Private Tour: Ipoh Secrets Full Day Heritage Tour from Ipoh
Private Tour: Ipoh Secrets Full Day Heritage Tour from Ipoh
The private tour allows you full customization on your itinerary and flexible starting time, you will follow your own pace and with the power to plan your own itinerary. Each private tour will be a different experience as it will cater to suit the group and time allowing maximum versatility and convenience. The itinerary is just a suggestion and should you have other ideas and places to go, do discuss with us or after meeting your guide of the dayLet us know your plan after booking and your guide from Ipoh Secrets will share insights about this former tin mining settlement and discover unique spots in the capital of Perak State which will even surprise experienced travelers.
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Ipoh Secrets
Ipoh Full Day Heritage Tour starts with complimentary pickup from any location of your choice within Ipoh city. Breakfast at some local eatery called "Kopitiam" for some authentic Ipoh dishes away from the tourist trap.
45 minutesIpoh Heritage Walk
Start the heritage trail in old town of Ipoh and get to know the origin stories and interesting facts about old town while admiring the heritage buildings along the way.
2 hoursIpoh Railway Station
"The Taj Mahal of Ipoh" and Ipoh Town Hall, the starting point of our heritage walk
10 minutesIpoh Town Hall and Old Post Office
Right opposite of the Ipoh Railway Station
10 minutesBirch Memorial Clock Tower
A hundred year old clock tower build by the British for remembering an assassination case happened during the early years of colonization
10 minutesIpoh Tourist Information Centre
Stop by for some air condition and get to see the aerial photograph of old Ipoh
10 minutesIpoh Mural Art Trail
Stopping by some street art and wall murals to pose for some photos
15 minutesKong Heng Square
Learn about the hard life of a tin miner and the exploit of the rich tin mining tycoons
15 minutesConcubine Lane
Learn about the hard life of a tin miner at the famous "Concubine Lane" and why it's called "The Second Wife's Lane" by the locals
15 minutesHo Yan Hor Museum
Linking up the story of tin miners and herbal tea that started at this museum
20 minutesSam Poh Tong Cave Temple
One of the oldest cave temple in Ipoh. As you step into the compound, you will be greeted by the serene award winning Chinese style landscape garden with fishes, turtles, and birds probably from the natural limestone hills around! As we head into the cave temple passing through the praying site, there is a hidden courtyard surrounded by mountains with a turtle pond with hundred of turtles and tortoises set free by devotees long long time ago!
45 minutesKek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens
As a city famous for its cave temples, you surely will not want to pass this chance to visit the magnificent Kek Lok Cave Temple and admire its intricate stalactites & stalagmites. Follow your guide for an intro of the cave, letting you know the formation and the creatures hidden around you.
45 minutesKellie's Castle
The spooky Kellie's Castle*, an unfinished mansion of an eccentric Scottish planter, will be our last stop. This castle with combined Scottish, Moorish and Indian architecture was built by craftsmen from Madras, India. All the bricks and marble were imported from India. Do follow your guide as there are some little-known facts and hidden secrets lying around which are not shown on the information boards.
2 hoursIncluded
- Private Guided Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Ipoh Heritage Walk
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Entry/Admission Tickets
- Limited boot space for luggages/suitcases
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.