Aquaria KLCC & Kuala Lumpur City Tour: Aquarium and landmarks

90m underwater tunnel walk with sharks, plus tour 4 of Kuala Lumpur's oldest landmarks in one morning

This combined tour pairs admission to Aquaria KLCC (a multi-level aquarium with over 5,000 aquatic and land creatures) with a guided city tour of four heritage sites: the National Monument, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Jamek Mosque and Merdeka Square. Hotel pickup and drop-off within the city center are included, along with an English-speaking driver and air-conditioned transport. The tour runs roughly 3.5 hours and suits travelers who want both wildlife and history without arranging separate bookings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Aquaria KLCC1h · entry included
2. Kuala Lumpur National Monument20m
3. Sultan Abdul Samad Building20m
4. Jamek Mosque20m
5. Merdeka Square20m

Aquaria visit and city landmarks tour

• Meet driver at hotel lobby
• Visit Aquaria KLCC aquarium
• Tour National Monument (Tugu Negara)
• See Sultan Abdul Samad Building
• View River of Life Kuala Lumpur
• Visit Masjid Jamek mosque
• Explore Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square)
• Return to hotel

The experience

Aquaria KLCC is built around a 90-metre tunnel tank where you walk on a moving travelator while Sand Tiger sharks, stingrays and marine turtles circle overhead. The aquarium spans multiple levels of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and holds exhibits ranging from tropical Asian waters to world rainforests. A live diver feed happens during the tour (you watch the creatures respond at meal times), and the Touchpool area lets you handle live starfish and bamboo sharks.

After the aquarium, the driver takes you to four landmarks that anchor Kuala Lumpur's identity. The National Monument, designed by the architect of the Iwo Jima Memorial, overlooks the KL Lake gardens and honors soldiers from the 1950s Communist Insurgency. Sultan Abdul Samad Building, completed in 1897, stands out for its horseshoe arches, copper domes and 41.2-metre clock tower. The ground floor houses a Tourist Information Centre. Jamek Mosque, built in 1909 and the city's oldest surviving mosque, sits at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, the birthplace of Kuala Lumpur itself, and features Mogul-inspired architecture with a 70-foot dome. Merdeka Square is where the Union Jack was lowered to mark independence from colonial rule, making it one of the country's most important heritage sites.

Your driver meets you at the hotel lobby at 10am and returns you there after the tour ends. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver speaks English throughout. Hotel pickup covers the city center within a 5km radius.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within the city center.
• private air-conditioned transport with an English-speaking driver.
• Aquaria KLCC admission with access to the 90-metre tunnel tank, live diver feeding show and Touchpool area.
• guided tour of the National Monument, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Jamek Mosque and Merdeka Square.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine an aquarium visit with colonial landmarks in a single guided outing rather than navigating between separate attractions on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly is inside the 90-metre tunnel tank at Aquaria KLCC?

Sand Tiger sharks, stingrays, marine turtles and other sea creatures swim freely around the tunnel, which you walk through on a moving travelator so they pass overhead and on all sides.

Can I touch any of the animals at Aquaria KLCC?

Yes, the Touchpool area lets you come into contact with live starfish and bamboo sharks as part of the tour.

When was Sultan Abdul Samad Building built and what makes it stand out?

Built in 1897, it was considered the finest building in the Malay states at the time and features an imposing porch, graceful horseshoe arches, shiny copper domes and a 41.2-metre clock tower.

Why is Jamek Mosque historically important to Kuala Lumpur?

Built in 1909 as the city's oldest surviving mosque, it sits at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, which is the birthplace of Kuala Lumpur itself.

What happened at Merdeka Square that makes it a heritage site?

The Union Jack was lowered there to mark Malaysia's independence from colonial rule, making it one of the country's most important heritage landmarks.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

No, food and drinks are not included. You'll want to budget for meals or snacks separately.