Discover Yogyakarta’s Essentials on a Private Half Day Tour

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Discover Yogyakarta’s Essentials on a Private Half Day Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Experience Yogyakarta's essential cultural treasures on this half-day private tour, perfect for first-time visitors seeking an efficient introduction to the city's royal landmarks and traditional crafts.

Begin at the magnificent Kraton, Yogyakarta's Sultan's Palace founded in 1755 and still serving as the Sultan's residence today. Explore exquisite pavilions, courtyards, and museums displaying royal heirlooms and ceremonial artifacts. Your guide explains the palace's symbolic architecture and royal customs.

Walk to enchanting Taman Sari (Water Castle), the former royal pleasure garden built in 1758. Wander through ornamental pools, underground tunnels, and meditation chambers featuring unique Indo-Javanese architecture.

Conclude in historic Kota Gede district, the former Mataram Kingdom capital and Yogyakarta's center for traditional silver craftsmanship. Visit artisan workshops to observe skilled silversmiths and browse authentic batik workshops before returning to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Asian Trails LTD

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description
Included: Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
Included: All applicable taxes and service charges
Included: A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
Not included: Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities
Not included: Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
Not included: Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
Not included: Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Not included: Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing outside the general area
Not included: Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included
Not included: Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Itinerary

Yogyakarta Palace

2 hours Admission included

The morning starts with the Sultans palace, also known as the Kraton. Situated in the centre of the city and was founded in 1755
Water Castle (Tamansari)

2 hours Admission included

Situated just 250 metres away from Sultans palace, and was built in 1758 by the prince, with the sole purpose of being used as a ‘place of pleasure’ by the prince and his harem
Kota Gede

one hour

Where you can visit batik factories, silversmiths and other shopping

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tasneem Hotel And Convention Yogyakarta
Emersia Malioboro Hotel
Kristina Hotel
HOM Platinum
Ceria Hotel @ Alun Alun Yogyakarta
Hotel Novatel
Oryza Hotel Malioboro
Prime Cailendra Hotel
Puntodewo Hotel
Top Malioboro Hotel
Cabin Hotel Bhayangkara
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta

and 190 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

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%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is operated on a full private basis with an English-speaking guide; other languages on request and subject to availability
Return transfers apply only for customers staying in downtown Yogyakarta
Transfers outside these areas, including Borobudur, Prambanan regions and Yogyakarta International Airport, are excluded; supplements apply
Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Pick-up time will be confirmed after booking or the day before departure
Guests are responsible for protecting electronic devices against natural elements
Flora, fauna and environmental protection principles are strictly respected
Correct hotel information is the customer’s responsibility
Changes within 24 hours are subject to request
The Sultan’s Palace is open daily from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (1:00 pm on Fridays) and closed on public and royal holidays; tours operate in the morning only
Hotel pickups commence prior to departure time