About This Tour
Explore the cradle of modern Malaysia on a self-guided walking tour around Melaka, hearing tales of sultans, spices and empires at a crossroad. This audio guide takes you on the history of the area, from the Portuguese colonial days in the 1400s, driven by gold, glory and God, through the Dutch business empire, all the way to today’s Melaka, a city with UNESCO world heritage status. Hear about the Malay sultans and Portuguese viceroys that shaped its history. Take in the fragrant aromas that linger from the spice trade, and learn why Melaka was such an important piece on the global trading chessboard. You'll see some of the key landmarks that remain from the various occupations, including Porta de Santiago, St Paul’s Church, and the Stadhuys. You'll also learn how the Dutch and Portuguese influenced the Malay language and what it was like growing up in Melaka in the 1990s. Dive into this spicy melting pot of a city and get a taste of its diverse history on this 45-minute tour.
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Meeting Point
The tour begins in front of the street facing Starbucks next to the main entrance of Dataran Pahlawan Mall. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket for this self-guided audio tour.
Special Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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