English Speaking Walking Tour – Queen of the East (Old Batavia) – 31 December

Rp 215.000

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 certified English speaking 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.

 

Feel the experience of walking in Old Batavia with us. Looking forward to meet you there, Fellow Travelers!

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Description

Tour Date
Sunday, 31 December 2023
09:00 AM
PRICE
PRESALE
Rp 185,000/pax
up to 28 December 2023
NORMAL
Rp 215,000/pax
Duration
3,5 hours
Distance
4-5 km Walking Tour

HIGHLIGHTS

 

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

Walking through the Dutch Colonial urban planning & architectures during the 17th – 18th centuries in the Old Batavia.

Passing through the nearly 400 years old Kota Intan Drawbridge

Witnessing the grand Fatahilah Museum that collect a lot of antiques from 17th-19th centuries.

Visiting the VOC spices warehouse which is known as Museum Bahari

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

INCLUSIONS

 

INCLUSIONS

Professional tour guide

Entrances fee 

Mineral water 

Batik fan 

Pocket map 

 

EXCLUSIONS

Personal expenses 

Travel Insurance 

Transportation back to meeting point 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The tour will continue whether it’s sunny or rainy.

The tour will be delivered in English

We suggest bringing additional equipment such as sunblock, umbrella, rain jacket and other personal equipment.

Please take care of personal items which are the responsibility of each, all forms of loss are not the responsibility of the organizer.

This tour is not recommended/suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

Women who are pregnant are expected to confirm in advance.

 

 

RESHEDULE & REFUND POLICY

 

The tour cannot be refunded unless there is a cancellation from WALK INDIES.

The tour will only be canceled if it does not reach the minimum number of participants, so the tour fee will be fully refunded.

The itinerary can change at any time depending on the situation and conditions on the ground.

Tours can be rescheduled for free / free of charge no later than confirmation 10 days before the tour date

If within less than 10 days before the date of the tour until 1X24 hours, participants wish to reschedule, a rescheduling fee of IDR 100,000/person is charged.

If less than 1X24 hours before the tour date, the participant who wants to reschedule is considered to have made a new purchase (cannot be rescheduled).

MEETING POINT

Museum Fatahillah

Meeting Point: Museum Fatahillah

FINISHING POINT

Museum Bahari

Ending point: Museum Bahari (in front of the Syahbandar Tower/Menara Syahbandar)

Additional information

Timing

08:00 am, 08:30 am, 09:15 am

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