



by TrippyTrip Tour
This private tour in Surabaya lasts four to five hours and includes pickup from the hotel or cruise port with private transportation throughout. The tour begins with a thirty-minute visit to Monkasel, the Submarine Monument, which displays a real submarine and is the largest of its kind in Asia. Next, the tour stops at Balai Pemuda, Surabaya’s city square, where visitors spend thirty minutes exploring the underground museum and library located in a former Dutch community meeting place called De Simpangsche Sociёteit. The tour then passes through the Chinese quarter by vehicle, highlighting street food vendors, markets, and a Chinese temple. A thirty-minute walking visit follows at Sunan Ampel Great Mosque and the adjacent Arabian market in the Arabian quarter. Afterwards, there is a twenty-minute stroll through Pabean Market, a traditional fish market where local fishermen bring fresh catches. The tour continues with a thirty-minute visit to Tugu Pahlawan, the Heroes Monument, which commemorates the Battle of Surabaya and explains the city’s nickname, the City of Heroes. The next stop is a one-hour visit to Mirota Batik and Handicraft shop, offering batik textiles, wooden utensils, souvenirs, and crafts. The final stop is a thirty-minute visit to Sanggar Agung Temple in the Chinese quarter, known for its Buddhist statues including a four-faced Buddha. This tour covers Surabaya’s historic and cultural neighborhoods, including the European, Arabian, and Chinese quarters, providing a clear view of the city’s historiculture. The tour includes private transportation, entrance fees, bottled water, parking and fuel surcharges, and a private guide. Personal expenses and gratuities are not included.
Monkasel (Submarine Monument)
Visit the Surabaya Submarine Monument, the largest submarine monument in Asia, featuring the actual submarine on display. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Balai Pemuda
Walk around Surabaya City Square, also known as Balai Pemuda, which includes an underground museum and library. This location was formerly the Dutch community’s public meeting place called “De Simpangsche Sociёteit.” The visit here is about 30 minutes.
30 min
Chinese Quarter
Pass through the central Chinese quarter of Surabaya, where many Chinese markets, street food vendors, and a Chinese temple are located. This is a drive-by section without a formal stop.
Sunan Ampel Great Mosque
Explore the Ampel Arabian Market area on foot and visit the Sunan Ampel Great Mosque, located in Surabaya’s Arabian quarter. This stop lasts approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Pabean Market
Visit Pabean Market, a traditional fish market in Surabaya. Observe local fishermen bringing fresh fish and stroll through the market to see the variety of goods sold. The visit is about 20 minutes.
20 min
Tugu Pahlawan
Stop at the Surabaya Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan), which commemorates the Battle of Surabaya and explains why the city is called the City of Heroes. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Mirota Batik
Spend about one hour at Mirota Batik and Handicraft shop, a souvenir and batik boutique in Surabaya. Products include batik fabrics, wooden spatulas, bags, showpieces, magnets, jewelry, dream catchers, and wind chimes.
60 min
Sanggar Agung Temple
Drive back to the Chinese quarter and visit the Kelenteng Sanggar Agung temple, known for its Buddhist statues including a four-faced Buddha. The visit is about 30 minutes.
30 min