The Secret Society of Batavia - Walking Tour

Did you know that in the past in the Dutch East Indies, especially Batavia, there was a track record of a secret organization that allegedly wanted to rule the world and create a new world order? Perhaps many of us don't know that Freemasons have been in the Archipelago since 1764. Their thoughts and views of equality made several important figures in the history of the national movement joined this order. In this tour, we will walk through places that in the past had a correlation with Freemasons in the heart of Jakarta. In this tour, we will walk through places that have a correlation with Freemasons and will find various symbols that are still emblazoned in the Taman Prasasti Museum, one of the oldest modern burial complexes in the world. Let’s walk and discover new facts with us in this program. See you soon, Fellow Travelers!

1. 1

   Taman Prasasti Museum

   50 min

   Find the symbols of Freemasonry in the Taman Inscription museum.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   Exploring Monas and passing the Presidential Palace.

3. 3

   Gambir Train Station

   20 min

   rest and mineral water

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30 min

   see the architecture of the Dutch church

5. 5

   Lapangan Banteng

   20 min

   Previously known as Waterloo Field

6. 6

   Stop 6

   15 min

   Visited Ex-loji de Ster in Het Oosten.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please bring umbrella, in case of raining especially during rainiy season (October – April)
• Minimum and Maximum Pax : 1-15 Pax
• Please prepare to wear comfortable clothes & shoes(Jakarta’s weather is all-time warm and humid)

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.