, an 8 km drive which took us over 2 hours to complete due to the insanely heavy traffic! We originally planned to stop for a hotpot lunch, but instead pushed on to the plantation where we had a delicious meal of pastries, some savory and some sweet. The views from and through the plantation were wonderful! After lunch we visited a local fruit and vegetable market where I got to taste local corn, Malaysian fried chicken, and some other fruits that I'm still not 100% sure what their English names are... By this time it was past 3:00pm, so we decided to head back to KL. Fortunately the traffic wasn't as bad and we made it back to the city in around 3 1/2 hours. This was a fun trip and I'm glad I went, but I think it was the company that really made it so enjoyable! If I was to ever go back I think I would take TK's initial advice and not do it as a day trip. The drive is so long that there isn't much time to explore. At least one full day in addition to the day of arrival and day of departure would make a lot more sense.Nice day trip to the Cameron Highlands

Becky🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siddoz)

2 July 2022

If you want a nice relaxed tour of historic KL, this is your tour. We visited some neat places and the flea markets and temples were very fun to see. I did find myself standing around a bit wishing we could move on to the next area. However, I move through things extremely fast. An hour at a museum is too much in my mind. My mother would have wished she didn’t have to walk so far. Everyone is different. It was worth the price and time.Relaxed paced tour of old KL.

Joanna🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Manjeet)

11 March 2020

I had a spare day to fill in Kuala Lumpur and a trip to Malacca fitted the bill. I am very dubious about organised trips and much prefer to try to explore hidden parts of a city, preferably on foot, and learn more about the culture of the country and its people. Manjeet delivered this brief and more. Importantly I chose a woman because I felt I was likely to be safe but I also chose Manjeet from her profile. I was pleased she was free that day. It was an excellent trip and I learned a lot during the drive as well as in Malacca itself. Laksa and cincau in a hidden suburb were delicious. Manjeet was a great host who I would definitely recommend. This was my first booking with WithLocals but it will not be my last. Next time I will know more about the process and that it may be possible to tailor a trip. Ideal Malacca trip

Giang🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Povan)

12 February 2020

Povan wasn't available even the booking went through and got confirmed. He referred his colleague as the subtitude, who is a very good guide. However, the tour quality does not match the price of US$235 for two. Again, it is at no fault of the tour guide, who was very knowledgeable and pleasant. My recommendation is to improve the quality of the tour to make it worths the price. Thanks.

Dana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Manjeet)

11 January 2020

Karen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Siddoz)

6 March 2025

Our group of 4 enjoyed a great private tour in the heart of KL’s Chinatown with Siddoz and his trainee (Steve?). Siddoz was firstly very patient and understanding as we were delayed in KL traffic for ~15 mins. He catered to my fussy parents, explained the dishes we were trying and introduced us to foods we wouldn’t have ordinarily tried. He also took us to a couple of really cool spots for photo ops, some of the best photos on our holiday (thanks Steve, our personal photographer too!). They were both very personable, felt like chatting to old friends. Culinary and cultural adventure through KL

kevin

(About local May)

4 March 2025

May arrived early and was very personable, friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend her as a private guideGreat tour, excellent knowledge

Rainer

(About local Siddoz)

2 March 2025

We had requested a food tour focused on authentic local cuisine and street food that the locals eat here. I am a foodie and amateur cook myself, having lived and worked on three continents – most recently for three years in China. My interest always lies in the true local cuisines of ordinary people. I had not yet experienced Malaysian cuisine firsthand. Through Siddoz, we learned more about this cuisine in one evening than we could have on our own in a week. It was entertaining, delicious, and interesting. Highly recommended!Great Introduction into Local Cuisine

simon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Manjeet)

1 March 2025

Manjeet was great, good information and very informative. We all really enjoyed the tour wouldn't hesitate to book again. Also a great help with food choices. Thanks Manjeet KL Tours

Jonathan🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Paul Wong)

28 February 2025

Always a pleasure to be guided by an enthusiast who really wants to share his knowledge, culture and experience with such good humour.Great guy, super knowledge, lover of life

Ian

(About local Manjeet)

27 February 2025

What an excellent experience. Manjeet took us to places we would never have visited and gave us tremendous tasting experiences mixed with her wonderful cultural knowledge. Many thanks for a perfect experience!!Food, History and Culture in One

James

(About local Adnan)

26 February 2025

Adnan is a class act! Picked us up at the hotel and took us to Batu Caves. Pleasant conversation during the ride and walk. Lots of great insights into the history of the area afterwards, he recommended the hot springs and water falls. This was a much more local experience and the family really enjoyed it. At the end, he dropped us off at our destination of choice (which was good because a huge thunderstorm hit shortly after). Vehicle was clean, comfortable, and made the experience better! A must hire for your trip to KL!Awesome time with a great host!

Robert

(About local Povan)

25 February 2025

Excellent guide Knowledgeable Friendly and well spoken10

Dido🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local TK)

24 February 2025

TK instantly understood what I was after trying and adapted the whole tour for me to try new areas and delicious food I would never have seen or tried without him! There was a great mix of foods and background information about KL, with the route and information bespoke to me, my interests and needs. He’s very friendly and a great personal guide. Brilliant food tour of hidden gems!

Natalie🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Paul Wong)

22 February 2025

paul is super friendly, outgoing and very knowledgeable. we are not the typical tourists as we live in KL and at the same time we were eager to see new places and a very local touch. paul showed us fabulous places from various cultural backgrounds that we didn’t know. and a few times, we have discovered something new in areas that we have been to regularly. absolutely recommended to do a tour with paul! fantastic day with paul in KL

pascal

(About local Manjeet)

22 February 2025

Manjeet is a great guide and knows so much about the culture and the city. It was a super exciting tour, highly recommended.Awesome experience with a local guide

Connie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Siddoz)

16 February 2025

Siddoz guided us to some good food which was a useful introduction to Malaysian cuisine. He spent quite a lot of time on his phone so there wasn't a lot of interaction between us but he knew his way around the best food stalls which was really what we were interested in! Would definitely recommend the tour.Good food tour

Joline

(About local TK)

15 February 2025

Het was heel leuk om met TK op stap te gaan. Naast de heerlijke Food tour, nam hij ons ook mee naar een feest van het Chinese nieuwjaar, dit was voor ons een extra inkijkje in de cultuur, wat wij erg leuk vonden. Verder gaf TK ons nog allerlei andere interessante tips. TK weet veel over het eten en welke plaatselijke dingen je echt moet hebben geproefd. Dank je wel, TK!Het was geweldig!

Wray

(About local Siddoz)

15 February 2025

Siddoz was an excellent guide who tailored the tour to our eating preferences but made sure we tried some foods that were new to our palate. He also ensured that we learned about cultural aspects of Malaysian food and life. He knew the local food scene well and at the end of the tour we knew something too. Don’t eat beforehand. A Tasty Tour

Sara

(About local Hoopy)

14 February 2025

We had a wonderful day exploring Kuala Lumpur with Hoopy. She seamlessly wove together the city’s rich multicultural essence with insightful storytelling, warmth, and deep respect for each heritage. From the awe-inspiring Batu Caves Temple, where we learned about Hindu traditions against the backdrop of a towering Lord Murugan statue, to witnessing the delicate craftsmanship behind Malaysia’s traditional Batik, every stop was an immersion into history and artistry. The visit to the magnificent Thean Hou Temple was a highlight, where she beautifully explained the spiritual and architectural significance of this Chinese landmark. What truly set her apart was her kindness and attentiveness—ensuring we were comfortable, engaged, and left with a genuine appreciation for Kuala Lumpur’s diverse cultures. If you’re looking for a guide who is not only knowledgeable but also caring and passionate, she is an absolute gem!A Warm and Insightful Cultural Tour of KL

Vytaute

(About local Adnan)

10 February 2025

We are very grateful to Adnan for a wonderful and interesting day in Kuala Lumpur. We saw a lot in just one day, traveling was very comfortable with a private car. The day was full of interesting information and a great mood 🤗👌 Thank you very much, best recommendations!Amazing day in KL 👌

Nikita🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Siddoz)

9 February 2025

I booked this food tour as a birthday present for a friend and her partner. They both had a great time with Siddoz! They are both vegetarian and Siddoz did a great job of accommodating and making sure they could still try loads of great dishes! Excellent!

Brendan🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Manjeet)

9 February 2025

My wife and I opted for a local food tour guide having done something similar some yrs ago in a couple of European cities. Manjeet was so much more than a food guide. Her love of her brief was obvious from the start. Easily the most genuine guide we have ever had. She took great pride in explaining the foods available in KL and delight in our positive responses, which was easy as they were fantastic. She also was very knowledgeable in the history and politics of the area which is a huge bonus as we are history buffs ." With Locals" company ,are extremely lucky to have someone like Manjeet representing them. Brendan and Joan Healy. Thoroughly satisfying.

Juliet

(About local Johan)

9 February 2025

Johan was very informative and amusing and his knowledge was great. We spent a very happy few hours with him, ending up I. A village for an excellent lunch. He then drove us around trying to find an ATM that worked, eventually succeeding. Thank you Johan for a great tour.Excellent guide

Woei

(About local Siddoz)

2 February 2025

We had an amazing time with Siddoz. He’s super personable and extremely knowledgeable in the areas and food. Highly recommend anyone to join this tour and select him as a tour guide.Amazing tour guide

Joan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Manjeet)

25 January 2025

Manjeet was an amazing host. She shared her favourite dishes paired with history, which was perfect for 3 Australians and a Malaysian (who is less familiar with history). She was flexible and open to some customisation. I would recommend her to anyone who enjoys meals with a foodie. We left absolutely bursting. Knowledgeable and tasty tour

Georgidakis

(About local Paul Wong)

21 January 2025

We had a fantastic day discovering Kuala Lumbur within 4 hours. We highly recommend Paul.Excellent guide

Liliane

(About local Johan)

20 January 2025

Johan connaît très bien Kuala Lumpur, il nous a appris beaucoup de choses sur la vie quotidienne, la religion,... Seul regret, c'est qu'on est fait cette visite à la fin de notre séjour, il est préférable de le commencer par ça.. pour voir Kuala Lumpur autrement.. nous avons cheminé à pied et en métro, nous avons terminé par une dégustation de fruits au cours de laquelle il nous a apporté beaucoup d'explications. Merci Johan !! Et je recommande sans hésitation !!! Un super guide

Smriti

(About local Manjeet)

19 January 2025

Larry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hoopy)

18 January 2025

My wife and I spent a half day with Hoopy, traveling to Batu Caves and, an add on, Federal Territory Mosque. Hoopy was knowledgeable and fun to be with. Our visit to Batu Caves was the main purpose of the tour, but when we ended up seeing the Caves sooner than expected, Hoopy added a visit to Federal Territory Mosque. It was a welcome addition to our visit to Kuala Lumpur.

Stephen

(About local May)

17 January 2025

Having less than 24 hours in Kuala Lumpur my wife and I wanted to experience the food and culture as best we could in that short space of time for our first night of our honeymoon - we booked a street food tour with May. The tour was excellent. May, local to the area, took us to the Pasar Malam Taman Connaught night market. She was extremely welcoming, knowledgable and fun. We walked and ate our way through the market, trying a variety of dishes, sweet and savoury - all delicious. May caters to your taste through getting to know you and what you like/dislike. If you are looking for a great street food tour guide, who is friendly, knowledgeable and fun, then look no further - you won’t be left disappointed or hungry! Book with May and enjoy her company as much as the food.A delight!

Helen

(About local Paul Wong)

15 January 2025

Paul took 6 of us to the Batu Caves and then on to the Chinese Thean Hou temple. Communication after booking very efficient. Met us at our hotel with the driver and had enjoyable half day tour. Paul was considerate, knowledgeable and good company.Great trip with Paul

Faizah🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Johan)

15 January 2025

Johan is very engaging and accommodating to our need. He is knowledgeable and knows history of Kuala Lumpur very much…i learned a lot when joining him together with my friends from Canada. My friend also enjoyed hosted by Johan and he seems like a friend whom we know quite long, very friendly and passionate. He is a proud Malaysian! Johan is knowledgeable and bubly

Caroline

(About local Manjeet)

13 January 2025

From start to finish our tour was like being with a knowledgeable friend. Being taken around by a native KL-er who was as passionate about food as we all are was such a treat. Being taken to local food spots that probably we might not have had the confidence to try and eating/drinking Malaysian food with a lovely friendly local lady was such a treat. Be warned - you will be full if not before the end, at the end. Manjeet has a blog and also loads of tips about other places in Malaysia that she herself has visited many times. A brilliant experience that we won’t forget. Highly recommend Manjeet - such a pleasure. Best food/culture tour ever

Benedikt

(About local May)

13 January 2025

We booked the Nightmarket Tour with May and we had a really wonderful time! She took us to a night market out of town where we could try both Chinese and Malay dishes and snacks and soak up the unique atmosphere. May was a truly gracious host and knowledgeable guide. She selected a wide variety of delicious food and also accommodated our special requests (I.e. things we really wanted to try). All the while explaining us what we were eating, why it is special and liked. In the end we were all very full, happy and quite a bit smarter. So for anyone wanting a whirlwind tour through the Malaysian night market food, we can fully recommend May! Thanks again for the great time!Night Market Tour

Roman🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Paul Wong)

10 January 2025

Paul war sehr pŭnktlich und wir haaten eine interessante stadfŭhrung. Er gab uns einen guten ŭberblick über die geschichte kuala lumpurs und malaysias und könnte jede Frage beantworten. Er berichtete auch über das malayische essen und wir waren sehr zufrieden.Interessant und informativ

Stefanie 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Manjeet)

9 January 2025

Manjeet is a great person, so nice, so knowledgeable. She already contacted us before our trip with tips and recommendation. For the tour, she picked us up at our hotel in KL downtown and took us to a Chinese temple. Then we drove back to Chinatown and she showed us many corners we would have never seen. We visited a Hindu temple, too and also were helped to taste some food on our tour without a doubt of what we eat could not be safe. She found a boba tea place to the wish of our daughter (11). Manjeet is so enjoyable, she answered all of our questions, she resonated with our children and we had good conversations and a really great time together. Would definitely recommend Manjeet and would for sure meet with her again if in KL next time.This is faboulus 🤩

Stefanie 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hoopy)

9 January 2025

Hoopy picked us up at our hotel in downtown KL. Her car is nice and clean, she brought water for all of us. During the trip to the caves, she gave us many information about Malaysia, the different groups, the food and some history. The trip took quite some time due to the rush hour. We were early which was good as it was not yet crowded and Hoopy guided us through the site and let us know some basics about Hindu religion. Although the statue, stairs and carves are impressive, the dirtiness of the site was a little bit disappointing. After the caves, Hoopy took us to the waterfalls and we enjoyed coconut and swimming in the pools. She took care of us at all times and did not look after each minute of the tour. Hoopy dropped us in Chinatown and gave us some good tips for the rest of our stay. We would recommend Hoopy as very friendly guide, just do not expect each of your questions to be answered. We would probably not go to Batu caves again but as said it was impressive.Nice guide, Batu caves maybe overrated