History and Heritage Walk
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Visit the square where the Union Jack was lowered and the Malaysian flag raised for the very first time at the stroke of midnight on August 31, 1957
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See Masjid Jamek Mosque, with its combination of ancient Moorish, Islamic, and Mughal architectural styles and far-off views of KL’s other landmarks
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Browse Central Market — a bustling bazaar with hundreds of stalls selling produce, fish, meat, antiques, and more — and nearby Chinatown
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Stop at Sze Ya Temple, built in 1864 and hailed as KL's oldest Taoist temple. It functions as a cultural center for the city’s Chinese community
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Gaze at the extravagantly decorated Sri Mahamariamman Temple, which incorporates Spanish and Italian tiles, precious stones, and gold in its design
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Enjoy local lunch and a visit to the Petronas Towers before returning to port
Need to know
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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The order of sites visited may vary
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes of walking and standing are involved in this Shore Thing
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Sailor should wear comfortable clothes; shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the temple
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Not all stalls at the market accept credit cards; Sailors are advised to bring cash if they wish to shop
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Approximately 1 hour and 30-minute drive each way to/from the pier
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Approximately 20-minute walk from the ship to the bus parking area
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
