Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour

Outty Ranking 65 4.9 · 9 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $41
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65/100

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4.9/5

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Is Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour worth booking?

Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour is a 8-hour experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from $41 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
65 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (9)
Duration
8 hours
From
$41 per person

In this tour, you will be unfold the old sections of Kuala Lumpur and the metropolitan city as well. We will pick up from any hotel within the city centre.

What you get

    About this experience

    In this tour, you will be unfold the old sections of Kuala Lumpur and the metropolitan city as well. We will pick up from any hotel within the city centre.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Driver/guide

    Not included

    • Lunch

    What you'll see and do

    1. Batu Caves

      Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. Batu Caves in short also referred as 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Murugan as there are six important holy shrines in India and four more in Malaysia. The three others in Malaysia are Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh, Tanneermalai Temple in Penang and Sannasimalai Temple in Malacca. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Some of the cave entrances were used as shelters by the indigenous Temuan people (a tribe of Orang Asli).

      60 minutes here

    2. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

      Royal Selangor Pewter was founded by Yong Koon in his little shop called Ngeok Foh (Jade Peace), Yong Koon handcrafted pewter objects mainly for ceremonial use, such as joss stick holders, incense burners and candle holders for altars of Chinese homes and temples.The pewter objects sold by Yong Koon were polished with "stone leaf" (Tetracera scandens), a wild tropical leaf of a fine, abrasive nature. With the arrival of British colonials, the offering expanded to include tankards, ashtrays and tea services.The brand was then known as Selangor Pewter. In the 1970s, the company started exporting, first to Singapore and Hong Kong and then to Australia. Towards the 1980s, the market expanded into Europe and later into Japan.

      60 minutes here

    3. Istana Negara

      The Istana Negara or known as National Palace is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong( Malaysia King ), the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur.

      20 minutes here

    4. National Monument

      The National Monument is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is situated near the monument.

      30 minutes here

    5. National Mosque (Masjid Negara)

      The National Mosque of Malaysia or known as Masjid Negara Malaysia) is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres (53,000 m2) of gardens. Its key features are a 73-metre-high (240 ft) minaret and a 16-pointed star concrete main roof. The umbrella, synonymous with the tropics, is featured conspicuously – the main roof is reminiscent of an open umbrella, the minaret's cap a folded one. The folded plates of the concrete main roof are a creative solution to achieving the larger spans required in the main gathering hall. Reflecting pools and fountains spread throughout the compound. Completed in 1965, the mosque is a bold and modern approach in reinforced concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a then newly independent nation.

      30 minutes here

    6. Dataran Merdeka

      Merdeka Square or known as Dataran Merdeka in local language is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Literally Independence Square, it was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the "Padang" (meaning "field" in Malay) and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club (now the Royal Selangor Club). It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted for the first time at midnight (time: 12:00 AM) on 31 August 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the usual venue for the annual Merdeka Parade (National Day Parade).

      30 minutes here

    7. Kuala Lumpur Sentral Railway Station

      The Kuala Lumpur railway station is a railway station located in main city center. Construction began in 1910 and was fully completed in 1917.It replaced an older station on the same site, the station was Kuala Lumpur's railway hub in the city for the Federated Malay States Railways and its successor Keretapi Tanah Melayu (English: Malayan Railways), before Kuala Lumpur Sentral assumed much of its role in 2001. The station is notable for its architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western designs.

      20 minutes here

    8. Thean Hou Temple

      The Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu located in Kuala Lumpur.It is located on 1.67 acres (6,758 m2) of land atop Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra.It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989.The temple was built by Hainanese living in Malaysia and the property belongs to and is run by the Selangor and Federal Territory Hainan Association.It is one of the largest temples in Southeast Asia.[4]

      30 minutes here

    9. Petronas Twin Towers

      Petronas Twin Tower is icon of Kuala Lumpur. Here we only stop for photo snap. Entry ticker can be arrange with additional cost

      20 minutes here

    10. Jadi Batek Gallery

      Batek is one of Malaysian fabric which is very famous among the tourist who visit Malaysia. Batek is very unique design produce by creative designer in a plain cloth. All the design are exclusive.

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    SK TRAVEL CAR HIRE M SDN BHD

    Know before you go

    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    9 verified traveler reviews for Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Annie143Florida · September 2023

    Great Tour

    Wonderful tour and wonderful guide. Very informative and knowledgeable. We were picked up from the Ritz Carlton on time and returned to the hotel at the endo of the tour. Careful driver. Highly recommended!

    via Tripadvisor

    Diane_P · August 2023

    Nice Tour

    Nice tour and knowledgeable driver/guide. We booked late so that we could see the light show at Marina Bay, but apparently, not late enough. The driver said seeing the show would put us over out time, and there was no option to extend it an hour. So, we missed it. That was disappointing, but we still think it is a good tour.

    via Viator

    Kusla · January 2020

    Kuala Lumpur private tour

    We have a group of 10 adults. Mr. John is our driver. He speaks very good English and try his best to make sure we are on time to make the Twin Towers tour. Excellent service and comfortable van for 10 people. What I really like is the close communication with Mr. Sara who arrange everything for our group. He can be contact anytime through whatsapp until we meet our guide/driver. We all very please with the service Kuala Lumpur tour provided for us.

    via Tripadvisor

    Vacation647201 · July 2019

    Excellent guide, excellent tours!

    We went on two tours with our guide and he was informative, friendly and helpful and made the experience so personal. We would highly recommend him to everyone!

    via Tripadvisor

    Sam B · June 2019

    Great trip round the city

    Great trip round the city - National Museum, Kings Palace, Mosque, Pewter Museum and Batu Caves. Crammed in lots and Sara recommended a great Indian place for lunch Passage thru India - very good food. Sara was very knowledgeable and friendly - didn't feel rushed at all and he was very flexible to our requests for sight seeing. Would highly recommend if you are wanting to see a lot of KL in a short time frame.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $41 to $85
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by SK TRAVEL CAR HIRE M SDN BHD, who run 15 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.9.

    See everything SK TRAVEL CAR HIRE M SDN BHD runs

    Why this scores 65

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)76
    Review evidence (18% weight)40
    Booking momentum (14% weight)30
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)59
    Local standing (8% weight)64
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kuala Lumpur.

    How much does Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $41 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kuala Lumpur usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kuala Lumpur is not rushed.

    Is Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kuala Lumpur, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour?

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    Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kuala Lumpur can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kuala Lumpur and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kuala Lumpur within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur?

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    On Outty we rank every Kuala Lumpur experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Genting Highland & Batu Cave Guided Day Tour (SIC/Shared Tour), Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions (SIC), Kuala Lumpur Suburbs Batu Caves Half-Day Tour (SIC/Shared Tour). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Kuala Lumpur?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; and Driver/guide. Not included: Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 505 listed pickup locations in and around Kuala Lumpur. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kuala Lumpur. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Kuala Lumpur Private City Highlights Tour?

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    Across 9 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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