Jakarta Short Walking Tour in Old Batavia Town

Highlights

• Explore historic Fatahillah Square and admire colonial architecture.
• Discover Indonesia’s traditional puppet culture at the Wayang Museum.
• Visit the historic Kota Intan Drawbridge along Kali Besar.
• Admire the distinctive architecture of Jakarta Kota Station.
• Capture memorable photos at some of Jakarta’s most recognizable historical sites

Itinerary4 stops

Route map ›

1. 1

   09:00–09:45Café Batavia & Stroll Around Kota Tua Jakarta

   About 45 min here

   Meet your guide at Café Batavia and begin your walking tour through Kota Tua Jakarta. Stroll around Fatahillah Square, admire the historic colonial buildings, and learn about the history and heritage of Old Batavia from your guide. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and take photos along the way.

2. 2

   09:45–10:15Visit the Wayang Museum

   About 30 min here

   Visit the Wayang Museum and discover Indonesia’s rich traditional puppet culture. Explore collections of wayang kulit, wayang golek, and other traditional puppets while learning about their role in Indonesian storytelling and performing arts.

3. 3

   10:15–11:00Explore Jembatan Kota Intan

   About 45 min here

   Continue to Jembatan Kota Intan, a historic drawbridge along the Kali Besar area. Learn about its connection to the waterways and transportation system of old Batavia while enjoying a leisurely walk around the surrounding heritage area and taking photos of this unique landmark.

4. 4

   11:00–11:30Discover Jakarta Kota Station

   About 30 min here

   End your heritage walk at Jakarta Kota Station, one of Jakarta’s iconic historic railway landmarks. Admire its distinctive architecture and learn about the station’s role in the development of Jakarta’s railway network during the colonial era. Take some final photos before concluding the tour.

Meeting point

What to bring: Sunscreen, Hat / umbrella / poncho, Comfortable walking shoes

Know before you go

- This is a walking tour, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. - Please arrive at the designated meeting point on time. - The join tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. - Food, drinks, entrance tickets, and personal expenses are not included unless stated otherwise.