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Visit Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

If you're spending a while in Golden Triangle , Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a fine place to kick off your sightseeing. This display of artworks is one of numerous attractions worth checking out here. Petronas Twin Towers, Petaling Street, and Merdeka Square are also waiting for you close by.

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You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Textiles Museum in Kuala Lumpur. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

You can find out about the history of Kuala Lumpur with a trip to Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Admire the colonial buildings and stroll the lawns of the square where Malaysia’s independence was officially declared.

Royal Selangor Club

You can learn about the history of Kuala Lumpur when you stop by Royal Selangor Club. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Jamek Mosque

Admire the domes, minarets and elaborate archways of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest mosque.

Central Market

During your trip to Kuala Lumpur, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Central Market. Wander the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.

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Top 13 Best Kuala Lumpur City Tours And Package Options

Visiting Kuala Lumpur and want to see all the highlights this dynamic city has to offer? The best way to do this is with one of the many Kuala Lumpur city tours.

Kuala Lumpur is an awesome place to visit, but with attractions spread out and public transport often requiring multiple transfers, the best option to get around is taxi or tour.

We recommend a tour as there are many options – both shared and private – that are affordable and take the pressure out of planning. Tours let you experience more of the city with less stress. This is the way you can learn more about Kuala Lumpur from a local.

Below are the top Kuala Lumpur city tours around town. There’s sure to be an option for you!

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Why Book A Kuala Lumpur City Tour Package?

Booking a Kuala Lumpur city highlights tour just makes things so easy. Kuala Lumpur has a lot to offer visitors, and a city tour is your deep dive into this fascinating city. The city’s cultural diversity means that sometimes a guide is essential to understand the real KL.

Tours are great for first time visitors, people who have a stop over and want Kuala Lumpur city tours from airport, or even frequent visitors who just need an easy way to get between attractions.

Plus, they are rarely expensive and offer the comfort and convenience of having everything planned out for you. It’s just so easy!

Compare All The Best Kuala Lumpur City Tours And Activities

Here’s a quick comparison of all your Kuala Lumpur city tour itinerary options.

You can read more about each of these options below.

Best Kuala Lumpur City Tour Packages

Find out more information about all the tours above in each of the mini reviews below.

Kuala Lumpur City Tour With 21 Attractions

If you don’t want to miss anything whilst you’re in Kuala Lumpur, this is the tour to go for. Whilst it’s just a one day tour option, it packs 21 attractions into a full day itinerary. With tickets for several attractions also included, this is a great value tour!

The tour runs for 8 hours and offers two times – 8:30am to 4:30pm, and 1pm to 9pm. You also have the option of joining a group or doing a private tour (with a minimum of two guests).

One of the highlights of this tour is a visit to KL Tower. As one of the largest telecommunication towers in the world, and positioned at a high point in the city, the view from the observation deck is among the best you’ll find in KL. This tour includes tickets to the tower, saving you both time (and money). Tickets to the National Museum and KL Gallery are also included.

Other attractions visited include the Central Market, Chinatown and Petaling Street, the King’s Palace for a photo opportunity, Masjid Jamek, the Petronas Towers and Bukit Bintang for shopping and plenty of other places.

This tour also includes hotel pick up and drop off, and your guide is there to answer all of your questions.

Click here to see the latest prices and tour options.

Secrets Of KL – Nightlife, Street Art & Cocktails!

The itinerary of this Kuala Lumpur city tour is more unique. This is an adults-only four hour tour. The tour meets at 4pm and concludes at 8pm.

It takes you to the various underground establishments and speakeasies around Petaling Street that have began to thrive in recent years. Fittingly, an alcoholc beverage is included in this tour – either a beer or a Malaysian cocktail.

In addition to experiencing the secret world of KL, you’ll be served an awesome street food dinner where you can try some of the local favourites like chicken rice and rendang. You can also experience the famous Petaling Street night market.

As part of this tour, you will see murals and street art, and your guide will share stories of the past that has lead to the eclectic city that KL is today.

Kuala Lumpur Street Food

The next Malaysia Kuala Lumpur city tour lets you sample some of the top street food Kuala Lumpur offers. This 3.5 hour walking tour is more intimate, with up to 9 people on the tour, and offers an insight into everyday life in KL.

You’ll meet near Chinatown at 9:15am, where your guide will take you to various street food stalls, where you will try teh terik, a popular local drink, roti canai, laksa and more. You’ll also see the rare Char Siew Pao steam buns being prepared by hand – just another day at the office for these guys!

This tour is the best way to experience the various smells, sounds and tastes of Kuala Lumpur. The tour concludes at 12:45pm. It is also a family friendly option and great for kids.

Click here to see the latest prices and tour options or you can click here to read/watch our full review of this tour .

Flavours Of Malaysia (Off The Beaten Track)

This is another great food tour in Kuala Lumpur with a difference. This tour takes you out of the comfort of the tourist areas and into one of the largest wet markets in the city.

This four hour tour meets in Chow Kit – a busy area filled with markets and mostly frequented by locals. This is where your food tour begins. Your guide will take you through the wet market, offering an in-depth look where you can chat with vendors and learn about their ingredients and procedures. Of course, there’s plenty of food included in this tour from the many Indian, Chinese and Malay vendors.

There’s fresh food to sample as well as flavours you might not find anywhere else in the world.

In addition to exploring the local area, this tour offers a unique look into the life and history of Malaysia’s Indonesian immigrants, with a visit to Little Indonesia.

Skip The Line: Petronas Twin Tower Ticket & Short City Trip

It can be difficult to get a ticket to the observation deck at the Petronas Towers – especially if you book last minute. This Kuala Lumpur city highlights tour takes care of that for you with entry tickets and transfers from your hotel included!

There are three times available for this 3.5 hour group tour – 9am, if you want to do a Kuala Lumpur city highlights morning tour, 11:30am and 3:30pm. The Petronas Towers are first, and you’ll have ample time to enjoy exploring them and seeing the spectacular view over the city.

Your English speaking tour guide then takes you to important landmarks like the National Mosque, Istana Negara (the King’s Palace) and Merdeka Square, where you can easily visit nearby Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque. With tickets included and so much more, this is one of the best Kuala Lumpur tour Petronas Tower options you’ll find.

Kuala Lumpur Evening Tour With KL Tower Entry And Water Fountain Show – Best Kuala Lumpur City Tour With KL Tower

There are two major benefits of doing this private tour – seeing the light show at Suria KLCC esplanade and enjoying the view at KL Tower Sky Box with your tickets included in the tour price. Both of these save you time and effort, as your guide can take you to the best viewing spot to see the light show, and you wont need to line up for tickets at KL Tower.

This private night tour departs your hotel at 5pm and takes you to many of the most visited spots around town. You’ll get to visit Central Market before it closes at 8pm, walk around Merdeka (or independence) Square and see the nearby Masjid Jamek and Sultan Abdul Samad Building, as well as visit important temples and bustling Chinatown at night.

You’ll visit other sites too before being dropped back at your hotel at 9pm. This four hour tour packs a lot into its itinerary, but it makes for an exciting and convenient way to explore KL at night!.

Kuala Lumpur City & Batu Caves Combo (Private)

This Kuala Lumpur city tour cost is very reasonable for a private tour. You’ll cover many sites in just four hours, although a few of them are brief and just drive-bys.

Stunning Batu Caves is included in this tour where you can walk up the steps and explore the cave temple. This tour also stops at KL Gallery and Merdeka Square where you can get a good look at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. There are photo stops at the Petronas Towers, the King’s Palace, KL’s stunning Old Railway Station, the National Mosque and the confluence where the Gombak and Klang Rivers meet.

You’ll also drive past Bukit Bintang, KL Tower and the old city centre of KL. If you’re looking for a DIY Kuala Lumpur city tour, you can also add some additional stops.

This is a great stopover tour to see the city highlights in half a day!

Click here to see the latest prices and tour options. You can also read more about the Batu Caves here.

Kuala Lumpur Popular Sights Private Instagram Day Trip – Best Kuala Lumpur City Sightseeing Tour

This private 6 hour tour is like having a Kuala Lumpur city tour taxi. It includes an English speaking driver that takes you to some of the most famous sites around Kuala Lumpur. Each stop is fairly brief, offering enough time to walk around and take an Instagram worthy photo before moving on to the next site.

Included in the tour are sites like Batu Caves and Thean Hou Temple, Merdeka Square and Chinatown, Lake Gardens, the Petronas Towers and some of the cities street art. A dish of cendol is also included – one of the many popular iced desserts in Malaysia – and an optional stop for lunch (not included).

Depending on your driver, it may be possible to see more sites or for them to take photos for you. However, this is not guaranteed as it’s not part of the Kuala Lumpur city tour package price. Note that your driver is not a tour guide.

The tour ends around 3pm with hotel drop off. This tour is a great way to snap photos of many of the most famous sites around KL with limited time!

KL Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass – Best Kuala Lumpur City Bus Tour

A Kuala Lumpur city tour hop on hop off is a fantastic option for getting around the city and exploring the top attractions. There is both a red and green line which meet at Bukit Bintang. Both lines take you to famous attractions all around the city.

You can purchase either a 24 hour Kuala Lumpur city hop on bus tour, or a 48 hour tour, with buses operating from 9am to 6pm. Bus wait times are between 30 and 40 minutes, and you can start the day anywhere! Head to KL Tower and see the best views over the city, then visit the Bird Park and see one of the largest bird enclosures in the world. Visit Masjid Jamek, the National Museum, the Petronas Towers… The list goes on!

The hop-on hop-off bus is the best option for visitors who want the flexibility to choose their own attractions, and the convenience of having transport taken care of!

Kuala Lumpur City Full Day Tour – Best One Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour

See the best of Kuala Lumpur with this 7.5 hour full day tour of the city. Running between 9am and 4:30pm, this tour visits many of the most popular tourist attractions and destinations around Kuala Lumpur. It packs a lot into one day.

The tour starts with a visit to the Royal Selangor Pewter – recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest pewter tankard in the world. You’ll climb the steps at Batu Caves and see the view from above before exploring the cave temple.

You can snap photos of the Petronas Towers and the King’s Palace, haggle at Petaling Street, walk around Merdeka Square and enjoy both the National Mosque and museum. There’s plenty more included in this tour too including a delicious lunch.

Your driver acts as guide and takes you to each destination in an air-conditioned van, making this both a comfortable and convenient tour.

Batu Caves Private Tour

One of the most popular Kuala Lumpur city tour places is Batu Caves, and this tour takes you straight there with a private transfer. This tour is great for those that want an in-depth look at Batu Caves and an easy way to get there.

This three hour tour includes a visit to Batu Caves, a stop at Chong Batik where you can see artists at work and a visit to the interesting Royal Selangor Pewter Factory. All this is done in three hours.

The highlight is walking up the colourful steps at Batu Caves and entering the cathedral like cave temple. There’s also a tall statue of the deity Murugan – the second tallest in the world.

Tour times range from 9am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm, so you can select a time that suits you. We recommend a morning tour as it’s generally less busy. When it comes to budget, this Kuala Lumpur city tour price is affordable.

Click here to see the latest prices and tour options. You can also read more about the Batu Caves here .

Private Tour: Kuala Lumpur Half Day Shopping, Leisure & SPA Tour

One of the best ways to enjoy Kuala Lumpur is to get actively involved in the city. This private tour is all about exploring and enjoying the amenities KL has to offer on your own terms!

As part of this tour, you’ll experience a one hour massage at a traditional spa, complete with ginger tea, and enjoy a locally prepared lunch/dinner (depending on your tour time).

These 6 hour tours depart at both 9am and 2pm, so you can take either a morning or evening tour. Whilst there are plenty of opportunities for taking photos, the real highlights of this tour are exploring the locally made goods at Central Market, shopping and eating in the vibrant atmosphere of Chinatown, and seeing the city from above at the KL Tower (with tickets to the observation deck included in your tour).

There’s plenty of time for shopping, in addition to exploration and relaxation, and your guide can recommend the top spots to spend your hard earned cash.

Religion Culture And Heritage Half Day Tour – Best Half Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour

This religion, culture and heritage tour is a half day tour starting at 9am, and takes you to some of the most culturally significant sites around the city.

Your Kuala Lumpur city tour bus will pick you up from your hotel where you will head to Sze Yeh Temple – the oldest Taoist temple in Kuala Lumpur. You’ll also visit Sri Maha Mariamman Temple and Masjid Jamek as part of this tour. You will have a knowledgeable, English speaking guide with you, who can answer any of your questions, and offer additional insights into Kuala Lumpur’s diverse history, religions and ethnic groups.

This half day cultural tour also stops at the famous Central Market and nearby Chinatown before dropping you back at your hotel at 1pm.

Final Words

We love Kuala Lumpur, and we hope that your Kuala Lumpur city tour makes you love it too! There is so much to see and do in this city. Luckily, there are also many tour options catering to all budgets and interests.

Whether you opt for a hop-on hop-off bus or a full day private tour of the city, we are sure you’ll have a great time exploring the best of KL!

If you would like to go on a day trip from KL in addition to your city tour, find all our best day trip tour options here.

Read more about everything you can do in Kuala Lumpur here. You can also read our guide of where to stay in Kuala Lumpur here and find our full travel guide to Kuala Lumpur here.

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Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

KL City Gallery is considered one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular tourist attractions. It is owned by ARCH, a Malaysian company that creates and distributes 3D wooden pictures and models of famous sites from across the globe, as well as other gifts and collectibles. The gallery is located in the 115 years old former Government Printing Office, one of KL's greatest historic buildings located on Merdeka Square. Inside, there is a tourist information centre where travellers may get information and maps on where to go and what to see in KL. You may sign up for the free Little India Walking Guided Tour and the Dataran Merdeka Heritage Guided Tour is available free right here.

The primary galleries contain photos and maps of old Kuala Lumpur, as well as historical information. The main attraction is a large-size model of Kuala Lumpur, which is accompanied by an audio-visual display. The major part of the ground floor is devoted to a gift store where a broad variety of ARCH items and other mementos may be bought. While in the shop, you may see the cast iron columns and trusses that were utilised in order to construct this beautiful ancient structure.

Highlights for Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

• The Spectacular and elegant City Model Show, Malaysia's biggest and kind of first of its type is the main attraction here.
• The gigantic model is 40 ft by 50 ft (12m x 15m) in size and showcases the city's history, present, and future via light and sound performance. KL City Gallery has something new for you.
• The wall with a chronology commemorating KL's history is extremely interesting: it recounts KL's beginnings from the 1850s to the present, including images of the formal groundbreaking of the Twin Towers of Petronas.
• The unique "I KL" architecture, built with a love for the city, is a popular photo opportunity for tourists.
• Visitors may see how they make their own Made in Malaysia gifts.
• It also functions as a centre for Tourist Information for visitors to pick up a free copy of the Kuala Lumpur Walks & Tours Map and learn about Old Kuala Lumpur through prints, images, and architectural miniature models.

Know before you Go to Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

- Location: 27, Jln Raja, Dataran Merdeka, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

- Timings: Monday to Saturday; 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

- How to Reach - By Train: Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is about a 7-minute walk from Masjid Jamek Station (Star LRT) and a 5-minute walk from Central Market.- By Bus: The KL Hop-On Hop-Off bus stops at the gallery.

- Best Time to visit: It may become rather busy at times, so it is best to go early in the morning to avoid crowds and take your own time with the various poses for your social media picture collections.

Places To visit near KL City Gallery

Dataran Merdeka, also famous as Merdeka Square, is Kuala Lumpur's most well-known structure, and the name has a lot of historical importance. On the fatal night of August 31, 1957, Malaya's Federation was declared independent from British authority. All Malayans were pleased when the flag was hosted on the 95-metre flagpole in the heart of Merdeka Square. Every year on the 31st of August, the Parade of Independence Day, a large celebration honouring Malaysia's independence from British control, takes place in Merdeka Square.

They were constructed in the 1990s, with work starting in 1992 and finishing in 1999. The Twin Structures were the highest architecture in the world at the time, and they retained that record for 6 years until being surpassed by numerous other towers throughout the globe. Therefore, the towers were created using traditional Malaysian weaving designs as well as Islamic designs and motifs. The Petronas Twin Towers have also appeared in Hollywood films, most notably "Entrapment, "By Catherine Zeta-Jones and starring Sean Connery.

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, a finely constructed and preserved 19th-century structure, rises tall on Jalan Raja in Kuala Lumpur. It contains Malaysia's Ministries of Multimedia and Communications as well as Tourism and Culture. The amazing view of the buildings, when lighted at night, is the major draw. Sultan Abdul Samad Building is free for the public to visit and explore the corners due to its attractive beauty and architecture. It is one of Malaysia's most photographed structures, standing immediately next to the 41.2 metre-tall clock tower with a spectacular design, commemorating Malaysia's independence on August 31, 1957.

Yap Ah Loy, the city's Chinese Kapitan, created Central Market as a wet market in the period of 1888. It was a notable landmark in both colonial and contemporary Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Heritage Society petitioned successfully against the removal of the structure when the wet market was moved in the 1980s. Central Market Kuala Lumpur is now a well-known landmark and a popular location for visitors, shoppers, and art enthusiasts. The Central Market covers a distance of 5-minute walk from the KL City Gallery.

FAQs For Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

Why is kuala lumpur city gallery so famous.

KL City Gallery is the most prominent attraction in the old city of Kuala Lumpur. It is the city's most popular tourist spot. It includes a collection of paintings and pictures documenting the city's history as well as miniature-scale replicas of the city's most famous monuments.

Is photography allowed at Kuala Lumpur City Gallery?

Yes, many visitors are allowed to take photographs here. Hence, take as many photographs as you can however photography with flash is not allowed.

Do you need to book in advance to visit Kuala Lumpur City Gallery?

Yes, you need to book in advance at the Kuala Lumpur city gallery in order to ensure your slot.

When does Kuala Lumpur City Gallery open?

Kuala Lumpur city gallery is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

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Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

Located in the historical building built in the year 1899, KL City Gallery, used to be a printing house, lies in between the City Library and the History Museum. This free information centre provides visitors with information about the past, present and future of the city.

The history section along with large city map, gift shop and ARCH city work is housed on the ground floor whereas the 1st floor includes Greater Kuala Lumpur big architectural scale mode.

The gallery is managed by the ARCH group, one of the largest model-making companies in Asia. The founder, Andrew Lee has great passion in heritage. The creation of the KL City Gallery is part of his vision in promoting the country’s heritage and culture.

Normally before revealing the model, you’ll watch a short movie about KL’s history and culture in a dark room. When the movie ends and the light is on, you’ll be awed by the grandness of this model.

Merdeka Square is a place where every tourist has to visit when he/she comes to KL for the first time. KL City Gallery is one of the buildings in this area. To get an overview of KL, it is highly recommended you pay a visit to this place. If you are coming by public transport, the nearest LRT station is Masjib Jamek.

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Kuala Lumpur City Gallery ( Galeri Kuala Lumpur )

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is one of KL's busiest tourist attractions. 

It is owned by ARCH , a Malaysian commercial concern which makes and sells 3D wooden pictures and models of famous landmarks from around the world and other gifts and collectables.

The gallery is housed in the 115 year old former Government Printing Office , one of KL's finest heritage buildings located on Merdeka Square.

ARCH deserves credit for doing a good job in helping to preserve Malaysia's heritage, in particular with the creative use of this historic building.

Inside there is a tourist information counter where visitors can obtain details and maps on where to go and what to see in KL.

You can register here for the Free Little India Walking Guided Tour and also for the Free Dataran Merdeka Heritage Guided Tour .

This latter tour departs from here at 9am every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and lasts 2 1/2 hours.

The main galleries contain photos and maps of old KL and give some historical information. The showpiece exhibit is a huge scale model of Kuala Lumpur together with an audio-visual presentation . Currently there is an architectural award display filling some of the temporary exhibition space.

You can see the workshop where ARCH's master craftsmen and women labour over their precision models.

The bulk of the ground floor space is given over to a gift shop where a wide range of ARCH products and other souvenirs can be purchased. While in the shop you can admire the cast iron columns and trusses used in the construction of this fine old building.

KL City Gallery is not really a museum as such but it is a great place to buy some genuine made-in-Malaysia souvenirs and an opportunity to see inside one of KL's top heritage buildings. I recommend a visit here.

Since my last visit, the Bakery Cafe has ballooned in size and popularity and is now proving to be the main attraction here, drawing in queues of customers keen to sample cronuts (cross between a doughnut and a croissant) and other culinary delights. The cafe has taken over some of the space previously used by the gift shop.

Opening Hours and Admission Charges

The Gallery is open daily from 9am to 6.30pm.

Admission is  RM10.00 - 3 years and above, of which RM5  is redeemable at ARCH Gift Shop and ARCH Cafe (gallery outlet).

How to get to Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

The gallery is located on Dataran Merdeka in the heart of KL's tourism zone, next to  the Music Museum (old Chartered Bank Building).  And it is a five-minute walk from Central Market .

You can find more information about ARCH Collection on their official website .

For other Top KL Attractions in this vicinity please take a look at my Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trail.

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The capital city of Malaysia is an extremely popular travel destination in for tourists planning to visit the Asian region. This is why tourists search a complete tour of Kuala Lumpur because they need to cover a lot of ground in order to truly capture the city’s history, current development, and future potential.Come and join this day tour to experience the city’s must-see attractions.Learn the story of the federal capital. Our very affordable package includes a private city tour, hotel pickup to and from any KL city hotel, a professional driver guided tour, and you’ll be riding an air-conditioned vehicle around your journey.

​You can take pictures of a couple of magnificent city symbols dominating the KL skyline which are the breathtaking Petronas Towers, the tallest twin buildings in the world and two 88-story Islamic masterpieces with a post-modern architectural design which was in 1996.The equally impressive KL Tower has the highest viewpoint in KL because it’s also the seventh tallest communication tower in the world which tourists can experience because it’s open to the public The tour will drive pasS the picturesque and sprawling 91.6-hectare urban park known as Botanical Gardens and KL Bird Park before reaching nearby National Mosque of Malaysia. Tourists can feast their eyes on its awe-inspiring modern construction built using a modern architectural style in reinforced concrete to symbolize the country’s newly-gained independence. Plus, you can experience the unique balance of Eastern and Western architecture of the historic K.L. Railway Station, built in 1886 continues to operate to this day.

See some of the city’s futuristic structures, such as the towering Petronas Twin Towers (the world’s tallest twin-tower structure). Explore the “Golden Triangle” of the commercial and business sector, with its upscale hotels and shopping malls. Drive past K.L Gallery, home to a spectacular model of the city and see the Moorish-style Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, notable for its mix of Eastern and Western architectural motifs. Go to Independence Square to admire colonial buildings and the English-style cricket ground. Stop to take photos of the National Mosque,Old Quarter of Kuala Lumpur, The River Confluence and the famous Malaysian King’s Palace.

King’s Palace (Photo Stop)

Botanical Garden (Drive Pass)  

National Mosque (Photo Stop) 

Railway Station – Old Moorish Heritage (Photo stop) 

Independence Square – Colonial Buildings & Cricket Ground (Photo Stop) 

K.L Gallery – Spectacular City Model Show

River confluence – Birth place of Kuala Lumpur (Photo Stop)

Pass thru Old city of Kuala Lumpur

Pass by Golden Triangle – Commercial / Business / Shopping Centres (Drive Pass) 

Petronas Twin-Towers – Tallest Twin-Structure in the world – 1483ft (Photo Stop) 

Jadi Batek- A modern hand painted batik demo & Beryl’s Chocolate Kingdom (Optional)

Departure & Return Location

Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotels & Residence

Price Includes

• Professional Driver cum Guide Service
• Full Air Conditioned Vehicle
• Private tours & transfers
• KL Gallery Tickets

Price Excludes

• Personal expenses
• Entrance Fees to KL Tower & Twin-Tower
• Travel insurance

What You Get?

• Go on a personalized exploration of Kuala Lumpur City
• Visit the King's Palace, the National Mosque, Twin Towers, Independence Square and more!
• Get a chance to see the architectural innovation of the Spectacular City Model Show at the K.L Gallery
• A comfortable round trip transportation is also included for a memorable and worry-free day
• Discover the capital of Malaysia's rich history as you listen to fascinating stories your driver guide
• Free Cancellation (48hours notice)

Date: All Around The Year

Time: 8.30am & 1230pm

Pricing & Additional Information

* per person

Important Notes

Upon booking,we will collect a minimum deposit thru online and the balance payment should be paid upon commencing the tour strictly by cash only..If you choose to pay the balance by  credit card, additional surchage which will incur.

HOW DO I GET MY CONFIRMATION ?

Confirmation will be sent to you via email after you make the payment online. 

PICKUP AREA FOR TOURS ?

Hotel , Service Residence & Homestays which are located in Kuala Lumpur City Centre which are located within 10km from Twin Towers.

If your hotel siuated out of city centre, we can arrange a pick up with additional fee depends on your location.

​ WHERE TO WAIT AND HOW MY DRIVER WILL RECOGNIZE ME ?

Kindly be ready at respective hotel lobby 10min before the tour starts. Our driver will hold the placard of your name at the lobby. Kindly call us if you cant find the driver and we will assist you. Our standard waiting time is 15minutes and anything later without any consent will be under “No Show” clause.

​ WHAT TO BRING ?

Camera & some cash for personal expenses if you intend to buy  souvenirs

​ REFUNDS ?

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

​ Add On’s ?

If you choose to have Twin Tower or KL Tower ticket, you may add on the price states above. We will arrange a slot when the actual tour cmpleted and will leave you at the towers. You may explore at your own pace and back to hotel by own arrangements

Morning Tour (08:30)

• 08:30 Pickup guest from Kuala Lumpur Hotel
• 08:45 King’s Palace (Photo Stop)
• 09:00 Botanical Garden (Drive Pass)
• 09:15 National Mosque (Photo Stop)
• 09:30 Railway Station – Old Moorish Heritage
• 09:45 Independence Square – Colonial Buildings and Cricket Ground (Photo Stop)
• 10:00 K.L Gallery – Spectacular City Model Show. ( Visit Stop)
• 10:20 River conference ( Visit Stop)
• 10:30 Pass thru Old city of Kuala Lumpur (Drive Pass)
• 10:40 Pass by Golden Triangle – Commercial, Business or Shopping Centres (Drive Pass)
• 10:45 Jadi – A modern hand painted batik demo and Beryl’s Chocolate Kingdom (Visit Stop)
• 11:15 Petronas Twin-Towers – Tallest Twin-Structure in the world – 1483ft (Photo Stop)

Afternoon Tour (12:30)

• 12:30 Pickup guest from Kuala Lumpur Hotel
• 12:45 King’s Palace (Photo Stop)
• 13:00 Botanical Garden (Drive Pass)
• 13:15 National Mosque (Photo Stop)
• 13:30 Railway Station – Old Moorish Heritage
• 13:45 Independence Square – Colonial Buildings and Cricket Ground (Photo Stop)
• 14:00 K.L Gallery – Spectacular City Model Show. ( Visit Stop)
• 14:20 River conference ( Visit Stop)
• 14:30 Pass thru Old city of Kuala Lumpur (Drive Pass)
• 14:40 Pass by Golden Triangle – Commercial / Business / Shopping Centres (Drive Pass)
• 14:45 Jadi – A modern hand painted batik demo & Beryl’s Chocolate Kingdom (Visit Stop)
• 15:15 Petronas Twin-Towers – Tallest Twin-Structure in the world – 1483ft (Photo Stop)

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Free Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia can be an expensive city to visit if you're not careful (the wares in Bukit Bintang's malls are some of the priciest you'll find in the region) but there's also plenty of free stuff for travelers in the know.

Free Transportation in Kuala Lumpur's City Center

Let's start with getting around: yes, you need to pay up to use Kuala Lumpur's LRT and Monorail . But there are four free bus routes that encircle the Bukit Bintang/KLCC/Chinatown areas of central Kuala Lumpur that don't charge a cent for their use.

The GO KL buses were intended to decongest central Kuala Lumpur by decreasing the use of cars in the business district. Whether that worked is debatable, but the savings are pretty tangible - you can hitch a free ride from the Pavilion Mall in Bukit Bintang to get to Pasar Seni, or vice versa.

Each bus stops at the regular bus stop every five to 15 minutes, depending on the traffic situation. Each bus line terminates at an important city transport nexus: Pasar Seni (near Chinatown LRT), Titiwangsa Bus Terminal , KLCC , KL Sentral and Bukit Bintang .

Buses for both routes are air-conditioned, with enough space for 60-80 passengers. The service runs between 6am and 11pm daily. Visit their official website for the four lines' stops and different routes.

Free Tour of Dataran Merdeka

Formerly the site of the British Empire's administrative nerve center in Selangor, the buildings around Dataran Merdeka (Freedom Square) served as the political, spiritual and social convergence point for the British in Malaya until independence was declared here on August 31, 1957.

Today, the Kuala Lumpur government runs a free Dataran Merdeka Heritage Walk that explores this historically significant district. The tour kicks off at the KL City Gallery ( location on Google Maps ), a former printing press that now serves as the historic quarter's main tourist office (pictured above) and proceeds to each of the historic buildings surrounding the grassy plaza called the Padang:

• the Sultan Abdul Samad Building , the administrative center of colonial-era Kuala Lumpur;
• the Cathedral of Saint Mary, an early-Gothic Anglican church that now serves as the seat of the local Anglican bishop;
• the National Textile Museum, an imposing Mughal-style building; and
• the Royal Selangor Club, a men's only club for colonials' drinking and socializing.

If you have three hours to kill and some good walking shoes to boot, visit the official KL Tourism site visitkl.gov.my or email [email protected] and sign up.

Free Walkabouts through Kuala Lumpur's Parks

Kuala Lumpur's green spaces can be found surprisingly close to the city center. You can reach any of the following parks within a few minutes' ride on the train, and exercise, walk and hike (for free!) to your heart's content:

Perdana Botanical Gardens. This 220-acre park feels like a departure from KL's urban hurly-burly. Come in the morning to join joggers and tai chi practitioners; visit in the afternoon for a picnic with a view. With endless winding park pathways, access to the Orchid Garden (also free to the public), and various museums in the vicinity, the Perdana Botanical Gardens is certainly worth half a day's visit on the cheap.

The Gardens are open from 9am to 6pm every day, with free access on weekdays only (visits during weekends and public holidays entrance costs RM 1, or about 30 cents). For more information, visit their official site . Location on Google Maps .

KL Forest Eco-Park. The preserved jungle around Bukit Nanas (Nanas Hill) in central Kuala Lumpur may be better known for the 1,380-foot KL Tower that stands on the crest of a hill, but the climbing the tower isn't free – unlike the 9.37 hectare forest reserve around it.

KL Forest Eco-Park is the last fragment of the original rainforest that once covered Kuala Lumpur. The trees within the park – giant tropical species that have since been decimated throughout the rest of the region – shelter primates like the long-tailed macaque and the silvered langur; sinuous snakes; and birds. Take a hike through the KL Forest Eco-Park to imagine what KL was like in the days before people!

Visitors are allowed from 7am to 6pm daily. More information on their official site . Location on Google Maps .

KLCC Park. This 50-acre park at the foot of Suria KLCC mall makes for a green contrast to KLCC's towering, shiny, steely structures (marked by its most iconic building, the Petronas Twin Towers).

The 1.3-km-long rubberized jogging track caters to cardio freaks, while the family-friendly stops around the rest of the park – the 10,000-square-meter Lake Symphony, the sculptures, fountains and children's playground – offer diversions to visitors of all ages. More information on their official site ; location on Google Maps .

Titiwangsa Lake Garden. Another oasis of green in the middle of Malaysia's capital, this park surrounding a series of lakes also lets you plug in straight into Malaysia's culture, thanks to access to the National Art Gallery, Sutra Dance Theatre, and National Theatre.

Sports activities available at Titiwangsa include jogging, canoeing, and horse riding. Location on Google Maps .

Free Kuala Lumpur Art Gallery & Museum Tours

Some of Kuala Lumpur's top art galleries are also free to visit.

Start out at the venerable National Visual Arts Gallery – established in 1958, this showcase of Malaysian and Southeast Asian art is housed in a building that recalls traditional Malay architecture. The inside is just as impressive: almost 3,000 artworks run the gamut from traditional arts to avant-garde creations from both Peninsular and Eastern Malaysia. Location on Google Maps , official website .

Then there's Galeri Petronas , accessible through the Suria KLCC mall at the podium of the Petronas Twin Towers. The Petronas petroleum conglomerate shows off its charitable/cultural side by sponsoring a venue for Malaysian artists and their fans – visitors can see new artists exhibit their work or attend different seminars on local developments in art and culture.

Finally, for a more hands-on experience, visit the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, where you can take a free guided tour of the pewter museum. Tin was once Malaysia's most valuable export, and Royal Selangor capitalized on its rich tin reserves to create a massive industry in pewterware.

While the tin mines have long since closed, Royal Selangor still churns out beautiful pewter crafts – you can review the enterprise's history and present works in their museum, and even sit down to try your hand at making pewterware by yourself! Location on Google Maps , official website .

Free Cultural Performances at Pasar Seni

The souvenir market known as Pasar Seni, or Central Market , hosts a cultural show at its outdoor stage every Saturday beginning at 8pm. A revolving selection of dancers from different indigenous cultural traditions show their talents – and will even pick audience members to try their dances onstage!

The Pasar Seni cultural shows also hold special events to coincide with particular holidays from Malaysia's extensive festival calendar .

Read about Central Market's event schedule on their official site . Location of Central Market on Google Maps .  

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