Free tour

Explore Jakarta the Authentic Way – Your Local Walking Tour Into Culture, History & Everyday Life

5.00

Excellent(16)

Jakarta

Duration: 4 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Jarrr

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 19 May 2025

Heeeiiii, Jarrr’s here! Born and raised in Jakarta, I’m beyond excited to guide you around my city. Being a local guide is not just a job for me, it’s pure passion! I love showing the real Jakarta, the side you won’t find in guidebooks: how we live, move, and experience the city every single day. When I’m not leading tours, I stay active with sports and outdoor adventures, which keeps my energy high and makes exploring even more fun! Every tour is an exciting chance to meet new people, share stories, and dive into the city’s hidden gems. I also love hearing your perspectivesyour stories, opinions, and experiences help me learn, grow, and make every tour even better. My main goal? Simple: to give you an authentic, fun, and unforgettable experience of Jakarta, all through the eyes of a local.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Haaaiiiii, I’m Jarrr, born and raised in Jakarta.
I guide this tour with pure passion because I’m proud to represent my city and share it through local eyes. I love showing the real side of Jakarta, the way we live, move, and experience the city every day.

During the tour, I share my perspective as a local, and I also enjoy hearing different opinions and stories from guests. It helps me learn, grow, and improve every experience.

My main goal is simple: to give you an authentic and memorable way to explore Jakarta.

We’ll explore Jakarta the authentic way, the way locals experience the city every day.

We’ll walk through different neighborhoods, hop on public transport, and try a local snack as we move from one part of the city to another. This tour focuses on showing you how Jakarta really feels. You’ll get to see, hear, and feel many different sides of the city, from the modern central areas to the raw, real streets and local corners that most visitors never experience.

Along the way, I’ll share stories about the people, the culture, and the daily life that shapes this city. You’ll see both the busy streets and the quieter corners, each with its own character and history. We’ll get to know some of Jakarta’s iconic spots, and also explore hidden gems that most visitors never find. giving you a full picture of the city from its past to its present day.

This journey is simple: explore, learn, and feel the real Jakarta, its sounds, its energy, and the stories that live in every street.

Feel free to look below to see the places we’ll visit during the tour!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Jl. Silang Merdeka Daya Barat No.5, RT.5/RW.2, Gambir, Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10110, Indonesia

We’ll start our walking tour at 10:00 AM, right in front of the Main Gate of the National Monument (Monas). This iconic landmark sits in the heart of Central Jakarta, making it the perfect place to begin our journey.

Free entry

National Library of the Republic of Indonesia

proudly known as the tallest national library in the world We’ll take the elevator up to the rooftop area, where you’ll get a beautiful panoramic view of Jakarta’s skyline. It’s the perfect setting to introduce you to different parts of the city from above Here, I’ll share stories about Jakarta’s growth, culture, and daily life so you can understand how the city has changed from the past to the present

Free entry

Glodok Chinatown Market

Explore Jakarta’s oldest Chinatown! Walk through the bustling traditional market, visit a Chinese temple, and stop to try a local snacks. A perfect spot to dive into history, culture, and flavors of the past!

Entry not included

Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa

Hop on a boat adventure and explore Jakarta’s oldest port, where the city first began in the north! Walk through local neighborhoods, spot the sinking parts of the harbor, and uncover the fascinating stories behind them. A mix of history, culture, and authentic local vibes!

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).