Jakarta : Private Tour Old Batavia Heritage Tour Half Day
ID: GYG859901-1356756
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Jakarta on a half-day tour. Visit the National Monument, Jakarta Cathedral, and Istiqlal Mosque. Learn about the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times to the present.
Discover the history of Jakarta on a half-day tour of the city. Visit the National Monument, Jakarta Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, and the old town of Batavia.
Start your tour with a visit to the National Monument in the middle of Merdeka Square. Learn about the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times to the present with a visit to the monument's basement, which houses an exhibit of 48 dioramas.
Next, visit Jakarta Cathedral, a building constructed in 1891 in the gothic style. Marvel at the high tower with high windows decorated with glass paintings. Inside the church are 3 altars that together form a semi-circle. It also has a beautiful old altar that reflects sound like a conch shell.
Continue to Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the sixth-largest mosque in the world. Located in the city center, almost opposite the National Cathedral, the Mosque is also meant to be a symbol of peace and religious tolerance.
Finally, visit the old town of Batavia, the former center of Dutch rule when colonizing Indonesia. Learn about puppet making from puppeteers. Discover how to play and see Wayang collections from various regions in Indonesia.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia
- Visit the National Monument, a 132-meter tall monument with a gold-leaf flame
- Explore the Jakarta Cathedral, a building constructed in 1891 with gothic style
- Marvel at the high tower with high windows decorated with glass paintings
- Visit the Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Be respectful when visiting religious sites.
Photography is allowed but not inside certain areas.
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed inside the attractions.
We provide free pick up for Central of Jakarta area. Other location will be additional start with USD 15 per car for return trip (depends location), Inform us before date of tour. Please wait in the hotel lobby or meeting point and make sure you have Whatsapp Number could reach by our team
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
