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Jakarta Half-day: National Monument, Old Town & Highlights Tour
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Jakarta Half-day: National Monument, Old Town & Highlights Tour

By Ekaputra Tour
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Ages 3-65
Duration: 4–5 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Parking & Highway Fee
  • All Entrance & Admission Tickets
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop off (Jakarta Area)
  • Pick-up and drop-off (Jakarta Cruise Port)
  • Entry/Admission - Selamat Datang Monument
  • Entry/Admission - National Monument (MONAS)
  • Entry/Admission - Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Tipping for Guide & Driver
  • Pick-up/Drop-off at Soekarno-Hatta Airport
  • Pick-up/Drop-off at Hotel in CGK Airport Area


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Free pick-up and drop-off in the Jakarta City Area. There is an extra charge for pick-up/drop-off at the airport/hotel near the airport/BSD City/other City.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok, VVPV+J7J, Yos Sudarso, RT.9/RW.2, Koja, Kec. Tj. Priok, Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14220, Indonesia
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 109628P14

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 109628P14

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        About the operator
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        • Ekaputra Tour
          636
          Jakarta, Indonesia
          Joined in February 2018
        • ChrisL41
          0 contributions
          A pleasant day out of the city
          I was in Jakarta for a few days on a work trip. This was a great option to get outside of the city and see other parts of Indonesia. Vincent, the guide, was very friendly and personable.
          Written November 14, 2024
        • Diane D
          0 contributions
          Fabulous all-inclusive tour!
          The guide (Bryan) had a wonderful personality and he was extremely knowledgeable!! The tour was very interesting and quite comprehensive.
          Written November 8, 2024
        • J2797QBlisag
          0 contributions
          VIP is better
          Oue guide Mitchel took us around and was knowledge and fun. He adjusted to our desires. He fed us delicious pancakes and showed us the highlights of Jackarta at night, avoiding the crowds He even gave us suggestions for our other ports of call.
          Written November 8, 2024
        • Elhein
          0 contributions
          Amazing time
          Amazing time. Our guide Vincent and our driver Toto were two amazing people who really knew their stuff. The food was amazing, so was the fruit - the volcano being the highlight, but far from the only attraction. Highly recommended!
          Written November 8, 2024
        • oscarpK777RS
          0 contributions
          Worth it!
          A great day trip with no time wasted. An awesome opportunity to learn new things about Indonesia’s unique fruits and rice fields. The Volcano and hot springs were also a big suprise and was worth the experience. A massive thanks to our tour guide, Rizky Aditya and our driver for joining us on this big day out and helping out along the way! 🙏
          Written November 7, 2024
        • R8327OQginag
          0 contributions
          Best day tour outside of Jakarta City - Don’t pass this one up!
          This a fantastic day tour from Jakarta City. The day is long, around 12 or 13 hours, but certainly worth the drive! Our tour for the day, Vincent, and the driver, Toto, get a 5-out-of-5-star review from us!! Great job done by both. We experienced roadside fruit markets, picturesque rice terraces, a local coffee production, serene tea fields, hot springs and a delicious and filling lunch. But the highlight for us was being up-close to an active volcano with the ability to see, hear, and smell the power anc awesomeness of this wonderful natural feature!
          Written November 5, 2024
        • wendygL6226FC
          0 contributions
          Full size replica traditional homes and many specialty museums
          I wish we’d had more time to explore all of the homes and museums. One favourite was the fresh water aquarium to see the large tropical fish. Once inside, open buses provide transportation within this very large site. We walked along wide sidewalks as the transportation was sometimes full when it reached our stop.
          Written November 5, 2024
        • tobyv195
          0 contributions
          Private tours are the best!
          Great full day tour experience with Rizky! He was wonderful to hang out with and we felt comfortable around the city with him going into areas we wouldn't have known about! His English was fantastic and he gave us plenty of time and space to adventure too.
          Written November 3, 2024
        • 416lamyael
          0 contributions
          Great comprehensive tour!
          The trip was overall well planned and very enjoyable. Rizky, our tour guide, was amazing! He made sure everybody had a great experience on the tour! The views were beautiful on the road as well, between the different stops. The first one was at a fruit stall, to try some local fruits (snake fruit, dragon fruit, and yellow watermelon were available), then headed to the rice fields/rice drying and prepping workshop- which are conveniently by the road so not much walking (better have comfy shoes though). The third stop was lunch in a local restaurant (rather big, with buses of local tourists stopping there too for lunch), then the luwak coffee place as it started raining and our guide, Rizky, made the smart decision to change up the schedule so we got to the volcano crater later, when the sky cleared up. The views up the crater were quite unique. We stopped by some tea plantations on the way to the last activity spot - the hot springs, where you can enjoy a dip in different hot water pools. Many local tourists there as well - we had lovely wholesome interactions with some of them which made the trip even more interesting (Plan to wear a more conservative outfit, rather than a swimsuit, like a t-shirt/shorts for example), as locals dip in entirely clothed in the water pools. Finally we had a quick snack stop to try honey pineapples before heading back to Jakarta. I would definitely recommend this tour!
          Written November 2, 2024
        • Navigate44195
          0 contributions
          Worthwhile night time city tour
          We took the night trip with Ekaputra Tours and were looked after by our guide Bryan and driver Andy. The evening was a good choice in the Jakarta heat. Bryan took the time to ask us where we had already been and modified our evening adventure to incorporate new sights. We attended the library to view the Monument from the viewing area, we ate delicious street food, visited the domestic port and then walked along the promenade in PIK which was a very different view of Jakarta. Bryan was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Andy kept us safe and cool. We had a wonderful evening and saw a lot of the city.
          Written October 31, 2024
        • yetemgeyam
          0 contributions
          Incredible!!
          It was an amazing experience, met some really nice people who had a great vibe, Nanda is probably the best tour guide I've ever had, her bubbly personality made the the tour that much better.
          Written October 31, 2024
        • MaricaM21
          0 contributions
          Nice daily trip from Jakarta for those short of time!
          Bogor botanical garden, rice fields, waterfalls in the forest. Great lunch with local food, we appreciated the choices suggested by Nanda, our friendly tour guide!
          Written October 27, 2024
        • _I81CB
          0 contributions
          Beni Is good
          Wonderful experience,and good organisation,will recommend your tour. Separate thanks for car with conditioner and fresh water
          Written October 22, 2024
        • Tasha S
          0 contributions
          Volcano
          Great places to visit to make your visit to Jakarta memorable. Our guide, Bryan, and the driver were an excellent team. They are such an easygoing and very pleasant to be with. The trip was very informative, and we felt safe the entire time. The restaurant they took us also a part of experience you can't miss. Thank you!!
          Written October 18, 2024
        • JennieOnTheBeach
          0 contributions
          Stop looking and book this tour now!
          Best tour ever! We were picked up at our hotel which was outside of the city of Jakarta for a small fee. We were greeted by our guide, Rizkey and our driver, Mr. Mami. They were both very friendly and made us feel welcomed. We picked up another tour guest in Jakarta, and then our adventure began. We traveled well outside of the city and our first stop was the active volcano. It was quite a ride up the mountain. The volcano no longer has active lava, but is filled with super heated ash that bubbles up and steams. Amazing. Our next stop was the tea plantations that are run by the government. We learned quite a bit of knowledge about them from Rizkey and Mr. Mami, including the celebrations the locals use them for. Next stop was a rice field located across from a beautiful temple. The field was green and lush and we got to watch workers gathering rice. You have to walk, but off to the side were some stepped fields that I took some amazing pictures of. After the rice fields, we went to a local pineapple grocer. We got to try all kinds of local fruit. My favorite was the Snake Fruit. It has a skin just like a snake. It is sweet, but not overly so. After this we went to lunch at a wonderful Indonesian restaurant. The table were were sat at were boats set into the floor surrounded by Koi filled waters. The food was incredible and I ate too much, but so worth it. After lunch, Rizkey asked if we wanted to see where they made the Kopi coffee. We said yes and off we went. I am sure Mr. Rizkey and Mr Mami were ready to go home and have dinner with their families by then, but you would never have known it. This was something special that is not listed in the tour. Afterwards, we headed home. We hit some construction and got back later than listed on the tour. And none of us cared. We had had such a great time! My recommendation is to not make plans on the same day as this trip. Traffic is unpredictable. I saw some negative reviews based on the driving, For anyone who has not driven in Indonesia, it is not like driving in the UK, USA or Canada, Our rules do not apply here. The best scenario I can come up with is the NASCAR Indy 500. Imagine 50 cars, all bumper to bumper, and all competing for the top spot. Then throw in bunch of side streets, and about 15 sscotters per car. In my humble opinion, Mr. Mami is the Dale Earnhardt of the Indonesian highway. Neither my husband, myself or our companions felt unsafe or nervous during the drive. Please book this and tip the tour guide and driver well. I know both paid out of pocket for some of the stuff we tried on our trip. I thank both of them for such a wonderful experience in Jakarta. To the management company for this trip. You need to increase their pay and bonuses, These two are top notch and you need to keep them! If Rizkey wasn't sure about the area, Mr, Mami knew, What a great pair. Thank you and we would book again if these two are our guides!
          Written October 17, 2024
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        Richard A J
        Bellaire, TX7 contributions
        Too was informative and friendly. He explained a lot about the culture of Jakarta and statistics about the population. He went out of his way to show sites, bought us sugar cane drinks and drove us to many neighborhoods. We enjoyed our time with him and his youthful exuberance.
        Written November 9, 2024
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        Hello, Richard. Thank you so much for giving us the best review. We are very glad that you're enjoyed the Half-day Jakarta City Tour. We hope that all the best for you. See you on the next tour and Have a great day. Best, Yanti
        Written November 9, 2024
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        kerry d
        5 contributions
        Jeffry B our tour guide was excellent. He was very informative and educated us along the tour on the rich history of Jakarta. The tour arranged access to the sites a well as travel in a private vehicle which made this very easy. We were in and out of each place without any trouble and could go at our own pace. Our driver knew the city well and provided a smooth ride.
        Highly recommended and definitely worth the money!
        Written November 7, 2024
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        Hello, Kerry. Thank you so much for giving us the best review. We are very glad that you're enjoyed the Half-day Jakarta City Tour with Jeffry. We hope that all the best for you. See you on the next tour and Have a great day, Kerry. Best, Yanti
        Written November 9, 2024
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        Janet L
        3 contributions
        Nov 2024 • Solo
        This half daytime city tour of the sites around Jakarta was very well organized and memorable. My local tour guide Russel picked me up at the hotel as scheduled and we wandered throughout the heavy morning traffic - we even saw the new President's motorcade drive by - as we headed to our first site, the National Monument (Monas). At the mosque, you need to remove your shoes, so if you are uncomfortable walking around in barefeet, I recommend you bring socks for that portion.

        Russel was certainly very knowledgeable of the city, its rich history, the people and culture, and the food scene! Russel provided detailed information about Jakarta and Indonesia at each site we visited and answered all my questions about the sites, but also provided lots of recommendations for other things to do and where to go throughout the city. Russel's English is perfect and I'm told he speaks some Mandarin too ;). Our driver always made it convenient for pick up and drop off at each site and A/C and water bottles were provided in the vehicle. I highly recommend this city tour, especially with Russel!
        Written November 7, 2024
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        Hello. Thank you so much for giving us the best review. We are very glad that you're enjoyed the Half-day Jakarta City Tour with Russell. We hope that all the best for you. See you on the next tour and Have a great day. Best, Yanti
        Written November 9, 2024
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        Gina G
        53 contributions
        Nov 2024 • Couples
        This half-day tour was a perfect way for us to see the highlights of the city while on a quick visit to Jarkata. Our tour guide, Vincent, was excellent with his knowledge and passionate presentation. Five-star review for Vincent, a native of this Indonesian city. The tour was well-paced and covered many of the historical, cultural, and religious facets of the city of Jakarta and country of Indonesia. A very nice variety for all to enjoy!.
        Written November 6, 2024
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        Hello. Thank you so much for giving us the best review. We are very glad that you're enjoyed the Half-day Jakarta City Tour with Vincent. We hope that all the best for you. See you on the next tour and Have a great day. Best, Yanti
        Written November 9, 2024
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        Steve H
        Oxford, UK107 contributions
        Fantastic tour with Vincent seeing key sites in Jakarta. Vincent’s knowledge and enthusiasm were commendable and we both learnt so much. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about Jakarta - ideal for us as we were only staying one day. Thank you Vincent and Robbie for driving!
        Written November 2, 2024
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        Hello. Thank you so much for giving us the best review. We are very glad that you're enjoyed the Half-day Jakarta City Tour with Vincent. We hope that all the best for you. See you on the next tour and Have a great day. Best, Yanti
        Written November 4, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Mellita
        Melbourne, Australia28 contributions
        Nov 2024 • Couples
        We had an excellent guide Thomas who looked after us very well and shared his incredible knowledge of Indonesian history with us. We arrived in Jakarta and only had one free day and Ekaputra Tour were able to organise a private tour for us for the next day. There is so much more to see in Jakarta but our half day tour gave us the opportunity to see many of the landmarks of the city.
        Written November 2, 2024
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        Hello. Thank you so much for giving us the best review. We are very glad that you're enjoyed the Half-day Jakarta City Tour with Thomas . We hope that all the best for you. See you on the next tour and Have a great day. Best, Yanti
        Written November 4, 2024
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        Jeff S
        Boca Raton, FL32 contributions
        Oct 2024 • Business
        We very much enjoyed the time we spent with our tour guide Benny. He was exactly on time at our hotel and he gave us a great tour of the city and even a few extras to really show us a side of Jakarta that was very interesting. In a city this big, this is the only way to do it as he comes with his own driver and air conditioned car. Tell him Joko says hello.
        Written October 26, 2024
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        Hello Thank you very much for the good review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the Jakarta Private Half-day Tour with Beni. We hope all the best for you. See you on the next tour and have a great day. Sincerely, Nurul
        Written October 27, 2024
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        Tasha S
        19 contributions
        My guide, Tio, was very personable and easygoing. He was able to answer all of my questions with clarity and honesty that tremendously helped me understand the city of Jakarta, its people, and the culture. Yes, there will be traffic, but that's also a part of its lifestyle that you want to experience in Jakarta. My only availability was Monday for this tour, so I was informed ahead of time that I won't be able to go inside of museums since they are closed. We were able to visit the sites and take pictures nonetheless. I would recommend signing up for a night tour if you don't care too much about visiting inside of museums and pictures with daylight. They have the exact same tour, but at night, I was told, and this includes a couple of more destinations such as an eatery spot with street vendors and new China Town.
        Written October 20, 2024
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        Hello Tasha, Thank you very much for the good review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the Jakarta Half-day Tour with Tio. We hope all the best for you. See you on the next tour and have a great day. Sincerely, Nabila
        Written October 21, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Sokrates
        Vals, Switzerland5 contributions
        Oct 2024 • Couples
        If you only have limited time and would like to do some power-sightseeing in Jakarta, I strongly recommend this tour. RIZKY and his driver did a great job of maneuvering us through the crazy traffic of this city. RIZKY speaks good English and showed us several highlights in an efficient yet interesting way. At the local "puppet and mask" shop you have the opportunity to buy a high-quality souvenir for back home.
        Written October 18, 2024
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        Hello, Thank you so much for giving us the best review. We are very glad that you're enjoyed the Jakarta Half-day Tour with Rizky. We hope that all the best for you. See you on the next tour and Have a great day. Sincerely, Nurul
        Written October 20, 2024
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        pescisilvio
        Siem Reap, Cambodia5 contributions
        Where to start? Catherine was an amazing Tourguide! The tour has some very insightful facts into the Indonesian history mixed with peculiar “oh I didn’t know that”moments.
        Half a day well spent and everything made easy by being picked up and dropped off even though I was staying 20Km away from Jakarta for a tiny extra fee.
        Written September 7, 2024
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        Hello, Thank you so much for giving us the best review. We are very glad that you're enjoyed the Jakarta Half-day Tour with Catherine. We hope that all the best for you. See you on the next tour and Have a great day. Sincerely, Nurul
        Written September 7, 2024
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