Semarang Private City Tour
Description
Semarang City, the capital of Central Java Province, is located on the north Coast of Java Sea. Surrounded by lowlands, mountains, and paddy fields, makes Semarang perfect to visit for some excursions. Visiting Semarang is like going through a time machine. There are still some odd-looking buildings, but there are also some more modern buildings like offices, business centre, etc. During this private tour you will learn history,culture and the people. you will try the delicious local food and snack as well Let’s explore Semarang! Ittinenary : - Pick up at Semarang Port/Hotel/Airport - Dutch colonial architecture; stop, make pictures and walking around the building. - Blendug Church - A Thousand door building or known as 'Lawang Sewu'; we will get into the building to explore the inside and its authentic interior of the building. - The Great Mosque, where through its high tower we can see the whole landscape of Semarang City. - Lunch at restaurant - Sam Poo Kong Temple
Tour Options
Itinerary
One of the most popular destination in semarang the building very historical, and ancient
Visit the oldest church in the province made by the dutch, with unique architecture
visit Large chinese/budhist temple in semarang, with beautiul ornamen.
walking around and taking photos at semarang old tow, where we can see dutch colonial architecture
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide will be ready at the Port/Airport/Hotel following your schedule bring a sign board. For pick up port, we will pick up inside the semarang cruise port.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(19)
We booked a private tour in Indonesia with friends with the understanding that we could customize the experience for 5–7 hours and explore more unique, off-the-beaten-path locations. The tour guide was very nice and friendly throughout the day, which we did appreciate. However, despite requesting several times to see places different from the typical Viking cruise included tour, we were taken to the exact same stops. This made the private tour feel redundant and not tailored to our interests. It was disappointing, especially since we had clearly communicated that we wanted something more unique and less tourist-focused. Only at the very end of the tour did we visit a beach, which felt like a last-minute addition rather than a thoughtfully planned part of the experience. We also felt that safety and attentiveness could have been improved when crossing busy streets with heavy scooter traffic. The guide only assisted us once in these situations, which did not feel adequate given how chaotic and potentially dangerous the traffic can be. On a positive note, the lunch stop was excellent. The food was absolutely delicious, and the restaurant was a highlight of the day. Overall, while the guide was very kind, we would not recommend this tour if you are expecting a personalized private experience, especially if you are on a Viking cruise. You would likely see the same places on the included tour. We actually took another private tour the day before with a different guide, and that experience was completely different—much more customized, with hidden gems and a true behind-the-scenes feel, which is what we had hoped for here.
We’re sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations. We understand that comparing it with the cruise’s included tour may have been disappointing. However, compared to similar shore excursions offered by other cruise lines at a significantly higher price, our private tour is generally considered a good value. We would also like to clarify that the main destinations included in the itinerary are listed in the product description. While the tour is private and allows for some flexibility, it is still based on these highlighted stops. During the tour, our guide did try to offer alternative and more unique experiences, such as visiting one of the oldest coffee factories in the area; however, we understand that this option was not of interest to your group. THank You
My friend and I spent the day touring Semarang with Nane. She was a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide. We very much enjoyed our time with her. We also enjoyed the foods that she selected for our lunch.
Moon was a fantastic guide for the day. The trip was fun and educational. I think the highlight of the day was when he took us to an antique shop. We all had fun exploring. We also enjoyed the Chinese temple we visited and even got to see a dance with dragons. Moon also sent us a lovely video of our day when we were done. He was so nice. It was a wonderful day!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re very happy to hear you had a fun and educational day with Moon. It was truly a pleasure welcoming you during your visit with Holland America Line (Westerdam) on 31 December. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to see you again in Indonesia!
Laila was a charming, knowledgeable guide ready to answer our myriad questions and explain her country's past and present... and much better at staging photos than this couple of seniors!
Thank you for your kind words! We hope to welcome you again on another adventure!
Nane was an exceptional guide. Highly recommend her! She was knowable, friendly and on time. We highly recommend East Journey.
Thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your tour with Nane and appreciate your recommendation of East Journey.
I booked a city tour in Semarang. Nane, the guide was a very knowledgeable, friendly and fun person. She asked about my preferences and she takes my wishes into account gracefully during the whole tour. No problem at all, if I wanted to stop somewhere during the tour to try something out. Nane also gave lots of valuable info about the local food, culture and the eateries in the neighborhood. As I like to try local snacks, she did her utmost to buy me all sorts of local snacks and delicacies. Thank you, Nane! I highly recommend Nane as your semarang city tour guide.
Thank you! We’re happy to hear you had a wonderful time and enjoyed Nane’s friendly and knowledgeable guidance
We did the Semarang Private tour with Bu Nane and thoroughly enjoyed it. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and was able to personalise the tour to suit our interests. Our driver was also very good.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Semarang private tour with Bu Nane. We hope to welcome you back for more wonderful experiences soon!
Our English speaking guide was knowledgeable, informative and considerate. We took this tour as we are seniors and wanted a more relaxed experience, coping with our needs, it was exactly that. Our driver negotiated the busy streets with ease making our journey very comfortable.
This was a wonderful tour of the highlights of Semarang with our extremely very knowledgeable guide Taufan. Taufan provided an in depth history of Semarang from its early days under Dutch control to modern times. Lunch at an upscale local restaurant was delicious. Couldn’t have asked for a better day.
Had 2 amazing excursions (Semarang and Surabaya Indonesia) with Olivia as our guide and Harry as our driver. Harry was the perfect driver and Olivia was very knowledgeable with both ports. She took lots of pictures of us and shared them us. Also experienced some delicious food that we would not have on our own. She was the perfect host
