Kuala Lumpur Shore Excursion: Two Towers and Malaysian Culture

In the morning, meet a professional local guide at the cruise terminal for a full day tour of Kuala Lumpur, including the city's two iconic towers.

Start at the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world, which were inspired by the former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad. Now an internationally-recognized masterpiece, these iconic tower capture the aspirations of a nation hurtling into the future.

Afterwards, head to the Menara Kuala Lumpur, or KL Tower, the tallest tower in Southeast Asia. You'll have spectacular views of the city from the SkyDeck, almost 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the ground. Pause for a buffet lunch with a view at Atmosphere 360, a revolving restaurant that serves modern and traditional Malay cuisine along with international fare. Choose between appetizers that include Thai papaya Salad and Vietnamese spring rolls, then try lamb masala, stir-fried chili crab, and more.

Following the meal, continue to the largest museum of Islamic arts in Southeast Asia, with more than 7,000 artifacts from the Islamic world. Next, head to the majestic Sultan Abdul Samad Building for a photo stop at the former headquarters for British colonial administrators, then walk across the road to the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery to browse some souvenirs before heading back to the cruise terminal, where this full-day of exploring concludes.