Jakarta: Harmony Heritage & Living Cultures Tour Direct Reporting : Half-Day Harmony & Heritage Tour | Shared
ID: GYG1367076-2086486
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Experience Jakarta's remarkable religious harmony as you visit Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Murugan Temple, and Hemadhiro Mettavati Buddha Temple with an expert local guide.
Discover the cultural crossroads where Jakarta's Chinese, Dutch, Arab and Indonesian communities shaped the city.
Begin your journey at Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and a symbol of Indonesia's commitment to unity and religious tolerance. Located directly across from Jakarta Cathedral, this architectural masterpiece reflects the nation's philosophy of harmony among different beliefs.
Continue to Jakarta Cathedral, a stunning Neo-Gothic church built during the Dutch colonial era. Admire its beautiful architecture, rich history, and its special relationship with Istiqlal Mosque as a symbol of interfaith cooperation.
Next, visit Murugan temple that serves Jakarta's Hindu community and offers insight into the traditions and spiritual practices brought from various regions of Indonesia.
Conclude your experience at one of Jakarta's oldest Buddhist temples - Hemadhiro Mettavati, where you will discover the influence of Chinese-Indonesian culture and the important role Buddhism has played in the city's history.
Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about Indonesia's multicultural heritage, religious diversity, local customs, and the historical development of Jakarta.
Highlights
- Explore Jakarta's diverse religious heritage on a guided tour
- Visit the Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia
- Admire the Neo-Gothic architecture of the Jakarta Cathedral
- Discover the traditions of Jakarta's Hindu community at Murugan Temple
- Learn about the influence of Chindo culture at Hemadhiro Mettavati temple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress modestly as you will be visiting places of worship
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Photography might be restricted in certain areas
Please meet your guide at Gate 5 of Istiqlal Mosque. Your guide will be waiting near the entrance and will be wearing 360 Adventures identification. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth check-in process.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Istiqlal Mosque
- Visit to Jakarta Cathedral Church
- Visit to Murugan Temple
- Visit to Hemadhiro Mettavati Buddha Temple
- English Speaking tour guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.