Old Batavia Private Tour: Explore Jakarta's Heritage and Culture With An Expert Guide
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95 Ratings
Jakarta
Discover the rich heritage and culture of Jakarta's Old Batavia on a private tour with an expert guide. Explore museums, Chinatown, the old town, and more, and experience the city's history through local experiences like riding a Tuk Tuk and a wooden boat.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Istiqlal Mosque - After we arrive at Istiqlal mosque we can do some pictures of mosque and Cathedral at outside. Before we go in the Mosque we the guide bring you inside then Explore the mosque will be completed to other travellers. while entering the mosque providing to take off shoes due to of muslim regulation and we stay waiting other travelers to explore by local guide. Istiqlal also called Independence mosque which is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the 9th largest mosque in the world in terms of worshiper capacity. after finished proceed to across the street on one hands off most experience then visit the old church.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Cruise on a traditional wooden boat
  • Refresh with bottled water
  • Experience Tuktuk ride from Chinatown to Batavia
  • Convenient pick up and drop off
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch
  • Guided tour with a licensed guide
What's Not Included
  • Guide and driver tip
  • Wooden boat
Additional Information

Highly suggested, this tour provides an experience steeped in history and local culture, all thanks to an expert and friendly guide.

The centerpiece: Known as Old Batavia, the Old City of Jakarta has a rich history. Named for its resemblance to the beautiful city of Amsterdam, this area was a bustling trade center in the 16th Century. European sailors and traders thronged it until it fell under the control of the Dutch East Indies Company. It not only served as a trade center but also as administrative powerhouse in the archipelago. Covering just 139 hectares, this area showcases a blend of European and Chinese architecture, with some buildings being repurposed as cafes, museums, and offices.

Guided exploration includes: museums, Chinatown, oldtown, harbour, Istiqlal, cathedral, monas, with a viewing of the presidential palace. The roles of guide and driver are distinctly separate.

Please note:

  • All museums are closed on Mondays
  • Istiqlal Mosque is closed every Friday

*The total tour duration includes pick up and drop off times.

  • recommended to all
Location
Istiqlal Mosque
Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Central Jakarta
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Curiosity06335400867
Apr 12, 2024
Fitri was Excellent service for us!!! - Fitri was Excellent service for us!!! She is very experience for the tour, also she took us for the local food was perfect!!!
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William_j
Apr 7, 2024
Viator and Ferdy -- the best way to see Jakarta - Jakarta is a very busy place and arranging for a Viator private tour was the right way for us to see it. Our driver and guide Ferdy knew where to go and how to best get there. He was extremely accommodating and knowledgeable and added many interesting insights into the things we saw. He met us at the cruise ship terminal just as planned via our What's App messages. His charismatic personality made our day most enjoyable. We would highly recommend Ferdy and this Viator private tour as a way to see way more and learn way more than you possibly could on your own. It was a great way to learn and enjoy the best of Jakarta without having to negotiate traffic and find places on your own. Bill and Jinny J
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Don_a
Mar 29, 2024
It is an amazing tour, so worthed - This was worth it as lifetime experience. However, little rainy at first but once it good soon so that Made the tour amazing. Thank you to my friendly guide, driver very kind. Special terimakasi to Ferdy who manage the trip selection with best advise. Mention his best. I had another chance to the Islands trip so excellent.
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Filipa_f
Mar 18, 2024
Amazing tour! - Amazing tour, my guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly. Really enjoyed the whole experience of this tour and the way it all went, it was a great day! Jakarta is an incredible city, loved every bit! Highly recommend this private tour.
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Sophia_g
Mar 3, 2024
Wonderful personal, tour experience - This was one of the only tours running on a Sunday and I’m so glad I booked it! My guide was Fitri and she was absolutely wonderful- in addition to seeing the sites I learned a lot about daily life, the culture and the history here in Jakarta. The highlight by far (and to my surprise) was the puppet show though I also enjoyed seeing Chinatown, the old town and trying the traditional, local dishes. The hotel pickup and drop off was very convenient and I immediately recommended this tour to a colleague. 5 stars!
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Tj_h
Mar 2, 2024
Great day out and around Jakarta - Thanks to Ferdy and driver Mister Antone for a great tour of Jakarta. Ferdy was knowledgeable and kept the tour flexible to meet our requests and time schedule. I look forward to returning to Jakarta to explore other hidden gems with Ferdy and his team.
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Mypassionmyobsession
Feb 27, 2024
Jakarta up close and personal - My guide Saleh and the driver came and picked me up from my hotel lobby. Which is one of the reasons why I chose my trip accordingly as not many offers a pickup from where you are. My day started from the monument to the largest mosque in SEA, to the oldest church and a Buddhist temple, followed by Chinatown market walkabout, a tuk tuk ride ( I forgot what they called it in Jakarta ), the museum and a stroll along in old town of Batavia. The museum is fairly small but carries enough historical finds from the early ancient times. Batavia Cafe is a must do! Beautiful structure with a great historical story and amazing service. They accept all major credit cards and cash. A stop at Makutharama Puppet studio for a quick show and display of Wayang Kulit was the highlight for me. And yes, they accept credit cards and cash if you end up buying the wayang Kulit characters. I even had a chance to witness the famous Phinisi sailing boat at work, which they're still using it till this day. Saleh is very knowledgeable and he can answer pretty much all the questions regarding Jakarta all the way back to the ancient times. And my driver made sure our journey runs smoothly throughout the trip. I started at 9am and back at the hotel around 4pm ( with traffic in between of course ). I had a nasi padang at Simpang Raya Maggarai where you get to choose all the variety dish to go with your white rice. Satisfying and a full tummy guaranteed! Wear something light as it can get really hot ( plus humid ), and they did provide me with water bottle as well. Overall, it was a great day out, to get to know Jakarta a little more from the local guide. Thank you for making my day a memorable one.
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F8552dokarinb
Feb 22, 2024
Perfect day in Jakarta - We had an amazing day in Jakarta with a charming young guide ( she works as a teacher), who gave us a lot of information about the places in Jakarta as well about general life in indonesia and history. We saw temples, china town, the big mosque, churches, indonesian puppet theater ( I love it!) , old town and had the chance to go for individual wishes. So this tour was a good choice to pick a glance if Jakartas spirit. And lunch in Cafe Batavia is also worth doing- full of historic charme and best kitchen - international and typical indonesian as well.
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Freddy_v
Feb 12, 2024
BEST JAKARTA EXPERIENCE - Dedi was amazing, he walked with us everywhere taking pictures and offering an amazing lunch as well. Do not skip the museum in old town.. beautiful and clean city, Had a blast and even played soccer with some kids at Obama’s school. The locals treated us so nice and Dedi was incredible knowledgeable.
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William_m
Feb 12, 2024
Great way to spend your time in Jakarta - Our guide was wonderful. Very attentive and explained things well. The sites were nice and lunch was excellent. The harbor boat trip needs to be removed. Very treacherous loading and unloading and it didn't add anything to the tour.
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