Surabaya Private Tour: Explore Local Culture, History, and Cuisine
4.8
33 Ratings
Surabaya
Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, and cuisine of Surabaya on this private city tour. Explore Arab town, historical buildings, temples/mosques, and traditional markets, and indulge in a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Customize your itinerary and get a glimpse into the local way of life. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Surabaya - Our representative tour guide will pick you up at any location in Surabaya (airport/port/hotel). With our private and comfortable vehicle, we’ll embark on a journey through Surabaya, delving into its history, getting to know its inhabitants, and of course, sampling delicious local cuisine at a reputable eatery. The excursion lasts between 5 to 6 hours, and should you desire to extend your stay without incurring additional costs, you’re welcome to do so if time permits.
This excursion is exclusively private, allowing for itinerary modifications or additions based on your personal preferences and requirements.
Itinerary
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Collection from any Surabaya location
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Exploration of Arab Street, a testament to Islamic cultural heritage
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A visit to a traditional marketplace
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A tour of the House of Sampoerna (Tobacco Museum)
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A visit to the Monument of Heroes & Museum
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A tour of the Majapahit Hotel (a historical edifice)
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A meal at a local dining establishment
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A stop at a souvenir shop
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch at a quality restaurant
- All-inclusive fees (port, parking, highway, entrance)
- Expert private tour guide
- Exclusive private transportation (SUV with AC)
Additional Information
City Excursion of Surabaya
The city tour will allow you to discover Surabaya along with its rich history, distinctive culture, and delectable food. A personal tour guide will lead you through the city’s favorite spots such as the Arab quarter, traditional market, historical edifices, Temples/Mosques, the renowned Hotel Majapahit, and much more. Not forgetting a significant meal at a reputed restaurant, Surabaya’s cuisine attracts many tourists, and is highly popular across Indonesia.
This tour is tailored for explorers who aspire to learn and experience more about local customs, history, and lifestyle. This journey includes a pick-up service from airport/hotel/port.
Location
Surabaya
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(33 Ratings)
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Esther_s
Mar 25, 2024
Fun and interesting private tour - This is a really fun and interesting tour. Picked us up at the Cruise Port which was a BIG plus! Walking through the spice market was a photographers dream. Seeing women carrying giant sacks of shallots was unbelievable! Our guide Taufiq very knowledgeable and super friendly.
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Mark_r
Mar 14, 2024
A full day with wonderful memories. - First off I’d like to thank Yogi for a wonderful day. The booking of the tour and the communication with the tour provider before the tour was great and helped alleviate any worries. This was a full day tour with several stops. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to explore and enjoy the beauty of each stop. I have nothing but compliments for Yogi and all the stops we made. Each stop was different from the other, but equally beautiful and interesting. During the tour we asked Yogi for a few extra things/stops and he didn’t hesitate to accommodate our requests. Thank you Yogi for everything.
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Manjit_s
Feb 18, 2024
Great trip. - We learnt about the history of Surabaya. The trip through the city was very enjoyable to everyone in the group.
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Gayle_d
Feb 9, 2024
Wonderful tour - Our guide was excellent- he was very concerned about keeping us happy and making sure we saw all the highlights. We had a delicious (included) lunch. This tour was well worth the price
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Robert_b
Jan 14, 2024
Awesome Tour Guide and Experience! - We didn't expect much when we booked this excursion (our cruise ship offered almost nothing in Surabaya), so we just decided to try this out.
Our tour guide was absolutley amazing and we saw many beautiful and wonderful things. Lunch was also tasty and special, although I would have enjoyed sitting with and talking to our tour guide more.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to find out more about Surabaya.
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Anne_v
Dec 20, 2023
Excellent Surabaya City Tour - We had such a fabulous day touring with Olivia! She was such a wonderful ambassador for Surabaya. In 6 hours we toured Temple Hong Tiek Hian, and played with the puppets, then enjoyed a few puppet shows. We walked through the Wet Market, where Olivia bought fruit for us to try. At the waterfront, we visited Sanggar Agung Temple, so picturesque! Before lunch we stopped at an Indonesian Craft and Gift Center, filled with a huge selection of batiks, carvings, clothing, sculptures and edibles, and very affordable! We had a delicious Indonesian lunch at Pondok, Tempo Doeloe. We then visited the Heroes Monument and learned the history of the Independence of Surabaya, also at Hotel Majapahit. Finally we walked through the dried fish market and were treated to a famous dessert cake, on our way back to the ship. We so enjoyed our time in Surabaya with Olivia!
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Henry_g
Dec 19, 2023
Wonderful Visit in Surabaya - Iwan and driver did an excellent job of showing us the city during our short visit. Was very flexible and modified the itinerary to fit our needs and the available time. Highlights were the Hero Monument and the Mosque of Al-Akbar. Lunch at local restaurant was also very good.
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T6868bhmattb
Dec 12, 2023
Wonderful Private Tour of Surabaya - We had a really interesting private tour with Taufiq. He was a wonderful host, and it was a great introduction to Surabaya. We appreciated how accommodating the tour was, as our guide and driver adjusted the schedule and times for us to see everything we wanted and also fit in a little shopping. I would highly recommend for anybody visiting.
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Ellen_f
Dec 2, 2023
Sights, tastes and history of Surabaya - Olivia was a perfect guide through the wonders of Surabaya. We loved experiencing the busy markets and tasting new fruits, drinks and street foods. She had perfect timing to get in the sights we wanted to see along with a relaxing and delicious lunch and coffee. She explained expertly the history and culture of her country and city. We just wish we didn't have a time restraint for our visit. Olivia was the best.
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Robert_g
Feb 21, 2024
Ask to go to the fish market! - Oki, the guide, and Faisol, the driver, took good care of us on this city tour. The most memorable part was the walk of through the fish market, where locals were clearly not used to seeing tourists. We got a chance to interact a little with some of the people, which was wonderful. A nice way to spend an afternoon, but remember it is just a city tour.
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