Indonesia · HISTORICAL TOURS
A shortlist rather than a catalogue: 15 historical tours that hold up on price, with the traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit to each.
Create your own batik artwork at a family-run studio near Ubud, with patient guidance, refreshments, and a handmade souvenir for $29.
“Beautiful authentic class. Teacher spoke very good English and was very helpful and friendly. I had a lovely time and got to take home my creation.”
Explore Jakarta’s Old Batavia, Chinatown, Sunda Kelapa, Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, and more on a flexible private heritage tour.
“Enok was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable about the history and cultural sites of Jakarta. The car was very comfortable and the driver knew the short cuts to avoid traffic, as much as possible. She made the tour very memorable for us by including a Tuktuk and ride, walking through old China town and a wonderful visit to Kota Tua ( old city). Lunch at Cafe Batavia was the icing on the cake. Enok also explained about local delicacies including drinks like Jamu - a truly refreshing drink after a long walk. The buggy ride around the old city transported us to the old colonial past of Jakarta.…”
Review of Bali’s private UNESCO tour, with Jatiluwih rice terraces, Ulun Danu Temple, waterfalls, photo stops, lunch, and Wi-Fi.
“Fantastic experience!, Gusde is an awesome and very knowledgeable guide, he really made our tour experience very pleasant and enriching.”
Review of Bali’s private temple tour from Ubud, covering Ulun Danu Beratan, Taman Ayun, Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih, price, timing, and value.
“Excellent trip, the driver was very friendly and provide a lot of informations about the two places we visit and he help us building memories by taking beautiful photos with us. Thank you! Great experience for us.”
Review of Bali’s private UNESCO sites tour, with temples, lakes, rice terraces, sunset at Tanah Lot, guide tips, timing, and value.
“We are very happy to go with this company and the driver Mr Gilang. He was an excellent driver, knew all the places included in our trip and as a guide we learnt a lot about the places we visited from him. If we will visit Bali again or our friends or family are going to visit Bali Read more”
Review of Yogyakarta’s private Borobudur, Merapi jeep, and Prambanan tour, with itinerary, costs, tips, value, and booking advice.
“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”
Explore Majapahit ruins near Surabaya with a private guide, air-conditioned transport, and five hours of temples, gates, and royal history.
“Sehr kompetenter Reiseleiter, gute Organisation, es wurde auf alle unsere Wünsche positiv reagiert.Hatten viel Spaß und haben eine Menge an historischen Informationen erhalten.”
Explore Mataram’s Hindu and Muslim landmarks, local markets, museums, and temples on a private four-hour Lombok city tour.
“Not having been to Indonesia before & not having a lot of time, we chose this tour as our shore excursion. It was a great tour to give us insight into the history, religions & life in Lombok. Bohari, our guide & Iwan our driver were both excellent. Bohari was very knowledgeable & Iwan was a very good driver. Both were so caring & helpful.”
Review of Yogyakarta’s private Borobudur, Merapi Jeep, and Prambanan tour, with costs, timing, guides, ticket tips, and who should book.
“We were so lucky to have Joko as our driver. One of the friendliest people we have ever met. Amazing giving us tips and good stories, he also speaks English very well. Highly recommended!!”
Ride Bali’s Kuber ATV through an ancient tunnel, jungle trails, and waterfalls, with transport, gear, lunch, and strong guide support.
“Bali ATV Kuber was perfect from beginning to the end. During ATV ride, the guide was professional & he checked in on all passengers periodically and ensured our safety. Special call out to Wayan, our driver who picked us up from hotel, greRead more”
Review of the Royal Karangasem Heritage Tour from Ubud, with palace visits, water gardens, transport advice, costs, and practical booking tips.
“THE TOUR WAS AMAZING ! The guide and driver were both sweet and friendly I'd definitely suggest this tour to anyone searching for a trusted, knowledgeable tour”
Taste Bali in Denpasar with Babi Guling, Bakso, Jaje Bali, temples, markets, colonial sights, and coffee on a small-group evening walk.
“My guide for this tour was Lena , who was a excellent guide and very easy to talk to The meeting point is easy to find We started off by visiting a few local markets and trying some food from the markets, before going to a fruit seller and tastinRead more”
Review of Bali’s Tanah Lot and UNESCO heritage tour, covering four major sights, transport, cost, timing, guides, and practical tips.
“We didnt have an experience, because the driver showed up at the wrong hotel inspite of sending him a photo of the businesscard of the hotel with the adress. Blaming us for the mistake. The trip didnt go through and Viator did not give us a refund!! Don't book at viator!!! Better book at location. Is cheaper and more secure.”
Explore Bali’s Ulun Danu Temple, twin lakes, Banyumala Waterfall, Jatiluwih terraces, and Taman Ayun on a private $36 day tour.
“If you ever have the Chance to experience a Tour with Dewa dont hesitate to do it! He is honestly the best Guide you could wish for - authentic, humble, funny and so spontaneous. We were in rainy season in Bali and spent a whole day witRead more”
Explore Majapahit relics from Surabaya, including five temples, Trowulan Museum, traditional lunch, private transport, and practical booking tips.
“This was the worst tour we have ever taken. Our ticket stated our start time was 9 am. We asked the company to confirm this time but never got a response. At 8:30 am we got an 2 emails one time stamped 8:13 asking where we were Read more”
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