Kuching Heritage Walk & Sarawak Cooking Class
A half-day morning tour from river and market to kitchen with hands-on local cooking
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Activity Duration
6.5 Hours
Nearest City
Destination
Kuching
Guided Language
English
Suitable For
Adult / Child
Package Type
Join-In Group
Meeting Point
Paradesa Borneo Office, Kuching
Meeting Time
8:00AM
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided heritage walk through Kuching’s historic areas and waterfront
- Cross the Sarawak River by traditional sampan, a daily mode of transport for locals
- Explore Petanak Market, learning about local produce used in Sarawak cooking
- Walk through Padungan, known for its historic shophouses and local food culture
- Take part in a hands-on Sarawak cooking class with a local host
- Learn authentic Sarawakian cooking techniques before enjoying the dishes you prepare
- Experience a relaxed, immersive morning programme combining culture and cuisine
Overview
The Kuching Heritage Walk & Cooking Class is a 6.5-hour morning experience that blends cultural discovery with hands-on culinary learning. Begin with a guided walk along the Kuching Waterfront, where the city’s trading past comes to life, before taking a traditional sampan crossing across the Sarawak River. Continue to Petanak Market, where you will explore local produce and gain insight into ingredients commonly used in Sarawak cuisine.
The journey then leads through Padungan, a lively yet often overlooked district known for its historic shophouses, local trade, and everyday food culture. With a deeper understanding of where the ingredients come from, the experience culminates in a hands-on cooking class led by a local host. Learn to prepare authentic Sarawak dishes, then sit down to enjoy the food you have created, making this a rewarding introduction to Kuching’s heritage and culinary traditions.
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What's Included
Lunch
Cooking Class with Local Host
Guided Walking Tour, English-Speaking Guide
Boat Fee(s)
Raincoat / Poncho
What's Excluded
Any Item(s) / Activities Not Mentioned, Tips And Gratuities (Optional), Personal Expenses, Personal Travel Insurance
Peak Season Surcharge(s)
Land Transfers
Important Notes
- Participants are required to make their own way to Paradesa Borneo Office before 8:00AM for briefing and introductions.
- This is a morning to early afternoon experience lasting approximately 6.5 hours.
- The tour involves walking along waterfront paths, city streets, market areas, and heritage shophouse zones. Comfortable walking footwear is recommended.
- Petanak Market is a working local market and may be crowded, wet, or slippery at times, especially in the morning.
- Guests with specific dietary restrictions or food allergies are advised to inform the guide in advance. Substitutions may be limited depending on availability.
- This package is based on a join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private guide or tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform your tour operator when making the bookings.
- The departure time may vary slightly depending on your hotel location and traffic conditions. We recommend reconfirming with our staff for the exact timing. If your transport is delayed, please contact the number listed on your voucher before arranging alternative options.
- All activities are weather-dependent and may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience under current conditions.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- Your tour operator reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation should conditions beyond their control render it necessary.
- All participants must pay attention to all safety briefings and instructions. It is the responsibility of all participants to seek clarification for anything not understood from these briefings.
- Though it is never expected, tipping is always appreciated.
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