Top Kuching Art & Culture

“See Sarawak in Half a Day” is the claim made by Sarawak Cultural Village, a unique award-winning living museum offering an excellent introduction to local cultures and lifestyles. The success of this programme has left the surrounding forest reserve with a thriving population of healthy adolescent and young adult orangutans, who are now breeding in the wild.

Zip around Kuching on this half day guided bike tour of the city. Combine history and culture at a leisurely pace as you visit historic buildings, a floating village and an open-air market. Traverse the city with ease; your guide leads the way, so you won’t get lost. Although some pedalling is required, this is one of the easiest ways to see the city’s highlights.

Journey through many of Kuching’s highlights on this intimate, family-friendly tour. An ideal introduction to the city with something for everyone, whether you’re interested in culture, history, landmarks or discovering local life. Stroll through the maze-like alleys of Old Kuching, haggle at central markets and visit Sarawak Museum. See the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade with its ornate temples, historic buildings and traditional houses selling handmade crafts.

Take the strain out of reaching the Sarawak Cultural Village on this convenient package that includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from Kuching hotels. Immerse in a 17-acre (7-hectare) living museum that’s home to seven traditional houses representing each of Sarawak’s major cultures. Along the way, enjoy dance performances, blowpipe displays, and stories from the Borneo rainforest. Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule.

“See Sarawak in Half a Day” is the claim made by Sarawak Cultural Village, a unique award-winning living museum offering an excellent introduction to local cultures and lifestyles.

Devoted to rehabilitating injured, orphaned, or rescued orangutans, the Semenggoh Nature Reserve provides an unparalleled opportunity to watch semi-wild orangutans in action without venturing deep into the forest. This convenient door-to-door tour, in a group no larger than 10, spares you the hassle of self-drive, while ensuring you arrive in time for the morning feeding, when the orangutans are easiest to see.

A tour of Kuching will take you from the era of the White Rajahs to the present day. Visit the world renowned Sarawak Museum and the Brooke Legacy (White Rajahs) - Square Tower, Astana and the Court House. There is also the Cat Monument, Tua Pek Kong - Chinese Temple, the old State Mosque and one of the hottest leisure spots in the City, the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade. 24KM from Kuching City marks the Sarawak Cultural Village, an award winning ‘living’ museum spreading over a 17 acre site at the foothills of Mount Santubong. The cultural village showcases the tribal lifestyles lived by the many ethnic groups that lace the beautiful Land of Hornbills, Sarawak. There are about 150 people living in the village, demonstrating traditional daily activities for you to experience the arts, crafts, games and delicacies of the 7 major ethnic groups.

Discover the best of Kuching and the Sarawak River during this 6-hour small-group tour. Visit key landmarks such as Square Tower, the Cat Monument, and the old State Mosque while learning about the history of the area from the White Rajah era to present day. Then enjoy a sunset cruise down the Sarawak River and admire the city and nearby villages with unobstructed views.

Get a glimpse of Borneo’s diverse traditional cultures on a 4-hour trip to Sarawak Cultural Village from Kuching that includes entrance fees, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off. Meet members of Sarawak tribes from Orang Ulu to Iban and Penan, learn about daily life, homes, crafts, and ceremonies, and enjoy hands-on activities including top spinning and shooting a blowpipe.

Experience Sarawak’s indigenous Bidayuh culture on a 4-hour excursion to a traditional longhouse from Kuching. You’ll travel through a landscape of paddy fields and plantations on your way to the rainforest, then meet members of the Bidayuh tribe in their communal quarters, which are decorated with elaborate bamboo carvings. This half-day longhouse tour includes pickup and drop-off in Kuching city, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

A perfect introduction to Sarawak’s historic capital, this tour includes Kuching’s Chinatown, the cat statue, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the civic centre viewing platform and the world famous Sarawak museum.

Visit the Sarawak Cultural Village to see Borneo culture first hand, from traditional dances to handicrafts and more. Combining tickets to Sarawak Cultural Village with round-trip transport from Kuching saves you the hassle of coordinating taxis and admission. Simply board a climate-controlled bus for a trip to the thatched village, where you’ll explore local culture with a gorgeous mountain backdrop.

See more of Kuching during this half-day tour which showcases the highlights of Sarawak’s cultural capital. From the maze-like alleys of Old Kuching to haggling practice at the bustling Central Markets, this private tour offers a fulsome introduction to Kuching without the hassle of a slow traveling party or a large group of travelers. See major landmarks like the Cat Statue, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the State Mosque and the Astana.

Discover the wildlife and culture of Borneo on a full-day small-group tour from Kuching. Head to the Matang Wildlife Center, a part of Kubah National Park, which is home to many species including orangutans, sun bears, civets, and hornbills. After observing the animals, head to the Sarawak Cultural Village to learn about the various ethnic groups that call the area home.

If you’ve only got limited time in Kuching, tick off more attractions in less time on a full-day sightseeing tour that’s ideal for first-time visitors and nature lovers. Let a guide take care of driving so that you don’t have to worry about navigation, and benefit from a local perspective of Semenggoh Nature Reserve, Annah Rais, and Jong’s Crocodile Farm. All entrance fees and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Spend a day on Satang Island with a 6-hour tour from Kuching that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a boat tour of the national park, snorkeling equipment, and a picnic lunch on the beach. Watch for green and hawksbill turtles in a pristine island group with a thriving coral reef, diverse bird life, and white sand beaches.

Keep cool in a climate-controlled vehicle as you explore Kuching highlights on a half-day tour that goes from historic streets to the city’s newest landmarks. With a fascinating stop at the Sarawak State Museum, you’ll get a whirlwind introduction to Sarawak’s history and traditional cultures, too, and the tour features a shopping stop at Kuching’s central market that’s ideal for picking up unique souvenirs.

Combine culture with nature on a full-day tour of Kuching that includes a visit to Semenggoh Nature Reserve and provides a perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Rather than navigating the bustling city alone, you'll travel between attractions such as the Cat Statue, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, and the Clock Tower without getting lost. Plus, you'll benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide.

If you're visiting Kuching for the first-time, get a cultural and historical overview of Sarawak's capital city on a sightseeing tour that's ideal for travelers with limited time. Without the hassle of public transport or the expense of taxis, you'll travel between top attractions such as the Cat Statue, Kuching Esplanade, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, and the Sarawak Museum with ease. Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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This full-day experience gives you the chance to tick off three of Kuching's top attractions in just one day, without the hassle of advance planning. Ideal for first-time visitors with limited time in the city, this tour includes a visit to Semengoh Nature Reserve and Sarawak Cultural Village. Benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide and travel between attractions without worrying about navigation.

Soak up the majesty of a Borneo sunset and the beauty of Kuching at nightfall on a sunset river cruise, undoubtedly the best way to experience this charming city. See landmarks such as the Astana, or governor’s residence, and the Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak (state parliament), as well as stilt homes, houseboats, and the timeless to-and-fro of the river. This convenient package comes complete with door-to-door round-trip transfers.

The best vantage point from which to view the beautiful sights of Kuching is from a boat in the Sarawak River. This 2-hour river cruise takes visitors on a boat ride through one of Malaysia’s most charming cities and is perfect for anyone who wants to get an overview of the city in a relaxing setting.