Essential Half-Day Kota Kinabalu City Highlights and Museum Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Sabah State Museum

   Soak up the charm of Sabah’s lively capital as we visit Kota Kinabalu’s most significant sites. Our sightseeing tour starts driving through the capital formerly known as Singgahmata or ‘the place where the eye lingers.’ We visit city centre places of interest, including Wisma Tun Mustapha (the Sabah Foundation Building), City Mosque and the Sabah Museum which is a fascinating complex showcasing science and technology, local heritage and indigenous cultures.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

2. Signal Hill Observatory Platform

   Next, continue your visit to the historic 1905 Atkinson Clock Tower, then follows a 500-metre elevated walkway to the Signal Hill Observatory Tower. As you explore, you truly discover Kota Kinabalu from the treetops — a rare blend of nature, heritage, and panoramic beauty right in the heart of the city, with sweeping 360° views, scenic decks, and the chance to spot macaques and colourful birds. All in a memorable 30–60-minute escape.

   90 minutes here · Admission included

3. Anjung Kinabalu

   Later if time permits, we browse at Anjung Kinabalu the local market which sells authentic Sabahan handicrafts and local product supplied by the local community.

   90 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Morning Tour (AM)

  Pickup included

• Private Morning Tour

  Private Tour : Half Day Kota Kinabalu City Tour in the morning. Pickup included

• Afternoon Tour (PM)

  Pickup included

• Private Afternoon Tour

  Private Tour : Half Day Kota Kinabalu City Tour in the afternoon Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 6 travelers per booking

Operated by

Asian Trails LTD

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is operated on full private basis with English Speaking Driver
• Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside central Kota Kinabalu. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation, such as Rasa Ria / Nexus / Beringgis, cruise ports and Kota Kinabalu’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
• Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
• Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 48 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
• For security reasons, coaches are not allowed to head up to the top of Signal Hill – alternative transportation may be used during this half day tour when group sizes exceed a certain number.
• City Mosque is closed on Friday, it will be replaced with visit to State Mosque;
• The galleries in the Main Building of the Sabah Museum Complex are closed to visitors until further notice. However, the Islamic Civilization Museum, the Locomotive Gallery, and the Heritage Village Phase 1 will remain open as usual.

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