Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into the heart of Melaka and uncover the stories that shaped this UNESCO World Heritage City. This free walking tour offers centuries of culture, trade, and tradition — without stretching your budget.
As you explore the city’s charming streets, discover its mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences reflected in architecture, cuisine, and daily life. Learn how Melaka transformed from a bustling trading port into a symbol of Malaysia’s multicultural identity. Highlights include Dutch Square, St. Paul’s Church, the historic A Famosa Fort, one of Asia’s oldest surviving European structures, and more.
This ticket guarantees your place on the tour. Our guides, passionate about...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking tour guide
Guided City Tour
Personal expenses
Guide tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Malaysia Youth Museum
Look out for your guide in the Purple Monster Day Tours Polo T-shirt. They'll be there with the biggest smiles so go over and say hi!
Step into the heart of Melaka and uncover the stories that shaped this UNESCO World Heritage City. This free walking tour offers centuries of culture, trade, and tradition — without stretching your budget.
As you explore the city’s charming streets, discover its mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences reflected in architecture, cuisine, and daily life. Learn how Melaka transformed from a bustling trading port into a symbol of Malaysia’s multicultural identity. Highlights include Dutch Square, St. Paul’s Church, the historic A Famosa Fort, one of Asia’s oldest surviving European structures, and more.
This ticket guarantees your place on the tour. Our guides, passionate about...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking tour guide
Guided City Tour
Personal expenses
Guide tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Malaysia Youth Museum
Look out for your guide in the Purple Monster Day Tours Polo T-shirt. They'll be there with the biggest smiles so go over and say hi!
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Monster Day Tours - Melaka
Itinerary
1
Christ Church
18th-century Dutch Protestant church, now the oldest functioning Anglican church in Malaysia.
15 minutes
2
Red Square (Dutch Square)
Former Dutch governor’s residence (1650) and heat of 17th-century Dutch rule; perfect example of Dutch civic architecture in the tropics.
10 minutes
3
St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)
Ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese chapel, later Dutch “Bovenkerk”; oldest European building east of India. St Francis Xavier’s armless statue sparks a quick story about his missing right hand.
20 minutes
4
Malacca Sultanate Palace
Timber reconstruction of Sultan Mansur Shah’s 15th-century palace; showcases Malay court life.
10 minutes
5
A Famosa Fort
Surviving gateway of the Portuguese fortress (1512); once enclosed an entire town.
15 minutes
6
Proclamation of Independence Memorial
1912 mansion turned museum celebrating Malaysia’s 1957 independence.
5 minutes
7
Melaka Tourist Information Center
Legend of exiled prince Parameswara naming Melaka after witnessing a brave mousedeer (sang kancil) topple his hunting dog into the river while sitting under the Melaka Tree.
10 minutes
8
Jonker Street
Chinatown’s heartbeat: antique shops by day, buzzing night-market from Friday to Sunday.
10 minutes
9
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
Captivating glimpse into the opulent lifestyle and unique Peranakan culture of Melaka’s Straits Chinese community.
10 minutes
10
Chee Ancestral Mansion.
1920s hall built by OCBC chairman Chee Swee Cheng; rare blend of Dutch façade and Peranakan interior.
5 minutes
11
Hotel Puri Melaka
Former home of 19th-century philanthropist Tan Kim Seng; lobby open for a glimpse of lavish Straits Chinese décor.
5 minutes
12
Monster Day Tours - Melaka
We will conclude the tour at the Monster Day Tour office in Jonker Street, where travelers are welcome to relax at our lounge and continue their experience with activities such as batik painting or our signature food tours.
