Jakarta Old Town
Jakarta Old Town
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This is the old city of Batavia. Rundown, picturesque and a great night market.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Ruben Sukatendel
    Jakarta, Indonesia54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Transportasi umum mudah
    Kota Tua Jakarta (Jakarta Old Town) merupakan kawasan cikal bakal awalnya Jakarta dan dulunya dikenal dengan sebutan Batavia. Pada kawasan kota tua Jakarta, dulunya digunakan oleh pemerintah kolonial Belanda sebagai pusat pemerintahan dan perdagangan. Bangunan peninggalan Belanda tersebut, saat ini banyak dialih fungsikan sebagai Museum. Beberapa museum yang ada dikawasan kota tua, diantaranya Museum sejarah Jakarta (Fatahillah), museum wayang, museum keramik, museum bank indonesia, museum bank mandiri. Kawasan kota tua Jakarta berdekatan dengan kawasan wisata lain, seperti Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa (Sunda Kelapa Harbour), China Town (Glodok), Stasiun Kota (Beos). Kawasan kota tua Jakarta mudah dan murah dicapai dengan transportasi busway dan atau commuter line.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 April 2023
  • StotheN
    Stockholm, Sweden547 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Batavia revisited
    So many shops and the square with a history to tell. This is the old town that you have to visit. Also the museum in the centre is a nice place. Have the coffee and what-nots at Cafe Batavia. Dont miss this location for a short trip when in town.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 24 April 2023
  • Olivier R
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Daniel scam
    If you bump into a guy called daniel here, I think it’s a scam. He told us he had family in the Netherlands and I read a review on here that he had family in the USA. Either way, he gave us a great tour but we gave him €30 for the “children”. I think it’s just a scammer so do his tour but don’t give him money
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 13 May 2023
  • deddy_dex35
    118 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Historical building and culture still exist
    Many historical building and heritage still exist. Culinary side centralized in the back of ancient building so organized. The security guard aware and standby at 10 pm this central area must be steril and safe.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled on business
    Written 18 August 2023
  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia7,494 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Relic of the Old Batavia
    The area was once the first walled settlement of the Dutch colonists in Jakarta, and later became the de facto capital of the Dutch East Indies. The area was proclaimed a heritage site in 1972 by the Governor of Jakarta. Our guide mentioned that many buildings were allowed to fall into disrepair or were demolished despite the heritage listing. A revitalisation of the area commenced in 2005 and 16 buildings were restored by 2014. We enjoyed our stroll and visits to the museum.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 December 2023
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Owain T
3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We were approached by a man outside of the Wayang Museum who claimed to run the restoration of the old town of Jakarta, calling himself Mr Daniel. He gave us a very in depth tour around the old town, explaining the old tram network, pedestrianisation around the canals and development of the draw bridge. He also showed us the slums were he apparently teaches the kids in the middle of the train line, and he is addressed by the young as Mr Teacher.

We were having a very interesting tour which we genuinely believed in, until the end. He asked us for money to pay for books and pens for his children. We said we had no money and he even took us to an ATM, and we gave him £10. This left a slightly distasteful note to a real eye opening tour, which made us question whether he really did work for the restoration company.

If you have had this tour and found this review, I would be interested to see if he shared similar facts. He claimed we were his 28th group he has toured over the 11 years, only does tours on Mondays, has 4 siblings, one boy at home, and 2 daughters and one son who lives away, and he has travelled Europe including the UK and Holland doing lectures.

My heart says he is genuine, but my brain says otherwise. If this is a scam, he must be a really horrible person which a very elaborate story.
Written 12 February 2024
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JavaPesona
Yogyakarta, Indonesia3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Solo
Kota Tua Jakarta is the area of first settlement in Jakarta. It starts from Sunda Kelapa harbor to Pecinan (China Town). Thus, this area is rich with history.
Written 20 January 2024
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,494 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
The area was once the first walled settlement of the Dutch colonists in Jakarta, and later became the de facto capital of the Dutch East Indies. The area was proclaimed a heritage site in 1972 by the Governor of Jakarta. Our guide mentioned that many buildings were allowed to fall into disrepair or were demolished despite the heritage listing. A revitalisation of the area commenced in 2005 and 16 buildings were restored by 2014. We enjoyed our stroll and visits to the museum.
Written 27 December 2023
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deddy_dex35
118 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Business
Many historical building and heritage still exist. Culinary side centralized in the back of ancient building so organized. The security guard aware and standby at 10 pm this central area must be steril and safe.
Written 18 August 2023
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Ahmed A
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Nice place with a lot of old building, we had a great day in Jakarta with our guide Ferdy, very recommended.
Written 19 May 2023
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Olivier R
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
If you bump into a guy called daniel here, I think it’s a scam. He told us he had family in the Netherlands and I read a review on here that he had family in the USA. Either way, he gave us a great tour but we gave him €30 for the “children”. I think it’s just a scammer so do his tour but don’t give him money
Written 13 May 2023
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Peter C
4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
It is all right place, but nothing special. Not something to brag about. Couple of hours enough to visit
Written 27 April 2023
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StotheN
Stockholm, Sweden547 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
So many shops and the square with a history to tell. This is the old town that you have to visit. Also the museum in the centre is a nice place. Have the coffee and what-nots at Cafe Batavia. Dont miss this location for a short trip when in town.
Written 24 April 2023
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capsicum0620
Thailand962 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
If spite of the ongoing renovations, the area has no charm whwsoever and remains extremely dirty and difficult to access.
There are a very limited choice of bars/restaurants and the area museums can happily be..ignored
Written 20 February 2023
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G2Kpauly
Melbourne, Australia1,950 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Solo
If you are in Jakarta this is one of the nicest areas to check out. It's quite interesting and there is plenty happening. A good photo area and nice old buildings and a big square.
Written 9 February 2023
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