I'd give Melissa 10 stars if possible. She is a warm, personable guide with excellent English. Her explanations of the history of Malacca were very interesting. The walking tour was very well-planned. We started at the pier and worked our way across the city, learning the history through seeing actual landmarks. Then took a trishaw ride back. Our visit to the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia included a visit to her grandparents (to their memorial tablets). We had a delicious cold drink made from water chestnuts and sugarcane. We also had donuts & a couple of local treats from Melissa's favorite street vendor. Topped off by a walk on Chew Jetty, this tour couldn't have been better. If you're going to Malacca, be sure to book this tour with Melissa!!!
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Private tour in Melaka Melissa L
Port to City - Malacca Shore Excursions Walking Exploration
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As an individual, I am interested in most everything that is related to art, culture, history (both yours and mine!) and the human psyche. My friends call me quirky for the range of interest I engage in. I hike, backpack, juggle, read and do a range of stuff that catches my fancy =D I usually feel at my best when it comes to sharing and learning. I'm an avid traveller with experiences of travelling, working and living abroad in Asia, North and South America. Hoping to hit at the very least half of the 196 countries before I shuck off my mortal coils. As a guide, I have a deep passion for culture, present lifestyle as well as history both mine and yours (where ever it is that you hail from!) and if there is a place in Malaysia where I could specialize or recommend a visit, it would be my hometown - the (600 years!) historical city of Malacca where it all begins! While I specialized in Malacca, I am also available for heritage tours of Kuala Lumpur for it is I would say the birthplace of modern-day Malaysia particularly in terms of economics and governance. Please do inquire should you be interested to have me as your guide in other cities/ locations in Malaysia as each city is uniquely rich in their respective local flavour! I am an English language city guide accredited by the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism. A Bachelor of Psychology graduate who ran from the comforts of an MNC company to be a freelancer in tourism :) A member of the Kuala Lumpur tour guide association (KLTGA) which stipulates ongoing tourism knowledge training as a requirement for license renewal and an former docent at the National Museum. I have also been accepted into a scholarship program as part of a tourism exchange to study Spanish in Colombia for 4 months in 2016 of which I managed to extend my stay to realize a childhood dream of visiting Macchu Picchu and the Nazca lines in Peru.
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Half Day Trip - Historic Malacca/Melaka between ports
Overview of your Melaka tour
Historically a port city famed for it's assortment of spices, UNESCO Melaka known as the land where the winds meet, has a colorful history spanning over 600 years from it's founding in the 14th century to the centuries of colonization by the Portugese, Dutch and the British. Come explore with me the unique wealth of architectural, religious and cultural legacies that were assimilated and adapted to a melting pot of Asian cultures! As echoed in the words of our first prime minister, whom in Malacca, first unveiled the successful negotiation of our nation's independence "within the ruins of the Malacca fort, we shall build a new nation!" What better way to know this city, the cradle of modern Malaysia, than to have your very own local born show you around! Growing up in this historical city comes with it's perks! The best way to see the old city is on foot. Sights are within 50m from each other and the length of the walk is a around 3km (2miles). Please inquire for alternative arrangements/customizations! :)
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Melissa was an awesome guide. We walked & rode in tri-shaws to see some great parts of the city. Melissa knew so much about the history of the city as well as each site we stopped. We would absolutely reco.mend her as a guide in Malaca/Melaka or Kuala Lumpur.
Melissa welcomed us to Melaka and we went on a walking tour of the historic area and Jonker Street. Her knowledge is extensive. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with her would highly recommend her as a guide.
Only giving Melissa a 5 because there's no 6 available. A fount of information, delightful company, and a great tour.
Melissa is a delightful person and an excellent guide. She is extremely knowledgeable about her subject and very enthusiastic; she thus imparts this enthusiasm to her clients. To say that her English is fluent is an understatement. It is almost colloquially perfect. I would have no hesitation in recommending anybody intending to visit Malacca to seek her services.
Melissa guided 4 of us in Malacca. From greeting at the dock to reluctant goodbyes, we had a wonderful day. Melissa is warm, kind , friendly, and very informed as a guide. We were immediately at ease, laughed, toured, explored, and sampled. When you encounter a person like this young lady, it makes you feel like the world can be well. Melissa, if you read this, thank your parents for raising an exceptional person. We all were emotional about saying goodbye.
Your Melaka tour itinerary
*Melaka is a tender port, itinerary will be tailored for us to be back before the last tender. * Meet & greet at Malacca port (please reconfirm which) -experience a traditional trishaw ride or the river cruise Visit the: - Dutch Square complex (dubbed the red square)- Christ church, Stadhuys, Victoria fountain & the clock tower - St. Paul's church ruins (atop a hill overlooking the straits of malacca, the old city & the ship known as Flor de la mar) - Porta de Santiago (the only remaining structure of the Portuguese Fortaleza that was not destroyed by the British) - Stand at the very street upon which the news of the country's independence was first announced! - Old Malacca quarters at Jonker, Heeren & Temple street(period houses significance, dying trades & a blend of a multicultural society through the lens of worship houses - Cheng Hoon Teng, Kg Kling mosque & Sri Poyattha Vinayaga Moorthy temple.
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Type: Walking
Exploration of the city would be on foot. Total walking distance approximately 3 to 4km mostly leveled ground. Short climb up the steps of St. Paul hill. There would be a complimentary traditional trishaw ride (point of transfer at discretion of guide)
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Malacca, Malacca, Malaysia
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