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Exploring Jakarta's History and Art

Adrie - History and Arts Enthusiast

Our local for this tour

Adrie - History and Arts Enthusiast

Unearth Jakarta's History and Art. From Old Town to Contemporary Creativity. Join me for a day of culture and discovery!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Jakarta

  • Category

    Art & culture tours

  • Duration

    7 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Car

  • Available languages

    English • Indonesian

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly

  • What's included

    Private guide • Driver • A/C Car • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Let's embark on a fascinating journey to discover the history and art of Jakarta. We'll start by exploring the Old Town, a place that brings the past to life with its historic buildings and cobbled streets.

In Old Town we will find out the history at Fatahillah Museum. You will get a best picture about Jakarta from 1619 to present days.

We'll then visit Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet) workshop to find out how Wayang make directly from the artist

To add more art to our adventure, we'll go to the China Town where Chinese came at the first time in Batavia. We will visit one of the oldest temple that build in 18th century.

Then we will take a look the history of maritime at Maritime Museum and the famous Sunda Kelapa harbour. You will find the harbour where VOC landed for the first time in 1619.

Our tour will finish at Sarinah, a big store. You can shop, eat, or just enjoy the lively atmosphere. It's a great way to end our day of exploring Jakarta's history and art.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Jakarta

  • Old Town

    Let's explore history at the Old Town

  • Taman Ismail Marzuki

    A spot filled with Art

  • Jalan Surabaya

    We will explore this street with interesting Art

  • Museum Macan

    Discover Contemporary Art

  • Sarinah

    In this store our tour will end, but not before exploring it!
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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    Adrie

    History and Arts Enthusiast

    Adrie
    4.8
    12 reviews
    I speak
    English • Indonesian
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Driver
    • A/C Car
    • Kids join for free

  • Not included

    • Travel Insurance and Meals at own costs

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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