2-Hour Melaka Heritage Walk with St. Paul's Hill at Sunset

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the monuments at the Dutch Square of Red House
• 02 Walk up to St. Paul's Hill to see the 16th-century St. Paul's Church
• 03 Admire views of the Straits of Malacca from the hilltop
• 04 Explore and learn about the 15th-century Porta de Santiago

Visit the UNESCO-declared World Heritage City of Melaka on a beautiful evening and explore this melting pot of Portuguese, Dutch, and British influence. Start at the Dutch Square, Red House, and see the Stadthuys, Christ Church, Victoria Fountain, and the clock tower. Visit Porta de Santiago, then walk up St. Paul's Hill to see the church and enjoy the beauty of the Straits of Malacca from the hilltop.

Walk up to St. Paul's Hill to see the 16th-century St. Paul's Church overlooking the Straits of Malacca, the old city, the ship Flora de Lamar, and the 17th-century Dutch tombstones.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Malacca

Languages English, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Evening Heritage Walk Through Melaka's Historic Landmarks

• Meet and greet your tour guide at Melaka's "Red House" (or any other agreed-upon location) at 4:00 p.m.
• Visit the Dutch Square, "Red House," to see the Stadthuys, Christ Church, Victoria Fountain, and the clock tower.
• Walk up to St. Paul's Hill to see the 16th-century St. Paul's Church overlooking the Straits of Malacca, the old city, the ship Flora de Lamar, and the 17th-century Dutch tombstones.
• Explore the 15th-century Portuguese Porta de Santiago (A Famosa, the only remaining structure of the Portuguese Fortaleza that was not destroyed by the British).

Tour ends at 6:00 p.m.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guided tour with live tour commentary provided by a licensed tourist guide

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance
• Meals and beverages
• Melaka River cruise ticket
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Good and comfortable walking shoes

Know before you go

• Travellers should ensure that they are generally in good health and fit to join the activity.
• The total walking distance is approximately 2-3 km, mostly on level ground (except for walking up the steps of St. Paul's Hill).
• Please note that the tour hours are flexible, but the tour must end before 6:30 p.m.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Meet and greet at Melaka "Red House" or another agreed location.

Tour start

Jalan Gereja, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.