Jakarta Private Half-Day Tour: National Museum and Old Harbour

Sightseeing  :  Indonesia  :  Special Capital Region Of Jakarta  :  Jakarta  :  Half-day Tours

This private half-day itinerary was created especially for those who are visiting Indonesia for the first time. This tour provides a glimpse of the country, the history and the people.After pickup from your hotel in Jakarta, make the trip to the the National Museum. It offers historical, prehistoric, archaeological and ethnographic aspects of Indonesia through its extensive collection of artifacts and relics. It also has one of the most complete collections in the country of bronzes and ceramics dating back lo the Han, Tang and Ming Dynasties. The museum's collection of cultural instruments, household utensils, arts and crafts provide a good introduction to the life of Indonesia's various ethnic groups (National Museum closed on Monday).

After your museum visit, head to Sunda Kelapa Harbour. This 500 years old harbor area was a vital link to the markets of the outside world for the 15th century kingdom of Pajajaran. Nowadays, the harbor is still one of the most important calls for sailing vessels from all over Indonesia. The magnificent and brightly painted Makassar schooner called Phinisi is still of important means for transporting goods to and from the outer island.

After the tour, transfer back to your Jakarta hotel