7-Hour Jakarta City Tour with Old Town, MONAS and Sunda Kelapa

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Jakarta's Old Town and the Museum of Fatahilah Square
• 02 Watch the lively cargo activity at Sunda Kelapa Harbour and old port
• 03 Visit the National Monument (MONAS) for sweeping city and sea views
• 04 See two of Jakarta's key religious landmarks - Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral
• 05 Browse for souvenirs at TC Mangga Dua

Explore the historic capital city of Indonesia on this 7-hour tour of Jakarta's best landmarks. Discover the Old Town and Sunda Kelapa Harbour, learn about the country's past at the National Museum and the National Monument, and visit important religious sites such as Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral. The experience also includes time to browse for souvenirs at TC Mangga Dua.

Wander around Sunda Kelapa Harbour and the old port, watching gangs of sinew-stretched coolies smoking pungent clove-laced cigarettes and unloading cargoes of timber, coal, and spices from stunning wooden schooners.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Jakarta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Jakarta Old Town, Monuments and Heritage Sites

• See the Old Town with your Jakarta (Indonesian) tour guide and visit the Museum of Fatahilah Square.
• Wander around Sunda Kelapa Harbour and the old port, watching gangs of sinew-stretched coolies smoking pungent clove-laced cigarettes and unloading cargoes of timber, coal, and spices from stunning wooden schooners.
• Hire a dugout canoe and paddlers and enjoy the waterside scenery. The boats also go to the nearby old fish market, which can be reached easily on foot from the port and is free to enter. Work starts here at 3 am, and it is essential to arrive by 6 am to see the best action.
• Step into the National Museum.
• Stop at the National Monument (MONAS). The monument is open to the public, and upon request, the lift can carry visitors to the top, which offers a bird's-eye view of the city and the sea.
• See the Istiqlal Mosque and proceed to Jakarta Cathedral.
• Walk into TC Mangga Dua before heading back to your hotel or accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Mineral water
• Experienced driver
• English-speaking Indonesian tour guide
• Entrance tickets
• Parking and highway tolls
• Private car
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• No alcohol is allowed on this tour.

Know before you go

• Please provide your name to make hotel pick-up easier.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jl. Kali Besar Timur 4 No.29, RT.7/RW.7, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia

Tour start

Jl. Kali Besar Timur 4 No.29, RT.7/RW.7, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.