Embark on a full-day private tour of Jakarta’s iconic spots, including the old town, national museum, and monument. Immerse yourself in the city’s history and culture while visiting must-see attractions. Lunch included.
- Istiqlal Mosque - The first place you will visit is the Istiqlal mosque. This is the largest mosque in South East Asia, as it can accommodate a congregation of up to 120,000 people.
- Sunda Kelapa Harbour - Afterwards you will drive to reach the Sunda Kelapa harbor. This 500-year-old harbor area was a vital link to the markets of the outside world in the 15th century kingdom of Pajajaran. It was formerly the harbor town of Sunda Kelapa where the Portuguese traded with the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran in the early 16th century. Since then this port has belonged to the Portuguese and Dutch.
- National Monument (MONAS) - Continue to Monas (Monument National) is a 132 meter high tower located in the center of Merdeka square symbolizing the fight for Indonesia, and commemorating the struggle for Indonesian independence.
- Jakarta Old Town - This 1.3 square kilometer heritage site has been famous for the central trading of Asia in the past due to the strategic location and natural resources. This site is always full of people that wander through the street and the main square.
- Jakarta Cathedral - Gereja Katedral built in the neo gothic style which was consecrated in 1901, a common architectural style to build churches at that time.
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional driver/guide
- All activities
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meet with our English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby for a full-day excursion highlighting Jakarta. The city’s history dates back to the 14th century when it was a small harbor town, and today it has grown into a bustling metropolis. The tour includes a visit to Jakarta’s Old Town and the Chinatown at Glodok commercial center. Next, explore Jakarta’s old port, Sunda Kelapa Harbor, where wooden two-masted pinisi sailing ships still dock, and porters move goods as they have since the 13th century. Then, visit Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, which can hold 200,000 people, and Jakarta Cathedral, an impressive neo-gothic church built in 1901 that serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jakarta. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. The tour continues with a visit to the National Museum, which features archaeological, historical, ethnological, and geographical exhibits. Finally, visit the National Monument, opened in 1975 to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence. After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
