Kota Tua: The Company Town That Ran an Empire
90 min · 3.4 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Jakarta. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 90 to 125 minutes and 3.4 to 6.4 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Jakarta
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Tua: The Company Town That Ran an Empire | 90 min | 3.4 km | 7 |
| Merdeka Square: From Colony to Republic | 125 min | 6.4 km | 7 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Taman Fatahillah: The Front Office of an Empire
- Kota Tua: The Company Town That Ran an Empire: A slow walk through Jakarta's Old Town, where a pretty pastel plaza turns out to be the head office of a corporation that ran a spice empire, from the city hall with cells in its cellars to the hand-loaded harbour that was the whole reason for the city.
- Merdeka Square: From Colony to Republic: Cross one of the world's largest city squares, the old Dutch parade ground that a colony turned into the stage for a republic, from a gilded independence flame to a mosque and a cathedral built to face each other on purpose.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Jakarta is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Jakarta?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Jakarta: Kota Tua: The Company Town That Ran an Empire and Merdeka Square: From Colony to Republic. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Jakarta cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Jakarta history tours?
- About 90 to 125 minutes, covering 3.4 to 6.4 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Kota Tua: The Company Town That Ran an Empire
90 min · 3.4 km · easy
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