Guided Tours

From Kuala Lumpur: Half-Day Guided Tour to Batu Caves with Optional Lunch

Name: From Kuala Lumpur: Half-Day Guided Tour to Batu Caves with Optional Lunch
Start: 2024-12-21T14:00:00
End: 2024-12-21T17:00:00
Location: Kuala Lumpur

Batu Caves entrance with colorful steps on a half-day tour from Kuala Lumpur.

Batu Caves entrance with colorful steps and towering statue, Kuala Lumpur half-day tour.

Vintage pewter coffee set at Royal Selangor Pewter Factory

Discover Kuala Lumpur as you visit the Batu Caves and some beautiful Hindu shrines, with an English guide. You can also choose from private tour & lunch options.

Highlights

Head to Batu Caves on a half-day tour, famous for its Hindu shrines and limestone rock that is over 400 million years old. Enjoy the convenience of hotel transfers and an English guide!
See the mammoth, 140-foot statue of Lord Murugan and follow vivid murals of Hindu scripture at different smaller caves. Spot the macaques that live on the lush cliff!
Upgrade your ticket for a private tour or lunch options. Visit the National Mosque of Malaysia, located on 13 acres of green space and beautiful gardens.
Continue to Thean Hou Temple, a 6-tiered pagoda temple atop a hill. Meanwhile, the famous Petaling Street comes alive in the evening, where you can taste local delicacies and buy souvenirs.
Fun fact: Archaeologists have found prehistoric relics in Batu Caves, suggesting that ancient civilizations once lived in or near these caves over 3,000 years ago!

Inclusions

Half-day tour of Batu Caves
Shared tour
Private half-day tour of Batu Caves & temples (as per option selected)
English-speaking driver cum guide
Hotel transfers in AC vehicle (as per option selected)
Entry to Batu Caves
Thean Hou Temple visit
Petaling Street visit
National Mosque of Malaysia visit
Central market visit
Lunch (as per option selected)

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Parth

5/5

Oct, 2024

It was good but didnt cover thean hou temple which was mentioned in inclusion, but batu cave and batik factory was good.

Hemant

5/5

Oct, 2024

It was a life time experience. Hard to walk up to the cave but the walk is totally worth it. Loved every step. Great place to visit - friendly and safe, just watch out for the monkey robbers.

Stephen

4/5

Jun, 2024

The guide, I think his name was Sasi, was very informative and entertaining at the same time. Consequently the coach trip went quite quickly. I felt 1.5 hours in the temple was too long, and could have done without the batik shop stop, but otherwise it was very interesting.

Umakanth

5/5

Dec, 2024

Amazing Experience.... The bEst Tour Guide

Wei

4/5

Dec, 2024

Good information about the caves by tour guide

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Your experience

Discover Kuala Lumpur's religious and cultural gems

Experience the rich cultural and religious heritage of Kuala Lumpur on this immersive half-day tour. Depending on the option you select, you'll be picked up in an AC vehicle from your hotel and taken to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Your journey begins at the famous Batu Caves, a Hindu temple complex nestled within ancient limestone hills. The 272-step climb rewards you with breathtaking views of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline and the opportunity to explore the vibrant cave shrines. Keep an eye out for playful monkeys and marvel at the intricate depictions of Hindu gods in the Ramayana Cave. Your tour also includes a visit to the renowned Royal Selangor Pewter factory, where you can witness traditional Batik painting demonstrations by skilled craftsmen.

National Mosque of Malaysia & Thean Hou Temple

If you opt for the private half-day tour, your next stop will be the National Mosque of Malaysia. Built between 1963 and 1965, this modern architectural wonder is set on 13 acres of serene gardens and can accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers. Its bold design reflects the aspirations of the nation, making it a key cultural landmark.

Explore Thean Hou Temple, a stunning six-tiered Buddhist temple dedicated to the Goddess of Heaven. Built by Kuala Lumpur’s Hainanese community, this temple offers a peaceful retreat with panoramic views of the city from its hilltop location. It’s one of the oldest and largest temples in Southeast Asia, blending Chinese, Buddhist, and Taoist influences.

Final Stops

Before concluding your tour, enjoy lunch if you’ve selected the lunch option, followed by brief visits to a Sikh gurdwara and Brickfield Church. Finally, relax as you're driven back to your hotel, enriched by the day’s discoveries.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Your safety comes first so visitors with back problems, heart problems, and walking disabilities are restricted from participating in this experience.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: For Batu Caves, no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or open-toed shoes. Women must wear long dresses or pants with covered shoulders, while men can wear a tee with knee-length shorts or pants.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs in selected location.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.