Top Central Java Historical Tours

Check out three of the best sites in Yogyakarta on this trip to Merapi Volcano, Prambanan Temples, and Borobudur Temple. Your guide and driver will pick you up early for sunrise at Setumbu Hill, then take you to tour Merapi Volcano. You’ll then visit two more temples, for a full day out. This is a private tour, so no sharing with a large group, and you can go at your own pace.

The views from the summit of Borobudur are epic—but with limited numbers, it pays to arrange tickets in advance. See both Borobudur and Prambanan—plus Mendut Temple (Candi Mendut)—on this private door-to-door tour from Yogyakarta. Upgrade to experience the coveted sunrise and watch dawn break over volcanoes from the temple’s peak. As it’s a private tour, you can ask your driver-guide as many questions as you like.

Visit the main destination in Yogyakarta for one day tour explore the Borobudur temple with climb up access, and Prambanan temple. Pickup and transfer to hotel in Yogyakarta is included, this tour have a duration is 10 hours. Private transportation, included the tickets (choose this option), guarantee climb up both the temple, and small group guided at Borobudur temple. Please read the details and make sure for the package you will choose there is have 2 option, including the entry tickets and non tickets. Noted: - Every Monday Prambanan temple is limited area can be explore - Borobudur temple every day is able to climb up to the top

The Yogyakarta area is home to two UNESCO World Heritage–listed temples: Borobudur and the Prambanan Temple Complex. Experience one or both of them with the ease of round-trip transfers and a local guide on this group tour package. Tickets are reserved for you—including access to the full monument at Borobudur—but you need to pay the driver for them in cash.

Say no to the crowds at Borobudur and the Prambanan Temple Complex and yes to the tranquility of ancient rice terraces on this small-group adventure, with transfers from Yogyakarta city hotels and a guide to lead the way. Hike through lush green rice-field landscapes to Selogriyo Temple, a 9th-century Hindu temple in a dazzling setting, then discover a hidden waterfall at the base of Mt. Merapi volcano.

Escape the bustling city streets of Yogyakarta and spend a day exploring the outskirts of the city on this cultural tour. With a private guide, visit the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan to learn about the Buddhist religion and enjoy the serene surroundings. You also stop at the Merapi Volcano, one of the most active in Indonesia, to take in the beautiful landscapes.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur is Indonesia’s most spectacular sight. It’s time-consuming to get there from Yogyakarta on public transportation, but this private tour makes it easy, with transfers direct from your door and no stops to collect other travelers. Upgrade to include tickets to the summit and a local guide who can share the stories behind the carvings—and the secrets of the Sailendra dynasty.

A few centuries ago, Yogyakarta’s charismatic Kota Gede was the epicenter of power for the Mataram Kingdom, and that heritage still shows today. Join a guide from the local community on a walking tour that helps conserve the area’s historic architecture and cultural heritage through tourism. You’ll visit the Mataram Royal Cemetery (Javanese dress is provided), explore a traditional Javanese house and a local market, and meet a silversmith.

Visitors begin this private shore excursion with pickup at Semarang Port and transport to the magnificent Borobudur Temple. This is the world’s largest Buddhist temple and is regarded as one of the world’s seven wonders. Visitors have plenty of time to explore the temple’s material culture and enjoy panoramic views of lush fields, hills, and Mount Merapi.

Jakarta’s public transportation system is challenging to use. Skip the stress and see the historic essentials with a private guide just for your group on this door-to-door heritage tour of Old Batavia plus Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and Indonesia National Monument (Monas). You’ll explore Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown), Jakarta Old Town, and Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), and visit museums and a puppet studio: Upgrade to include a local lunch.

Hike to the top of Borobudur, where the many carved faces of Buddha made more than 1,000 years ago were restored in the 1970s. Then visit the Prambanan Temples and enjoy the surrounding lush green countryside, before watching a traditional Indonesian dance and music performance by the Ramayana Ballet. This private tour includes hotel pickup for a more personal experience.

Java’s chaotic roads are challenging for drivers raised on traffic rules. Skip the drama without compromising your independence when you book this private tour with driver, priced per group for transparency. Choose between set itineraries covering top attractions, from sunrise over Borobudur to Mt. Merapi, or design your own adventure with your chauffeur in a private vehicle.

Escape the crowds for an authentic Javanese experience. As the afternoon cools, transition to the majestic temple complex. Witness the towering Prambanan Temple architecture come alive during sunset, casting a magnificent golden glow. After sunset, enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant with a magnificent, up-close view of the temple, beautifully illuminated by spotlights. The evening concludes with the colossal Ramayana Ballet Dance, a traditional Javanese performance depicting the epic Hindu story of Rama and Shinta. This journey combines active cultural discovery with moments of serene, breathtaking beauty. Please read the tour details and the option of the tour before you make a reservation.

Witness the enchanting sunrise over the world-famous Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, at the structure of the temple. This unforgettable tour combines cultural exploration with breathtaking views, as you ascend the hill and then explore the majestic temple grounds. Ideal for early risers and cultural enthusiasts, this experience highlights the rich heritage of Yogyakarta and offers expert insights into the history of Borobudur. - Experience sunrise at Borobudur Temple Structure - Guided exploration of the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site - Less people in the calm atmosphere for a personalized experience - Includes PRIVATE transportation to and from the site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the dreaming spires of the Prambanan Temple Complex look at their best in the soft light of sunset. Experience them on this private tour with your personal driver-guide, direct from your Yogyakarta hotel. Upgrade to add an authentic dinner at a local restaurant followed by a performance of the Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan (or the Roro Jonggrang dance on Fridays).

Borobudur is Indonesia’s signature sight, but it’s tricky to reach from Yogyakarta on public transportation. See more temples in less time on this private door-to-door tour covering UNESCO World Heritage sites Borobudur, Prambanan, and Sewu Temple. Your package includes a local guide at Borobudur to explain the site’s rich carvings and hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

On this private half-day tour, visit Prambanan Temple (aka Loro Jonggrang), part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Prambanan Temple Compounds. Erected around the 9th century when Java was ruled by the Hindu Sanjaya Dynasty, the complex consists of three major temples dedicated to the deities Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. Walk around neighboring shrines, such as Palosan and Sewu, as your own personal guide points out the ‘Ramayana’ epic carved into the walls. Includes pickup and drop-off from Yogyakarta hotels.

A Must Do Trip! Full-Day Yogyakarta Essentials... Experience Yogyakarta's UNESCO World Heritage sites and its most active volcano in one seamless journey. Borobudur sunrise with VIP Access to temple structure with breakfast, Mt. Merapi Jeep Adventure, and Prambanan temple in a single, insightful day. We guarantee climb up access to temple structure, that is why we are not available on Monday because Prambanan Temple Structure is closed on monday and you will not able to access it. This tour package includes convenient round-trip transportation with pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in the Yogyakarta city area. It also covers the organization of temple tickets and the Jeep arrangement for Mount Merapi. Notes: - Entrance ticket for Temples are not included in the price and for all options. - We will arrange and provide temple tickets and you need pay to driver in cash on arrival. - Details in each option may vary, kindly check details: inclusions and exclusions before booking

Highly recommendation of this tour with the expert guide and friendly, this experience will tell you in history and the culture of its "Heritage and the highlight of Jakarta". The highlight: Visit the monument and will amazed see the city to the top of monument and The Old City of Jakarta is known as Old Batavia, European sailors and traders in the 16th Century dubbed this place with the beauty city similar to Amsterdam and it was also a trading center on The Asian continent until the Dutch East Indies Company controlled tarea as trading center also as the administrative center power in archipelago. This area is just 139 ha, dominated by European and China building styles. Some of the buildings are used as cafe, museum and office.

There’s more to Yogyakarta than the UNESCO World Heritage–listed attractions alone. Get to know this dynamic student enclave on a small-group walking tour of its most happening area that’s designed as an introduction to the city. Learn how to get around, the key apps to use, what to eat and where, and how to find deals as you explore a traditional market, the Malioboro area, and more.

It’s impossible to truly appreciate the scale and grace that earned Borobudur UNESCO World Heritage status without climbing the monument and witnessing its spectacular carvings. Be one of a select few travelers to experience the monument in full when you book this private half-day tour, with transfers from your Yogyakarta-area address. Upgrade for the coveted sunrise climb, where you watch the dawn mist rise from around the volcanoes.

Ramayana Ballet is a unique and stunning performance that brings the ancient Hindu epic to life through dance and music. The performance takes place in the open-air theater of Prambanan Temple. The dancers, dressed in colorful traditional costumes, move gracefully to the music of a live gamelan orchestra. The performance also features stunning visual effects, including fireworks and lighting, that add to the enchantment of the show. Before the show, you will visit Prambanan Temple, the biggest Hindust Temple Compound in the world with local guide included to explain the detail history of the temple. You will have also dinner with an Aunthentic Traditional Indonesian Cuisine with romantic background while enjoying the cuisine. Note : Ramayana Ballet is not available everyday. It will be held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please, contact us to confirm the availability. The outdoor shows are available in dry season from Mei to October, the rest will be held indoor.

Borobudur and Prambanan, two of the three UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Yogyakarta area, lie more than an hour apart. Spare yourself the expense of a private tour but enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel transfers and included tickets when you book this small-group adventure. Climb to the top of Borobudur, for sweeping views across volcanoes and more, with guides to put both Hindu and Buddhist culture in context.