Highlights of Jakarta City : Half-Day Tour All around Jakarta

Join us on this 4.5-hour tour to experience Jakarta's highlights, hosted by a local Indonesian guide who shares personal insights into the people, the landmarks, and the diverse and rich culture of one of the world's largest & most fascinating cities. We will meet at the "MONAS IRTI" entry point to the National Monument of Indonesia. We'll then visit the top sights around the city, including: *National Monument *Car transport to Cathedral (15 min) *Jakarta Cathedral, the largest Christian holy place in Indonesia *Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia & world's 3rd largest *Train ride to Old Town area (30 min) *Kota Tua, the historical colonial square of Jakarta *Local Indonesian Crafts & Arts *Jakarta History Museum *Car transport to Chinatown (15 min) *Jakarta's Chinatown *Local traditional markets with exotic flavors & refreshments *Jakarta's Buddhist temple We will finish at the entry to the Holiday Inn Jakarta Gajah Mada. Let's explore together!

1. 1

   National Monument (MONAS)

   45 min

   Explore the grounds and the high-rise viewing tower of this well-known obelisk built to commemorate Indonesian independence from the Netherlands. Entry to the grounds is free, but the "Optional Tower ascent has a nominal fee.

2. 2

   Jakarta Cathedral

   15 min

   Take a brief walk around the cathedral grounds and view the interior and exterior of the cathedral, as well as the prayer garden. This demonstrates an interesting juxtaposition of culture & religion in Jakarta during the tour, showing Christian traditions alongside the (majority) Islamic traditions and also Buddhist traditions.

3. 3

   Istiqlal Mosque

   45 min

   Explore the largest Islamic mosque in all of southeast Asia, with a welcoming invitation by the mosque staff to view the interior and exterior grounds and structure.

4. 4

   Makutharama Puppet Studio

   45 min

   We ride the train to see the bustling historical central city train station and see both modern Indonesia as well as a glimpse at the Jakarta of the past.

5. 5

   Jakarta Old Town

   45 min

   The historical and cultural center of Old Jakarta (Kota Tua, the "old city"). Explore with us the different areas of the plaza, including local crafts & arts, museums, street performers, activity centers, live music, and local foods being enjoyed by Indonesians and travelers alike.

6. 6

   Dharma Bhakti Temple

   30 min

   Enter a guided tour of this Buddhist shrine dating back to 1650, featuring traditional Indo-Chinese architecture & religious art.

7. 7

   Glodok Chinatown

   45 min

   We will ride over to see the markets, eateries, and lively daily activity in Jakarta's most famous Chinatown center. Here, you can try out a delicacy or two, or stop for a restful cold drink, while viewing the exotic marketplace offerings.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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