Private Cultural Walking Tour in Jakarta

With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Jakarta is known to be the big durian. It looks rough outside but soft and sweet within. The city is a melting pot of cultures and people, where you can learn about them and their long history. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Is it true that this city was once notable for Indonesia’s independence? What does the name Jakarta mean? What does living the Jakarta life mean to the locals? You will be surprised after knowing hidden stories in the streets, buildings, and corners of Jakarta. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for people visiting the city for the first time and who want to get the most out of it! * A local and charismatic guide will guide you. * You will hear the stories and legends of the city. * You will visit charming places.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   23 min

   This 18th-century structure was the former house of VOC Governor General Reinier de Klerk. There were proposals to demolish it and replace it with stores around 1900. The Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, which de Klerk created, intervened to save him. Genootschap, for example, provided furnishings that may still seen in the building. This structure was utilized by the Dutch East Indies colonial government's Mining department until 1925. Later, the location was utilized as the Lands archive ("state archive"). After the Republic of Indonesia's independence, it became the building of the national archives.

2. 2

   Candra Naya Building

   23 min

   This 18th-century structure was the former residence of VOC Governor General Reinier de Klerk. Around 1900, there were ideas to remove and replace it with stores. De Klerk's Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen stepped in to save him. For example, in the building, genootschap supplied furniture is still available. Until 1925, the Dutch East Indies colonial government's Mining department used this arrangement. Later, the Lands archive ("state archive") utilized the location, which became the building of the national archives once the Republic of Indonesia gained independence.

3. 3

   Glodok Chinatown

   23 min

   The Chinatown Market is located at Golduk, where the Dutch asked the Chinese to live, that includes a group of traditional houses, old markets, and some beautiful Chinese temples. It is a covered Chinese market that sells local products, fashion, electrical goods, antiques, computers, and much more. It has many stalls the food.

4. 4

   Mandiri Museum

   23 min

   Bank Mandiri Museum is the corporate museum of the eponymous Bank Mandiri, located in Jakarta Old Town in northern Jakarta, Indonesia. The museum is located in the old headquarters of the Netherlands Trading Society, one of ABN AMRO's key ancestors. Mondays and public holidays are off-limits to visitors. It is situated in front of Jakarta Kota Station, close to Museum Bank Indonesia.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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