Free tour

Free Tour of the Highlights of Jakarta

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Jakarta

Duration: 4 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Fifi

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Registered on 15 July 2023

I am a knowledgeable local Indonesian who has lived in Jakarta for over 20 years, and I have also lived all over Java and in Bali. I love to travel and also to share the beauty and culture of my country with travellers from around the world. Let's explore together! :-)

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join me on this 4 hour tour to experience many of the top highlights of the city of Jakarta together. I would love to share my personal firsthand knowledge of the people, the landmarks, and the diverse and rich culture of one of the world's largest and most fascinating cities. [Free Tour, with the Guru gratuity up to each walker ; GuruWalk recommends considering a tip starting from €10- $50 per person or in Rupiah is around Rp. 250.000 to Rp. 850.000 per each Person[For the 4 hour guided time together]depending on satisfaction for the tour😊☺️✨

We will start by meeting together at the front entrance gate to the Jakarta Cathedral. Using local transportation (please bring a small amount of cash for our local train experience) and depending on daily conditions, we will visit among the following top sights around the city, including:

Jakarta Cathedral, the largest Christian holy place in Indonesia
Istliqlal Mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia & 3rd largest in the world
National Monument landmark sight
Kota Tua, the historical colonial square of Jakarta
Traditional Indonesian arts & crafts workshop
Puppet Wayang Studio
Jakarta History Museum
Chinatown of Jakarta
Local traditional markets with exotic flavors & refreshment options
Jakarta's historical Buddhist temple grounds

We will finish in the vicinity of the the Buddhist temple (walking distance to Glodok bus station or Jakarta Kota train station).
Looking forward to meeting you!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Jl. Katedral No.5, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710, Indonesia

I will be waiting to meet you at the entrance to the Jakarta Cathedral right at the sign on the gate that specifies the Cathedral's opening/closing times. (I will be wearing sunglasses on top of my head)

Free entry

Jakarta Cathedral

Neo-Gothic Christian Cathedral standing in stark contrast to the more modernist national mosque that it faces.

Free entry

Istiqlal Mosque

The pride of Indonesian believers, this is the largest mosque in East Asia and the 3rd largest mosque on the planet.

Free entry

Kota Tua

The old colonial city square established over 360 years ago by the Dutch. Also, a hotspot for local arts and culture, with musuems, attractions, family gatherings, and sometimes live music performances.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).