Jakarta Private City Tour with Obama School visit

5.0 (17 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Bedug. Instument for calling people to pray. Made by skin of the cow and also big Wood. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Phinisi boat at Sunda Kelapa Harbour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is excellent for first time visitor.

The traveler can explore highlights of jakarta. Learn the historical and culture of this city but this tour also would offer local experience exploring the local market at China town , see the local activities at the traditional harbour in North part of Jakarta , visit the puppet maker, learn about our country as the biggest Muslim population country by visiting Istiqlal mosque the biggest mosque in southeast Asia, see the rest of the Dutch colonial buildings at Jakarta Old Town, and also visit Obama school and find great experiences meet the students and knowing more education in Indonesia.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Andira Holiday

Ages: Adults (9–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: tour guide service
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa

20 min Admission included

Sunda kelapa harbour was the oldest harbour in Jakarta built since the Hindu era. This harbour was the main gate of Jakarta and still exist until now for domestic cargo.

In this harbour we will see and enjoy the view of the traditional Indonesian traditional boat (phinisi).
Jakarta Old Town

one hour

Enjoying the jakarta old town called Kota tua, the city with Dutch buildings and dutch history. In this place, we will walking along the canal, see the Jakarta sinking monument, see the puppet maker and see how for making puppet doll, enjoy the square (stadhuis) as the old city hall of Jakarta at Fatahillah square.
Glodok Chinatown

40 min

At Glodok (China Town) we will visit the oldest chinese temple (petak sembilan) or Dharma Bhakti temple that was built on 1650 and this temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta. From the temple we will continue enjoying the wet market to see the local people activities at the market and see the items that sell at the market with various items such as vegetables, fish, fruits, grocery, and many more.
Istiqlal Mosque

40 min Admission included

Istiqlal Mosque was the biggest mosque in south east Asia. This is the grand mosque of Indonesia that was built by the first president of Indonesia (Sokearno) and finish at 1978 during 2nd president of Indonesia (Soeharto). This mosque also representative Indonesia as the biggest Muslim population country in the world. In this mosque wwe would going inside to see the beautiful design and interior of this mosque with capacity 200.000 people.

Please note that Istiqlal Mosque close every friday for religious purpose.
Jakarta Cathedral

15 min

This church located in front of the biggest mosque (Istiqlal). was built during colonial time with neo gothic style and European architecture. This church and also the Mosque of Istiqlal was the symbolize also of unity of diversity in Indonesia.

note. for tour on Sunday, there will be Mass on this church, so you might be not able to go inside of this church (outside only)
National Monument (MONAS)

15 min Admission included

National monument is the landmark of Indonesia. 132meters height symbol of spirit indonesia when we fighting againts the colonialism. In this place we just make short stop for walking and making pictures.

please note that National monument close every monday for maintenance. for tour on monday, you will not able to going inside the park of this monument area (outside only).
Stop 7

20 min

This is obama school when he was a kid and studied in Jakarta. Obama attend this school from 1969 until 1971. There is statue of little Obama when he was kid.

on this school you will going inside and meet the students and see local activities at this school.

Please note that we can see inside of this school during school day from monday until friday only.

Please note that Saturday and sunday school is off so we just can visit the statue only during the weekend without visit inside.