Melaka Portuguese Square Tours

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The best ways to experience Melaka Portuguese Square are: Private Full Day Malacca Tour including Lunch from Kuala Lumpur Malacca 3Days 2Nights Package See all Melaka Portuguese Square experiences on Viator.

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Sometimes referred to as "Mini Lisbon," Melaka's Portuguese Square is a hub of Portuguese culture and community in the city—a symbol of Portuguese–Malay heritage. Bars, a few small museums, and restaurants serving up Portuguese fare line the courtyard and surrounding Eurasian village (kampung).

The Basics

As one of many notable landmarks in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Portuguese Square is typically a stop on sightseeing tours and day trip from Kuala Lumpur, which also usually include Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, St. Paul’s Church, Stadthuys, Christ Church, and the Kampung Kling Mosque.

Things to Know Before You Go

The square is a must-see for foodies and those with an interest in Malaysia’s colonial history.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the surrounding neighborhood.
Come hungry; the neighborhood is known for its excellent seafood and Portuguese cuisine.

How to Get There

Portuguese Square is situated east of the city center. The best way to get there and back is by taxi or with an organized tour.

When to Get There

The square is open all the time, but it’s at its liveliest in the evenings and on weekends when locals and visitors alike come to dine out and take in traditional performances in the square. A bulletin board in the square lists upcoming cultural events.

Festivals in Portuguese Square

Each year, the Portuguese community in Melaka celebrates the Feast of Saint Peter (San Pedro) on June 29 with live music, food, and dancing in the square. Another good time to visit is during Christmas season, when local residents decorate their homes and streets with nativity scenes and colorful lights.

Portuguese Square, Jalan Daranjo, Melaka 75050, Malaysia

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Private Full Day Malacca Tour including Lunch from Kuala Lumpur

This private full-day tour of Malacca covers significant landmarks in the UNESCO-listed colonial town situated on the Straits of Malacca. With commentary by your own personal guide, you’ll learn about its diverse cultural heritage. See Christ Church, the red clock tower and the Queen Victoria Fountain at Dutch Square; visit the notable Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, founded in 1645; and view St Paul’s Church, Kampung Kling Mosque and Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple. After lunch, stroll past antique shops before return hotel transport to Kuala Lumpur.

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8 hours
Free Cancellation
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$123.08

Price varies by group size

From

$123.08

Price varies by group size

Taking safety measures

Malacca 3Days 2Nights Package

Learn about Malaysia’s indigenous culture and watch elephants feed and bathe at an elephant sanctuary with a full-day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Visit a local village to get a glimpse of everyday life for Malaysians, then continue to the sanctuary to meet the elephants. Watch the creatures being fed and bathed, and learn how the sanctuary protects the elephant population. NOTE: In monsoon season some or all elephant activities may be cancelled if the river is above a safe level.

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