Top West Java Historical Tours

Skip the hassles of self-driving Jakarta, southeast Asia’s gridlock capital. Instead, check off historic sights and essential landmarks with a private guide and separate driver on this door-to-door tour. See Monas (the National Monument of Indonesia), and the Istiqlal Mosque; stroll Jakarta Old Town, explore Jakarta Chinatown (Glodok), and photograph the sailing ships at Sunda Kelapa harbor. Along the way, feast on an authentic local lunch.

Jakarta can sometimes feel overwhelming to first-time visitors. Take the stress out of exploring the city by joining a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour lets you discover the exterior of landmarks, including museums, while learning about Jakarta’s rich history and diverse culture. If you wish to visit a museum, your guide can adjust the itinerary to match your interests—just let us know beforehand. Your guide will contact you in advance to understand your preferences, ensuring you experience the places that matter most to you. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers hidden gems and offers insider knowledge you won’t find on your own.

This is a part of West Java districs, Banten is new province in growing population and Baduy is one of the area hold by the government as the one unique tribe left. Originally called Kenekes people which was isolated in mid 1500s, since the era of Muslim or sultanate of Banten encouraged the tribe and the colonial era, people just keep their culture and outsider as guardian of the inner. The original of Baduy also called "Sunda wiwitan". The highlight: in that tradition the people are not using sandal and the transportation, they walk as long as they need, house made by bamboo and wooden rope then no electricity. They are traditionally life without touch modernism, also the government concerns to this to keep it nature. Fortunately that the people are keeping their culture and they want that the generation keep the culture itself. During in Baduy we can explore the village and house also we get closer with them accompany the representative and guide.

See all the sites of Jakarta and learn all about the multicultural history of the area from your private guide on this day trip. No need to navigate the city on your own or arrange public transport or taxis. Rather, your guide will maximize your time and take you on a well-rounded tour of the famous and more secret spots of Jarkarta.

Must-visit museums in Jakarta: Museum Fatahillah (Jakarta History Museum): opened in 1974, it displays objects from the prehistory period of the city region, the founding of Jayakarta in 1527, and the Dutch colonisation period from the 16th century until Indonesia’s independence in 1948 Puppet Museum: Admire the many types of puppets in this museum, not only from Indonesia but also from around the world Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics: The museum displays the traditional handicrafts of Indonesia There are still many fun activities that can be done in the capital city besides going to the mall. One of them is making pottery crafts

Access to Bogor is quite close from the city of Jakarta with highway access, taking approximately 1,5 hours and continue to the road to place of performance in 1,5 hours. While you arrive it will service you by Kids Dance or explore rural. Jaipongan is one of indonesian culture, Jaipong dance originates from West Java especifically the Bandung and Karawang region which are deeply rooted in Sundanese culture. Dance in Indonesia reflects the country's diversity of ethnic and cultures. There are Austronesian roots and Melanesian tribal forms are visible, and influences ranging from neighboring Asian and even western styles through colonization. One of the music such like angklung of indonesian heritage still play for some ceremonial and dancing it self. Angklung is a traditional Indonesian musical instrument from West Java that is made of bamboo. This tour provide to explore the rural life, traditional service such massage of west Java also you can learn indonesian food by cooking class.

Originally built by Dutch colonial forces, Jakarta Old Town’s canals and squares have a sense of Amsterdam about them. Discover the city’s heritage and history on this intimate door-to-door tour, with a maximum of four travelers. Explore the National Museum, admire colonial architecture on Fatahillah Square, see phinisi ships in the old port Sunda Kelapa, and visit the city’s oldest Chinese temple and a warehouse where spices were stored.

With speeds of up to 350 km/h, Whoosh can take you from Jakarta to Bandung, or vice versa, in just 45 minutes Learn more about Javanese culture and history on an easy-day tour of Bandung from Jakarta Check out the museums, grand government buildings, cafes, and more The tour also includes tickets to a cultural performance Admire the traditional Angklung instrument made of bamboo and the musical performance to the fullest Experience the highlights of Indonesia’s third-largest city

Start from Jakarta 7am going to Bogor spend 1 hour drive and first destination to visit Curug Nangka Waterfall this place you can enjoy to hiking the hill and prepare for swimming at the pond. second destination is visit Local house village with rice field, you can get complimentary tea or coffee and enjoy local hood situation. continue to visit Botanical Garden and the Presidential Summer Place that formerly was the official residence of the Dutch governors-general. if have more time, in the evening, we go back to Jakarta with 1 hours distance.

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!

Explore the highlights of Batavia on this half-day guided tour. It was the capital of the Dutch East Indies and now corresponds to present-day Jakarta. Visit the city’s Chinatown where vendors sell local produce and goods; the Old Town area and its Dutch-style buildings; Sunda Kelapa, which is used for domestic cargo; and the Maritime Museum.

Its a batk painting class activity, at the end of class you can take home your masterpiece. It will be the best unforgetable holiday experience

When you have limited time or just a transit, with a short tour of Jakarta we will invite you to get to know Jakarta deeper with a short time but it will leave sweet memories for you and your family and partner.

While you in Jakarta or Bogor city spending time with us in private to outskirt. Visit Miniature park is the best choice to know our culture with museum indonesia inside, You will explore 100Ha with different pavillion and its culture. Then Bogor, will find the different atmosphere in cool weather because the city is under the mountain and Bogor is small urban. Bogor city also connection history of kingdom, people and colonials. Botanical garden is located in the center of city and is adjacent to the Presidential Palace complex. The area is 87 hectares and has a collection of 15,000 species of trees and plants. The geographical of Bogor which call rain city, inside the garden you can walk or rent the electric bicycle, scooter, mini car or normal bike. There is more activity to explore botanical and Local Market front of Garden. Wooden Puppet is your choice to see and by our local souvenir.

In addition to bearing the title as a metropolitan city and the busiest city in the country, Jakarta is also a city as well as a province that offers a variety of tourist options. Historical tours to various historic sites, shopping tours, culinary tours, to charming natural attractions should be included in your holiday agenda in this city. If on vacation with family, do not miss the exciting visit to a number of famous playgrounds. Whatever type of tour you want, you can find it in Jakarta because the city has a complete package of choices of attractions that will make your vacation moments more memorable. The list of 100 tourist attractions in Jakarta here is the proof.

A little over an hour’s drive from Jakarta, cool, highland Bogor offers a tranquility that’s hard to imagine from the bustle of the capital. Experience it with a private guide on this cultural day trip. Explore the historic Bogor Botanical Gardens, visit Pura Parahyangan Agung Taman Sari Gunung Salak, a Hindu temple on the slopes of a volcano, and splash in Nangka Waterfall, with a local lunch included.

Explore Old China Town in the heart of Jakarta in comfort and safety on a private tour. Discover Glodok, the oldest part of China Town, and visit Petak Sembilan market, local temples and a number of important local landmarks. Learn about the history of the neighborhood, and find hidden gems as well as seeing iconic sites with your own eyes.

Jakarta’s lively Chinatown is the largest of its kind in Indonesia, located in West Jakarta. On this walking tour, explore the historic district, visit the beautiful Jin De Yuan and Guan Gong temples, and browse the stalls at the Kalimati street market. Along the way, have chance to sample foods like Bak Cang and Moon cake (own expense), tour an ancient Chinese mansion house, and learn about Chinese culture, traditional medicine, and Feng Shui.

Discover the heritage that lies beneath Jakarta’s high-rise surface on this private guided door-to-door tour. Start the day with Jakarta Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, the National Museum, the National Monument, and the sailing ships of Sunda Kelapa Harbor. Then savor a local restaurant lunch before you explore beautiful Jakarta Old Town.

Indonesia is many islands, not only the local can go there by car, some need the airplane. This good for choice for tourist one place to see one indonesia and beside of the area also you will be attract to the people into culture, religion and ethnic. You have a time full of indonesia and Jakarta

you can feel different style for Jakarta in the night, when the sun goes down for all types of people. with situation, weather, culture, hospitality and story from Batavia era last time. Enjoy to see the night market of mangga besar with durian seller and martabak pancake, Fatahillah square, Istiqal mosque and church in the night view, you can walking around at china town market to see the snake cobra seller. Romantic dinner at Batavia Cafe is unforgettable memories during the sun goes down in Fatahillah Square view. You will enjoy dinner sitting by the window on second floor of cafe. providing abundant light into the interior as well as a view of Fatahillah square and the colonial buildings surrounding it. before back to your place, photo stop at the biggest mosque and church is symbol of harmony in our country.

Explore the mountainous area of West Bali on this hassle-free day trip in an air-conditioned van. With your guide, visit the Taman Ayuan Royal temple and see the water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, the Ulundanu temple, Luwak Coffee Plantation, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Batukaru temple, and more. This package includes a Balinese lunch.

Discover essential Jakarta in just half a day on this private door-to-door tour led by a licensed guide. You’ll see historic areas: Chinatown, including an 18th-century temple, the Kota Intan Bridge, Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), and Batavia old town, including the Jakarta History Museum and a shadow puppet studio. You’ll also admire the Indonesia National Monument (Monas), Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and Merdeka Square—with time for a restaurant lunch.

You can choose the time for pickup at Lobby hotel (09.00 am or 13.00 pm) Visit China Town with Temple, Santa Maria de Fatimah (China Katholik Church), Glodok alley market, Proclamation Monument, Sunda Kelapa harbour (Old Harbour), Old Batavia town, Indonesian shadow puppets studio, Merdeka Square, Presidential palace, Istiqlal mosque, Katedral Church, Monas (National Monument), and back to your hotel