Private Tour: Ipoh Secrets Full Day Heritage Tour from Ipoh
Overview
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 day
Let 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.
Let 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.
Inclusions
- Private Guided Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from any location within Ipoh city limits
- Entry/Admission - Ipoh Heritage Walk
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ipoh Secrets, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Ipoh, Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak
Our itinerary is fully customizable, so should you have your own idea & bucket list, you can discuss with your guide upon meeting and we will be able to plan out your day!
Stop At: Ipoh Heritage Walk, Ipoh Malaysia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ipoh Town Hall and Old Post Office, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Right opposite of the Ipoh Railway Station
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Jalan Dato Sagor, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
A hundred year old clock tower build by the British for remembering an assassination case happened during the early years of colonization
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ipoh Tourist Information Centre, No 1 Jalan Bandar Ground Floor Old Town Office, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Stop by for some air condition and get to see the aerial photograph of old Ipoh
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ipoh Mural Art Trail, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Stopping by some street art and wall murals to pose for some photos
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ipoh Railway Station, Jalan Panglima, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
"The Taj Mahal of Ipoh" and Ipoh Town Hall, the starting point of our heritage walk
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Concubine Lane, Jalan Panglima, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ho Yan Hor Museum, 1 Jalan Bijeh Timah, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Linking up the story of tin miners and herbal tea that started at this museum
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, Ipoh Malaysia
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!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Gunung Rapat, Ipoh 30450 Malaysia
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kellie's Castle, Batu Gajah Malaysia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kong Heng Square, Jalan Bandar Timah, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Learn about the hard life of a tin miner and the exploit of the rich tin mining tycoons
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ipoh Secrets, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Ipoh, Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak
Our itinerary is fully customizable, so should you have your own idea & bucket list, you can discuss with your guide upon meeting and we will be able to plan out your day!
Stop At: Ipoh Heritage Walk, Ipoh Malaysia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ipoh Town Hall and Old Post Office, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Right opposite of the Ipoh Railway Station
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Jalan Dato Sagor, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
A hundred year old clock tower build by the British for remembering an assassination case happened during the early years of colonization
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ipoh Tourist Information Centre, No 1 Jalan Bandar Ground Floor Old Town Office, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Stop by for some air condition and get to see the aerial photograph of old Ipoh
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ipoh Mural Art Trail, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Stopping by some street art and wall murals to pose for some photos
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ipoh Railway Station, Jalan Panglima, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
"The Taj Mahal of Ipoh" and Ipoh Town Hall, the starting point of our heritage walk
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Concubine Lane, Jalan Panglima, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ho Yan Hor Museum, 1 Jalan Bijeh Timah, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Linking up the story of tin miners and herbal tea that started at this museum
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, Ipoh Malaysia
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!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Gunung Rapat, Ipoh 30450 Malaysia
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kellie's Castle, Batu Gajah Malaysia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kong Heng Square, Jalan Bandar Timah, Ipoh 30000 Malaysia
Learn about the hard life of a tin miner and the exploit of the rich tin mining tycoons
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Hcb1401
December 2021
A great experience, relaxed, interesting, and totally flexible to our schedule. Felt like spending a day being shown around a friend’s hometown, going to many places we wouldn’t have found on our own. John was very patient with our two kids also, and they really enjoyed the day.
A great experience, relaxed, interesting, and totally flexible to our schedule. Felt like spending a day being shown around a friend’s hometown, going to many places we wouldn’t have found on our own. John was very patient with our two kids also, and they really enjoyed the day.b3achbuddy
November 2021
I've been to Ipoh lots of times for food. So this is the first time I've availed a tour to get to know Ipoh on a different light! Our guide, John, was very knowledgeable and give details that only locals will know. he brings us to places that we usually passed by but he have insights that we've n...
I've been to Ipoh lots of times for food. So this is the first time I've availed a tour to get to know Ipoh on a different light! Our guide, John, was very knowledgeable and give details that only locals will know. he brings us to places that we usually passed by but he have insights that we've never known before... yet he says "can google lah". He also took us to restaurants that serves good food but really affordable. Told us interesting stories about places and spots. And he got good sense to manage our tour time well. Highly recommended tour and guide for Ipoh!Diana C
November 2021
Stumbled upon this tour on Tripadvisor after reading quite a number of great reviews. It did not disappoint. It was a private tour. We were picked up at our hotel by John (spacious MPV) and brought us to an authentic breakfast place (Curry Mee, Wantan Mee , Chicken Hor Fun and White Coffee...
Stumbled upon this tour on Tripadvisor after reading quite a number of great reviews. It did not disappoint. It was a private tour. We were picked up at our hotel by John (spacious MPV) and brought us to an authentic breakfast place (Curry Mee, Wantan Mee , Chicken Hor Fun and White Coffee of course). Then, we headed for the Ipoh Heritage Walking Tour. John was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of trivia along the way which we find very interesting. After the morning walk, we headed to the Sam Poh Tong Temple (stunning Japanese Garden) before heading for lunch (Chicken Rice - yummy and affordable), then went for Kellie's Castle after. Since it was already around 330 when we left Kellie's Castle, we assumed that we will head home already as the tour was only supposed to be for 8 hours (ending by 4pm), but John even brought us to Perak Cave Temple. We were supposed to go to Kek Long Tong but there was a long queue so we decided to opt out. The Perak Cave Temple was a good alternative. Amazing Cave temple with Stalactites and Stalagmites, too bad we didn't manage to climb to the Pavilion (as it was already late when we arrived - last entry was at 330pm). Overall, this is a highly recommended tour. We've been to Ipoh a few times and this was the first time, we've booked a tour. This was a good alternative to go around the city with a relaxed paced and with a local bringing you to hole in the wall eateries (everything was arranged for you :) ) Thanks to John for being flexible and accommodating.WTYC
December 2019
Our family of seniors & children enjoyed our tour with John who shared so much history & culture with us. Thanks for an enriching day learning about Ipoh!
Our family of seniors & children enjoyed our tour with John who shared so much history & culture with us. Thanks for an enriching day learning about Ipoh!Rossmac0
November 2019
This was a private tour. Our guide John, was fantastic. After an authentic breakfast it was a walking tour then onto a variety of sights. We sa so much and learnt about the history of Ipoh all in a friendly environment. Recommended.
This was a private tour. Our guide John, was fantastic. After an authentic breakfast it was a walking tour then onto a variety of sights. We sa so much and learnt about the history of Ipoh all in a friendly environment. Recommended.Graham_F
November 2019
A fun day, good weather. Only spent time at temples and Kellie's Castle as I had done "Old Town" a few days before. Loved the slower pace. It allowed for a greater appreciation of the temples and their history. No rushing about trying to get it all in. Simon was an excellent guide and very willin...
A fun day, good weather. Only spent time at temples and Kellie's Castle as I had done "Old Town" a few days before. Loved the slower pace. It allowed for a greater appreciation of the temples and their history. No rushing about trying to get it all in. Simon was an excellent guide and very willing to engage in conversation and answers all of my many questions and curiosities.