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Yogyakarta WALKING TOUR with options

5.0 (4 reviews) 1–3 hours Free cancellation
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Yogyakarta WALKING TOUR with options

About this activity

Step beyond the monuments and experience Yogyakarta through the people who keep its traditions alive. This walking tour connects the Sultan’s Palace and Tamansari Water Castle through historic neighborhoods rarely explored by visitors. Meet local artisans crafting handmade leather puppets, gain authentic cultural insights, and discover the living heritage that makes Yogyakarta one of Indonesia’s most fascinating cultural destinations.

Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate Agent Low Quality Product

At a glance

Duration
1–3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 5 people
People per booking
1–5
Guide
English
Operated by
Autica Tours

Ages: Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Yogyakarta Palace and Tamansari Watercastle Entrance fees
  • Included: English Speaking Guide
  • Included: Becak (traditional transportation) from finish back to meeting point

Not included

  • Not included: Personal Expenses
  • Not included: Transport to and from meeting point to hotel

Itinerary

  1. Yogyakarta Palace

    one hour Admission included

    The Yogyakarta Palace, or Kraton, is a historic royal complex in central Java. It showcases traditional Javanese architecture, intricate carvings, and cultural artifacts, serving as a living center of Javanese heritage, royal ceremonies, and local traditions.

  2. Water Castle (Tamansari)

    one hour Admission included

    Explore Taman Sari Water Castle, the former royal garden of the Yogyakarta Sultanate, featuring historic bathing pools, elegant architecture, and hidden underground passages. Continue with a visit to a local leather puppet artisan’s home workshop to observe the traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage of wayang making.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • You will meet your guide at the café before continuing on a guided walking tour of the area.

End point

  • You will meet your guide at the café before continuing on a guided walking tour of the area.

Using your ticket

Once the travelers book the tour, all of the activity tickets will be taking care by the driver

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Guided Evening Museum Visit

    Sonobudoyo Museum Guided

  • Palace - Tamansari Guided tour

    Sultan Palace and Watercastle

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 4 reviews
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