Malacca Day Tour Activity

Discover Malacca with us and explore our Malacca day tour activity, to visit Malaysia rich in British architecture and taste of famous chicken rice balls. We heard a lot of good things coming from our friends who visited the place of Malacca, so after thorough check, we went to Malacca. The fact that it is just a 4-hour drive from Singapore, we are excited to explore the place.

History of Malaka
Where Is Malacca
How To Get To Malaka
Best Time To Visit Malacca
Getting Around Malacca
Places That We Have Been
A. Dutch Wind Mill
B. St. Paul’s Hill
C. A Famosa
D. Jonker Street
E. Christ Church
F. Stadthuys
Local Foods We Have Eaten
Final Thoughts
Malacca Day Tour and Itinerary

History Of Melaka

Malacca was founded around 1400 by a former prince from Sumatra (who ended up in Malacca during an escape attempt in that area). It was known as fishing village inhabited by local inhabitants known as Orang Laut. Malacca turned out to have a very good strategic position, and not long after the foundation, the influx of merchant ships from India and China started.

Where Is Malacca

Malacca is located in the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia, situated on the west coast side along the Strait of Malacca. It nearby to Malaysia’s major cities like Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

How To Go Malacca

To get to Malacca, Malaysia, there are transportation options, coming from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

Bus From Kuala Lumpur
Taking bus from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. Buses depart from several terminals in Kuala Lumpur, such as Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) or KL Sentral.
Bus From Singapore
The bus ride from Singapore to Malacca takes about 4-5 hours, depending on the border crossing and traffic. Buses usually depart from Queen Street Bus Terminal in Singapore.

Private vehicle are also another way to reach Malacca. We went to Golden Mile Complex on to ride the bus. The bus departs, and we pass Tuas Immigration Checkpoint for Singapore immigration clearance.

Best Time To Visit In Malacca

Malacca consist of tropical weather mainly with dry and wet season on almost all year-round. Below are the breakdown of this season.

Dry Season (March to October)
During the dry season, it is typically the best time to visit Malacca. The weather is mostly warm and dry making ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. The chances of rainfall are much lower with temperature hanging around 30°C to 33°C.
Rainy Season (November to February)
Rainy season in Malacca usually starts around November and lasts until end of February. During this period, the heavy downpour of rain are often non-stop but temperature still around 30°C to 32°C because of humidity.

Getting Around In Malacca

Getting around Malacca, visitors can explore the variety of options. With fairly easy to navigate, here are some of the ways to get around the Malacca;

Ride-Hailing Service (Grab)
Grab is the most comfortable mode of transport to go around Malacca. Visitors who are looking for convenience, the service is widely available to book rides via the Grab app.
Trishaw (Rickshaw)
One fun thing in exploring Malacca is by taking the Trishaw ride. The trishaw are colorful and decorated with flowers, plush toys, and lights providing memorable ride around the historical city center.
Walking
Walking is the cheapest way to discover famous tourist attractions, such as Jonker Street, St. Paul’s Hill and A Famosa are located within walking distance of each other. The city is fairly walkable, provided good comfortable shoes to walk around all day.

Where To Go In Malacca

Most of the famous landmarks of Malacca are just walking distance which is located within the city center where we explored the below places only by foot. We brought an umbrella to cover and shade us from the heat of the sun.

#1 Dutch Wind Mill

It is Malacca’s iconic square where the color of most of the structures is maroon. It was built during the Dutch colonial period.

#2 St. Paul's Hill

St. Paul Hill is home to St. Paul’s Church, which was originally built in 1521 by the Portuguese. St Paul’s Hill also known as Melaka Hill where the church was build to help spread the Christianity in the region. The on top of St. Paul Hill, it offers a panoramic view of Malacca’s historical district, Malacca Strait, and the surrounding area.

#3 A Famosa

It is the former Portuguese fortress which was constructed in the early 16th century. A Famosa is one of the oldest architectural structures by Dutch era, surrounding Melaka Hill. The site is generally open to the public and free to visit throughout the day.

#4 Jonker Street

The famous street in Malacca where a night market is held every weekend. A number of crowds visit the place to shop, eat, and walk along the street of Jonker. During daytime, local food shops, and shops are also open to serve visitors.

#5 Christ Church

It is the Angeli-can church, that was built in the 18th century. The church is located in the city center of Malacca, where on the sides are some shops, souvenirs items are available.

#6 Stadthuys

It was a town hall in the early 17th century and now converted to a museum of Malacca history, customs, and traditions.

Must Try Foods In Malacca

Malacca is famous for its rich history but also for its incredible food. The city’s unique blend of influences has created a diverse and vibrant food culture.

Chicken Rice Ball
It is a popular Hainanese chicken rice, but served as small rice balls instead of regular rice. The chicken is poached, tender, and served with a fragrant rice ball.
Nyonya Laksa
A spicy and tangy noodle soup with a tamarind-based broth, served with thick rice noodles, fish, and fresh herbs.
Cendol
It is popular Malaysian dessert made from shaved ice, coconut milk, green rice flour jelly, red beans, and palm sugar syrup.

Final Thoughts

It was past 4 pm when we headed to Malacca bus terminal, we hired a local taxi and drove us to the terminal. Our return bus ticket was purchased in advance online, so we just showed the ticket on the bus ticket counter. We departed Malacca at 5 pm in the evening and around 9 pm we reach Singapore.
Malacca was just a short getaway and it was fun and memorable, where a small city packed with historical sites, local food delicacies and probably this trip was more of a sightseeing and strolling around the city. Malacca is a rewarding town to explore for its multicultural heritage.

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