Indonesia · Heritage Walks

8-Hour Jakarta Historic Tour with Old Batavia and Istiqlal Mosque

8 Hours Round trip from Jakarta Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the preserved Historical Chinese Mansion of Candra Naya
  • 02 Walk through Batavia Fatahillah Square, the historic heart of old Jakarta
  • 03 See Sunda Kelapa Harbour, Jakarta's old port
  • 04 Visit Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral standing opposite each other
  • 05 Shop at a traditional Chinese market and the Antique Market

Explore Jakarta's historic attractions on an 8-hour tour that takes you from the preserved Chinese mansion of Candra Naya and a traditional Chinese market to the old city of Batavia at Fatahillah Square. Visit the Jakarta History Museum, enjoy views of Sunda Kelapa Harbour, and see two of the city's most iconic landmarks: Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, and Jakarta Cathedral, a neo-gothic Roman Catholic cathedral. The tour also includes time to browse the Antique Market for souvenirs.

See Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, and Jakarta Cathedral, a neo-gothic Roman Catholic cathedral standing across from the mosque.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Jakarta Old Town, Harbour and Sacred Landmarks

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Jakarta at 8:30 am, then drive to the Historical Chinese Mansion, Chandra Naya, the former home of the Chinese Major Khouw Kim An and now a well-preserved cultural site in the city.

  • Visit a traditional Chinese market and a Chinese temple.

  • Walk around Batavia's old city at Fatahillah Square, the historical centre of the city, with many attractions such as the Jakarta History Museum and other colonial buildings.

  • Enjoy lunch at Café Batavia, then continue to Sunda Kelapa Harbour, the old port of Jakarta.

  • See Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, and Jakarta Cathedral, a neo-gothic Roman Catholic cathedral standing across from the mosque.

  • Stop at the Antique Market before returning to your hotel.

End of the tour.

Candra Naya, Fatahillah Square, Sunda Kelapa Harbour, Istiqlal Mosque

Where this trip takes you

Candra Naya, Fatahillah Square, Sunda Kelapa Harbour, Istiqlal Mosque

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jakarta 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Personal Indonesian tour guide

  • Comfortable, fully air-conditioned private car: Toyota Avanza/Daihatsu with gasoline

  • Driver

  • Admissions and tickets for the listed attractions

  • Mineral water during the tour

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Additional charge: USD 10 for one-way airport pick-up or drop-off on the same day as the tour

Know before you go

  • A minimum of 2 people is required to book this tour.

  • Estimated local cash needed: IDR 800,000 per person for lunch, souvenirs, and other personal expenses.

  • Exploring Jakarta on this full-day tour gives you the opportunity to interact with local people during this interesting experience with your guide.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tour start
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Jakarta.

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