Historic Batavia Walking Tour: Discover Old Jakarta's Hidden Gem
Joined 2024
Old Town Batavia, also known as Kota Tua Jakarta, is a historic area in North and West Jakarta that was the heart of colonial Dutch Batavia (now Jakarta). It offers a glimpse into Indonesia’s colonial past, with its well-preserved Dutch architecture, cobbled streets, and museums that reflect the city’s rich history.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Fatahillah Museum in Old Town City
- Old Town Batavia, also known as Kota Tua Jakarta, is a historic area in North and West Jakarta that was the heart of colonial Dutch Batavia (now Jakarta). It offers a glimpse into Indonesia’s colonial past, with its well-preserved Dutch architecture, cobbled streets, and museums that reflect the city’s rich history.
Fatahillah Museum
Fatahillah Museum, also known as the Jakarta History Museum, is a historical museum located in Kota Tua (Old Town), Jakarta, Indonesia. It is housed in the old Batavia City Hall, which was built by the Dutch in 1710 during the colonial period. The museum showcases Jakarta's history from the pre-colonial era, through Dutch colonization, to Indonesia's independence.
Petak Enam Glodok Old Chinatown
Glodok is a historical district in Jakarta's Chinatown, located in the Taman Sari area of West Jakarta. It is one of the oldest Chinatowns in Indonesia and serves as a significant cultural and commercial hub for the Chinese-Indonesian community. Glodok is known for its traditional shops, Chinese temples, and vibrant street markets. Within Glodok, Petak Enam is a key part of the area, offering a blend of cultural heritage and modern commerce.
Old Buddhist Temple Toa Se Bio
One of the oldest Buddhist temple in Jakarta since the Dutch era.
The temple was then rebuilt in 1751, and in 1754, the temple became a place for Chinese people living in Batavia.
Istiqlal Mosque
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and a major national landmark in Indonesia. Located in Central Jakarta, it stands near the Jakarta Cathedral, symbolizing Indonesia’s religious diversity and harmony.
Ending Point
Istiqlal Mosque
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Car Pick up from the Hotel
- Museum Ticket Fee
- Air Conditioned Car (Mitsubishi Xpender)
- Gasoline Fee
- Toll Fee
- Food
- Souvenir
Tour Important Information
This tour required lot of walking so that it is highly recommended that you should bring cap/ glasses/ hat and wear your comfy clothes and sandals/ shoes
Important message from the supplier
Included :
Guide explanation
Not included :
Ticket
Food
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Dyani A.
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I’ll be your guide & will bring us to explore hidden gem in Jakarta with you.
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Discovering the Vibrant Capital Jakarta City & Culinary Tour, Indonesia.
Welcome to Jakarta!
If you're looking for a fun and engaging way to explore the city, then look no further than this tour!
Fatahillah Museum:
One of the oldest and the Sacred Museum in Indonesia,
as this museum was the former Office back then
the VOC or Dutch colonialization era also there is a
underground jail.
Puppet Museum:
One of the oldest and the Sacred and spooky museums in Indonesia, this museum had the tomb of a former Dutch Governor back in the VOC era.
It had many puppets from all around the world.
Petak Enam:
We can stroll around the local market in this Chinese District also there is a food court mostly for Chinese Food.
Pasar Baru:
We can thrifting and buy cheap clothes here. Mostly the merchants are Chinese and Indians.
Istiqlal Mosque:
The biggest mosque in South East Asia, as we are the third biggest Moslem country in the world.
Sabang Street Food:
We will be moving to other places by busway. And we will try Rendang Padang, the most delicious dish.
$80/ per person
