The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta: An Exciting Walking and Guided Tour Experience!

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Yogyakarta

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Rama

Registered on 27 January 2025

Hi, I'm Rama, and I'm a licensed tourist guide from the Special Region of Yogyakarta! I was born and grew up in Yogyakarta, and when I was a child, I loved to learn about the history, art, and culture of Javanese, especially Yogyakarta, from my grandmother, and time by time until today, I still learn and improve it to enrich my knowledge about Javanese history, art, and culture from various sources. By then, I think it will be so fun to share everything about my beloved town, Yogyakarta, which has a lot of hidden gems and philosophy inside of it, with other people around the world who have different cultural backgrounds, and I'm here to make sure your time to know more about my little town, Yogyakarta, goes smoothly, pleasantly, and becomes a memorable experience! So, see you then, and have a nice day wherever you are!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

The Town of Phylosophy: Nagari Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat

Philosophy, culture, and spirituality are all deeply intertwined in Yogyakarta, a city in Java, Indonesia. Known by its charming nickname, "Jogja," this city has been a center of philosophical and intellectual endeavors for centuries, gaining the title of "Town of Philosophy."

Fun facts about Yogyakarta!
Yogyakarta is the only region in Indonesia that is still ruled by the Sultan (King) as a governor of Yogyakarta.

During this experience, we will see local activities while exploring a portion of Yogyakarta's cosmological axis, which has many stories and profound meanings.

We will start at "Jeron Beteng," Where we can visit the central Gudeg (traditional authentic dish from Java) of Yogyakarta.
Northern town square, where we can see the front of Keraton Yogyakarta (Sultan's Palace) and the iconic twin trees in the middle of the square.
Zero point of Yogyakarta, where we can see a few old European buildings.
Beringharjo Market to see the local activity in one of the oldest markets in Yogyakarta.
Ketandan Chinatown, which has a cross-cultural history.
Malioboro Street. This experience will be finish here, in the main popular street where the activity is never-ending here!

So! What are you waiting for!? Let's book and join this experience as a nice start to visiting this town or to know many things to do in this town and make your memorable trip in Yogyakarta!

Looking forward to see you, and have a nice day!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Jl. Wijilan No.19-25, Panembahan, Kecamatan Kraton, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55131, Indonesia

I will be waiting by the Wijilan Sentra Gudeg Monument.

Outside visit

Alun Alun Utara

Where we can see the front of Keraton Yogyakarta (Sultan's Palace) and the iconic twin trees in the middle of the square.

Outside visit

Titik Nol Yogyakarta

Zero point of Yogyakarta, where we can see a few old European buildings.

Free entry

Pasar Beringharjo Yogyakarta

One of the oldest markets in Yogyakarta and part of the Yogyakarta kingdom.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not 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).