Going to Jakarta and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Jakarta with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.
Going to Jakarta and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Jakarta with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.
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With Erianti
Withlocals Your Way! - Jakarta by car
65 reviews
8 hours | day trips | Jakarta
How do you imagine the perfect {Jakarta} tour? Now you can make it reality! Hire a local guide for the day and set off on a fully personalized city trip. Explore Jakarta by car and determine yourself when and where to stop. From must-see landmarks to hidden gems, you decide!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Jakarta, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Jakarta.
Ready to taste the best food in Jakarta? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Jakarta.
"We would really like to thank Erianti for an amazing day!! Erianti took excellent care of us and we felt so happy and comfortable with her. She showed us around the Old Town, Chinatown and even went above and beyond to visit the Monas, although it was very busy due to the 80th anniversary of the military. In addition she took us to a very hip coffee place and also helped us with getting some items we really needed. She navigated the city like a pro and we could not have wished for anyone better to take us around Jakarta. If we come again, we would love to do another tour with her."
"We had an amazing experience with Erianti. She tailored the tour perfectly to our interests, making us feel truly seen and cared for. From the historic charm of Jakarta\u2019s Old Town to the vibrant streets of Chinatown, Erianti guided us with warmth and insight. She even introduced us to hidden gems we\u2019d never have found on our own. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a personal, enriching, and unforgettable Jakarta adventure!\n"
Christoph About local EriantiJakarta, September 28, 2025
5.0
Amazing day in Jakarta with Erianti
"Jakarta was a huge and complicated city for two Americans with no language skills to navigate. Eri was a dream guide. She picked us up at our hotel, drove us all over town in a comfortable car and designed a flexible itinerary that met our interests (food, markets, off the beaten path sites) plus some history, culture, current political/economic situation and daily Indonesian life. She took us to favorite food stalls, an amazing coffee shop/hotel (House of Tuga) and even came with us to a hotel we were thinking of staying at to check it out. Eri speaks perfect English and fun to talk to and learn from. We would hire her anytime we are in Jakarta! "
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5.0
Excellent!!
"I had a wonderful day guided by Erianti!! \nShe was flexible and tailored our itinerary based on my feedback and interests. She told me stories and background information on places and history, and took me to the best places really. Truly appreciate it \uD83D\uDE4F \n\nI think the experiences on WithL9cals are fantastic but I have the feeling that it's not fair trade \uD83D\uDE0F"
"We are a family of four and had our food tour with Eri in the evening in Jakarta. Our kids loved it so much, as Eri accommodated our \u2018food wishes\u2019 and customised our tour accordingly. Also is as adults, we experienced great flavours from spicy to non-spicy, from salty to Sweet. Without her we would have missed great Indonesian food, which we have ordered regularly afterwards on our trip. Thank you! "
"Eri was a fantastic guide. She was responsive, flexible, and generous with her time. As someone who grew up in Jakarta, she had a lot of personal stories and perspectives about life there. She was also engaging and informative. She picked us up early in our hotel because our flight arrived early. We went to visit the old town and saw the Dutch section and had a great walk-through Chinatown including a temple. Then we went to two very special coffee houses - each one had historical elements. Next week headed over to the big mosque and nearby cathedral. We also walked by the freedom statue. We topped off the day with an early Indonesian dinner where area joined us and order a fabulous selection of local dishes. You could not have imagined a better day in Jakarta! We highly recommend Eri. "
"I had only one day to explore Jakarta, and I feel incredibly lucky that Eri was my guide. From start to finish, she was absolutely perfect \u2013 warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely thoughtful.\n\nEri took the time to explain everything in detail, sharing not only the history and culture but also local stories that made every stop so much more meaningful. She showed me all the most important landmarks, but what I appreciated the most was how she tailored the entire experience to what I wanted.\nKnowing I didn\u2019t want a typical tourist route, Eri brought me to local markets, authentic neighborhoods, and hidden gems where I could really experience Jakarta like a local. She even planned the route so efficiently, making the most of every minute while still keeping things relaxed and enjoyable.\n\nWhat truly stood out was her care and attention throughout the day \u2013 constantly checking if I was too hot (Jakarta is no joke!), and balancing outdoor visits with indoor, air-conditioned stops to keep things comfortable. And when I told her I loved spicy food, she went above and beyond, taking me to a spot where she ordered a variety of spicy dishes for me to try. It was unforgettable.\n\nThanks to Eri, I completely fell in love with Jakarta. She didn\u2019t just show me the city \u2013 she helped me feel it. I can\u2019t recommend her enough. If you\u2019re visiting Jakarta and want an authentic, personal, and unforgettable experience, Eri is the guide you need."
"Eri made a custom tour based on our requirements. She was on time and gave us lots of information about the places we visited. She bargained with the sellers in local language and got us good prices for shopping. It was nice to see local places instead of going on a tour that take you to places that give them commissions."
"We asked Eri to take us to places off the Monas-Istiqlal-Batavia axis, and she delivered! We visited markets in SCBD, Glodok (Chinatown), \u2018new\u2019 Chinatown in the master planned development PIK 2 which showed different versions of Jakarta (we let her know we were visiting the main sites on our own and had visited two other street food markets already). \n\nWe felt her local knowledge was very useful, and we definitely wouldn\u2019t have found where we ended up (and where we ate!) on our own. \n\nJakarta is harder to explore on foot than any city I have visited before, so having a car was very useful. Eri helped explain local driving customs and navigated central Jakarta gridlock skillfully. "
