Yogyakarta Heritage Tour and Batik Workshop
- 6h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the rich culture of Yogyakarta in one unforgettable day with a visit to Pasar Ngasem, the vibrant traditional market where you’ll explore local spices, snacks, and daily Javanese life. Continue to the majestic Keraton Yogyakarta (Sultan’s Palace) to uncover royal history and Javanese traditions. At the Sonobudoyo Museum, step into the past by trying on elegant traditional Javanese costumes and posing for a unique photo session. End your journey with a hands-on batik workshop, where you'll learn the centuries-old art of batik-making and create your own fabric masterpiece. This immersive cultural tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic and interactive Yogyakarta experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Pedicab (one way transfer)
- Tour Guide
What's not
- Admission fee
- Entrance fee
Itinerary
Meet our tour guide at the front of Pasar Ngasem, where you can explore the traditional snacks and food of Yogyakarta.
Delve into the royal heritage of Yogyakarta at this historic palace, which remains the residence of the Sultan and a center of Javanese culture.
Immerse yourself in Javanese culture with a visit to the Sonobudoyo Museum, one of Yogyakarta’s most treasured cultural institutions. This museum showcases an impressive collection of traditional Javanese artifacts—including puppets, keris (daggers), textiles, and ceremonial objects—offering deep insight into the region's rich heritage. Here you can take a memorable photos with trying on the Javanese costume
Step into an authentic batik house, where artisans have been perfecting their craft for generations. Your host will walk you through the history and cultural importance of batik in Javanese society. Under the guidance of a local expert, you'll be guided to make your own batik. By the end of the session, you’ll have a unique piece of batik art to take home—whether it’s a wall hanging, scarf, or handkerchief.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please kindly meet our tour guide who is wearing the bright yellow uniform in front of the gate of Pasar Ngasem.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- MyProGuide Indonesia
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Yogyakarta
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 30 city tours we list in Yogyakarta.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 30.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is the cultural heart of Java, a university city with a sultan's palace, batik workshops and the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan close by.
The sultan of Yogyakarta is also the region's governor, and his walled palace, the Kraton, is still lived in and holds a museum and a court gamelan orchestra. Close by, the Taman Sari water castle, once the royal pleasure garden, has pools and passageways, and Malioboro Street runs through the centre with shops, becak pedicabs and food stalls. The city is also famed for batik, silverwork and shadow-puppet theatre.
Top-ranked sights in Yogyakarta: Prambanan Temple Complex (Taman Wisata Candi Prambanan), Mendut Temple (Candi Mendut), Jomblang Cave (Goa Jomblang).
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