Kuala Lumpur Tourist Attractions

Once you arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia, you are only a short drive away from many amazing places and popular attractions to see. At the City Center of Kuala Lumpur, you will find yourself within a charming city atmosphere with several things to do.

Below you can find inspiration for some great tours close to Kuala Lumpur city center. We are confident that you will be able to find some fun, fascinating, interesting, memorable, and entertaining tours that you can enjoy together with your travel companion(s).

Kuala Lumpur: Half-Day City Tour

On this Half-Day City Tour of Kuala Lumpur, you will get the chance to uncover the beauty and magic of the old and new parts of the city. The contrast will be magnificent, as you will discover everything from the magnificent skyscrapers and high-end shopping malls to the colonial buildings and street markets.

Explore a unique blend of Muslim, Chinese, Indian, and European culture on this city tour. You will be able to see some of the main attractions of the shopping mall of the Petronas Twin Towers.

Once you get to the King's Palace, (Istana Negara) you can take some great pictures of the intricate royal residence. You will also pass by the National Mosque and its dome of blue and green roofing.

Before your tour ends, you will pay a visit to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Cocoa Boutique, where you can purchase exquisite chocolates.

Please be aware that this tour does not include a visit to the observation deck of the Petronas Twin Towers.

From Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves Half-Day Tour

Explore Kuala Lumpur's beautiful countryside on this Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves Half-Day Tour. You will get the chance to discover the Batu Caves, Batik Factory, Hindu temple and gain a fantastic view of the city. You will be picked up from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Then your driver will take you to the outer edges of the city along the Ambassador Row, Istana Sharif Ali, and Malay villages.

Your first stop will be at the Royal Selangor, which holds the world’s largest and most modern pewter factory. It is also famous for its high quality and craftsmanship. You will get a tour around the factory, where you can hear and learn about the many different processes at this factory including filing, casting polishing, hammering, soldering, and engraving. Your next stop will be at Batik Factory where you can see how batik is designed and printed.

Your final stop will be at the limestone hills of the Batu Caves. This is comprised of three caverns and several smaller caves. You will walk past a magnificent statue of Murugan as you climb 272 steps into a cave shrine, and follow bright paintings of Hindu scripture. You will even get the chance to join a crowd of Hindu pilgrims on their way to a series of gilded altars.

Once your tour has finished, your driver will take you back to your Kuala Lumpur hotel.

Kuala Lumpur: Putrajaya Tour with Traditional Boat Cruise

If you choose to book the Putrajaya Tour with Traditional Boat Cruise, you get to enjoy a half-day tour that combines a mix of futuristic and traditional architecture. See the spectacular buildings and monuments that are iconic in this garden city. On this tour, you will be driving around Putrajaya in a private vehicle and stop at different locations. These stops will make sure you cover all the major attractions in the area.

The first stop will be at the Putra Mosque where you can go visit the prayer hall and function rooms. These are well known for their elegant features. Furthermore, you can explore the elegant courtyard with a decoration of impressive colonnades. Then you will stop at Perdana Putra, which is the prime minister’s office. From here, you have beautiful views of central Putrajaya. Discover the architecture that has been influenced by Malay, Islam, and Western cultures.

Next, your tour will continue to the main city square and the Palace of Justice. It is a majestic building known locally as Istana Kehakiman, which is the center of the judiciary work of Malaysia. Then you will visit a major landmark in Putrajaya, which is the Millennium Monument, also called Monumen Alaf Baru.

This tour will undoubtedly give you a great introduction to the city and let you discover some of the more unknown places as well.

From Kuala Lumpur: Genting Highlands and Batu Caves Day Trip

If you book this tour, it will be an experience you will remember for many years to come. Because this “Genting Highlands and Batu Caves Day Trip” will include so many wonderful adventures. You will get to take in the cool mountain air of Malaysia’s only casino resort, ride the fastest and largest cable car in Asia above one of the world's oldest rain forests. Furthermore, you will visit the Hindu shrines of the Batu Caves and much more.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur, and then you will be heading towards the cable car station at Genting Highlands. From here, you will take the skyway cable car over the tropical rainforest, which is one of the oldest in the world. Your destination will be the casino resort, where you can test your luck at everything from blackjack to roulette or one of the many other casino games. You can also choose to enjoy the facilities at the indoor and outdoor theme park or even try the roller coasters or the only skydiving simulator in Asia.

Before your tour ends, you can get some shopping done in some of the over 80 boutique stores. Then you will return to Kuala Lumpur via the Hindu shrines of Batu Caves. Here you will see how the steps up the mountain are protected by a golden statue of Murugan.

This is an incredible tour not to miss!