Private Tour: Ipoh Secrets Full Day Heritage Tour from Ipoh

4.8 (43 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Cave temple hidden within the hills — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Chance to try these humongous bananas! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 travellers.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: Chinese, Malay, Cantonese, English
Operated by: Ipoh Secrets Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from any location within the city limits of Ipoh
Included: Private Guided Tour

Not included

Not included: Experience the authentic "Breakfast Culture in Malaysia," which was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2024
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities: Tips are optional but appreciated
Not included: Limited boot space for luggages/suitcases

Itinerary

Ipoh Secrets

45 min

Ipoh Full Day Heritage Tour starts with complimentary pickup from any location of your choice within Ipoh city. Breakfast* at some local eatery for some authentic Ipoh dishes away from the tourist trap.

*Meals not included

*Please let your guide know of your dietary restriction if any
Ipoh

Passing by

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!
Ipoh Heritage Walk

2 hours Admission included

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.
Ipoh Railway Station

5 min

"The Taj Mahal of Ipoh" and Ipoh Town Hall, the starting point of our heritage walk
Ipoh Town Hall and Old Post Office

5 min

Right opposite of the Ipoh Railway Station
Birch Memorial Clock Tower

10 min

A hundred year old clock tower build by the British for remembering an assassination case happened during the early years of colonization
Ipoh Mural Art Trail

Passing by

Along the way you'll start to see some street art and wall murals. This is just a passing by along the heritage walk and not a featured scene.
Kong Heng Square

15 min

Learn about the hard life of a tin miner and the exploit of the rich tin mining tycoons
Concubine Lane

15 min

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
Ho Yan Hor Museum

25 min

Linking up the story of tin miners and herbal tea that started at this museum

*Closed every Monday
Sam Poh Tong Temple

45 min

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!

*Should there's any closure due to unforeseen circumstances, we will replace with similar attractions
Stop 12

one hour

Native to Malaysia, and Tambun area in Ipoh city is well known to produce the best Pomelo in the region. You'll get to know amazing facts about this fruit while walking under them. Besides Pomelo trees, there are also other fruit trees in the orchard, and this includes the King of fruit, durian!
Ipoh

one hour

Lunch* break will be at around 12:30-1:00PM. Do let your guide know if you want to try any of the local specialty or just us bring you to our favourite yummy place!

*Please let your guide know of your dietary restriction if any

*Meals not included
Perak Cave Temple

45 min

As a city famous for its cave temples*, you surely will not want to pass this chance to visit the magnificent Perak Cave Temple and admire its intricate stalactites & stalagmites, calligraphies and wall murals by renown personals from around the world.

*Should there's any closure due to unforeseen circumstances, we will replace with similar attractions

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

D Eastern Hotel
De Quinton Hotel
Dusit Princess Ipoh
OYO 746 Hotel Comfort
Regalodge Hotel Ipoh
Kinta Bali Villa
Hotel Lotte
Ipoh French Hotel
MH Hotel Ipoh
Cititel Express Ipoh
C&CDreamland hotel

and 106 more pickup points

Pick up from any location within Ipoh city limits. Let us know your preferred pickup location by filling the optional note for us.
If you've not booked a hotel, contact us with your hotel details once your hotel arrangements are finalized