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Astonishing Macau on a full-day private tour

Macau
Book online or call: +44 0800 015 4961
Duration: 8 h
Activity Level: Moderate
Experience: Unesco, Family, Historical
Language: English, Chinese
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour

Overview

Spend a wonderful and unforgettable day discovering the pearl of China - Macau! Macau is a unique region of China that was built by Portuguese colonialists which determined its appearance, architecture, culture and traditions. Walking through the historic centre of Macau, you will move to a typical European city, and after walking a little further you will return to Asia and find yourself among ultra-modern skyscrapers. Our expert guides will help you not to get lost and see the hidden gems of Macau.

What's included

  • Professional licensed guide
  • Transportation by a private vehicle
  • Bottle of water
  • Traditional lunch

Highlights

Cotai Strip
The Cotai Strip is a term coined by Las Vegas Sands Corporation with regard to its building of a strip of hotel-casinos in the Cotai section of Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. Over the past decade, the layout of the Cotai Strip has also slowly developed into a grid-like layout with major hotels and casinos such as Galaxy Macau, MGM Cotai, and Wynn Palace, not directly connected to the 'strip' as opposed to Las Vegas Strip with the majority of major hotels and casinos with front access to the strip.
Lilau Square
The groundwater of Lilau used to be the main source of natural spring water in Macao. The Portuguese popular phrase: "One who drinks from Lilau never forgets Macao" expresses the locals' nostalgic attachment to Lilau Square. This area corresponds to one of the first Portuguese residential quarters in Macao.
Mandarin's House
Mandarin's House is a historic residential complex in São Lourenço, Macau. It was the residence and family home of the late Qing theoretician and reformist Zheng Guanying (1842-1921). He completed his masterpiece of Shengshi Weiyan (Words of Warning in Times of Prosperity) in the house. Mandarin's House occupies an area of 4,000 square metres, which is amongst the largest family houses in Macau
Na Tcha Temple
The Na Tcha Temple, built in 1888, is a Chinese folk religion temple in Santo António, Macau, China. The Na Tcha Temple was built in homage to the guardian deity. It is believed that it was built to put an end to the plague ravaging the region during that time. In 2005, the temple became one of the designated sites of the Historic Centre of Macau enlisted on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The A-Ma Temple
The A-Ma Temple is a temple to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu located in São Lourenço, Macau, China. Built in 1488, the temple is one of the oldest in Macau and thought to be the settlement's namesake. The name Macau was thought to be derived from the name of the temple. It is said that when the Portuguese sailors landed at the coast just outside the temple and asked the name of the place, the natives replied Maa-gok or A-maa-gok (lit. "The Pavilion of the Mother"). The Portuguese then named the peninsula "Macau". The temple was well described in ancient Chinese texts, as well as represented in paintings, related to Macao. It is also one of the first scenes photographed in Macao. In 2005, the temple became one of the designated sites of the Historic Centre of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Leal Senado Building
The Leal Senado Building (Portuguese for Loyal Senate) was the seat of Portuguese Macau's government (Legislative Assembly of Macau and Municipal Council of Macau). It is located at one end of the Senado Square in São Lourenço, Macau, China. The title was bestowed on Macau's government in 1810 by Portugal's Prince Regent João, who later became King John VI of Portugal. This was a reward for Macau's loyalty to Portugal, which refused to recognize Spain’s sovereignty during the Philippine Dynasty that it occupied Portugal, between 1580 and 1640. A plaque ordered by the king commemorating this can still be seen inside the entrance hall.
The Moorish Barracks
The Moorish Barracks is a historical barracks in São Lourenço, Macau, China. The barracks were built in August 1874 to accommodate a regiment from Goa, Portuguese India. It was designed by an Italian architect. In 1905, it was turned into the headquarters of the Macau Port Authority. The building now houses the headquarter of Marine and Water Bureau.
The Our Lady of Penha Chapel
The Our Lady of Penha Chapel is a church in São Lourenço, Macau, China. The land where the church stands was donated by the Senate of the Augustinians for the construction of the church, which was dedicated to the Our Lady of Penha of France. The church was then constructed in 1622 and became the property of the Augustinians until 1834 when they were expelled from Macau. In 1837, the church was reconstructed along with the Bishop's residence next to it. In 1935, it was then again completely rebuilt.
The Ruins of Saint Paul's
The Ruins of Saint Paul's are the ruins of a 17th-century Catholic religious complex in Santo António, Macau, China. They include what was originally St. Paul's College and the Church of St. Paul (Igreja de São Paulo) also known as "Mater Dei", a 17th-century Portuguese church dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle. Today, the ruins are one of Macau's best-known landmarks and one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World. In 2005, they were officially listed as part of the Historic Centre of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Taipa Houses–Museum
The Taipa Houses–Museum is housed in a set of old houses in Taipa, Macau, China. The museum complex consists of five houses, of which four display various artifacts and exhibits on life during Macau's colonial-era while another serves as an event venue. The houses were built in 1921. These colonial residences were restored to recreate houses of well-off Portuguese families living in Macau during the first half of the 20th century. The last house was restored in 1999. The Taipa Houses–Museum opened on 5 December 1999 and is administered by the Macau Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau.

Itinerary

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Meet your guide at the hotel you are staying in Macau or at the cruise port.

Your amazing tour will start by visiting the historic Portuguese part of Macau and its most attractive sights.

Then enjoy the lunch of your choice: Portuguese or Chinese.

Continue exploring the Portuguese heritage in Macau with the informative and captivating stories of your guide.

It`s time to head back to China and discover the modern part of Macau and the gambling oasis that is well-known all over the world. If you want, you can try your luck at one of the casinos.

The great day and the tour is coming to an end, and the guide will take you back to the hotel or to the cruise port.

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