Free Heritage Walk - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Sean T.

The free heritage walk was led by our excellent guide Catherine, who was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Sabah and Kota Kinabalu. We started off at the former post office, and learned that much of modern KK city sits on reclaimed land! We learned also about local foods, eg Pisang Saba (from which Sabah gets its name), pinang and other fruits. It was a delight to hear about the British North Borneo company, Jesselton, 亚庇, Atkinson clock tower, the significant contributions of the Australian army, etc. A great experience not to be missed if you're in KK Sabah. Thank you Sabah Tourism Board!

In our time there, they have English tours on Wed 9am, and Chinese tours on Sat 9am. It lasts about 1.5 hours.

(It was sad to see graffiti on the plaque remembering Australian armed forces - final photo... Hope it can be cleaned up)

Aaron Y.

无意中路过旅游局发现的免费历史讲解，周六上午中文讲解。感谢沙巴旅游和导游协会，当天导游讲解很尽心，耐心详细介绍当地历史，我们对沙巴历史有了新的认识。推荐大家参加。

Siti F.

The Kota Kinabalu Heritage Walk was a fantastic experience that deepened my understanding of the city's rich history. Our tour guide, Madam Grace Leong was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making the journey through time engaging and informative. Highly recommend for both history buffs and curious travelers!

Todd M.

Katherine our guide was fantastic, her local knowledge helped us understand the area and people.
I would definitely recommend this tour as it is very informative.

Rachael T. F. Y.

Our guide Grace is a GEM! Very informative! She is hilarious and she's a walking encyclopedia!

We enjoyed knowing more about the KK city, the history, the culture etc. Little that we know that the KK City Hall rents out free bikes for everyone to cycle around the city during weekends from 3pm-7pm!

Can't wait to join another guided tour!

Mandy C. K. M.

It was an enjoyable walk around KK city from the starting point at Sabah Tourism Board. A little radio device was provided so we could listen clearly to Basil, our tour guide. There was ample time to shop for authentic cultural souvenirs and local fruits along the way. It was interesting listening to the history and stories from Basil. Remember to tip your guide!

Pamella O. J. S.

Participating in a free Heritage Walk is a deeply enriching experience, allowing us to explore the cultural and historical essence of a place without the burden of an entry fee. A free heritage walk offers a unique, engaging, and educational experience that is both accessible and rewarding. It’s an excellent way to learn about the history and culture of a place, guided by experts passionate guide Ms Amazing Grace! Whether you’re a local or a tourist, participating in one of these walks can provide new perspectives and a deeper appreciation for the heritage that shapes our world today.

Hachiko

Very interesting heritage walk! I learned a lot about KK history in short time and got to see a lot of unique building, although the day was kinda hot (recommended to bring cap) but it was a great walk nevertheless, the TG is also very friendly and insightful 👍🏻 if you want to learn more abt KK, join this heritage walk~