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The 15 Best City Tours in Indonesia

37 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bali Full-Day Traditional Village Sightseeing Trip All Inclusive - Rice terraces, coffee, and highland views
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Bali Full-Day Traditional Village Sightseeing Trip All Inclusive

1.Bali Full-Day Traditional Village Sightseeing Trip All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,069 reviews · from $68Our pick

Spend 10 hours with a private driver-guide such as Arya, Agung, Margot, or Pakis, visiting batik and jewelry workshops, Batuan Temple, Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, rice terraces, a holy spring, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Mt. Batur. Buffet lunch, transport, bottled water, and major entrance fees are included.

“The driver/guide was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Loved the Ubud monkey forest, but each component was interesting and enjoyable.”

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Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical) - Monas and the center of modern Jakarta
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Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical)

2.Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $65

This 5 to 6 hour private Jakarta tour connects Old Batavia, Glodok Chinatown, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Monas, and Sunda Kelapa harbor. You ride a tuk-tuk, visit the Fatahillah Museum and a puppet studio, and travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Fitri, Enok, Ferdy, and Borneo have led past departures.

“The schedule pick up time was very flexible. We started later due to late arrival. The operator was very accommodating. The guide, Ine, was knowledgeable of the city destination, and attentive to our every needs. The driver, Bayu, was a great Read more”

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Jakarta Half-Day Sightseeing Tour To Modern City and Old Town - Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral
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Jakarta Half-Day Sightseeing Tour To Modern City and Old Town

3.Jakarta Half-Day Sightseeing Tour To Modern City and Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $55

Explore Jakarta’s modern center and older quarters with a private guide and air-conditioned driver. Visit Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Merdeka Square, Glodok Chinatown, Kota Tua, a wayang puppet studio, and Sunda Kelapa. Guides such as Fitri, Enok, Agung, and Hanny tailor the pace, with port, airport, hotel, and address pickup available.

“The overall process was very smooth. We were connected with our tour guide via WhatsApp and were informed when the guide and driver were at our hotel. Gibran was a very friendly and informative guide! My co-worker and I had a great tRead more”

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2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Bali with Hotel Pickup - Day one: from batik cloth to the Tegalalang terraces
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2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Bali with Hotel Pickup

4.2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Bali with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $86

You’ll tour Bali with a private English-speaking driver-guide, visiting art villages, Tirta Empul, Mount Batur, Tegalalang, Taman Ayun, Banyumala Waterfall, and Ulun Danu Beratan. Guides such as Dede, Yanik, Ady, and Ekka have been praised for safe driving, clear explanations, and flexible service.

“Our tour guide Dede is a great guy. He showed us everything over the two days and was super friendly. His information and education was superb. His driving skills helped us get around safely for two days. I highly recommend Dede.”

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Mataram Lombok Historical City tour - Pasar Kebon Roek and the everyday city
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Mataram Lombok Historical City tour

5.Mataram Lombok Historical City tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $49

See Pura Batu Bolong, Pura Meru, Mayura Water Palace, the Islamic Center Mosque, Museum NTB, a local market, and Lombok Epicentrum Mall. Your private vehicle, entrance fees, water, and guide are included. Guide quality can vary, but names praised include Andy, Bohari, Iwan, Sibra, and Madi.

“Our tour guide and driver were very pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. The sights seen and explained were very welcoming and all was enjoyed by all.”

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Best of Bali Jungle Swing with Ubud Sightseeing Tour - Sacred Monkey Forest and the macaques
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Best of Bali Jungle Swing with Ubud Sightseeing Tour

6.Best of Bali Jungle Swing with Ubud Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $60

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private driver-guide, visiting Tegalalang, the Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan Waterfall, Batuan Temple, the art market, and Campuhan Ridge. The package includes transport, lunch, entry fees, one jungle swing, bottled water, and towel refreshments. Guides may include Arya, Budi, Antik, Kerry, or Agung.

“Had an amazing experience today with Arya our tour guide. He was so helpful and knowledgeable throughout and the whole family had a brilliant day out! Would highly recommend.”

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4 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour - (Most Tourist Attractions) - Jakarta Cathedral: A Striking Contrast Across the Road
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4 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour – (Most Tourist Attractions)

7.4 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour – (Most Tourist Attractions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $70

This four-hour private Jakarta tour is built for first-time visitors, cruise passengers, and anyone short on time. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, then takes you to Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Old Town, Merdeka Square, and Monas. Guides named in past bookings include Tommy, Andri, and Jimmy. Traffic can shape the day, so keep your schedule flexible.

“Wonderful experiences seeing the main sites of Jakarta. Lovely limo with a/c. Our guide Andri could not have been more helpful and informative Would certainly recommend for anyone with limited time in the city”

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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bali: Private City Tour - Puputan Square and Catur Muka Statue
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bali: Private City Tour

8.Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bali: Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $58

Spend about three hours with a private local guide exploring central Denpasar. Visit Jagatnatha, the Bali Museum, Pasar Badung, Puputan Square, a royal palace, Catur Muka Statue, and a local cafe. Guides such as June Sophia can adjust the pace and focus, but confirm the meeting point before you go.

“Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We weren't sure what to expect but we had some nice Bali experiences.”

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Jakarta Half Day Visit The Monument with Highlight City Tour - Merdeka Square and the first look at Monas
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Jakarta Half Day Visit The Monument with Highlight City Tour

9.Jakarta Half Day Visit The Monument with Highlight City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $45Best value

Spend five to six hours seeing Jakarta’s major sights with a licensed guide and driver. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel, visit Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Glodok Chinatown, Kota Tua, a puppet studio, and Sunda Kelapa Harbor. Private and shared options are available.

“I had an incredible experience visiting Monas in Jakarta with our guide, Agung. The day was extra special with the armed forces preparing for the president's inauguration, adding a unique atmosphere to the tour. Agung and our driver were fanRead more”

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Semarang Private City Tour - Blenduk Church and Dutch colonial design
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Semarang Private City Tour

10.Semarang Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $82

Spend five to seven hours seeing Semarang with a private guide and driver. Visit Lawang Sewu, Blenduk Church, Sam Po Kong Temple, and the colonial Old Town, with entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, parking, and port or highway fees included. Guides such as Nane, Olivia, Faisal, Layla, Uke, and Nita have tailored tours to personal interests.

“We had the most amazing day! I was able to see my home where I lived in ‘1964 and also the hospital I was born in ‘1958❤️. The cigarette factory was amazing to see and learn how they roll the cigarettes. The food was so delicious! And I caRead more”

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Jakarta Private City Tour with Obama School visit - Sunda Kelapa Harbour: Jakarta before the modern city
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Jakarta Private City Tour with Obama School visit

11.Jakarta Private City Tour with Obama School visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $65

Spend five to six hours touring Jakarta in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Neti or Ratih. See Sunda Kelapa Harbour, Kota Tua, Glodok Chinatown, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, MONAS, and the school Barack Obama attended as a child. Bottled water, parking, and hotel pickup are included, but lunch is not.

“Netti was an excellent tour guide. We loved her vibrant energy and her ability to make the tour both very informative and fun! She took us to all the highlights of Jakarta in 6 hours and shared the history of Jakarta beginning in the 1500’s until nRead more”

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Jakarta City Tour: Shopping & Culinary Experience - Rumah Batik Danar Hadi: seeing how batik is made
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Jakarta City Tour: Shopping & Culinary Experience

12.Jakarta City Tour: Shopping & Culinary Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $77

Start at 9:00 am with private hotel pickup, then browse Jalan Surabaya’s antiques, learn batik at Rumah Batik Danar Hadi, shop Pasar Baru and Sarinah, and sample Indonesian food near Monas. Guides including Catherine, Isabella, Rizky, and Jose have helped tailor the day to personal interests.

“The communication was pretty consistent, the tour company will reach out to you around 48 hours prior to the tour to provide confirmation and information about your guide. The guide that I was assigned to: Rizky, was very accommodatinRead more”

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Half Day 4 Hours Jakarta City Tour - Jakarta Cathedral and the city’s religious pairing
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Half Day 4 Hours Jakarta City Tour

13.Half Day 4 Hours Jakarta City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $50

This four-hour guided Jakarta tour covers Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Old Town, Merdeka Square, MONAS, and the Selamat Datang Monument. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees, bottled water, and snacks. Guides Tommy and Linda have received especially strong praise for clear English and engaging explanations.

“Driver was a NO SHOW. Did not turn up at our hotel. We waited for an hour and no one called us to inform us in statues. Despite calling them many times, there was no answer. Family we’re very disappointed.”

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8 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour - (All Tourist Attractions) - The National Museum and Indonesia’s cultural collections
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8 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour – (All Tourist Attractions)

14.8 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour – (All Tourist Attractions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

You’ll cover Jakarta’s main sights in eight hours with private transport, a guide, entrance fees, snacks, bottled water, and an Indonesian lunch. Visit Old Town, the National Museum, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Monas, and Merdeka Square. Guide Tom has earned special praise, though private-group arrangements should be confirmed.

“We booked the tour as a private tour, however the night before, we received an email saying that there would be another couple to join us. At the cruise port, IKA the tour guide became confuse and wanted to put us together with a different group of 14 as that guide came Read more”

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Full-Day Ubud Village including Mt Batur Tirta Empul and Sightseeing Tour - Batik in Batu Bulan at Sari Amerta
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Full-Day Ubud Village including Mt Batur Tirta Empul and Sightseeing Tour

15.Full-Day Ubud Village including Mt Batur Tirta Empul and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $78

From Nusa Dua, you’ll visit batik and silver workshops, a Balinese village, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Mount Batur, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides including Kana, Davy, Putu, and Dedy have led this route. Expect a full day in a private vehicle, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and entrance fees included.

“Our tour guide was Kana and he was great. He tailored the tour to suit our requirements, due to other tours we had already been on.”

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