Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with a Private Fun Local Host
Description
The best and easy way to explore Jakarta for those of you who only have a short time in Jakarta. The tour presents the uniqueness of Jakarta City with various kinds of culture, traditions and great stories of Indonesia. Note: • The National Monument is closed every Monday. (Visit from the outside area) • The Mosque is closed every Friday. (Visit from the outside area)
Tour Options
Itinerary
This monument is depicted in the form of two people. consisting of a young man and a young woman giving a welcome. In the hands of the young woman is seen holding a flower arrangement, intended as a welcome. Located in the Central Jakarta and One of the most famous and well recognized landmarks in the city of Jakarta.
Merdeka Square is a focal point for Jakarta city which has many government buildings such as the ministry office, the presidential office, and even the landmark of Jakarta (National Monument) located in the middle of Merdeka square.
Visit the National Monument which is in the middle of Merdeka Square is a 132 Meter tall monument with a gold-leaf flame on top, symbolizing the nation’s independence. This is one of the highlights of Jakarta City. The basement of the monument houses an exhibit of 48 dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times to the present. (Every Monday, National Monument is closed. You can only visit the outside area of the monument).
Located in Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara, The Cathedral built in gothic style dates back to 1891. It has a high tower with high windows decorated with glass paintings. Inside the church are 3 altars that together form a semi-circle. It also has a beautiful old altar that reflects sound like a conch shell.
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Istiqlal, which means “Independence” in Arabic. Located in the city center, almost opposite the National Cathedral, the Mosque is also meant to be a symbol of peace and religious tolerance. Note: Istiqlal mosque is closed every Friday.
Meet puppet masters, learn about puppet making from Indonesia, how to play, and see wayang collections from various regions in Indonesia.
The old town of Batavia used to be the center of Dutch rule when colonizing Indonesia, therefore in this area, there were former governor's offices, banks, hospitals, post offices, and courthouses, which are now converted into museums. Old Town Batavia will make you feel like you are in Amsterdam because the entire building in this area has a Dutch style of building
The Jakarta old harbor located in the head of Batavia. En route, the old “Drawbridge” from 17 Century. This harbor is the first used by Portuguese and Dutch when they arrived in Indonesia.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in the Jakarta City Area (Hotel / Apartment / Cruise Port).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(318)
Rizky was very friendly and flexible with what we wanted to do. We learned a lot in the first 15 mins of the tour, in the car going to the first stop!
The guide Fajar was excellent, very knowledgeable on the history of Indonesia, also Indah a new tour guide who provided a lot of good information too. This was a private tour and the driver Bobo was always waiting to pick us up when finished at a site. Each site we stopped at was great and historical, highly recommend this tour.
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This half day visit to the highlights in Jakarta was very well organised. The tour agency and the assigned guide were very responsive. The visit started punctually. Catherine is very knowledgeable on the history of Indonesia, and on the specifics related to the sites we visited. We got to see the Istiqal Mosque, the Catholic Cathedral, the National Monument and museum, parta of the old town including a traditional puppet making workshop and the harbor. She is a good communicator and explains things very eloquently. She has a great sense of humour.
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My son and I really enjoyed the tour. Pinkan was a great guide, knowledgeable and articulate. She answered all pur questions well and was such a pleasing and patient lady. She wss happily offering to take our pictures as well. We had the car all to ourselves. Our travel also effciently navigated through the streets of Jakarta and we never really to wait long for him.
Hello! Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy that you had a great experience with Ekaputra Tour😊 It was a pleasure being part of your journey. We'll share your kind words with our team, especially with Pinkan. Your feedback truly inspires us! We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future. Have a great day and see you on your next exciting trip with Ekaputra Tour! 🚀 Warm Regards, Ekaputra Tour Team
During business trip from the U.S., first time in Indonesia, I went on a half-day Jakarta tour with the highly knowledgeable guide Thomas. It was a highly enjoyable and informative tour, we covered all major sites including independence square, national museum, main cathedral, world’s 3rd largest mosque, old town and port, even the shadow puppet theater and a historic Batavia Cafe. I learned a tremendous amount from Thomas, the narrative was fun, a new air conditioned car was skillfully driven by driver Andy, and I had time and help buying souvenirs and trying local coffee and amazing pastries (yuzu meringue is my favorite). Thomas took excellent pictures of me that I sent to my kids. This was a memorable experience that made me feel like a local, and got me to appreciate Jakarta and its warm, welcoming people. I highly recommend this tour to travelers interested in experiencing Jakarta’s hidden gems and spending enjoyable four hours without strenuous walking or riding public transport in the heat.
Hello! Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy that you had a great experience with Ekaputra Tour😊 It was a pleasure being part of your journey. We'll share your kind words with our team, especially with Thomas and also Andy. Your feedback truly inspires us! We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future. Have a great day and see you on your next exciting trip with Ekaputra Tour! 🚀 Warm Regards, Ekaputra Tour Team
As we are 80and not so fit she kindly adapted the tour to our needs
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Rizky was extremely knowledgeable in sharing Indonesia history and the highlights in Jakarta. Given the busy traffic and heat, it was delightful to have an air-conditioned vehicle and private driver to go to the various sites. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
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It was a wonderful experience, full of knowledge and discovery about Indonesia's history and culture
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History of Jakarta What vegetable government is doing about the country The temple blew me away. Huge building catering 2001000 Muslims The history of the monument The puppet factory The historical catholic church Little Amsterdam courtyard was fascinating
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My colleague and I had a great tour on the day we arrived in Jakarta. Gus, our tour guide, was friendly and easy to talk to. They picked us up right at our hotel. It gives you the lay of land, a sense of the history, and the kindness of the Indonesian people. It was a great introduction to our visit.
Hello! Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy that you had a great experience with Ekaputra Tour😊 It was a pleasure being part of your journey. We'll share your kind words with our team, especially with Gus. Your feedback truly inspires us! We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future. Have a great day and see you on your next exciting trip with Ekaputra Tour! 🚀 Warm Regards, Ekaputra Tour Team
