Kuala Lumpur

11 Best Kuala Lumpur Craft Workshops

The make-it-yourself stops: batik painted by your own hand, pewter hammered at the Royal Selangor school and sari-draping sessions between Batu Caves runs. Malaysian craft is alive and teaching; the souvenirs come with skills attached.

1.Batu Caves & Malaysian Handicraft Tour with Pewter & Batik

Discover Kuala Lumpur’s highlights on this 3.5-hour guided tour visiting Batu Caves, a pewter factory, and batik workshop with convenient pickup.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“I loved this tour! The monkeys were so cute (though, as a former zoo tour guide, I did not go near them or try to touch them - a wild animal is still a wild animal). The place was beautiful, and my guide Rayhan Raj…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

3.Batu Caves, Waterfalls, Hotspring, Batik & Pewter Tour with Lunch

Discover Kuala Lumpur’s highlights on a 6-hour tour visiting Batu Caves, waterfalls, hot springs, and traditional crafts with included lunch.

★ 4.5

“Guide/Driver Mr Mutah was excellent. Rang before pickup time to advise on his way. All locations visited were interesting and information provided by Mr Mutah was relevant and not over the top. Lunch was of good size and variety”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

5.Malaysian Batik Experience-Handkerchief

Create your own Malaysian batik masterpiece in Kuala Lumpur with guided instruction, traditional techniques, and all materials included for just $17.

★ 5.0

“Such a peaceful, fun & creative experience! Everyone was so helpful and making a batik scarf is a one of a kind souvenir! The shop is excellent as well, picked up batik shorts, scarves and tops for the whole family. Look for Ms. Carol she…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

7.Genting Highlands Tour plus Batu Caves, Batik & Pewter Factory

Discover Kuala Lumpur's highlights with a day trip to Genting Highlands, Batu Caves, and cultural factories. Scenic, flexible, and family-friendly.

★ 4.5

“Very uncomfortable car for a long trip. He was a driver not a guide. Would tell us where to go at the stops but offered no real information. We cut the tour short by three hours. He did drive by sites that were not on…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

9.Batu Caves, Royal Selangor Pewter and Batik Factory Tour

Explore Kuala Lumpur’s highlights with this 3-4 hour guided tour visiting Batu Caves, Royal Selangor Pewter, and Batik Factory. Authentic, informative, and great value.

★ 5.0

“Enjoyed this tour. Helmi the driver was informative and gave context to each of the places we visited. Batu caves was first thankfully as more crowded when we left. Worth the steps to see inside. Royal Selangor pewter factory was interesting and guide was good.…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →