Hello, my name is Vicki. I was born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I love my city and I am very proud of its culture and historical background. I know this place by heart. I can show you interesting places or attractions that will make your visit memorable. I can also teach you the language if you are interested, as I am also a professional language teacher.
Yogyakarta, often referred to as Jogja, is a fascinating destination in Indonesia with a unique blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions. Overall, Yogyakarta provides a well-rounded travel experience, offering a perfect mix of cultural, historical, artistic, and natural attractions that cater to a wide range of interests.
We will begin the tour at Tugu Yogyakarta, the iconic landmark in the heart of the city to admire the historical significance of this monument, which represents the fight for independence. Then we will head towards Fort Vredeburg Museum, a Dutch colonial fort turned museum. Explore the exhibits that narrate the history of Indonesia's struggle for independence. The museum provides a comprehensive overview of Yogyakarta's role in the country's history. This museum is located in Malioboro street, or we call it "zero point".
From the museum, we will walk to Kraton Yogyakarta, the Sultan's Palace to explore the palace complex, including Bangsal Kesatriyan (the main audience hall), the museums, and the traditional Javanese architecture.
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NOTES:
Some of the sites/places charge entrance fee, so if you are interested in visiting them closely, please prepare some cash.
Fort Vredeburg Museum : IDR 10,000 (US$ 0.63)
Royal Palace : IDR 25,000 (US$ 1.59)
I will be standing in front of the monument (Tugu Golong Monument).
Tugu Yogyakarta is an important historical pillar landmark in the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Tugu means monument, which is usually built as a symbol of an area conceptualising characteristics of that region.
Malioboro street is a major shopping street in Yogyakarta, Indonesia; the name is also used more generally for the neighborhood around the street. It lies north–south axis in the line between Yogyakarta Kraton and Mount Merapi.
Fort Vredeburg Museum was a former colonial fortress located in the city of Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The military complex has been converted into a museum of the Indonesian independence struggle which was opened in 1992.
This area is, as the name suggests, the city’s center or zero point km. This location is at the southern end of Jalan Malioboro, or more precisely in the intersection area of Yogyakarta City’s Great Post Office. As an iconic part of the city of Jogja, the zero point km has always been a unique attraction for tourists. At night, this tourist attraction will be packed.
A palace complex in the city of Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. It is the seat of the reigning Sultan of Yogyakarta and his family. The complex is a center of Javanese culture and contains a museum displaying royal artifacts.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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