The Secret Society of Batavia - Walking Tour
Description
Did you know that in the past in the Dutch East Indies, especially Batavia, there was a track record of a secret organization that allegedly wanted to rule the world and create a new world order? Perhaps many of us don't know that Freemasons have been in the Archipelago since 1764. Their thoughts and views of equality made several important figures in the history of the national movement joined this order. In this tour, we will walk through places that in the past had a correlation with Freemasons in the heart of Jakarta. In this tour, we will walk through places that have a correlation with Freemasons and will find various symbols that are still emblazoned in the Taman Prasasti Museum, one of the oldest modern burial complexes in the world. Let’s walk and discover new facts with us in this program. See you soon, Fellow Travelers!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Find the symbols of Freemasonry in the Taman Inscription museum.
Exploring Monas and passing the Presidential Palace.
rest and mineral water
see the architecture of the Dutch church
Previously known as Waterloo Field
Visited Ex-loji de Ster in Het Oosten.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring umbrella, in case of raining especially during rainiy season (October – April)
- Minimum and Maximum Pax : 1-15 Pax
- Please prepare to wear comfortable clothes & shoes(Jakarta’s weather is all-time warm and humid)
- This tour is not recommended/suitable for wheelchair and baby strollers
- The tour is free for infant (0-3 years).
- Adult and children (3-12 years old) share the same fare
- Children must be accompanied by adult
- There is no tour on Monday, because all museum are closed
- The tour will still run either sunny or rainy conditions.
- Length of walking : 6 km
Reviews(4)
We went on c. 4 tours while in Indonesia. This was by a margin the best. Rico is very knowledgeable and excited about Jakarta's history. This tour is perfect for someone who has already seen the highlights of the city but wants to learn a more detailed and nuanced story of the city.
Mochi was very educated in the topic and made the tour interesting with a ton of side information. She clearly knows her stuff.
Very educational. A good way to “travel” during this pandemic. I had a problem with my internet connection towards the end though.
The virtual tour was very thorough, very well prepared and can get all the related information surrounding the topic. I joined the virtual tour because the topic is interesting and one of a kind, something that you haven’t stumble upon in any local based tour in Jakarta. Overall, I enjoyed learning about freemasonary and gathering all the informations I did know know before. Will look forward to the next virtual tours you will offer! Thank you for the experience!
