TravelSketch Yogyakarta: Guided Walking Tour & Sketching
ID: GYG1025764-1584067
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover Yogyakarta on a guided walking tour that blends urban exploration with creative sketching. No art skills needed—just curiosity, and a sketchbook to capture the city’s heritage and soul.
Discover Yogyakarta like never before with TravelSketch, a unique walking tour that blends cultural exploration with creative sketching. This immersive experience invites you to slow down, observe, and express the soul of the city through visual journaling — perfect for artists and non-artists alike.
You’ll explore the Philosophical Axis of Yogyakarta, a UNESCO-recognized urban concept that aligns the Mount Merapi (North), Kraton Palace (Center), and South Coast (Parangtritis) — symbolizing harmony between nature, human life, and the divine.
Starting from Tugu Yogyakarta, you’ll walk south through Margo Utomo Street, stopping at iconic and hidden gems like:
Kraton courtyard views
Siti Hinggil and Alun-Alun Lor
Beringhardjo Market activity
Local street vendors and urban life scenes
At each stop, you’ll receive guided sketch prompts from a local artist-guide to capture your impressions — no skill required, just willingness to observe and try.
After the walk, relax in a cozy café with refreshments and a mini art-sharing circle.
Highlights
- Join a creative walking tour guided by a local artist
- Sketch iconic and hidden spots — no art experience needed
- Observe vibrant street life and meet local vendors
- Enjoy sketch prompts that inspire observation and creativity
- End the tour with refreshments and a casual art-sharing circle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No prior art skills required.
Tour runs in light rain. In case of heavy rain, it may be rescheduled.
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Stay hydrated and bring your own water.
Sun protection is advised for outdoor sections.
You will get a travel sketch kit (Pen, pencil, and A4 sixe travelling Sketchbook)
Meet your guide at the north side of Tugu Yogyakarta Monument, near the small plaza by the pedestrian crossing on Jalan Pangeran Mangkubumi. Look for a guide wearing a TravelSketch badge/sign and carrying sketch materials. Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity start.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour with a sketch instructor along the Philosophical Axis
- Local artist-guide and facilitator
- Sketching prompts and creative guidance
- Art materials (pencil, pen, mini travel sketchbook)
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the venue
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Tipping for 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.
