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Best Historical Tours In Yogyakarta

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The 6 most popular historical tours in Yogyakarta. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

6 Best Historical Tours In Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Cultural Tour: Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple and Merapi Volcano

Yogyakarta Cultural Tour: Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple and Merapi Volcano - Pawon and Mendut: Pilgrimage Temples With a Calmer Pace

1.Yogyakarta Cultural Tour: Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple and Merapi Volcano

Most Popular★ 4.5

One day in Yogyakarta with Borobudur, a 4x4 toward Mt. Merapi, and Prambanan at sunset—pickup, lunch, and Wi‑Fi included.

“This is an excellent tour provided by a very professional travel agency. Our driver was punctual in meeting us, friendly and attentive. Unfortunately his English was not very good and we didn't always understood what he was saying at the Read more”

41 reviewsFrom $261.00by JAVA BALI TRIPS

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Private Borobudur Heritage Tour – Merapi Jeep & Prambanan Temple

Private Borobudur Heritage Tour – Merapi Jeep & Prambanan Temple - Stop 2: Borobudur Temple, Where Timing and Tickets Shape the Visit

2.Private Borobudur Heritage Tour – Merapi Jeep & Prambanan Temple

★ 5.0

Private Borobudur–Merapi Jeep–Prambanan tour from Yogyakarta with an English driver, air-conditioned comfort, and optional volcano adventure.

“Great driver! Surya was a very nice guy who explained a lot. No tight schedule, buy a flexible day. Relaxed with abslote highlights of Temple and Borobudur.”

36 reviewsFrom $25.96by MI (Mlaku Ijen) Tour and Trans

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Yogyakarta Historical and Food Tour

Yogyakarta Historical and Food Tour - Jalan Malioboro: your guided snack route in one hour

3.Yogyakarta Historical and Food Tour

★ 5.0

A 3-hour Yogyakarta night tour with Javanese street food, charcoal coffee, ginger drinks, and light-up pedal cars near Malioboro.

“Friendly, very personable local guide. Lots of food/drink to try. Learnt a lot about the area, local traditions, etc… Added touch was trying a “game” locals play whilst blindfolded & driving a pedal car.”

11 reviewsFrom $28.60by Klasik Group

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Yogyakarta: Night Culinary and Heritage Private Walking Tour

Yogyakarta: Night Culinary and Heritage Private Walking Tour - Jalan Malioboro after dark: street music, performances, and food you can trust

4.Yogyakarta: Night Culinary and Heritage Private Walking Tour

★ 5.0

A 3-hour private night walk in Yogyakarta with dinner, street snacks, and Alun-alun Kidul stories at an easy pace.

“As a female traveling solo, first time in Indonesia, I was a little nervous about exploring Yogyakarta alone at night. Krisma was the perfect guide and companion for this night tour through Malioboro and various night market areas. She was the Read more”

7 reviewsFrom $30.00by Journeast Indonesia Tour and Travel

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Kotagede Yogyakarta Heritage Walk Tour

Kotagede Yogyakarta Heritage Walk Tour - Mataram Kings Cemetery and Masjid Gedhe Mataram

5.Kotagede Yogyakarta Heritage Walk Tour

★ 5.0

Walk Kotagede’s heritage with a small community guide, visit royal tombs and markets, watch jamu and silversmith work in 2–3 hours.

“Upik is very kind to help us understand the local culture and history. Although the weather was very hot, we still very enjoyed.”

6 reviewsFrom $35.00by Lawang Pethuk Kotagede

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Private Royal Heritage Tour: Yogyakarta Palace, Watercastle, Sonobudoyo Museum

Private Royal Heritage Tour: Yogyakarta Palace, Watercastle, Sonobudoyo Museum - Sonobudoyo Museum: Where Java’s Story Starts

6.Private Royal Heritage Tour: Yogyakarta Palace, Watercastle, Sonobudoyo Museum

★ 5.0

A private Yogyakarta heritage day with Sonobudoyo Museum, Kraton Palace, Tamansari Water Castle, and Palace lunch—hotel pickup included.

“It was a very informative culture Tour with Gilang and Sorin. Their english speaking skills were good. Especially the Batik course was very nice, so one can appreciate the work which is put in this kind of work. I have only respect and admiratioRead more”

5 reviewsFrom $125.86by TRAVELXISM Sustainable Tour

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