Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with Private Local Host Including National Monument and Old Town
by Ekaputra Tour
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This half-day guided tour in Jakarta lasts about four to five hours and is led by a private local host. The tour begins with a visit to the Selamat Datang Monument in Central Jakarta, a statue of a young man and woman holding a flower bouquet as a symbol of welcome. Next, the tour moves to Merdeka Square, the city’s administrative center, where the National Monument (MONAS) stands. The National Monument is 132 meters tall with a gold-leaf flame on top and includes an exhibit of 48 dioramas about Indonesia’s history. Visitors can enter the monument except on Mondays, when only the outdoor area is accessible. The tour then continues to Jakarta Cathedral on Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara, a gothic-style church built in 1891 with stained glass windows and three altars arranged in a semi-circle. Opposite the Cathedral is Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, symbolizing peace and religious tolerance. The mosque is closed on Fridays, so it can only be viewed from outside on those days. After visiting the mosque, the tour stops at Makutharama Puppet Studio, where guests meet puppet makers, learn about Indonesian puppetry, and see wayang collections from different regions. The itinerary finishes with visits to Jakarta Old Town, known for its Dutch colonial architecture and museums housed in former government buildings, and Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa, the old harbor of Jakarta. At Sunda Kelapa, visitors see the 17th-century Drawbridge and learn about the harbor’s history as the first entry point for Portuguese and Dutch traders. The tour includes private transportation with air conditioning, pick-up and drop-off at Jakarta Cruise Port or hotels within the Jakarta area, bottled water, parking and highway fees, an English-speaking local host, and all entrance tickets. Lunch is not included. Pick-up and drop-off at Soekarno-Hatta Airport or hotels in the CGK Airport area are not available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Selamat Datang Monument
This monument shows a young man and woman greeting visitors, with the woman holding a flower arrangement as a symbol of welcome. It is located in Central Jakarta and is one of the city's most recognized landmarks.
10 min
Merdeka Square
Merdeka Square is the central area of Jakarta with many government offices, including the ministry and presidential offices. The National Monument stands in the middle of this square.
National Monument (MONAS)
The National Monument is 132 meters tall and topped with a gold-leaf flame, symbolizing Indonesia's independence. Its basement features 48 dioramas that illustrate the country's history from prehistoric times to today. The monument is closed inside on Mondays; visitors can only see the exterior then.
60 min
Jakarta Cathedral
Built in 1891 in gothic style, the Cathedral has a tall tower and stained glass windows. Inside, there are three altars arranged in a semi-circle, including an old altar that echoes sound like a conch shell.
30 min
Istiqlal Mosque
This mosque is the largest in Southeast Asia and the sixth largest worldwide by worshipper capacity. Located near the National Cathedral, it symbolizes peace and religious tolerance. It is closed every Friday.
30 min
Makutharama Puppet Studio
At this studio, visitors meet puppet makers and learn about traditional Indonesian puppet creation and performance. The studio features wayang puppet collections from various regions.
30 min
Jakarta Old Town
Formerly the center of Dutch colonial rule called Batavia, this area contains historic buildings such as former governor offices, banks, and courthouses now converted into museums. The architecture resembles Amsterdam's Dutch style.
30 min
Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa
Jakarta’s old harbor at the mouth of Batavia, this port was the first used by Portuguese and Dutch arrivals. En route, visitors see the 17th-century Drawbridge.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with Private Local Host Including National Monument and Old Town
by Ekaputra Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This half-day guided tour in Jakarta lasts about four to five hours and is led by a private local host. The tour begins with a visit to the Selamat Datang Monument in Central Jakarta, a statue of a young man and woman holding a flower bouquet as a symbol of welcome. Next, the tour moves to Merdeka Square, the city’s administrative center, where the National Monument (MONAS) stands. The National Monument is 132 meters tall with a gold-leaf flame on top and includes an exhibit of 48 dioramas about Indonesia’s history. Visitors can enter the monument except on Mondays, when only the outdoor area is accessible. The tour then continues to Jakarta Cathedral on Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara, a gothic-style church built in 1891 with stained glass windows and three altars arranged in a semi-circle. Opposite the Cathedral is Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, symbolizing peace and religious tolerance. The mosque is closed on Fridays, so it can only be viewed from outside on those days. After visiting the mosque, the tour stops at Makutharama Puppet Studio, where guests meet puppet makers, learn about Indonesian puppetry, and see wayang collections from different regions. The itinerary finishes with visits to Jakarta Old Town, known for its Dutch colonial architecture and museums housed in former government buildings, and Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa, the old harbor of Jakarta. At Sunda Kelapa, visitors see the 17th-century Drawbridge and learn about the harbor’s history as the first entry point for Portuguese and Dutch traders. The tour includes private transportation with air conditioning, pick-up and drop-off at Jakarta Cruise Port or hotels within the Jakarta area, bottled water, parking and highway fees, an English-speaking local host, and all entrance tickets. Lunch is not included. Pick-up and drop-off at Soekarno-Hatta Airport or hotels in the CGK Airport area are not available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Selamat Datang Monument
This monument shows a young man and woman greeting visitors, with the woman holding a flower arrangement as a symbol of welcome. It is located in Central Jakarta and is one of the city's most recognized landmarks.
10 min
Merdeka Square
Merdeka Square is the central area of Jakarta with many government offices, including the ministry and presidential offices. The National Monument stands in the middle of this square.
National Monument (MONAS)
The National Monument is 132 meters tall and topped with a gold-leaf flame, symbolizing Indonesia's independence. Its basement features 48 dioramas that illustrate the country's history from prehistoric times to today. The monument is closed inside on Mondays; visitors can only see the exterior then.
60 min
Jakarta Cathedral
Built in 1891 in gothic style, the Cathedral has a tall tower and stained glass windows. Inside, there are three altars arranged in a semi-circle, including an old altar that echoes sound like a conch shell.
30 min
Istiqlal Mosque
This mosque is the largest in Southeast Asia and the sixth largest worldwide by worshipper capacity. Located near the National Cathedral, it symbolizes peace and religious tolerance. It is closed every Friday.
30 min
Makutharama Puppet Studio
At this studio, visitors meet puppet makers and learn about traditional Indonesian puppet creation and performance. The studio features wayang puppet collections from various regions.
30 min
Jakarta Old Town
Formerly the center of Dutch colonial rule called Batavia, this area contains historic buildings such as former governor offices, banks, and courthouses now converted into museums. The architecture resembles Amsterdam's Dutch style.
30 min
Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa
Jakarta’s old harbor at the mouth of Batavia, this port was the first used by Portuguese and Dutch arrivals. En route, visitors see the 17th-century Drawbridge.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.