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From Kuala Lumpur: Private Half-Day Batu Caves & Cultural Temple Tour with Transfers

Batu Caves entrance with golden Lord Murugan statue and colorful temple facade in Kuala Lumpur.
Colorful temple facade at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, with limestone cliffs and blue sky.
Batu Caves temple facade with intricate statues and lush limestone cliffs in Kuala Lumpur.
National Mosque of Kuala Lumpur with palm trees and fountain in foreground.

Duration

4 hr

Open today

06:00am - 09:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Discover Kuala Lumpur as you visit the Batu Caves and some beautiful Hindu shrines on a private tour with an English guide for just half a day!

4.6/5

(331)

Jesper Hvass Schmidt

Jesper

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Basically this tour is a taxi for a half day - there are some good explanations from the driver which is appreciated but the time schedule for the trip does not hold. For this reason we were only able to see the mosque from the outside. No entrance fees are needed for this trip so consider to do the tour on your own with a private driver - probably not more expensive.
Sunetra Desai

Sunetra

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The driver Ashok courteous and on time, he was truly knowledgeable, very helpful and easy to deal with. Highly recommend him. He also offered to take photos for us on the trip.
Joern Sola

Joern

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
An excellent private Tour. Only 2 persons. No queues. Our driver and guide Mike explained eventhing and made pictures if we wanted some. Thank you. Tour startet at planned time. Top!

    • Head to Batu Caves on a shared half-day tour, famous for its ancient limestone formations and important Hindu shrines.

    • Sit back in an AC vehicle with convenient hotel transfers and an English-speaking guide who’ll fill in your details on Batu Caves.

    • Upgrade your ticket for a private tour with a delightful lunch. Visit the National Mosque of Malaysia and Thean Hou Temple–a 6-tiered pagoda temple atop a hill.

    • Head to Central Market and the famous Petaling Street that comes alive in the evening, where you can taste local delicacies and buy souvenirs.

    • Private half-day tour of Batu Caves

    • Thean Hou Temple visit

    • Petaling Street visit

    • National Mosque of Malaysia visit

    • Central market visit

    • Lunch (as per option selected)

    • English-speaking driver cum guide

    • Transfers in AC vehicle from hotel

  • TOTAL DURATION4 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERCar
    FIRST DEPARTUREBatu Caves
    LAST DEPARTUREBatu Caves
    Timeline
    Map
    Hotel Pick-up
    Start point

    Hotel Pick-up

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    Batu Caves

    1. Batu Caves

    Tickets included
    60 min
    36 min by Car
    19.8 km
    Thean Hou Temple

    2. Thean Hou Temple

    Free Admission
    30 min
    20 min by Car
    4.8 km
    Petaling Street Market

    3. Petaling Street Market

    Free Admission
    30 min
    10 min by Car
    2.7 km
    National Mosque of Malaysia

    4. National Mosque of Malaysia

    Free Admission
    30 min
    6 min by Car
    1.7 km
    Central Market

    5. Central Market

    Free Admission
    30 min

    Things to do

    17 min by Car
    Drop-off
    End point

    Drop-off

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

  • 4.6
    331 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Sunetra Desai

    Sunetra

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The driver Ashok courteous and on time, he was truly knowledgeable, very helpful and easy to deal with. Highly recommend him. He also offered to take photos for us on the trip.
    Graeme Richmond

    Graeme

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Good, informative driver who went out of his way to make the day enjoyable despite the bad weather
    Gisela Gisela

    Gisela

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Nathan was great and do the best to make us live a wonderful day 👏👏👏👍
    Joyce Chege

    Joyce

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The overall experience was amazing. Our tour guide Ayyanar, was awesome, made our experience very memorable.
    Dioni Mosel

    Dioni

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Our tour did not get off to a good start. Despite having a confirmed private tour, the guide did not turn up. I tried contacting the team via the live chat system and could not get through. I tried emailing with no response. Eventually I had to make an international phone call ( likely expensive) to speak to someone and get the tour organised. Eventually a new guide was organised for more than 2 hours after the planned time. We wasted time going to the mosque when it was closed for prayers, meaning we had to return later. The guide did not realise we'd paid for lunch, dropping us to the market and then reimbursing us 25 ringgit each after we paid for our lunches. There was no real guiding- just driving. There was no time to visit China town as planned. The sites were interesting to see but I was very disappointed with the disorganisation. I do not think it was the driver's fault. He stayed 30 minutes longer than his scheduled time so we could re-visit the mosque. I am not sure I'd recommend the tour based on our experience.

  • Here’s what’s in store for your half-day private cultural temple tour with your English-speaking driver-guide.

    Getting started

    Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup in an AC vehicle from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur, heading straight to the iconic Batu Caves.

    What to expect:

    Batu Caves: Climb 272 colorful steps for breathtaking views of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline and explore the vibrant cave shrines. Watch out for playful monkeys and admire the intricate depictions of Hindu gods in the Ramayana Cave.

    National Mosque of Malaysia: Built between 1963 and 1965, this architectural marvel is situated on 13 acres of serene gardens and can accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers.

    Thean Hou Temple: a six-tiered Buddhist temple dedicated to the Goddess of Heaven. Built by Kuala Lumpur’s Hainanese community, it offers a peaceful retreat with panoramic city views from its hilltop location.

    Central Market & Petaling Street: Explore Central Market, a hub for local crafts and unique finds, before heading to Petaling Street, a bustling hotspot for local delicacies and souvenirs.

    Extras: Before concluding your tour, enjoy a delicious lunch if you’ve selected the meal option.

    Wrapping up

    Finally, sit back and relax as you’re driven back to your hotel.

  • Batu Caves

    Monday06:00am - 09:00pm
    Tuesday06:00am - 09:00pm
    Wednesday06:00am - 09:00pm
    Thursday06:00am - 09:00pm
    Friday06:00am - 09:00pm
    Saturday06:00am - 09:00pm
    Sunday06:00am - 09:00pm

  • 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.

    • 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 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.

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