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Layover Tour at Kuala Lumpur

4.8(4 reviews)Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaOperated by Travel Malaysia by Skyline Holidays
  • Duration7 hours – 8 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About this activity

You can maximize your waiting time for the next flight by visiting the top attractions in Malaysia in this Airport Layover tour. You will be fetched from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 / KLIA2) and you have the opportunities to see the Kuala Lumpur's Top Attractions like Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, National Monument, King Palace, National Mosque, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Merdeka Square and many more. Once tour completed, you can choose either to drop back to the airport or drop in Kuala Lumpur Hotels.

- Ideal for first time Kuala Lumpur visitors - Ideal for guest for who, the next flight is more than 8 hours - Ideal for Family with kids and senior citizen as this is purely private tour. - The duration from airport to Kuala Lumpur city will take 45minutes to 1 hour . You can see nature of Malaysia while driving towards the city.

What to expect

7 hours – 8 hours24 stopsPrivate tour
  1. Batu Caves

    Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia

    45 minutes

    Located in a limestone outcrop, Batu Caves is a unique and fascinating cave temple. Batu Caves consists of three big caves, with the main cave housing ornate Hindu shrines. One of the highlights of a visit here is climbing the 272 steps leading up to the temple

  2. 15 minutes

    East Coast Batik which established in 1974 is one of the oldest batik and handicrafts centre in Klang Valley. Visit the gallery and you'd learn that batik is not simply a cloth with an elaborate piece of design. Syarika East Coast is the place you need to visit if you are looking forward to enjoy a holistic experience in Malaysian batik and handicrafts.

  3. 15 minutes

    A wholesales and retailer of timepieces/watches at Batu Caves are in midst of developing its distribution and retail networks across Asia. Geneve Corporation is the global authorized distributor, operation and marketing arm for the brand "Blansacar - Five-Star General" since 1990. Blansacar, a fine quality and famous watch that adopted ETA?s hundred years Swiss technology and traditional crafted movement, is one of the flagship products carried by Geneve Corporation.

  4. Petronas Twin Towers

    Concourse Level, Lower Ground, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50088, Malaysia

    20 minutesAdmission not included

    At a height of 451.9m, the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers is a world-renowned icon of modern Malaysia. It is the Centre piece of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) development, which comprises landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Suria KLCC shopping mall, star-rated hotels, a mosque as well as the immaculately landscaped KLCC park. Visit to the Skybridge on the 41st floor and viewing deck on the 86th floor. Note : From the Airport to Kuala Lumpur City takes about 40 minutes.

  5. KL Tower

    No. 2 Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    Standing majestically top Bukit Nanas at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, KL Tower is a prominent feature of the city’s skyline. Its architecture reflects the country's Islamic heritage, with the construction detailing Arabic scripts, Islamic tiles, classic Islamic floral and abstract motifs and soothing colour combinations.

  6. National Mosque (Masjid Negara)

    Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, 50480, Malaysia

    30 minutes

    Masjid Negara is one of the most distinguished landmarks in the city. It has a unique star-shaped dome and a 73m high minaret. The design of Masjid Negara combines elements from modern architecture and traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. Visitors are advised to dress appropriately when visiting the mosque. Women will be required to wear headscarves.

  7. Malayan Railway Administration Building

    5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Malaysia

    Pass by

    The Malaysian Railway Administration Building or Kuala Lumpur railway station is a railway station located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Construction began in 1910 and was fully completed in 1917. It replaced an older station on the same site, the station was Kuala Lumpur's railway hub in the city for the Federated Malay States Railways and its successor Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malayan Railways). The station is notable for its architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western designs.

  8. National Monument

    Jalan Taming Sari, Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, 50480, Malaysia

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    The National Monument was built to recognise and honour those who gave up their lives in the cause for peace and freedom, particularly during the nation's struggle against the threat of communism. Within the National Monument grounds is one of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures. It was sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, who was also the creator of the famous Iwo Jima monument in Washington DC

  9. Istana Negara

    Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Kuala Lumpur, 50480, Malaysia

    30 minutes

    Istana Negara or the National Palace is the official residence of the King of Malaysia. This majestic edifice situated at Jalan Duta officially became the National Palace in November 2011, replacing the old palace in Jalan Istana. It has 22 domes, with the largest dome reaching up to a height of 40 metres. Note: visits are limited to the outside.

  10. Dataran Merdeka

    Jln Raja, Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Malaysia

    30 minutes

    The Merdeka Square/ Independence Square is located exactly opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad building and right beside the Royal Selangor club. This is the historical place where the union flag was lowered and the Malayan flag was raised for the very first time at the struck of midnight of 31st August 1957. From then on, Merdeka Square has been the venue for the Annual Independence Parade.

  11. Pass by

    A refreshing enclave at the heart of the city, Perdana Botanical Gardens sprawls over 200 acres. Built around two lakes, the garden has vistas of exotic blooms and luxuriant foliage. There are jogging and walking trails for visitors. A number of parks and gardens are nestled within the environs. Malaysia’s national flower is Bunga Raya or hibiscus. See this pretty blossom at the Orchid & Hibiscus Garden.

  12. Malayan Railway Administration Building

    5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Malaysia

    Pass by

    The Malaysian Railway Administration Building or Kuala Lumpur railway station is a railway station located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Construction began in 1910 and was fully completed in 1917. It replaced an older station on the same site, the station was Kuala Lumpur's railway hub in the city for the Federated Malay States Railways and its successor Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malayan Railways). The station is notable for its architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western designs.

  13. Malaysian Houses of Parliament

    Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur, 50680, Malaysia

    Pass by

    The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is a building complex where the Malaysian Parliament assembles. The structure is located at the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur, close to the Malaysian National Monument.

  14. Sultan Abdul Samad Building

    Jalan Raja, Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Malaysia

    15 minutes

    The iconic Sultan Abdul Samad building is a late nineteenth century (1890) building located in front of Merdeka Square/ Dataran Merdeka. The architecture of the building has a distinctive Moorish design, and the clock tower is like K.L.'s very own Big Ben

  15. The River of Life

    Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Malaysia

    20 minutes

    The River of Life is one of the attractions of Kuala Lumpur, which is located near to the Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, the oldest mosque in the city. It is a convergence point of two rivers, namely the Klang River and the Gombak River.

  16. Jamek Mosque

    Jalan Tun Perak, Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Malaysia

    Pass by

    Jamek Mosque officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the Klang and Gombak River. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback back in 1909.

  17. Petaling Street Market

    Jalan Petaling, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50000, Malaysia

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Petaling Street is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The whole vicinity is also known as Chinatown KL. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favorites.

  18. Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

    Jalan Cheng Lock, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, 50000, Malaysia

    Pass by

    This is the oldest Taoist temple in the city with a history dating back to 1864. The temple features an ornate interior and elaborate roof ridges.

  19. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

    167, Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, 50000, Malaysia

    15 minutesAdmission included

    The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at the edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street). In 1968, a new structure was built, featuring the ornate 'Raja Gopuram' tower in the style of South Indian temples.

  20. Thean Hou Temple

    65 Persiaran Endah, Off Jalan Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, 50460, Malaysia

    15 minutesAdmission included

    The Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu located in Kuala Lumpur. It is located on 1.67 acres (6,758 m2) of land top Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra. It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989. The temple was built by Hainanese living in Malaysia. It is one of the largest temples in Southeast Asia.

  21. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

    4 Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, 53300, Malaysia

    30 minutesAdmission included

    The visitor centre will take you back over a hundred years to the founding of Royal Selangor and its inextricable link to the history of Malaysia. Through complimentary guided tours, visitors will learn about the remarkable development of tin mining in the Malay Peninsula in the 1800s as well as view traditional pewter smithing tools, antique pewter and ancient tin currency at the centre's Pewter Museum

  22. Central Market Kuala Lumpur

    Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Malaysia

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Central Market began life as a wet market in 1888, built by Yap Ah Loy, the city’s Chinese Kapitan. It served as a prominent landmark in colonial and modern-day Kuala Lumpur. When the market continued to expand, a permanent structure was built to house all the vendors. By the 1930s the structure was further improvised to the current façade. Great place to find crafts, souvenir and ornaments.

  23. Beryl's Chocolate Kingdom

    38, Jalan Utara, Kuala Lumpur, 55100, Malaysia

    20 minutes

    Beryl’s produces a wide variety of chocolates, made from the finest selection of Ghana cocoa beans. Visitors will get to sample many types of chocolates for free, and find over 100 types of chocolate variety to purchase as gifts to loved ones back home or simply for self-indulgence. The creativity of Beryl’s has resulted in chocolate variants that are available only in Malaysia, such as Chili Chocolate, Durian Chocolate, Green Tea Chocolate and chocolate made from various fruits.

  24. Kuala lumpur Private airport/city transfer

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    1 hour

    Back to Airport. The journey will take about 45minutes to 1 hour.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Start

KLIA 2

KLIA 1

End / drop-off

KLIA 2

KLIA 1

Pickup locations2

The operator lists 2 pickup points. 1 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Airports1

  • Kuala Lumpur Intl AirportSepang, Selangor, 64000, Malaysia
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

1. Pick-up from Kuala Lumpur International Airport either KLIA1 or KLIA2. 2. Finish Tour Drop-off at Kuala Lumpur City Hotels / Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 / KLIA2).

What's included

Included

  • Pick-up from Kuala Lumpur international airport (KLIA1 / KLIA2)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking professional driver
  • Drop-off at Kuala Lumpur city hotels / Kuala Lumpur international airport...

Not included

  • Food and Drink, unless speficied
  • Entrance: PETRONAS Twin Towers -Additional Fees USD 19 (Adult),
  • Entrance: Kuala Lumpur Observation Deck Fees Excluded - USD 20 (Adult),.
  • Tour Guide

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 7 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–1), Adult (2–99)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Product code
399270P3

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Arrival airline
  • Arrival flight number
  • Departure airline
  • Departure flight number
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Your arrival time
  • Transfer departure date
  • How you are departing
  • Departure pickup address
  • Transfer departure time

Traveller reviews

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Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (3).

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