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

Golden statue and colorful temple at Batu Caves entrance, 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.
Fountain and palm trees in front of the National Mosque of Kuala Lumpur.

Duration

4 hr

Open today

06:00am - 09:00pm

Free cancellation

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

Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

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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

(326)

Jesper Hvass Schmidt

Jesper

Jul 2025
Verified booking
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.
Olov

Olov

Mar 2025
Verified Partner Review
Just took the full day private tour of Kuala Lumpur with visits to Batu Caves, Thean Hou Temple, National Monument, Istana Negara, National Mosque, Independence Square and Petronas Twin Towers and had an awesome day. Sathesh was the best guide you could imagine. Very knowledgeable, always smiling, top photographer and with lots of interesting facts about Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the heritage , religions and the culture. He always asked about our preferences and set up the tour to our likings. We made some amazing and everlasting memories and are still overwhelmed by all the impressions. Thanks again Sathesh for a fantastic day in Kuala Lumpur.
Benito

Benito

Mar 2025
Verified Partner Review
Our Tina turn up on time she was very chatty and friendly. We had a slight problem at the butterfly park over tickets which she sorted quicker than the Viator did. And sorted the rest of the tickets for us. Viator sent one ticket for the butterfly park bird park and the aquarium. We should have individual tickets for each attraction. As I mentioned our driver was brilliant wel done Tina.
    • 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

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

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    Guests from India, Australia, Netherlands and over 9 countries have loved this experience

    Jesper Hvass Schmidt

    Jesper

    Jul, 2025Verified 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.
    Dioni Mosel

    Dioni

    Jul, 2025Verified 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.
    Mr Karim Tejrar

    Mr

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Nish is amazing, the tour was really good but made more special with Nish who is so knowledgeable, helpful and takes incredible pictures
    Joern Sola

    Joern

    Jun, 2025Verified 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!
    Stefania Grecea

    Stefania

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    We explored the rich culture around the city and visited the key attractions.
  • 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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