Kuala Lumpur Heritage Trail Walking Tour
Overview
Gain insight into Malaysia’s multicultural society on this 2.5-hour tour of Kuala Lumpur’s heritage trail. From meeting point Kuala Lumpur City Gallery to Music museum, Merdeka (aka Independence) Square, you’ll see colonial-era landmarks and art-deco buildings, including the majestic Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Royal Selangor Club and more. Hear commentary from an informative guide.
Inclusions
- English speaking tour guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, No. 27 Jalan Raja Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a must-stop for everyone who wants to Experience 360° of Kuala Lumpur!
It serves as a Tourist Information Centre, where visitors can get a free copy of the Kuala Lumpur Walks & Tours Map and learn about Old Kuala Lumpur through prints, photos, and architectural miniature models.
The iconic I ♥ KL structure, created with a passion for the city, is a bit hit among visitors who love to pose at it! The overnight popularity of the icon has led ARCH to successfully patent the symbol and create the I ♥ KL range of Official Licensed Merchandise.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Music Museum, No 29 Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
This Music Museum or Muzium Muzik is located at Jalan Raja, opposite Dataran Merdeka and beside KL City Gallery. This historical building was used to exhibit the history of Malaysia for some years before it was closed for renovation works. It is currently showcasing the musical instruments from the different communities of Malaysia and has been opened to the public since 1 Oct 2015. Plan to spend 30 minutes here as only the ground floor is open to the visitors.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Merdeka Square 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" and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Victoria Fountain, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This fountain date from 1904 is said to have been built in memory of an inspector of the Selangor Military; at one time horses would have lapped water here. Mosaic portraits of all of Malaysia's prime ministers line a wall next to this fountain.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National Textile Museum, No 26 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
National Textile Museum is located at JKR 26, Lot 50 Seksyen 70, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur, a heritage building previously occupied by various departments and institutions. The building which was completed in 1896 is 2 ½ level with an area of 3259 m2 and floor area of 3145.3 m2.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Jalan Raja Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is among Kuala Lumpur’s earliest Moorish-style buildings. It is set to the east of Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) and the Royal Selangor Club, across from Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin. It was built in 1897 and was named after the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time. The distinguished landmark originally served as the secretariat for the colonial British administration. Designed by AC Norman, the architect responsible for Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque), the historically-significant building used to house the superior courts of Malaysia: the Federal Court of Malaysia, the Court of Appeals and the High Court of Malaya, before they moved to Putrajaya.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: City Theatre-Panggung Bandaraya, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
Panggung Bandaraya DBKL is a historical theatre hall located across the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the junction of Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan Raja. Construction began in 1896 and was completely finished in 1904. The theatre formerly occupies the historic Old City Hall of Kuala Lumpur
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old High Court Building, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Another colonial building with a Moorish design but is less famous than the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is the former High Court Building. Construction started in 1912 and it was completed in 1915. The two-story building with four towers first housed the KL High Court, as its name indicated. But the court was later moved to bigger premises in the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Mary's Cathedral Kuala Lumpur, Jln Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Cathedral of St Mary is the first brick church in the Federated Malay States. It is also one of the oldest Anglican churches in the region. Built-in 1895, its pipe organ is a masterpiece made by Henry Willis, one of the greatest organ makers in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Royal Selangor Club, 1 Jalan Raja City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 52100 Malaysia
The Royal Selangor Club is a social club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 1884 by the British who ruled Malaya. The club is situated next to the Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, padang, and is accessible from Jalan Raja. The Club will play host to certain matches from the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kuala Lumpur Library, 1 Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
Adjoining the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is the KL City Library. It is the first public library in Kuala Lumpur and the first in Peninsular Malaysia to go online. It is also a research center where you can read up on Kuala Lumpur history, its administration, its development and see exhibitions and artifacts connected to the heritage. Visitors can browse through a collection of 50, 000 titles of both adult and children’s books. It also has a good collection of audio and visual material as well as ebooks.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, No. 27 Jalan Raja Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a must-stop for everyone who wants to Experience 360° of Kuala Lumpur!
It serves as a Tourist Information Centre, where visitors can get a free copy of the Kuala Lumpur Walks & Tours Map and learn about Old Kuala Lumpur through prints, photos, and architectural miniature models.
The iconic I ♥ KL structure, created with a passion for the city, is a bit hit among visitors who love to pose at it! The overnight popularity of the icon has led ARCH to successfully patent the symbol and create the I ♥ KL range of Official Licensed Merchandise.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Music Museum, No 29 Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
This Music Museum or Muzium Muzik is located at Jalan Raja, opposite Dataran Merdeka and beside KL City Gallery. This historical building was used to exhibit the history of Malaysia for some years before it was closed for renovation works. It is currently showcasing the musical instruments from the different communities of Malaysia and has been opened to the public since 1 Oct 2015. Plan to spend 30 minutes here as only the ground floor is open to the visitors.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Merdeka Square 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" and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Victoria Fountain, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This fountain date from 1904 is said to have been built in memory of an inspector of the Selangor Military; at one time horses would have lapped water here. Mosaic portraits of all of Malaysia's prime ministers line a wall next to this fountain.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National Textile Museum, No 26 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
National Textile Museum is located at JKR 26, Lot 50 Seksyen 70, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur, a heritage building previously occupied by various departments and institutions. The building which was completed in 1896 is 2 ½ level with an area of 3259 m2 and floor area of 3145.3 m2.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Jalan Raja Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is among Kuala Lumpur’s earliest Moorish-style buildings. It is set to the east of Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) and the Royal Selangor Club, across from Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin. It was built in 1897 and was named after the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time. The distinguished landmark originally served as the secretariat for the colonial British administration. Designed by AC Norman, the architect responsible for Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque), the historically-significant building used to house the superior courts of Malaysia: the Federal Court of Malaysia, the Court of Appeals and the High Court of Malaya, before they moved to Putrajaya.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: City Theatre-Panggung Bandaraya, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
Panggung Bandaraya DBKL is a historical theatre hall located across the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the junction of Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan Raja. Construction began in 1896 and was completely finished in 1904. The theatre formerly occupies the historic Old City Hall of Kuala Lumpur
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old High Court Building, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Another colonial building with a Moorish design but is less famous than the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is the former High Court Building. Construction started in 1912 and it was completed in 1915. The two-story building with four towers first housed the KL High Court, as its name indicated. But the court was later moved to bigger premises in the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Mary's Cathedral Kuala Lumpur, Jln Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Cathedral of St Mary is the first brick church in the Federated Malay States. It is also one of the oldest Anglican churches in the region. Built-in 1895, its pipe organ is a masterpiece made by Henry Willis, one of the greatest organ makers in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Royal Selangor Club, 1 Jalan Raja City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 52100 Malaysia
The Royal Selangor Club is a social club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 1884 by the British who ruled Malaya. The club is situated next to the Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, padang, and is accessible from Jalan Raja. The Club will play host to certain matches from the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kuala Lumpur Library, 1 Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
Adjoining the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is the KL City Library. It is the first public library in Kuala Lumpur and the first in Peninsular Malaysia to go online. It is also a research center where you can read up on Kuala Lumpur history, its administration, its development and see exhibitions and artifacts connected to the heritage. Visitors can browse through a collection of 50, 000 titles of both adult and children’s books. It also has a good collection of audio and visual material as well as ebooks.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.