Discover Yogyakarta’s Essentials on a Private Half Day Tour
Description
Experience Yogyakarta's essential cultural treasures on this half-day private tour, perfect for first-time visitors seeking an efficient introduction to the city's royal landmarks and traditional crafts. Begin at the magnificent Kraton, Yogyakarta's Sultan's Palace founded in 1755 and still serving as the Sultan's residence today. Explore exquisite pavilions, courtyards, and museums displaying royal heirlooms and ceremonial artifacts. Your guide explains the palace's symbolic architecture and royal customs. Walk to enchanting Taman Sari (Water Castle), the former royal pleasure garden built in 1758. Wander through ornamental pools, underground tunnels, and meditation chambers featuring unique Indo-Javanese architecture. Conclude in historic Kota Gede district, the former Mataram Kingdom capital and Yogyakarta's center for traditional silver craftsmanship. Visit artisan workshops to observe skilled silversmiths and browse authentic batik workshops before returning to your hotel.
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Itinerary
The morning starts with the Sultans palace, also known as the Kraton. Situated in the centre of the city and was founded in 1755
Situated just 250 metres away from Sultans palace, and was built in 1758 by the prince, with the sole purpose of being used as a ‘place of pleasure’ by the prince and his harem
Where you can visit batik factories, silversmiths and other shopping
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is operated on a full private basis with an English-speaking guide; other languages on request and subject to availability
- Return transfers apply only for customers staying in downtown Yogyakarta
- Transfers outside these areas, including Borobudur, Prambanan regions and Yogyakarta International Airport, are excluded; supplements apply
- Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Pick-up time will be confirmed after booking or the day before departure
- Guests are responsible for protecting electronic devices against natural elements
- Flora, fauna and environmental protection principles are strictly respected
- Correct hotel information is the customer’s responsibility
- Changes within 24 hours are subject to request
- The Sultan’s Palace is open daily from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (1:00 pm on Fridays) and closed on public and royal holidays; tours operate in the morning only
- Hotel pickups commence prior to departure time
Reviews(3)
Ditto gave us a tour of the palace, and I loved the fact that he was happy to accommodate our desire to see certain other things, eg he took to a Luwak coffee place to see the process and try the coffee, and a Batik place to witness how a Batik cloth is made. Last but not least, he gave us further recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to try in the city.
Hello! Thank you for this great feedback! Delighted Ditto showed you Yogyakarta with such flexibility and passion. The Luwak coffee and batik workshop are exactly the kind of authentic experiences we love to offer! His local recommendations are always precious. We'll pass on your compliments to him! Thanks for choosing Asian Trails!
Loved the arrangement and the agent Azhar who did a great job.From the start be it pick up, explaining details or even drop off everything professional.
<p>This was an interesting tour and a good chance to see some of the lesser known sights of Yogyakarta.</p>
