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Small Group Melaka Flavours Food and Culture Tour
Melaka, Malaysia
$77.69
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Wake up to the sights, sounds, and aromas of Melaka with a morning food adventure that celebrates the city’s rich heritage and irresistible flavours. Perfect for curious travelers and food lovers, this experience offers a delicious way to connect with the stories and people that make Melaka truly unforgettable.
The Melaka Flavours Food and Culture Tour is a guided journey through the city’s most iconic UNESCO-listed streets and multicultural neighborhoods. Blending history, architecture, and gastronomy, the tour reveals how Melaka’s past as a global trading port shaped its unique blend of Malay, Chinese, and Peranakan influences.
As you wander through Jonker Street, Harmony Street, and the Asian Quarters, enjoy four curated food stops featuring local favorites such as nasi lemak, chicken rice balls, charcoal toast, cendol and more. This tour promises to satisfy both your palate and your wanderlust.
The Melaka Flavours Food and Culture Tour is a guided journey through the city’s most iconic UNESCO-listed streets and multicultural neighborhoods. Blending history, architecture, and gastronomy, the tour reveals how Melaka’s past as a global trading port shaped its unique blend of Malay, Chinese, and Peranakan influences.
As you wander through Jonker Street, Harmony Street, and the Asian Quarters, enjoy four curated food stops featuring local favorites such as nasi lemak, chicken rice balls, charcoal toast, cendol and more. This tour promises to satisfy both your palate and your wanderlust.
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Small Group Melaka Flavours Food and Culture Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Guided Melaka Local Food & Cultural Tour
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- 10 Local Food & Drinks
- Guide tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional food & drinks
- Transport
Meeting point
No. 1, Jalan Laksamana, Banda Hilir, 75000 Melaka.
- The meeting point is outside of Melaka Chocolate House, across the road from Malaysia Youth Museum.
- Please look out for our tour guides in purple "Monster Day Tours" shirt
Return details
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Meeting Point. Meet and great with your local guide.
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Spend a beautiful Melaka morning with us as we embark on a 3.5hr walking feast that pairs the city's most photogenic UNESCO streets with four carefully curated food stops. We begin with an overview of Melaka's layered history, before slipping into the lanes around Jonker Street and the Asian Quarters where eclectic shophouses mix with riverside views. Soon you'll find yourself sipping local coffee, sampling coconut-scented nasi lemak, chicken rice balls, charcoal toast, egg tarts and more, all while hearing the stories behind each dish and the cultures that created them. Along the way, explore how temples, mosques and shrines have coexisted for centuries along "Harmony Street", a living postcard of multicultural Malaysia. Step inside the grand villas of former Melakan millionaries to immerse yourself in the distinctive Baba Nyonya heritage. Come hungry and curious, and let the stories, tastes and soul of Melaka fuel you on our Melaka Flavours Food and Culture Tour.
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Jalan Tokong, also known as Harmony Street, is one of Melaka’s most unique streets where different faiths stand side by side. Along this historic stretch, you’ll find Chinese temples, a Hindu temple, and a mosque coexisting in harmony for centuries—a true reflection of Melaka’s multicultural heritage.
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Here we will try the popular eatery known for serving nostalgic, home-style Malaysian dishes inspired by traditional recipes passed down through generations. At this stop, we’ll enjoy a taste of local favorites—traditional toast and a refreshing dessert to complete the experience.
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Heeren Street, also known as Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, is one of Melaka’s most elegant heritage streets, lined with beautifully preserved Peranakan townhouses. As part of the walking tour, we’ll make a cultural stop here to learn about the Baba Nyonya heritage—exploring the unique blend of Chinese and Malay traditions that shaped Peranakan culture, from their architecture and lifestyle to their rich customs and craftsmanship.
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No trip to Melaka is complete without tasting its most iconic dish—Hainanese chicken rice balls. Unlike the usual chicken rice, here the fragrant rice is hand-rolled into bite-sized balls and served with tender poached chicken, chili sauce, and soy dressing. This local specialty is a must-try experience that truly represents Melaka’s unique food culture.
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At this stop, we’ll indulge in a sweet treat beloved by locals—traditional cendol topped with rich gula Melaka syrup. To complement it, we’ll also sample a variety of colorful Nyonya kuih, bite-sized Peranakan delicacies made with coconut milk, pandan, and glutinous rice, offering a true taste of Melaka’s heritage desserts.
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End on a sweet note with coconut-inspired treats and local confectionery at this beloved Melaka institution. Perfect for edible souvenirs to take home.
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Small Group Melaka Flavours Food and Culture Tour
Melaka, Malaysia
$77.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!