Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu Old Town Walking Tour and Spice Market (Hyundai Starex): Luxury

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day tour

Tour Level: Moderate

Tour Comfort: Luxury

Tour Period: Morning

3.5 hours English Kota Kinabalu

tour highlights

Handicraft Market
Spice bazaar
Padang Merdeka
Atkinson Clock Tower
Australia Place

tour details

Explore the thriving local culture of Kota Kinabalu. Search for baskets, place mats, woven tribal fabrics, shell craft, batik fabrics, pearls, Capiz shell lamp shades, embroidered clothes, wood carvings and more at the Handicraft Market. Then, visit the spice bazaar to learn about various spices and their uses along with other different ingredients used in cooking curries and local Malaysian cuisine. Leave the market for a refreshing glass of Teh Tarik” (pulled tea) and Roti Canai (an Indian pancake eaten with curry sauce). Proceed on foot to the town’s oldest part, dating back to pre World War 2, with brief stops at the Padang Merdeka and Atkinson Clock Tower. Finish with a stroll down Gaya Street, the oldest street in Kota Kinabalu which in olden days was the heart of the town.

tour description

Meet your guide at the lobby and proceed on foot to the Handicraft Market, which have hundreds of stalls selling handicraft from around the region. Look out for baskets, place mats, woven tribal fabrics, shell craft, batik fabrics, fresh water and salt water pearls, capiz shell lamp shades, embroidered blouses & tablecloths, wood carvings and many more.
Visit the spice bazaar and learn about various spices and their uses. Learn about the different ingredients used in cooking curries and local Malaysian cuisine. Leave the market for a refreshing glass of pulled tea "Teh Tarik" and "Roti Canai" an Indian pancake eaten with curry sauce. Proceed onwards on foot to the town's oldest part, dating back to pre World War 2. Brief stops at the Padang Merdeka, Atkinson Clock Tower, Australia Place. Stroll down Gaya Street, the oldest street in Kota Kinabalu which in olden days was the heart of the town. Stop for some fresh Chinese pastries or buns. Finally enjoy lunch at a restaurant in town, before returning to your hotel.
(Remarks : This is a walking tour)

includes

Transfer to/from hotel included: Yes
Pick-up/Drop-off at hotels out of town at surcharge
Meals included: Lunch and Local "Tea" in a local coffee shop
Include softdrink, fruit juice (bottle/can), other beverages and snacks
Include premium cold towel
Include WiFi in vehicle (Unlimited data, 3G/4G LTE, depend on network coverage), fair usage policy applies, usage for video streaming subject to additional data usage and charges apply

notes

This is a walking tour

Tour code: EXBHOTWO