YOGYAKARTA
The best days out around Yogyakarta.
The 7 most popular historical tours in Yogyakarta. The ones worth building a morning around, with run times, prices and who actually runs the trip.
One-day Yogyakarta highlights: UNESCO Borobudur, Prambanan at sunset, and a Merapi 4x4 jeep ride, with hotel pickup and lunch.
Most Popular“The places were great but there was enough time to have 1-2 more additional stops. I felt for me it did not have enough”
Private Borobudur and Prambanan day trip with an English-speaking driver, optional Merapi jeep, and smart sunrise options from Yogyakarta.
“We had an amazing experience with Joko as our driver. He took us to the Royal Ballet, and the highlight of our trip was definitely Borobudur Sunrise via Manohara. It was absolutely incredible, a small group experience with a knowledgeable Read more”
Yogyakarta Dutch colonial walk from Tugu to Kilometer Zero. 1811–1949 stories with an English guide. 2 hours for $18.
“De tour was geweldig om eens de andere kant van de koloniale geschiedenis te horen en te kunnen zien. We hebben zeker geen spijt gehad van deze tour.”
A 3-hour Yogyakarta night walk with street food, coffee, dinner options, and neon pedal cars, led by a small-group local guide.
“Friendly, very personable local guide. Lots of food/drink to try. Learnt a lot about the area, local traditions, etc… Added touch was trying a “game” locals play whilst blindfolded & driving a pedal car.”
Taste Yogyakarta at night on a private street-food and heritage walk with English guides, Alun-Alun Kidul games, and included dinner.
“The guide was fabulous. Funny, smart and very well informed about Yogya. She was great to talk to, she shared her stories and I really enjoyed the time I spent with her. She even managed the challenge of me being a vegetarian without any fuss!”
Small-group walk in Kota Gede: royal cemetery, traditional houses, Pasar Legi market, jamu making, and a silversmith, 2–3 hours.
“Upik is very kind to help us understand the local culture and history. Although the weather was very hot, we still very enjoyed.”
Private Yogyakarta heritage tour: Sonobudoyo Museum, Kraton Palace, Taman Sari Water Castle and Bale Raos lunch, with pickup.
“It was a very informative culture Tour with Gilang and Sorin. Their english speaking skills were good. Especially the Batik course was very nice, so one can appreciate the work which is put in this kind of work. I have only respect and admiratioRead more”
The temples, the volcano, the caves and the craft. Every part of the region, and every way to see it.
