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Walking tour to explore Jakarta as a local

Duration: 3h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Fajars
Quality Verified Registered on December 05, 2022

Hello, I'm Fajar. I'm an easy going guy and I've been guided some travellers for the walking tour around Jakarta City for more than 3years to visit some cool spots, introduced them the local foods, experienced them the local transportations, etc. I love to do this walking tour because basicly I like to meet new friends from different countries and I think that's really interesting.

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Tour description

Hello, I'm Fajar and I've been guiding some travellers on the walking tour around Jakarta City for more than 5years to visit some cool spots, introduced them to the local foods, experience the local transportation, etc, because I've been living n being a part of two famous backpackers hostels in Jakarta since 2013 n show them around Jakarta and make your time in Jakarta memorable and unforgettable 😎
I love to do this walking tour because basically I like to meet new friends from different countries and I think that's really interesting. I'm not only your guide, I can be your best local friend you could ever find 😉 Ask me anything about Jakarta🙏🏽 I'm thrilled to be your guide on this unforgettable walking tour through the bustling streets and hidden gems of our capital city. As we embark on this journey, I'll be sharing fascinating stories, historical insights, and insider tips that will enrich your experience and unveil the true essence of Jakarta. Get ready to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of this dynamic metropolis, where tradition meets modernity at every corner. Let's wander together and discover the magic of Jakarta, one step at a time!"
The itinerary of my walking tour is:

  • First, the old town square, to get there I'm gonna take you guys to experience the commuter line public train from the meeting point to the nearest train station in west Jakarta "Jakarta Kota Station". For this Commuter Line train, I will provide the train's tickets so you all don't have to spend any train's cost.
  • Then we will visit the Old Town Square to see the old Dutch buildings.
  • Second, we will continue to walk to the OldHarbor (Sunda Kelapa Harbor) moreless 15mins walk from the Oldtown. There we can walk around the Harbor or we can take the small boat to go around the Harbor to see the old big Pinishi boats and the way local people work there.
  • We will continue to walk to visit the China Town area. There we will walk through the traditional market and we can visit the Buddhist Temple. In this Chinatown Jakarta we will taste the local snacks, the local snacks are on me so you don't have to pay for the snacks.
  • We will continue to walk to the Biggest Mosque in SEA (Istiqlal Mosque) then we will enter the Mosque to see the building from the inside of the Mosque. 
  • We will visit the Monument Nasional (Monas). 
  • Then the walking tour ends at the Monument Nasional.


Here is My Walkingtour Instagram account http://bit.ly/3tfEAqw


About the tipping : 
This Jakarta Walking Tour does not have set a price, instead each person must give the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 / $10 to €50 / $50 per person or in Rupiah is around Rp. 160.000 to Rp. 800.000 per person depending on the guest's satisfaction with the tour).🙏😉

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    14, Central Cikini Building, Jl. Ciki...
    14, Central Cikini Building, Jl. Cikini Raya No.14, RT.14/RW.5, Cikini, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10330, Indonesia
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    Capsule Hotel New Batavia in Cikini area Menteng, Central Jakarta

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Capsule Hotel New Batavia

    The meeting point is in the lobby of Capsule Hotel New Batavia

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Monumen Nasional

    At the Monument Nasional we will enter the building then inside is the historical museum that tells us about the histories of the past colonisations in Indonesia

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Istiqlal Mosque

    At the Istiqlal Mosque we will enter and see the beautiful islamic architecture then we will know the history of this biggest mosque in south east asia

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Glodok Chinatown Market

    We will enter the Chinatown traditional market, here we can try the local snacks and the local fruits, then we will enter the buddhist temple of Vihara Dharma Bakti.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Taman Fatahillah

    Taman Fathillah is known as well as the old town square of Jakarta. Here we will see the Old Dutch buildings.

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa

    Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa is the oldest harbor in Jakarta, here we can take the small boat to go around the harbor / port to see the old big boats around then we will stop then continue to walk to the local neighborhood.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Ines 04 May 2024
Geneva

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Travelled alone - May 2024
I HIGHLY recommend Faj- a great professional with a big heart who will always try to make the best out of the experience for you! He’ll go above and beyond for you and the group and you could even develop a friendship with him. He stays at Old Batavia hostel so his trips begin from there. (Great hostel with great vibes and great people). Book without hesitation;)
Elisabeth 02 May 2024
Geislingen

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Cooler Guide und hat viel gezeigt.
Philipp 29 Apr 2024
Berlin

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Großartig! Fajz hat sich sehr viel Mühe gegeben und er hat eine tolle Atmosphäre in der Gruppe verbreitet. Es hat sich mehr so angefühlt, als wäre man mit Freunden unterwegs! Gerne wieder!
Karen 29 Apr 2024
Apex

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Really enjoyed our tour with Fajars. He spoke English very well. We had a large group of 9 and he managed us all well. We rode the metro a few times (very nice!) and walked quite a bit. Tour lasted about 5 hrs. He had to modify his route a few Times as it was Monday and all museums were closed and the harbor was closed due to an accident. Made it to a puppet studio ane a few markets. Excellent tour.
Mareike 22 Apr 2024
Munich

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Great tour with good insights mainly within the old town. The Harbour visit & boat trip I would not recommend.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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