Indonesia · City Tours

1-Day Jakarta Highlights Tour with Batavia and Modern City Landmarks

1 Day Round trip from Jakarta Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Batavia and old Jakarta for a glimpse into the city's historic character
02 Discover Betawinese culture through Jakarta's architecture, cuisine and local atmosphere
03 Visit the National Museum of Indonesia, home to more than 140,000 artifacts
04 See Jakarta's iconic landmarks, including the Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque and National Monument
05 Experience modern-day Jakarta at Grand Indonesia, Plaza Indonesia and Jakarta City Mall

Discover Jakarta, one of the world's most thriving metropolises on the northwest coast of Java, where Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European influences have shaped its architecture, language and cuisine. Explore Batavia, old Jakarta, and learn about Betawinese culture as you visit the National Museum of Indonesia, the Catholic Cathedral, Jakarta City Mall and other city highlights. This tour offers a well-rounded look at both the historic and modern sides of Indonesia's capital.

Continue to the National Monument of Jakarta, a 132 m obelisk in the centre of Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Indonesian, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jakarta Highlights from Old Batavia to Modern City Views

Travel to the National Museum of Indonesia and discover more than 140,000 artifacts and historical displays that offer an overview of old Batavia and new Jakarta.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Batavia, old Jakarta, and try some street food along the way.
Have lunch at a Betawinese restaurant.
See the Selamat Datang Monument, one of Jakarta's historic landmarks, designed by sculptor Edhi Sunarso.
Continue to the National Monument of Jakarta, a 132 m obelisk in the centre of Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta.
Discover the old Catholic Cathedral, built in 1891, and the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, Istiqlal Mosque.
Visit Grand Indonesia, Plaza Indonesia and Jakarta City Mall to learn more about modern-day Jakarta.
Proceed to Skye Bar and enjoy the view from this luxurious open-view cafe.

Return to the hotel.

The route