Full-Day Jakarta Sightseeing Tour with Museums and Old Batavia

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the National Museum of Indonesia
• 02 Witness the National Monument of Jakarta
• 03 Learn about the history of Indonesia at the Jakarta Historical Museum
• 04 Offer your prayers at Istiqlal Mosque, the National Mosque
• 05 See the Presidential Palace and the Dutch glory in Batavia
• 06 Enjoy the scenic views at Sunda Kelapa Harbour

Sign up for a short tour and explore the rich history and culture of Indonesia through the highlights of its capital, Jakarta. Learn about Indonesia's freedom struggle as you visit the National Museum of Indonesia and the National Monument. Marvel at the magnificent beauty of Istiqlal Mosque, the National Mosque of Indonesia, and enjoy a relaxing time at Sunda Kelapa Harbour. The tour also takes you to Batavia's Old City to discover Jakarta's colonial heritage.

The tour also takes you to Batavia's Old City to discover Jakarta's colonial heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Jakarta

Languages Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Jakarta's Historic and Cultural Highlights

• Meet your tour guide at the hotel and begin the tour.
• Drive along Jakarta's main downtown street, heading to the centre of Indonesia's and Jakarta's government buildings and offices.
• Visit the National Museum of Indonesia, the biggest museum in Indonesia, stop for photos at the National Monument and the Presidential Palace, and visit the National Mosque of Indonesia.
• Continue to the Old City of Batavia, once the central government of the Dutch.
• Explore the Jakarta Historical Museum, housed in the former Dutch Governor's building, visit the puppet museum, and stop at Cafe Batavia, where you can have lunch or drinks at your own expense.
• End the tour with a visit to the old and traditional Sunda Kelapa Harbour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned and comfortable transport
• Entrance tickets, parking, and donations
• Dutch/English-speaking guide
• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• Meal (lunch)
• Tip for the tour guide and driver

What to bring

• Camera
• Mobile phone
• Money

Know before you go

• Casual dress is recommended.
• On this tour, you will also get to see the big differences between old and new, and rich and poor, in the city.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jakarta, Indonesia

Tour start

Gambir, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.