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Chow Kit Market, Kampung & Murtabak: Real KL Revealed

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Join a small group tour and venture through one of the biggest wet market to hunt for delicious local food in the district of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Be hungry for food and knowledge as your local guide will walk you through each step of the way on this food trail. Savor delicious local cuisine which the forefathers of Kuala Lumpur has kept alive as you unveil the history and heritage of Malaysia. Get ready to eat, learn and have fun!

What's Included

  • Beverages and dinner
  • Small-group walking tour
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Souvenir photos, available to purchase
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

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Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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End point

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Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We end with at a Mamak Indian Muslim store selling Indian rotis and Malaysia's signature pull tea.

What To Expect

Your 4-hour culinary trail starts at 3.30pm. The small group members will meet the guide at Chow Kit Monorail Station, by a convenient store. You will be learning about the history of Kuala Lumpur as you venture through Chow Kit Wet Market and beautiful pre-war and colonial buildings. You will be stopping by at least 3 food outlets, tasting at least 10 varieties of local and heritage food of Kuala Lumpur.

Your informative guide is born and bred in Kuala Lumpur and loves to share and communicate. It's highly encouraged that you ask questions throughout the tour, and let the guide know if you are dietary restrictions. Your guide would like to ensure that you have a good time and nice experience. Please keep an open mind to try out new things during the culinary trail, and listen to the recommendations from your guide of the best food stalls.

Rest assured that you will be sinking in your teeth into delicious local food. Enjoy a nice, informative food trail experience and stress free day!

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The food experience tours are normally walking trails. It's advised for guests to wear comfortable shoes during the food experience
  • BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLE
  • Water helps during the tour especially during hot weather. Its very easy to get thirsty in Malaysia.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chow Kit Market, Kampung & Murtabak: Real KL Revealed?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+08). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-15250P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Beverages and dinner
  • Small-group walking tour
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Souvenir photos, available to purchase
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Tips to enjoy Simply Enak's food tour:
  • BE HUNGRY, BE OPEN
  • Make sure you come hungry when you join the food experience and be open to foods introduced by the guide
  • WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES
  • The food experience tours are normally walking trails. It's advised for guests to wear comfortable shoes during the food experience
  • BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLE
  • Water helps during the tour especially during hot weather. Its very easy to get thirsty in Malaysia.
  • UMBRELLA AND RAINCOAT
  • Malaysia's weather can be unpredictable. Please bring your own umbrella or raincoat if its raining or going to rain.
  • AVOID WEARING WHITE
  • There's nothing worse than spilling food on a white t-shirt. If you don't mind the stain, you can always wear white.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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