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Discover Yogyakarta’s Essentials on a Private Half Day Tour

Yogyakarta, Indonesiaby Asian Trails LTD

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Experience Yogyakarta's essential cultural treasures on this half-day private tour, perfect for first-time visitors seeking an efficient introduction to the city's royal landmarks and traditional crafts. Begin at the magnificent Kraton, Yogyakarta's Sultan's Palace founded in 1755 and still serving as the Sultan's residence today. Explore exquisite pavilions, courtyards, and museums displaying royal heirlooms and ceremonial artifacts. Your guide explains the palace's symbolic architecture and royal customs. Walk to enchanting Taman Sari (Water Castle), the former royal pleasure garden built in 1758. Wander through ornamental pools, underground tunnels, and meditation chambers featuring unique Indo-Javanese architecture. Conclude in historic Kota Gede district, the former Mataram Kingdom capital and Yogyakarta's center for traditional silver craftsmanship. Visit artisan workshops to observe skilled silversmiths and browse authentic batik workshops before returning to your hotel.

What's included

  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide
  • Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing outside the general area
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Yogyakarta Palace

    2 hours

    The morning starts with the Sultans palace, also known as the Kraton. Situated in the centre of the city and was founded in 1755

  2. 2

    Water Castle (Tamansari)

    2 hours

    Situated just 250 metres away from Sultans palace, and was built in 1758 by the prince, with the sole purpose of being used as a ‘place of pleasure’ by the prince and his harem

  3. 3

    Kota Gede

    1 hour

    Where you can visit batik factories, silversmiths and other shopping

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is operated on a full private basis with an English-speaking guide; other languages on request and subject to availability
  • Return transfers apply only for customers staying in downtown Yogyakarta
  • Transfers outside these areas, including Borobudur, Prambanan regions and Yogyakarta International Airport, are excluded; supplements apply
  • Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets
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  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Pick-up time will be confirmed after booking or the day before departure
  • Guests are responsible for protecting electronic devices against natural elements
  • Flora, fauna and environmental protection principles are strictly respected
  • Correct hotel information is the customer’s responsibility
  • Changes within 24 hours are subject to request
  • The Sultan’s Palace is open daily from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (1:00 pm on Fridays) and closed on public and royal holidays; tours operate in the morning only
  • Hotel pickups commence prior to departure time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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