Highlights of Jakarta City: Half-Day Tour
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!
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Highlights of Jakarta City: Half-Day Tour
What's included in Highlights of Jakarta City: Half-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
National Monument (MONAS)
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.
Jakarta Cathedral
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.
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.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- (Optional) Skyview Tower ticket - 50,000 rupiah (approx. $3.40 US)
- Optional) Museum Historical Jakarta old town - 50,000 rupiah (approx. $3.40 US)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meetup point is at the " MONAS IRTI " entry point to the National Monument of Indonesia. (Just enter "MONAS IRTI" in Google Maps or other apps)
End Points
- This tour will end just in front ofthe Vihara Dharma Bakti, where your guide can assist you in taking private or public transportation to whichever destination you choose.
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Ticket Redemption
Please have your ticket information available on your device or printed out.