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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, Indonesian, Msa, Malay, Tamil, 中文, Français

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

Lory

(About local May)

9 May 2025

I booked a private tour to Malacca with May. She is very knowledgeable of the area. She was very flexible in her tour. We did not have to follow a set tour plan. She rerouted the tour to fit what I was interested in. It was an enjoyable and informative tour. I would recommend her for a tour. Malacca tour with May

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 Siidoz)

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

Mark

(About local Siidoz)

4 June 2025

Siidoz was an excellent host and chauffeur for my party of 3. Since my disabled mother was joining us, Siidoz made sure that we could visit the sites that were most accessible with a wheelchair. His insight on the culture, news and food of the city was impressive -never leaving a dull moment.fun tour of KL sites

Siow lui🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Paul Wong)

29 May 2025

Thank you, Paul for giving our group such a good experience going around KL!! Paul was knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, easy to be around and we had a fanstastic time!Fun and knowledgeable!

Björn🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Manjeet)

29 May 2025

We had a wonderful morning with Manjeet. She introduced us to Kuala Lumpur in a very cheerful way. Manjeet took us to the most interesting places and gave us so many tips at the end of the tour that we didn't have to be bored the next day.A wonderful morning in Kuala Lumpur.

Jon

(About local Siidoz)

28 May 2025

Excellent food tour with Siddoz. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic without being over-whelming. Ate some fantastic dishes in places we would never have found/ tried ourselves. So good, went back to a couple the next day. Hidden gems

Patrick

(About local Adnan)

27 May 2025

We were thrilled with the decision to book a tour with Adnan, who both took us to the well-known places in Old KL we had requested and also showed us some fun spots we would never have found on our own. He was right on time, easy going but informed, and kept a great attitude throughout the day as we got hotter and one of us kept on shopping. He introduced us to some local food treats and answered a slew of questions about Malaysia. We highly recommend him as a tour guide!Awesome half-day intro to KL with Adnan!

shelly

(About local Manjeet)

24 May 2025

Manjeet is an absolute professional in every way. Her passion for food, zest for life, attention to detail and the ability to connect with us and deliver a really personalised experience was nothing short of fantastic. Manjeet can draw on her own life experiences to enrich the tour experience. We loved our time with Manjeet and appreciated the extra suggestions too.

Catherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siidoz)

23 May 2025

Had a wonderful tour with Siidoz which gave us a good overview of KL. We were able to cover a lot of ground and learn a lot about the city. Highly recommend the tour especially if in the city for a short period of time.Good overview

Debora🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Manjeet)

21 May 2025

Manjeet was lovely, she picked us up and guided through sone very interesting sites of KL, explaining about history and culture. She spoke slowly so my mother who doesn’t speak English very well could follow. We were very satisfied and learned many things, we totally recommend.We had a great time

David

(About local Manjeet)

17 May 2025

It was a pleasure to mee Manjeet, and she is such a knowlegable guide! Gave great insight into the histories of the cultures that comprise today's KL. I must admit I mostly signed up because of the food element of the tour, and that did not disappoint, but I was surprised and delighted to get such a clear explanation of the temples we visited. It was most interesting to end the tour at Independance Square which is a such a great contrast to the previous parts of the tour. Great introduction to KL

Ian

(About local Siidoz)

11 May 2025

Had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon food tour. Siidoz is very easy to get along with and very knowledgeable on the food and local Culture and the area surrounding Central Market. We were shown down narrow alleyways in China Town which we would never have found and treated to some amazing food Malaysian, Indian and Chinese. Some in restaurants others at small stands serving maybe just four dishes. In the words of Siidoz, non of his guests ever finish a tour not feeling well fed, which was certainly the case. Many thanks to Siidoz for a fun afternoon of food and culture. Ian and Pat

Andrew🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Siidoz)

9 May 2025

Siidoz, was very personable and enquired about your knowledge of KL and tailored the tour to make it very interesting We much appreciated his personal touch and taking us to the traditional Malay part of KL Andrew and DiGreat knowledge

Kirsty

(About local Paul Wong)

1 May 2025

Our guided city tour with Paul provided a great introduction to the sights, sounds, and tastes of KL. He is clearly passionate about his country and designed an engaging programme that allowed us to explore and experience the city beyond the Petronas Towers. . Highly recommend!Exploring KL beyond the Petronas Towers

Xochitl

(About local Siidoz)

26 April 2025

TK did an excellent job showing around, delighthing local dishes Awese

Vi🇦🇺 Australia

(About local TK)

24 April 2025

We really enjoyed the tour! He was forgiving when we were unintentionally running about 15 minutes late in meeting him due to an unexpected problem earlier. He introduced us not just to the food we were eating that day, but also local specialties that one could buy in supermarkets and smaller shops as well. He also adjusted the tour itinerary and route to take into one of our party who was older - e.g. more frequent stops at public toilets if required, a slower walking pace, and a stop at a Chinese temple. Oh and the food was delicious - including the fact that we wanted to be challenged at least a little. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending others to book TK on a food tour. Thanks, TK!Friendly, informative, well paced.

Stefano

(About local Manjeet)

23 April 2025

Jane🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Paul Wong)

21 April 2025

Paul was a great guide for my trip to Kuala Selangor. We had over an hour in the car each way and it was a pleasure to chat with him and learn more about Malaysian history and culture. We had an amazing dinner with the best prawns I have ever tasted and a lot of other delicious food. Highly recommend Paul :)Great guide, very informative

Evgeny🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Manjeet)

20 April 2025

Ferdi

(About local Paul Wong)

19 April 2025

Our three-person family visited KL for the first time and wanted to also learn about the area and Malaysia in general. We hired Paul to guide us for a full day and are so glad that we did. He picked us up by car punctually at our hotel. It was useful to have Paul as our knowledgeable local person when visiting the sights. He could answer our innumerable questions, suggest lunch and dinner venues offering local cuisine and show us around in corners not highlighted in guidebooks. In summary, we can highly recommend Paul as a guide in KL.A memorable day in KL

Aurore

(About local Siidoz)

19 April 2025

One of the highlights during our Malaysian trip. Siddoz is a very kind and caring person. He tailored a tour to our needs and requirements. Thanks to him we experienced the local KL life. Already recommend him to few friends.Amazing experience

Martin🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Siidoz)

18 April 2025

We had a brilliant night out with Siddoz walking around the various food stalls in KL. Siddoz took time to explain a lot of details as we went along - not just the recopies of the dishes, but also the history and culture of the neighbourhoods. It was a great tour and we recommend him highly.Awesome food and excellent knowledge

Martin🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Adnan)

18 April 2025

Many thanks to Adnan for showing our family around KL last week. It was a very enjoyable and informative day, and Adnan customised the tour as we went along based on our conversations. Excellent host, great tour guide, and a nice guy as well :)A great day out in KL!

Stephan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siidoz)

18 April 2025

This was a memorable introduction to Malaysia’s diversity as seen through its food experiences. Siddoz was a patient and excellent guide who was able to answer even some of our most obscure questions. We’re very happy we made this tour. Intro to country through food

Anna

(About local Povan)

17 April 2025

Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our time with Povan. Not only was everything we ate delicious, Povan was full of interesting facts about what we ate and the local area. The food and beverages we tried we would have never tried or even knew to look for them on our own! Povan's bubbly personality was so engaging and he made all of us feel very welcome. Thank you again for a great tour, im sure we will be talking about it for years to come! We are so grateful that you will be a part of our core memories! Thanks again Povan! The Daniel Family 😁😁😁😁Fun times with Povan

Amanda

(About local Povan)

16 April 2025

I recently had the pleasure of joining Povan’s local food tour in Kuala Lumpur, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Povan took us to numerous hidden gems around the city, introducing us to a wide array of mouthwatering dishes that we might have otherwise overlooked. His deep knowledge of Malaysian cuisine and culture enriched the tour, providing fascinating insights into each dish’s history and significance. Beyond his expertise, Povan’s friendly personality made the tour super enjoyable. He was fun to hang out with, always ready to share stories and answer our questions, making the experience feel more like exploring the city with a friend than a formal tour. We learned so much about the local food scene and culture, all while savoring some of the most delicious meals ever.Such a fun tour! A trip highlight!

pjl

(About local Siidoz)

15 April 2025

Great trip thru the wonderful diverse nature of Malaysian food with siddoz. Be prepared for a culinary feast,thank you very much for showing us wonderful street food hideaways as well.Foodie delight

sy7w2dwvgz

(About local Siidoz)

15 April 2025

Siddoz was a great host and set a good leisurely pace to some great food venues that we would never have found on our own. Excellent cultural insight and food, garnished with some memorable culture visits. Siddoz was flexible around our interests and requirements. Insight to KL with amazing food on top!

Jane🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Hoopy)

15 April 2025

I did the half-day trip to Batu caves with Hoopy. She was very knowledgeable but also had a great sense of humour. Her English was fantastic - and she was both a great listener and speaker. She was also very thoughtful - checking if I needed to sit down or needed help repeatedly. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with her and recommend her to all!Entertaining and thoughtful, perfect guide

Henrik🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Paul Wong)

15 April 2025

Paul is so positive, knowledgeable and serviceminded. He wish to give you good time and experience and he does really. Very kind and dedicated guide

Jane🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Johan)

14 April 2025

Johan's tour was informative and thorough. Unfortunately for me, he is of the test before teaching school of thought and frequently asked questions to discover if I knew the tour content before he informed me. Despite this, I enjoyed the tour and learned a lot.Informative and thorough

mathias

(About local TK)

13 April 2025

TK was really great. He had a Lot of New information for us and offered us really really tasty food. I am looking forward to the next trip with him 😀😀😀Great experience

mark

(About local Siidoz)

10 April 2025

Enjoyed a great food tour with Siddoz, would highly recommend!

Janice

(About local Paul Wong)

10 April 2025

Paul was a wonderful communicator and designed our visit specifically for us. His narrative of the area & Malaysia was fantastic. She shared many, many stories with us from the distant past to the present. Can say enough good things about Paul. Very enjoyable day with him. Kuala Lumpur with the BEST guide!