Explore Jakarta’s cultural and historical sites on foot. Savor local cuisine, enjoy tea, and indulge in massages. Discover the city’s hidden gems.
Explore Jakarta’s cultural and historical sites on foot. Savor local cuisine, enjoy tea, and indulge in massages. Discover the city’s hidden gems.
- Glodok Chinatown - The first stop on the tour is Glodok Chinatown, which you’ll visit by car. This area is rich in history, with Chinese communities having settled here since the dynasty, colonial, and riot eras. Glodok offers a lot to explore, especially its local markets filled with authentic Chinese food, goods, and shops. You can also enjoy a…
- Glodok Chinatown - The first stop on the tour is Glodok Chinatown, which you’ll visit by car. This area is rich in history, with Chinese communities having settled here since the dynasty, colonial, and riot eras. Glodok offers a lot to explore, especially its local markets filled with authentic Chinese food, goods, and shops. You can also enjoy a cup of tea with a story behind it after walking, shopping, or sightseeing. The tour will then continue to the Old Town via Tuk Tuk.
- Jakarta Old Town - While exploring the Old Town, you’ll be reminded of the Dutch colonial era with its unique European-Chinese architectural style. Chinatown and the Old Town are neighboring areas, historically connected by a special gate. You can explore this historical area on foot or by golf cart, learning about Jakarta’s colonial heritage. After visiting several sites, the tour proceeds to Istiqlal Cathedral by train from Kota Station to Juanda Station.
- Kota Station - From here, you’ll take a train to Juanda Station to visit a mosque and a church. Also known as Beos Station or Kota Station, its original name was Batavia-Benedenstad Station. During the Japanese occupation, it was renamed Djakarta. ‘Beos’ stands for Batavia En Omstreken, meaning Batavia and its surroundings, highlighting its role as a railway hub connecting Batavia with other cities like Bekasi, Bogor, Bandung, and Karawang.
- Istiqlal Mosque - After arriving at Juanda Station, you’ll walk to the Weltevreden area, a historical Dutch site, to visit Istiqlal Mosque. This is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the ninth largest in the world by capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, it was named “Istiqlal,” an Arabic word for “independence.”
- Jakarta Cathedral - Just across the road from Istiqlal Mosque is the Jakarta Cathedral. After the Dutch East India Company arrived in 1619, the Roman Catholic Church was banned in the Dutch East Indies, limited to Flores and Timor. The Netherlands supported Protestantism and tried to limit the influence of the Holy See. The tour will then proceed to the Welcoming Statue via TransJakarta bus.
- Selamat Datang Monument - As you enter Jakarta, you’ll see the “Patung Selamat Datang” or Welcoming Statue, a great spot for Instagram-worthy photos. Established 60 years ago by the government, the tour continues via TransJakarta bus to the National Monument (MONAS) for more photo opportunities. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or another desired location.
- National Monument (MONAS) - After arriving at the National Monument area, you’ll have time to take photos in front of this iconic landmark. The driver will then take you back to your hotel.
- Bus TransJakarta Ticket
- KRL Train Ticket
- Bottled water
- Tuk Tuk Ride
- Snacks
- Licensed Guidance
- Car/Taxi
- Bus TransJakarta Ticket
- KRL Train Ticket
- Bottled water
- Tuk Tuk Ride
- Snacks
- Licensed Guidance
- Car/Taxi
- Tipping Optional
- Meals of Lunch or Dinner more than 10$, Street Food at Glodok or Cafe Batavia
- Tea and coffee
- Tipping Optional
- Meals of Lunch or Dinner more than 10$, Street Food at Glodok or Cafe Batavia
- Tea and coffee
The tour activities to several tourist destinations, such as cultural sites, historical sites, culinary areas, which are supported by various search activities around Jakarta. We have many options to do in the tour, in this program you can have the different experience by Jakarta public transport. The tour guide will explain the history, architecture,…
The tour activities to several tourist destinations, such as cultural sites, historical sites, culinary areas, which are supported by various search activities around Jakarta. We have many options to do in the tour, in this program you can have the different experience by Jakarta public transport. The tour guide will explain the history, architecture, traditions and interesting stories. by short walking and public transportation in Jakarta with many advantages, including: - Walking tours can provide a more in-depth and authentic experience, because you can see and feel the atmosphere of the city, local market and Chinese residential and discover things. - Public transportation make you feel you are Local in trying public transportation which urban people do this to work, market and everywhere.
- The optional tour with public transportation still used car for pick up and drop section
- Public Transportation service without lunch, Try our local street food
- Public Transportation is still convenience in looking local experience
- Supplement 15$ from airport in each way/Booking
- Pick up and Drop Off Jakarta Area and Port
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.