Jakarta: Private Guided Tour with a Local

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Discover the history and culture of Jakarta on a private guided tour. Visit the city's historic port, Sunda Kelapa, and the Maritime Museum. See the National Monument and ride the elevator to the top.

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Highlights

Discover the history of Jakarta, from the Stone Age to the present day
Explore the city's historic port, Sunda Kelapa, and the Maritime Museum
Visit the National Monument and ride the elevator to the top for city views
See the Presidential Palace, the Istiqlal Mosque, and the Textile Museum
Shop for high-end brands at Grand Indonesia or visit the Living World mall

Description

Explore the bustling metropolis of Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, with its colonial-era relics, beautiful mosques, plentiful shopping, and family entertainment. Discover the city's contrasts and why it is often referred to as the “Big Durian.” Start your exploration in the picturesque central district of Kota, formerly Batavia, where the cobblestoned square Taman Fatahillah still shows some Dutch influences. Trace the city’s history since the Stone Age at the Jakarta History Museum. Spot work by Indonesian artists at the Balai Seni Rupa gallery and Ceramics Museum. Head to Jakarta’s historic port, Sunda Kelapa, and watch brightly painted fishing boats arrive from the outer islands. Learn about Indonesia’s naval history at the Maritime Museum, housed in a 17th-century spice warehouse. Gaze up at the 450-feet (137-metre) tall National Monument (Monas Tower), in the heart of Medan Merdeka public square. Ride the elevator to the tower’s summit for impressive city views. Check out the ethnographic artifacts at the National Museum. Take a tour of the Presidential Palace or visit the sparkling white Istiqlal Mosque, which can host 120,000 devotees. Admire over 2,000 fabrics and materials at the Textile Museum. Browse the market stalls of Jalan Surabaya for traditional Indonesian wayang puppets and sarongs. Sample the local street food, which mixes Arab, Chinese, European, and Indian influences. Shop for high-end brands at Grand Indonesia or go to the out-of-town Living World, a huge retail and entertainment complex. Ride the waterslides at Ocean Park or the roller coasters at Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol Dreamland). See replicas of traditional Indonesian houses at the Taman Mini Indonesia cultural park.

Includes

Professional guide Admission to Jakarta History Museum Admission to Maritime Museum Admission to National Museum Admission to Istiqlal Mosque

Important Information

Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun It's recommended to bring a camera to capture the sights Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museums Please be respectful of local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious sites