Indonesia · HISTORICAL TOURS

Historical Tours in Indonesia: 15 Days That Earn the Slot

17 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Prices here move around more than the itineraries do. These 15 historical tours are laid out with the numbers attached so the choice takes minutes.

Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops - Arriving at Five Arts Studio near Keliki
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Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops

1.Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $29Our pick

Learn traditional batik painting near Ubud in a family studio, with patient guidance, refreshments, and a one-of-a-kind fabric souvenir.

“This has been the best activity we’ve done in Bali so far! So relaxing and a lovely team of people to help you. I would highly recommend”

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Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical) - Fatahillah Museum and the first look at Batavia
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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

Explore Old Batavia, Chinatown, Sunda Kelapa, Istiqlal Mosque, and Monas on a flexible private Jakarta heritage tour.

“Ditch the stress when you book this tour. Let your driver deal with the crazy traffic and the super knowledgeable guides show you the cool stuff in Jakarta. As a solo traveler, I felt super safe with my guide Haidar - he was like a buddy showinRead more”

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Bali Unesco World Heritage Sites Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) - Wanagiri Hidden Hills and the Buyan Lake views
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Bali Unesco World Heritage Sites Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

Private Tour: Bali UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Handara Gate is a short photo stop
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Private Tour: Bali UNESCO World Heritage Sites

4.Private Tour: Bali UNESCO World Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $65

See Bali’s temple treasures, mountain lakes, Jatiluwih rice terraces, and Tanah Lot sunset on a private 10 to 12 hour tour.

“The best tour and tour guide in Bali. The day was perfect from start to finish. Thanks Adnyana! We will definitely be back. Highly recommend this business and tour guide.”

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Half-Day Private Majapahit Historical Tour from Surabaya - Candi Brahu and its sacred purpose
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Half-Day Private Majapahit Historical Tour from Surabaya

5.Half-Day Private Majapahit Historical Tour from Surabaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $79

Explore Majapahit ruins near Surabaya with a private guide, air-conditioned transport, and five hours at Trowulan’s gates, temples, and palace remains.

“Seeing Gates and Temples one of which was set in a nice garden and an open air museum. Seeing the countryside. The tour guide was good when promted for information sometimes.”

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Mataram Lombok Historical City tour - Pasar Kebon Roek, where daily life takes the lead
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Mataram Lombok Historical City tour

6.Mataram Lombok Historical City tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $49

Review of Mataram’s private four-hour tour, covering temples, a royal water palace, museum, mosque, market, and hotel transfers.

“I would like to be positive, our guide was doing his best, but the tour was more like a taxi ride with us naming destinations. I suggest company have a standard route and a guideline of information to be shared with guests.”

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BALI ATV Kuber Through Historic Tunnel and Scenic Waterfalls - The welcome, briefing, and first turn of the wheels
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BALI ATV Kuber Through Historic Tunnel and Scenic Waterfalls

7.BALI ATV Kuber Through Historic Tunnel and Scenic Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $33

Ride Bali’s Kuber ATV route through a historic tunnel, jungle trails, and waterfalls, with guides, gear, lunch, insurance, and pickup included.

“Bali ATV Kuber was perfect from beginning to the end. During ATV ride, the guide was professional & he checked in on all passengers periodically and ensured our safety. Special call out to Wayan, our driver who picked us up from hotel, greRead more”

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Taste & Explore Bali: Denpasar Street Food & Historic Sites - Puputan Square and the 1906 resistance
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Taste & Explore Bali: Denpasar Street Food & Historic Sites

Tanah Lot & UNESCO Heritage Small Group Tour - Taman Ayun, the royal water temple
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Tanah Lot & UNESCO Heritage Small Group Tour

9.Tanah Lot & UNESCO Heritage Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $20Best value

See four of Bali’s finest temples and Jatiluwih rice terraces on a 10-hour small-group tour with sunset at Tanah Lot.

“Comprehensive tour with very friendly, professional and helpful driver/guide Mr Agus Sudiatmika. Good way to see a lot of Bali in a very short time.”

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Majapahit Heritage Archaelogy tour via surabaya - Trowulan Museum: the day’s main history lesson
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Majapahit Heritage Archaelogy tour via surabaya

Private Tour: Bali Heritage Sites - Tanah Lot, where the sea frames a temple
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Private Tour: Bali Heritage Sites

11.Private Tour: Bali Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $60

Explore Bali’s Tanah Lot, Taman Ayun, Tirta Empul, Mount Batur, and artisan villages with a private guide for $60 per person.

“Great tour covering some of the most popular sites in Bali. My tour guide and driver was friendly and helpful, ensuring we covered of the full itinerary even though it took us 11 hours. I would recommend this company and guide to those looking for a general or customized tour.”

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Exquisite UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bali - Taman Ayun and the former Mengwi kingdom
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Exquisite UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bali

12.Exquisite UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $65

Review of Bali’s private UNESCO sites tour from Seminyak, with Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu, Jatiluwih rice terraces, and Tanah Lot.

“This tour was the highlight of the trip. Very last minute decision but still accommodated our booking. Our guide Putu was polite and friendly and gave us some brilliant information on the sites we visited. He adjusted our schedule to what we preferred. Do not feel rushed and pushed through. Definitely recommend Putu to anyone.”

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Batik Heritage Introduction Class with Lunch & Souvenir - Monas: Jakarta’s independence symbol in a short visit
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Batik Heritage Introduction Class with Lunch & Souvenir

13.Batik Heritage Introduction Class with Lunch & Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $70

Make batik, visit Monas and Istiqlal Mosque, and enjoy lunch on a private five-hour Jakarta culture tour with hotel pickup.

“This was a wonderful tour in every way. Alie is a very good and conscientious driver(this is the second time he has driven me on a tour, and this second time just confirms my first impression!) and August After July was a very good tour guide. HRead more”

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Northern Bali Highlights + Unesco Scenic Heritage Rice Terrace. - Coffee, chocolate, and a taste of Bali’s produce
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Northern Bali Highlights + Unesco Scenic Heritage Rice Terrace.

15.Northern Bali Highlights + Unesco Scenic Heritage Rice Terrace.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $70

Explore Bali’s water temple, coffee farms, Banyumala Waterfall, Twin Lakes, and UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih Rice Terraces on a private day trip.

“Yan is very friendly, caring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour and travel professionals, help you plan attractions, provide suggestions, tour you around in comfortable vehicle and act as your guide and a photographer too are cherry on the top. higHly recommended who can make your travel and vacation enjoyable, safe and pleasant”

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