Kotagede Walking Tour

Walk through the historic sites and neighborhoods, interact with locals and the culture.

Banguntapan, Cultural tours

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What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in English.

4.91 out of 5 stars, from 33 reviews

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, 2 weeks ago

This was a quite unique experience that lets you get to know Kotagede from a local's perspective (as much as possible being a tourist). We learned a lot about local food and snacks and got to see the tomb of the first kings of the former Mataram Sultanate as well as the remains of their bathhouses with great explanations about the architecture and history. Our guide Danis took us for tea to her family's house which has been standing in the middle of the historic district since the 1800s. We also visited the home and shop of a skilled multi-generation silversmithing family where we observed the process of making jewelry and art pieces by hand. Don't expect an extreme amount of detail in a 2 hour tour but Danis speaks great English and is incredibly friendly and willing to share about her culture which made the experience all the more worthwhile! :)

Martín

Temecula, CA

, October 2025

The tour guide, Pak Joko, was a really nice man, though he didn't seem very confident speaking English. His accent might be a bit difficult to understand if you're not used to it. I speak a little Indonesian, so it wasn't a problem for me since I was the only person on the tour and we sometimes chatted in Indonesian, but I can see how this might be frustrating for other tourists. Unfortunately, it was raining heavily, so we didn't get to walk around the Kota Gede neighborhood as much as I would have liked. We did stop by a lovely family-run silver shop where they custom-made a beautiful necklace pendant with my friend’s name in Javanese, and they finished it the very next day. After that, we visited Pak Joko's home, where I met his wife and mother-in-law and enjoyed some delicious local snacks and a traditional herbal drink.

Chris & Anne

Surabaya, Indonesia

, August 2025

The experience was truly unique, going on your own you will not see what you can visit with this tour. We had the opportunity to visit the cemetery where the kings are buried, the staff has a lot of respect for the place considered sacred, as well as the pools where the sultans once bathed, it was interesting to see the silver craftsmen working and then to be able to see the ancient houses where Indonesians live from generation to generation. Unfortunately, we arrived late for the afternoon tour and the market was already closed, but we took a tour of the food stalls around it. Danis was a super top guide, her English is very clear, she answered our countless questions about the uses, habits and food of the Javanese, her support was very helpful in understanding what we were seeing and her sincere welcome made us feel comfortable.

Clara

Milan, Italy

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dondongan

Banguntapan, Special Region of Yogyakarta, 55192, Indonesia

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About me

Local heritage enthusiast

I am a local deeply concerned about culture and heritage. Born and raised in Kotagede, an ancient city in Indonesia, I will take you to enjoy many experiences.

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Guest requirements

Guests ages 5 and up can attend, up to 10 guests total.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.

What to bring

Hat, Sunglasses, Sunblock, Tumbler

Accessibility

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Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

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From $28, per guest

Free cancellation

What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in English.

Upcoming availability

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Where we’ll meet

dondongan

Banguntapan, Special Region of Yogyakarta, 55192, Indonesia

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About me

Local heritage enthusiast

I am a local deeply concerned about culture and heritage. Born and raised in Kotagede, an ancient city in Indonesia, I will take you to enjoy many experiences.

To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Kotagede Walking Tour

Walk through the historic sites and neighborhoods, interact with locals and the culture.

Banguntapan, Cultural tours

Listing highlights

From $28, per guest

Free cancellation

4.91 out of 5 stars, from 33 reviews

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, 2 weeks ago

Martín

Temecula, CA

, October 2025

Chris & Anne

Surabaya, Indonesia

, August 2025

Clara

Milan, Italy

Some reviews have been automatically translated.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 5 and up can attend, up to 10 guests total.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.

What to bring

Hat, Sunglasses, Sunblock, Tumbler

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Cultural tours are vetted for quality

Cultural tours are led by authors, historians, and other experts, and showcase what makes the city unique. Learn more

See an issue?

Kotagede Walking Tour

Listing highlights

What you’ll do

Meet at banyan tree

Visit heritage sites

See the holy spring

See silver crafting

Enjoy local market

4.91 out of 5 stars, from 33 reviews

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

More experiences in Banguntapan

About me

Things to know

Guest requirements

Activity level

What to bring

Accessibility

Cancellation policy

Cultural tours are vetted for quality

What you’ll do

Meet at banyan tree

Visit heritage sites

See the holy spring

See silver crafting

Enjoy local market

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

More experiences in Banguntapan

About me

Kotagede Walking Tour

Listing highlights

4.91 out of 5 stars, from 33 reviews

Things to know

Guest requirements

Activity level

What to bring

Accessibility

Cancellation policy

Cultural tours are vetted for quality

Kotagede Walking Tour

Listing highlights

What you’ll do

Meet at banyan tree

Visit heritage sites

See the holy spring

See silver crafting

Enjoy local market

4.91 out of 5 stars, from 33 reviews4.91, · 33 reviews

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

More experiences in Banguntapan

About me

Things to know

Guest requirements

Activity level

What to bring

Accessibility

Cancellation policy

Cultural tours are vetted for quality

What you’ll do

Meet at banyan tree

Visit heritage sites

See the holy spring

See silver crafting

Enjoy local market

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

More experiences in Banguntapan

About me

Kotagede Walking Tour

Listing highlights

4.91 out of 5 stars, from 33 reviews4.91, · 33 reviews

Things to know

Guest requirements

Activity level

What to bring

Accessibility

Cancellation policy

Cultural tours are vetted for quality

4.91 out of 5 stars, from 33 reviews

4.91 out of 5 stars, from 33 reviews