Kotagede Royal Route - Cycling Tour
Description
This 3 hour tour will show you the culture, local wisdom, and neighborhoods around the old town that visitors rarely see. We will explore the Labyrinth of streets and see the extravagant architecture of the old buildings and temples. Then, we will stop at a traditional market for some local snack or delicious Indonesian food. Experience a true adventure as you visit the tombs of the Mataram Kingdom, explore vibrant street arts, and wander through bustling markets. As you cycle through the traditional market, savor local-style food and engage with the friendly locals, gaining insights from their daily lives, and showcasing the local expertise that makes this tour unique. Tour Highlight : - Jogja old town Kotagede - The old Palace Mataram Kingdom - Hidden spring water - Heritage traditional houses - Traditional Market - Visit: Cooking Kembang Waru - River with full of fishes - Neighborhood behind a small door & labyrinth - Knowing the way of life
Tour Options
Itinerary
Duration : 3 hours Distance : 12-15km Option tour : Morning tour : 07.00 - 10.00 Afternoon tour : 14.30 - 17.30 Meeting point : MOANA Hub Prawirotaman Bike type : Mountain bike, City bike DETAIL : This 3 hour tour will show you the culture, local wisdom, and neighborhoods around the old town that visitors rarely see. We will explore the Labyrinth of streets and see the extravagant architecture of the old buildings and temples. Then, we will stop at a traditional market for some local snack or delicious Indonesian food. Experience a true adventure as you visit the tombs of the Mataram Kingdom, explore vibrant street arts, and wander through bustling markets. As you cycle through the traditional market, savor local-style food and engage with the friendly locals, gaining insights from their daily lives. Our road captain will share the fascinating history and culture of the area, showcasing the local expertise that makes this tour unique.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Medium cycling skill needed
- Not for kids
Reviews(239)
Completed a tour with Arphat and loved every minute of it. I learnt so much aboht Javanese history and culture and saw some fascinating sites in the city and met some amazing people. I would highly reccommend!
Hey Chelsea, great to hear you enjoyed your time with MOANA and got to learn more about Javanese history and culture while exploring the city and meeting people along the way. It means a lot that the experience felt meaningful for you. We hope this journey also adds a small spark toward sustainability awareness and supporting Local Businesses around Yogyakarta, and maybe inspires others to do the same. Hope to welcome you again sometime for another relaxed time with MOANA.
A very wholesome trip! The tour was well organized, safe, and the leader was informative (shoutout to Mas Mugi!) Can be a great option for both locals and international tourists. Worth checking out if you’re new to Jogja!
Hi Kak Naddyra, It was great having you spend time with MOANA and explore Jogja with us. We're happy to hear that the experience felt wholesome, well-organized, and comfortable for you. One of the things we love most is sharing a different side of Jogja through meaningful connections with local communities and local businesses along the way. We hope your time with MOANA not only gave you a memorable experience, but also sparked a deeper awareness of sustainability and inspired you to share those values with others. Wishing you many more meaningful journeys ahead, and we'd love to welcome you back whenever you're in Jogja again.
Moana cycling tours was a fun way to see parts of the city I would have never found! Each step we learned about the history and culture of our stops. Mugi was a fantastic story teller and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Yogya, whether it’s your first time or even if you’ve been here before!
Hi Jason, it’s great to hear that your time with MOANA helped you discover parts of Yogyakarta that you might not have found on your own. We’re happy the stories, history, and local culture along the way made the experience meaningful for you. At MOANA, we hope every journey not only creates good memories but also helps grow awareness of sustainability and encourages support for local businesses that are part of the community. Hopefully the experience stays with you and inspires others to travel more consciously as well. We’d love to welcome you back whenever you’re in Yogya again.
Very good mas, recommended for those who want to find experience on the trails that we may not have and worthed to visit in Jogja. Thank you also for the mass loss and mass ihza that accompanies 👍
Hai Kak Bondan, terimakasih sudah berbagi keseruannya bareng MOANA. Senang bisa membersamai pengalaman barunya Kak Bondan. Semoga bisa menjadi pengalaman yang meaningful dan semakin menumbuhkan kesadaran keberlanjutan serta semakin support UMKM disekitar. Masih banyak tempat-tempat tersembunyi menarik di Jogja, jadi ditunggu lagi ya kak di pengalaman menarik lainnya bareng MOANA.
Seruuuuu really, around kotagede to the cultural buildings, drink jamu kunir asmu in the market legi..memang most like to see the house Jawa with its uniqueness and authenticity..the most crying in tanjakan, but still seru thank you moana,bener2 unique experience..when two passes to jogja want to bump,temenin again yaaa
Hei Kak Oktiavatma, senang sekali MOANA bisa jadi teman jalannya Kak Okti menelusuri Kota Gede. Lihat Kak Okti sesemangat dan seexcited itu sangat berarti buat MOANA. Semoga kebersamaan bareng MOANA menelusuri Kota Gede dapat semakin meningkatkan kesadaran akan betapa pentingnya buat kita selalu support kelestarian ekosistem budaya. See you Kak di meaningful experience lain bareng MOANA.
Ride fast, laugh louder! Seru gilaaaaa Very educational. activities that greatly preserve cultural and environmental sustainability
Hai Kak Adhitya, suka sekali MOANA dengan semangatnya Kak Adhitya. Terimakasih sudah support keberlanjutan bareng MOANA. Betul sekali keberlanjutan itu bukan selalu tentang lingkungan namun juga ekosistemnya atau people dan budayanya. Semoga kebersamaan bareng MOANA bisa menjadi inspirasi Kak Adhitya untuk semakin semangat menyerukan keberlanjutan dan menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Selain itu juga selalu support UMKM disekitar Kak Adhitya. Sampai jumpa lagi di next experiance bareng MOANA.
Very interesting walk in town; the guide (Vista) is very warm. But watch out for traffic.
Hi Anne, it was lovely having you spend time with MOANA and explore the city together. We’re happy to hear the experience with MOANA felt warm and interesting for you. Yogyakarta’s traffic can definitely be part of the real local atmosphere, so we always try to guide everyone carefully and comfortably along the way. We also hope this meaningful journey gave a little closer connection to local life, sustainability awareness, and the many local businesses around the city. Hope to see you again for another experience with MOANA someday.
Great experience. Vista was our guide and she was friendly and knowledgable. It was great to explore areas of Yogyakarta we would never have visited by ourselves, finding the hidden spots and hearing about the history. Great experience and I recommend doing the 7am slot before it’s too hot. Great to stop off in the market and try some local treats
Hi there, we’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your time with MOANA and got to explore the hidden corners of Yogyakarta in a more local way. It means a lot that the experience gave you a chance to see places you may not have discovered on your own, from the market atmosphere to trying local treats along the way. Morning sessions are definitely a nice choice before the city gets too warm. We also hope your journey with MOANA brought a deeper connection to the local culture, encouraged sustainability awareness, and supported the small local businesses that make these neighborhoods feel so special. Hope to welcome you back for another meaningful experience in Yogyakarta someday.
Its very good trip, especially with bike ride, nostalgic and fun
Hi Merade, really nice to hear that your time with MOANA felt nostalgic and fun. That feeling of going back to simple moments while exploring the surroundings is something we always hope our guests can experience during their time with MOANA. Beyond the experience itself, we also hope it becomes a small meaningful journey that builds more awareness around sustainability and brings positive impact to the local businesses we visit along the way. Hopefully the memories stay with you for a long time and maybe even inspire others to travel more consciously. Looking forward to having you back with MOANA again someday.
What a cool experience! We get to know kotagede (old mataram’s capital) hidden gem and its neighborhoods! cycling was fun and mas alfat patiently told the history of each visits/marks. Thank you moana 😘
Hi Kak Lintang, reading this really brings a smile. Happy to know your time exploring Kotagede and its hidden corners felt special, and that the stories shared by MOANA could add more meaning to the experience. Moments like this are what we hope to create, not just exploring places but also connecting deeper with the culture, history, and the local businesses around. Hopefully this journey also leaves a small spark for sustainability awareness, and maybe even inspires stories you’ll share with others. MOANA will always be happy to welcome you back for another meaningful journey around Jogja.
