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Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves & Historic Buildings Tour

4.6 out of 5 stars
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445 reviews
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Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves & Historic Buildings Tour
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
445 reviews
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Explore Kuala Lumpur’s unique structures of historical and modern architecture. You will learn about the country's harmonious culture, multi-racial environment and uniqueness of this city.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Hotel Lobby (City Hotels Only)

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
K
Kristina – Australia

Being short on time, this was an excellent comfortable way see the cultural highlights of KL. Our guide Aru was fabulous - wealth of knowledge, kind and caring.

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Maria Cristina – Italy

Our guide Ayynar was a very special person! He explained us all on the Country’s history always smiling and taking care of us. Five stars!

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Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Batu Caves

    Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • Thean Hou Temple

    Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • National Mosque of Malaysia

    Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Petaling Street Market

    Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Little India, Kuala Lumpur

    Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Kuala Lumpur

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover a mix of old and new, East and West
  • Drive to the Hindu shrine at the Batu Caves
  • Enjoy some retail therapy at the Central Market
  • Visit the National Mosque & Thean Hou temple
  • Learn the cultural significance of this marvelous city

Full description

Discover the home of Hindu shrines and various religious deities. Listen as your guide explains the Hindu roots of the nation and climb the 272 steps to the golden statue of Lord Murugan. Once at the top, go to Cathedral Cave to see the largest cave in the complex, and hear about the background to this most intricate of Hindu shrines.

Visit Thean Hou Temple, a 6-tiered pagoda temple atop Robson Heights. Completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989, it was built by the Hainanese community of Kuala Lumpur and is dedicated to the goddess Tian Hou. Continue to Chinatown and enjoy dozens of food stalls tended by Chinese, Indian, Malay and Bangladeshi traders. Watch as they serve up local favorites, such as curry noodles, Hokkien mee (a Fujian noodle dish), ikan bakar (barbecued fish) and asam laksa (a sour, fish and tamarind-based soup).

Next, see the stunning National Mosque of Malaysia on 13-acres of beautiful gardens and designed it in the late 1950s as a symbol of the newly independent nation.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kuala Lumpur hotels
  • Driver/guide
  • 4-hour group city tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Water
  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)

Important information

Know before you go

  • A basic level of physical fitness is required for the stair climb to Lord Murugan's statue
  • Ladies need to wear long dresses or pants with shoulders covered. Men can opt for a simple tee and knee-length shorts or pants. Comfortable sneakers are advisable, especially when climbing the 272 steps.
  • National Mosque will be closed on Friday
  • This is a Group Tour with 3 to 4 different pick-up locations. The pick-up time will be slightly earlier or delayed.
  • Please activate your WhatsApp during the pick-up time, as the guide will be in touch with you to confirm the time of the arrival.
  • Food and beverages are not included
  • Optional gratuities are not included
Likely to sell out

From $32 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 445 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Kristina – AustraliaJune 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Being short on time, this was an excellent comfortable way see the cultural highlights of KL. Our guide Aru was fabulous - wealth of knowledge, kind and caring.

Response from provider

June 30, 2025

Greetings from Travelvago! Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad Aru made your quick cultural tour of KL both comfortable and memorable with her knowledge and kindness. Regards, The Team Travelvago

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5 out of 5 stars
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Maria Cristina – ItalyJune 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Ayynar was a very special person! He explained us all on the Country’s history always smiling and taking care of us. Five stars!

Response from provider

June 29, 2025

Greetings from Travelvago! Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that Ayynar made your tour special with his knowledge, care, and cheerful spirit. It's always our goal to provide memorable experiences, and your five-star feedback truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you again soon! Warm regards, The Team Travelvago

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Steven – AustraliaJune 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Ayyanar was the most wonderful host, very knowledgeable, polite and helpful. We cannot recommend this tour with Ayyanar highly enough, a most do when holidaying in KL. Terima kasih

Response from provider

June 23, 2025

Greetings from Travelvago! Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear that Ayyanar made your tour in KL such a memorable experience. His knowledge and hospitality truly shine, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Terima kasih for recommending us! We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Warm regards, The Team Travelvago

Product ID: 198019

Activity provider:
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