Top West Java Historical Tours

Enjoy the perfect introduction to Jakarta’s history and museums—without the stress of trying to piece together public transport—on this private guided full-day tour. See phinisi wooden sailing ships lined up in Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port); visit the 19th-century National Museum and the National Monument (Monas); explore Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown) and Jakarta Old Town; and see a Confucian temple, a shadow puppet museum, and more.

Explore Jakarta and visit its main attractions on this all-day private tour with a guide. The itinerary includes the Indonesia Miniature Park where you can learn about Indonesia's individual regions, Merdeka Square (Liberty Square), National Monument (Monas), the Presidential Palace, and the Istiqlal Mosque, which is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia.

Explore Jakarta with an expert local guide on this private tour of the Indonesian capital. Start at Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), with a boat ride included, before continuing on to the old city, famed for its beautiful Dutch colonial architecture. You'll then go to Chinatown for a taste of daily life. End the day with three key sights: the Indonesia National Monument, Istiqlal Mosque, and Jakarta Cathedral.

Jakarta’s public transportation system is challenging to use. Skip the stress and see the historic essentials with a private guide just for your group on this door-to-door heritage tour of Old Batavia plus Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and Indonesia National Monument (Monas). You’ll explore Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown), Jakarta Old Town, and Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), and visit museums and a puppet studio: Upgrade to include a local lunch.

Even if you only have half a day in Jakarta, get the perfect introduction to Indonesia and its capital on this half-day guided door-to-door experience. Discover the archipelago’s different cultures and architectural styles at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah; shop for Indonesia’s signature batik fabric; snap photos of Indonesia National Monument (Monas); and see Glodok, Jakarta Old Town, and Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port). Upgrade to include a restaurant lunch.

Learn more about Javanese culture and history on an easy day tour of Bandung from Jakarta. Experience the highlights of Indonesia’s third-largest city and discover why it’s sometimes called the Paris of Java. Check out the museums, grand government buildings, markets, and more. The tour also includes tickets to a cultural performance.

Explore the mountainous area of West Bali on this hassle-free day trip in an air-conditioned van. With your guide, visit the Taman Ayuan Royal temple and see the water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, the Ulundanu temple, Luwak Coffee Plantation, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Batukaru temple, and more. This package includes a Balinese lunch.   

Discover essential Jakarta in just half a day on this private door-to-door tour led by a licensed guide. You’ll see historic areas: Chinatown, including an 18th-century temple, the Kota Intan Bridge, Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), and Batavia old town, including the Jakarta History Museum and a shadow puppet studio. You’ll also admire the Indonesia National Monument (Monas), Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and Merdeka Square—with time for a restaurant lunch.

*This tour is good for first time visitor. The traveler can explore a lot of places in jakarta. Learn the historical and culture of this city but this also would offer local experience exploring the local market, the traditional harbour, visit the puppet maker, and also visit Obama school. *during the weekday, at Obama School we can go inside to see the activities inside the school. Meet the students. Saturday and sunday school will be off.

See all the sites of Jakarta and learn all about the multicultural history of the area from your private guide on this day trip. No need to navigate the city on your own or arrange public transport or taxis. Rather, your guide will maximize your time and take you on a well-rounded tour of the famous and more secret spots of Jarkarta.

As the biggest city in the Indonesian archipelago, Jakarta can feel like a daunting place to explore. Orient yourself in the bustling metropolis with ease on a private tour that provides a comprehensive introduction for first-time visitors. Traveling by private and air-conditioned vehicle allows you skip the hassle of navigating the capital's busy roads, while exploring with a guide results in historical and cultural information that you won't find in the guide book. 

This is a part of West Java districs, Banten is new province in growing population and Baduy is one of the area hold by the government as the one unique tribe left. Originally called Kenekes people which was isolated in mid 1500s, since the era of Muslim or sultanate of Banten encouraged the tribe and the colonial era, people just keep their culture and outsider as guardian of the inner. The original of Baduy also called "Sunda wiwitan". The highlight: in that tradition the people are not using sandal and the transportation, they walk as long as they need, house made by bamboo and wooden rope then no electricity. They are traditionally life without touch modernism, also the government concerns to this to keep it nature. Fortunately that the people are keeping their culture and they want that the generation keep the culture itself. During in Baduy we can explore the village and house also we get closer with them accompany the representative and guide.

You will see the beautiful city of Jakarta, national monuments, and lunch with local food menus. Jakarta is great place to learn more about Indonesia’s complicated history, variety of culture and unique heritage of Indonesia. There are many historical places that prove that Indonesia’s great history took place in Jakarta. The historical tour presents the uniqueness of Jakarta City with various kinds of history, culture and tradition.

While drive away to baduy area, you will see the village, plantation, hill. You will track to many KMs up down, visiting their house and attract to them. The experience you see man and woman baduy do not have sandals or electric or modern things Baduy culture was isolated since mid 15th century, they make community and live far a way from city like hill and jungle, it located in west Java closed to jakarta, the culture is one of remain of local ethnics in java

Discover the heritage that lies beneath Jakarta’s high-rise surface on this private guided door-to-door tour. Start the day with Jakarta Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, the National Museum, the National Monument, and the sailing ships of Sunda Kelapa Harbor. Then savor a local restaurant lunch before you explore beautiful Jakarta Old Town.

You will see the beautiful city of Jakarta, national monuments, and lunch with local food menus. Jakarta is great place to learn more about Indonesia’s complicated history, variety of culture and unique heritage of Indonesia. There are many historical places that prove that Indonesia’s great history took place in Jakarta. The historical tour presents the uniqueness of Jakarta City with various kinds of history, culture and tradition.

Escape from the heat and noise of Jakarta for the cooler altitudes of Puncak Highland on this private guided day trip. Explore a combination of fruit orchards, lush botanical gardens and sprawling tea plantations during your trip, giving you an idea of daily life and the sublime scenery of this hilly region. You’ll also have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy informative, customized commentary from your guide. Your Puncak Highland excursion also includes round-trip transport from your hotel and all entrance fees.

Discover the authentic Indonesian food scene in Jakarta. We will guide you through the hidden gem of the Kebayoran neighborhood, introducing you to the delicious local cuisine at Mayestik Market and guiding through the beautiful oasis of Langsat Park. We will share the fascinating history of Jakarta and make sure you leave with a full belly. This is truly a unique tour that will dive deeper into Indonesian culture, lead you to an area untouched by most Jakarta tours, and introduce you to authentic Indonesian cuisine that you can't find in the touristy downtown areas.

Gridlock makes Jakarta hard to navigate without a driver. Discover its historic and cultural highlights in just a day on this private door-to-door package, with a guide, entrance fees, and an authentic Indonesian lunch included. Explore Jakarta Old Town, the National Museum, and the Jakarta History Museum; learn about the nation’s many religions at Jakarta Cathedral and Istiqlal Mosque; pose for photos at the National Monument; and more.

A private tour of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a great way to discover the cultural traditions of Indonesia. The 250-acre (100-hectare) miniature park in East Jakarta showcases full-scale models of traditional homes and monuments, such as Borobudur Temple, and provides insight into virtually all aspects of daily life throughout the provinces. Your personal guide accompanies you to the gardens, museums and Bird Park, where you’ll learn about avian inhabitants.

A sprawling city not known for public transport, Jakarta is best explored with your own private driver. Check off the city’s signatures, with a local lunch and a shopping stop too, on this guided door-to-door tour that’s ideal for first-time travelers. Explore historic Jakarta Old Town and Sunda Kelapa harbor; see Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and Monas (the National Monument of Indonesia). Finally, shop souvenirs at ITC Mangga Dua mall.

For those who are curious about the Old Batavia (Kota Tua/Old Jakarta), don’t miss the opportunity to exploring and listening to stories and history that attached to this area which was called “The Queen of the East” in its heyday. Accompanied by a professional guide, we will explore the old fame of “Kota Tua” which was used as the basis for the VOC (Dutch East India Company) Headquarter in Asia. Afterwards, we will stroll down to the remaining old city walls of Batavia and also the warehouses that used to store the spices and the logistics for the company. Passing through the oldest wooden drawbridge in Batavia and many more places. In about 3 hours, we will walk through the footpath of VOC era. While also exercising by walking, we will learn more about the importance of Batavia (now : Jakarta) during the Dutch Colonial era. Do not forget to take pictures of the iconic spots.Looking forward to meet you there, Fellow Travelers!

With over 17,000 islands, six official religions, and more than 1,000 different ethnic groups, Indonesia is seriously diverse. Get the perfect introduction to this complex and fascinating nation on this private full-day Jakarta tour. See different styles of traditional architecture at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, learn about batik, see the vast Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral, and capture photos at the Indonesia national monument (Monas).