A Historical Tour of Malacca

Itinerary
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Stop At: Red Square (Dutch Square), Melaka Malaysia

Let’s start exploring at the focal point of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dutch Square. This attractive and elegant square is surrounded by Dutch-era buildings. Within the Dutch Square, the Stadthuys was the former town hall and governor’s residence dates to the 1650s and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Christ Church, Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia

Next, we will head to Christ Church, built in 1753 from laterite bricks brought from Zeeland in Holland, this eye-catching cherry-pink church is one of the most photographed and imposing landmarks in Melaka. Christ Church is the oldest functioning Protestant Church in Malaysia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Porta de Santiago, Jalan Parameswara Net Buiten Het Centrum, Melaka 78000 Malaysia

After some picture - perfect moments, we will then head to the Porta De Santiago (The Famosa Fortress). Porta de Santiago was built as a Portuguese fortress in 1511; the British took over in 1641 and destroyed it in 1806 to prevent it falling into Napoleon’s hands. A Famosa, or “The Famous” in Portuguese, is one of the oldest surviving remnants of European architecture in Asia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul), Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia

We will head to St Paul’s Church. This is the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia, built in 1710 by descendants of early Portuguese settlers. The ruins of St. Paul’s church stand at the summit of St. Paul’s hill near the remains of A Famosa fortress.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Restoran Seroni, Jalan Melaka Raya 25, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

Lunch will be a sumptuous meal at the Cafe at Casa Del Rios Hotel

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jonker Street, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka Malaysia

After lunch, we walked along Jonker Street that starts near Stadthuys. This street is filled with historical houses along its left and right sides dating back to the 17th century. There are still shops selling antiques, textiles, foods, handicrafts and souvenirs.

Duration: 1 hour