Jakarta City Tour Explore Miniature Park & National Museum

With over 17,000 islands, six official religions, and more than 1,000 different ethnic groups, Indonesia is seriously diverse. Get the perfect introduction to this complex and fascinating nation on this private full-day Jakarta tour. See different traditional architecture styles at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, learn about batik, see the vast Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral, and capture photos at the Indonesia national monument (Monas).

Itinerary:

1. Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park

Popularly known as Taman Mini, there are 26 exclusive replicas of traditional houses with original sizes and all the local community’s culture, ceremony, and traditions. There is a large lake in the middle of this park area, and you can see an Indonesian map by riding the cable car.

2. Indonesia Museum

The Indonesian Museum is intended as a place that presents a long story of history, thoughts, ideals, messages, great works, glory, and joy of the Indonesian nation’s past. This museum concentrates on the art and culture of various ethnic groups that inhabit the archipelago and form the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia. It is in the Balinese architectural style.

3. Antique/Flea Market

Lined with several art kiosks and antique shops among many others, Jalan Surabaya will guarantee you enjoy browsing various ornaments and trinkets or searching for replicas of your favorite branded items. Bookworms would also enjoy hunting for rare literary finds here. Prices here aren’t fixed so you can haggle for the best bargains.

4. Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square is a focal point for Jakarta city. Here are many government buildings, such as the ministry office, the presidential office, and even the landmark of Jakarta (National Monument).

5. National Museum

The National Museum Houses Indonesian historical objects and is also a museum of archeology, history, ethnography, and geography. Here, you can learn about the life of local people, their culture, and their traditions.

6. Jakarta Cathedral

Located on Jalan Lapangan Banteng Utara, The Cathedral, built in the Gothic style in 1891, has a high tower with high windows decorated with glass paintings. Inside the church, three altars together form a semicircle. It also has a beautiful old altar that reflects sound like a conch shell.

7. Fatahillah Museum

This building was once the Dutch governor’s office. You will find various relics from the Dutch colonial era inside the museum. There is also a dark and narrow underground prison for Indonesian warriors.

8. Istiqlal Mosque

Istiqlal Mosque is the largest Mosque in Southeast Asia. This modern-style mosque can accommodate 200 thousand people, and all parts are covered with marble, with the beauty of the dorm in the middle of the mosque. Note: Istiqlal mosque is closed on Friday.

Note

• Every Monday, The National Monument is closed. You could visit the outside area
• Every Friday, the Istiqlal mosque is closed for religious purposes. You could visit the outside area
• Times and activity are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
• What to bring: Sunglasses, Hat, Camera, Cash (Indonesian Rupiah)
• There is an extra charge for pick-up/drop-off at the airport/hotel near the airport/BSD City/outside Jakarta