Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

Independance Square

Independence Square flag pole

Garden next to Independance square

Kuala Lumpur : Heritage & History Excursion

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2026

Sunjay N.

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Kuala Lumpur

English (Native), French, Malay (Native)

2 hours

Private tour (only you and Sunjay N.)

Up to 5 people

Take a walking tour at your pace around Kuala Lumpur Colonial Walk area.

Discover up close magnificient and diverse historic buildings.

You will learn detailed information about these places that you cannot find in guide books or websites.

Also, Enjoy fully paid entrance fees to in Central Market & National Art Gallery. Learn about ancient crafts & textiles and their preserved fabrication techniques in modernized Kuala Lumpur.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Central Market

- This big building painted bright blue is popular shopping site for those fascinated with fantastic locally made crafts and textiles. At the entrance, in big letters there is the name of the site"Central Market". The building is within walking distance of Pasar Seni Train Station.

10:20 AM

River of Life

This place sites at the site where the first settlers came to Kuala Lumpur. Along, the River of Life, there is a quaint boardwalk which offers shops, restaurants & a fantastic garden space. This is a scenic place to take photographs.

10:30 AM

Jamek Mosque

The oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur. It sits at the confluence of the Klang & Gombak rivers. We will get a chance to visit the inside of mosque and learn about its history and stunning architectural elements.

10:50 AM

Independance Square

This is where the Union Jack flag was taken down, and Malaysia's flag , the " Jalur Gemilang" was raised for the first time signalling the end of colonial rule and a birth of a new nation on 31 August 1957 by Malaysia's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.

11:00 AM

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

This building was a former administrative center during the colonial period of Kuala Lumpur and it was also the headquaters of nations Federal court until 2001. Last year, the building underwent a massive restoration project. Our visit here will include seeing the exhibition space which is inside the building. Here you will see a diorama of this magnificient heritage building.

11:20 AM

National Textile Gallery

Located adjacent of Sultan Abdul Samad building, this gallery shows marvelous traditional fabrics, elegant ornaments, & fascinating traditional techniques being preserved. You will see the traditional clothing as well gain a good understanding about the building itself.

11:40 AM

Museum of Inter Ethnic Arts

Located in the Central Market. This gallery showcases colourful & vintage artwork and artifacts from Malaysia, Brunei, Indochina and Indonesia.

Ending Point

Central Market Entrance

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- Bottled Water(s) - 1 bottle per person

- Fully paid entrance fees to exhibitions

- Lunch is paid for upon request

- Tour commentary in 3 languages: English, malay-indonesian & French.

- Customizable itinerary

- Assistance in case of emergencies.

- Assistance in taking photos.

What‘s not included

Airport transfers

Transportation fees

Hotel pick up & drop off

Tour Important Information

As this tour involves walking, make sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, preferably hat & sunglasses.

Might not be suitable for people who have inflammation in legs or painful joints.

Avoid wearing high heels because the cobblestone floor around historic buildings make it unsuitable for that type of footwear.

Important message from the supplier

I may not be able to work during certain public holidays in my country like Deepavali, Christmas & New Years Day.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Sunjay N.

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About Tour Guide Sunjay N.

My name is Sunjay. I have a passion for travel and learning more about my country. This is why I choose to sit for a tour guide course to earn my tour guide license. I am now a licensed tour guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture.

Since 2018, I have been interacting with people from various countries and I have been taking them to various places around Malaysia.

My goal as a tour guide is to share knowledge about my country's culture and history with clarity & detail to foreign tourists and make sure they enjoy themselves during the tour.