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Half-Day Layover or Shore Excursion: Discover KL Like a Local

  • 5 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Kuala Lumpur
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Choose one of 2 locals available

Experience hosted by TK & Siidoz

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

How do you picture the perfect Kuala Lumpur experience? Now you can make it a reality! With a local guide by your side, enjoy a fully personalized half-day tour, starting with a convenient pickup from your hotel, cruise terminal, or the airport. Travel comfortably by car and decide where to stop—whether it's iconic landmarks, cultural gems, or hidden local spots. The city is yours to explore at your own pace!

Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Category
Day Trips
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English, Malay, Melayu, Msa, Indonesian, Tamil
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Transport by Car
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions
  • Meals

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Your personal city tour in Kuala Lumpur – by car!
  • Fully personalized: 100% tailored to your preferences
  • The best of Kuala Lumpur with the comfort of a private car
  • Ideal for special occasions or themed adventures
  • Explore at your own pace and on your schedule
  • Insider tips & tricks for navigating the city

What you can expect

 Half-Day Layover or Shore Excursion: Discover KL Like a Local in Kuala Lumpur - KL_Your_Way_Trip7.jpg

What’s on your must-see list in Kuala Lumpur? Whether it’s the vibrant Petaling Street, the streets around KL Tower, or a mix of hidden gems, this tour is all about you! With a private car and a local guide for half a day, you have the freedom to explore the city exactly as you want.

Forget rushing through public transport or sticking to a rigid schedule—this fully personalized experience lets you discover KL at your own pace. Your local host will craft a custom itinerary based on your interests, from iconic landmarks to lesser-known treasures. Plus, with a car at your disposal, you can easily reach spots beyond walking distance, maximizing your time in the city.

Each host brings their own unique perspective, so browse their profiles and choose the guide that best matches your style. They’ll have a great base plan ready but are always happy to adjust the route to suit your preferences.

Want to go beyond the city? If you’re craving more adventure, you can extend the tour to places like the Batu Caves or tailor it for a longer journey—just connect with your host and customize your experience.

Please note: The listed price is for a half-day city tour and may vary based on your requests and the personalized offer created by your host. Entrance tickets are not included.

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 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

    Meet at - Kuala Lumpur to start your journey

  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. This Experience is YOURS!

    Take control of your day and explore Kuala Lumpur by car on a fully personalized tour. With your private guide and vehicle, with pick up from your hotel, the airport or the cruise terminal, you decide where to go and what to see. Just let your local host know your interests, and they’ll tailor an unforgettable journey for you.
  4. See the Must-See Sights

    What’s on your must-visit list? Cruise from one landmark to another, soaking in the sights from the comfort of your car. Your host will share insider tips and show you the best ways to experience Kuala Lumpur's top attractions.
  5. Discover Hidden Gems

    Want to avoid the usual tourist spots? Your local guide will take you off the beaten path, uncovering lesser-known gems and unique views of Kuala Lumpur’s famous landmarks, all while skipping the crowds.
  6. Explore Neighborhoods Your Way

    With a car at your disposal, you can easily dive into Kuala Lumpur’s neighborhoods. From local hotspots to historic streets, there’s so much to explore beyond the main attractions. Where will your curiosity take you?
  7. The Best of Kuala Lumpur, All Day Long

    Enjoy a half-day adventure with the flexibility to explore Kuala Lumpur at your own pace. Choose the sights, decide the timing, and let your host craft the perfect itinerary, ensuring you tick off every must-see on your list.
  8. 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

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Becky
(About local )
4 September 2025
Siidoz was great! There was a person with a nut allergy in the group and he was able to adapt the tour to cater for this. There were also two children (11 years and 13 years). The tour was centred primarily around Chinatown with a good variety of food, both savoury and sweet. He was knowledgeable and engaging, particularly making sure the children were included. There was so much food so make sure you're hungry! Thanks!Great tour
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Tasnim🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
17 August 2025
We decided to book this food tour at the start of our trip and it was the best decision we made. Siidoz and his colleague gave us a great introduction to the local food and culture as well as answering all our questions along the way. We struggled with the amount of food but every single dish that we tried was delicious. A heartfelt thank you!Great start to our trip!
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Faisa
(About local )
16 August 2025
My family and I travel internationally often and almost always we hire locals to show us around. We were excited to do the same in Kuala Lumpur as this was our first time in the city. But we were disappointed with our experience. We were still hungry after the tour. Our guide took us to four different sites and made sure he chose the most inexpensive food items on the menu. Mind you we each paid over $39. We were surprised to know that the whole tasting experience will be done within the Jalan Street or the food street which to us is not really a local eating experience. It is not worth the hype or the money. Didn’t expect
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Paige🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 August 2025
Siidoz took my husband on a custom trip to see the caves and taste the foods of KL. He was a fantastic guide, full of local knowledge and knew all the best places to go. My husband really enjoyed the day and spending time with Siidoz. It was the perfect way to experience KL! Highly recommend Siidoz -- who was very willing to customize the itinerary to spend the day as we wished. Fantastic Day with Siidoz!
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Tracy🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
9 August 2025
We loved our food walking tour with Siisoz! We like to do this when visiting a new city and this has been our favorite so far. Great combination of interesting foods with history sprinkled in. Great experience
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Derin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
8 August 2025
Really great tour for my first day in KL. Communication till then was handled well, pick up was punctual. The tour covered all the highlights and more. The pace was good and Siidoz is really amiable and very knowledgeable. I was taken very good care of. Id highly recommend this tour for anyone new to KL and wanting to get a good overview. Its well worth it. I'd do it again. Fantastic intro to a fabulous city
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Martin
(About local )
8 August 2025
We had a great evening sampling a number of different food influences of KL. Siidoz did a fabulous job avoiding the rain and even bought us Umbrella to use which was very kind. I would highly recommend !! Excellent food tour
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Vincenzo
(About local )
7 August 2025
L'esperienza sarebbe stata molto positiva se non fosse stato per una tappa, dove siamo finiti a mangiare in un posto fatiscente circondati da topi, per il resto tutto bene.Tutto bene tranne una tappa
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Filippo
(About local )
4 August 2025
We had a fantastic time on our food tour with TK! The food was absolutely delicious with a great variety of local dishes. TK was incredibly knowledgeable, not just about the food but also about the culture and history of Kuala Lumpur. He shared so many interesting stories that really added depth to the experience.Great food tour
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Kristi
(About local )
28 July 2025
TK was great company and a great guide. His tour was interesting and fun, and we tried loss of things we wouldn’t otherwise have done. So glad we did it and very glad we chose TK. Excellent English and great communication.Great food and great guide
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daisy
(About local )
22 July 2025
We had a great foodtour with Siidoz. We can definately recommend a tour with him. He is very enthusiastic and knows a lot.Great tour
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Sonja🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 July 2025
What a delightful afternoon we had! We enjoyed TKs hospitality and knowledge. Such yummy food we wouldn’t have tried on our own. Most importantly, TK was incredibly engaging, patient, and flexible with our young kids. Delightful day — even with young kids!
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Jay
(About local )
18 July 2025
We had a very nice foodtour with TK. He is very friendly and knows a lot about the city, the local food and cuisine. We've tried food we otherwise not should try. He gave us many tips for our futher holiday in Malaysia. Also suitable for vegetarians.Very good foodtour
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7vtysrbgjq🇲🇾 Malaysia
(About local )
18 July 2025
Siidoz was awesome!! He took us to the best spots and we were stuffed. despite us being vegetarian he found amazing spots. He even helped us haggle with a shop owner !! Would highly recommend this tour!Great guide and great food!!
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Dani
(About local )
17 July 2025
Gezellige en geweldige guy, prima tourguide. Spreekt uitstekend Engels. Handige jongen, weet zich goed te verkopen. Leuke rondleiding met goede variëteit aan bites.Een miljoen sterren
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Sigrid
(About local )
15 July 2025
Tolle Tour mit spannenden Informationen. Wir haben viele neue Gerichte und Snacks kennengelernt, auf die wir sonst nie gekommen wären und auch für unsere weitere Reise wertvolle Tipps erhalten.Wunderbare Tour
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Laura🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 July 2025
We did a food tour w/ Siidoz and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, we tried 16 different dishes & drinks. He was very kind and funny and knowledgeable about the food and cultures of KL. We DEFINITELY recommend a tour with Siidoz, just make sure you don't eat too much at the first few stops, it's ALOT of food!A Great Food Tour in KL!
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Laura🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 July 2025
We had a great time learning about Malaysian food and culture with Siidoz! He accommodated meat eaters and vegetarians in our party and even added in some special treats for our kids. He also let us visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple during the tour. We highly recommend booking a food tour with Siidoz!Fantastic food tour
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Laura
(About local )
25 June 2025
This a must in KL! We had an amazing time trying all the best street food in places we would never have found without Siidoz. Siidoz was super knowledgeable and we learned about the history of KL as well as the street food culture. He was a great host. Our only negative was there was too much food!!! Must do experience in KL!
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Mark
(About local )
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
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Jon
(About local )
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
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Catherine🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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Ian
(About local )
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
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Andrew🇲🇾 Malaysia
(About local )
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
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Xochitl
(About local )
26 April 2025
TK did an excellent job showing around, delighthing local dishes Awese
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Vi🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
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.
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Aurore
(About local )
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
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Martin🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
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
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Stephan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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pjl
(About local )
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
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sy7w2dwvgz
(About local )
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!
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mathias
(About local )
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
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mark
(About local )
10 April 2025
Enjoyed a great food tour with Siddoz, would highly recommend!
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manjeet🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
29 March 2025
Siddoz is a lovely tour guide who took us to places we would not have otherwise visited. His passion for the country and its culinary offerings was evident from this relaxed and very tasty food tour! Would highly recommend.Lovely informative foody tour!
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Karen🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
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
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Rainer
(About local )
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
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Dido🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
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!
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Connie🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
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
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Joline
(About local )
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!
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Wray
(About local )
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
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Nikita🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
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!
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Woei
(About local )
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
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Ilyas🇲🇾 Malaysia
(About local )
7 January 2025
Siddoz was extremely accommodating to our group with our individual dietary needs. He is also knowledgable and we learnt a lot of fun facts and historical context for the food we had. Highly recommended!Excellent tour, amazing food
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Jacinta🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
7 January 2025
Thank you TK for taking my family and I on a personalised food tour around Central Market and Petaling Street! TK was extremely responsive from the get-go and really easy to communicate with. On the day, my grandma decided to join and TK was super accommodating. Due to this however, the tour was made challenging as my grandma (being elderly) wanted to wander on her own and didn't really understand the concept of a "tour". TK was once again super understanding, and paced the tour so that my grandma could keep up.Fantastic host
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Stijn🇯🇵 Japan
(About local )
31 December 2024
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Michelle
(About local )
31 December 2024
I was surprised to find out at the beginning of the food tour that it was snack food only which I wasn’t aware if. . We tried a variety of small foods, but had to buy our own dinner. We found our guide to be friendly enough, but also a bit distracted by his phone during the tour.Not what I expected
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Budi
(About local )
30 December 2024
Highly recommend Siddoz if you’re thinking to do food tour, he’s very knowledgeable with his food, recommend really great places, and best of all he’s very very friendly!Superb food and friendly guide, perfext!
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ram
(About local )
26 December 2024
Even prior to the meeting Siddoz was very prompt with messages and tailored the tour as per our needs. This was my third visit to Malaysia and I think I knew most about Malaysian food. However within the first 2 dishes quickly proved me wrong. We went from stall to stall - each hand picked for what it was great at - and we got to try some great dishes from the differnt ethnic groups that make up the Malaysian population. Would definitely recommend this guide. Great intro to malaysian food.
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Sjors
(About local )
22 December 2024
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Lisa🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 December 2024
We had a great evening tour with Siddoz! He was really accommodating and flexible for our family with kids. The food was amazing - best Dosa ever - and his connection with the locals was obvious. He had so much knowledge and gave us some great tips for our trip. Thanks Siddoz!Superstar tour guide

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