Queen of the East (Old Batavia) Walking Tour


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Jakarta, Jakarta

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

For those who are curious about the Old Batavia (Kota Tua/Old Jakarta), don’t miss the opportunity to exploring and listening to stories and history that attached to this area which was called “The Queen of the East” in its heyday.

Accompanied by a professional guide, we will explore the old fame of “Kota Tua” which was used as the basis for the VOC (Dutch East India Company) Headquarter in Asia. Afterwards, we will stroll down to the remaining old city walls of Batavia and also the warehouses that used to store the spices and the logistics for the company. Passing through the oldest wooden drawbridge in Batavia and many more places.

In about 3 hours, we will walk through the footpath of VOC era. While also exercising by walking, we will learn more about the importance of Batavia (now : Jakarta) during the Dutch Colonial era. Do not forget to take pictures of the iconic spots.Looking forward to meet you there, Fellow Travelers!


What's Included

Batik cloth fan

English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Mineral water

Pocket map

Private tour

What's Not Included

Guide tips

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meals

Optional activities other than specified

Travel insurance


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
  • ADULT: Age: 4 - 75

Additional Info

  • Children must be accompanied by adult
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Minimum and Maximum Pax : 1-15 Pax
  • Please bring umbrella, in case of raining especially during rainiy season (October – April)
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is free for infant (0-3 years).
  • There is no tour on Monday, because all museum are closed
  • Children must be accompanied by adult
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Minimum and Maximum Pax : 1-15 Pax
  • Please bring umbrella, in case of raining especially during rainiy season (October – April)
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is free for infant (0-3 years).
  • There is no tour on Monday, because all museum are closed

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.


What To Expect

Maritime Museum
Meet your guide here and visiting the VOC (Dutch East Indies Company) spices warehouse which is known as Museum Bahari

Enjoying the iconic panorama of Sunda Kelapa Harbour from above of the Controller Tower (Menara Syahbandar).

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jakarta Old Town
Exploring the remaining of the Batavia’s old city wall that is still exists near the Eastern Warehouse.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kota Intan Bridge
Passing through the nearly 400 years old Kota Intan Drawbridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Walking through the Dutch Colonial urban planning & architectures during the 17th – 18th centuries in the Old Batavia. See the Old Governor General's mansion known as Toko Merah

• Admission Ticket Free

Jakarta History Museum (Fatahillah Museum)
Witnessing the grand Fatahilah Museum that collect a lot of antiques from 17th-19th centuries and visit underground dungeon.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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