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Price is £19 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the rich history of Surabaya on a guided walking tour
    • Explore the Old Town, Chinatown, and the historic Ampel district
    • Discover the city’s colonial past and its transformation into a port city
    • Visit the Internatio Building, a key site during the Battle of Surabaya
    • Enjoy a short traditional becak ride to the historic Red Bridge area

Activity location

    • Surabaya
    • Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Jl. Taman Jayengrono No.2-4, Krembangan Sel., Kec. Krembangan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60175, Indonesia | Meet at Taman Sejarah Surabaya, a small heritage park located in the heart of Surabaya’s Old Town. This area is surrounded by historic colonial buildings and was once part of the city’s early administrative and trading district. It is the perfect starting point to begin our journey into Surabaya’s rich multicultural past.
    • Kecamatan Krembangan, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

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Surabaya: Old Town, Chinatown, and Arab Walking Tour + Becak

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£18.94 x 1 Adult£18.94
Total
Price is £18.94
Until Wed, 7 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English Speaking local Guide
  • Inclusions
    Tasting one of Indonesia’s oldest syrup
  • Inclusions
    Entrance Tickets
  • Inclusions
    Becak ride
  • Exclusions
    Shuttle Service

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 3 ft (90 cm), Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin your multicultural heritage walk at the Old Town Heritage Park, where Surabaya’s colonial history comes to life. Learn about the city’s transformation from a major trading port into the “City of Heroes.”

    Next, visit the historic Internatio Building, a key site during the Battle of Surabaya in 1945. Learn about its role in the independence struggle and its architectural character. Then, stop at the former De Javasche Bank building, once the central bank during the Dutch colonial period. Discover Surabaya’s importance in international trade and finance.

    Walk through the revitalised Arcadia area and see the iconic “Cigar Building.” Discuss colonial business life and modern urban renewal. Enter the charming Mliwis alley to visit the legendary Siropen factory, one of Indonesia’s oldest syrup producers. Enjoy a sweet touch of local heritage and nostalgic flavours.

    Explore the old Algemene building and hear the storey of Surabaya’s historic tram system, once one of the most modern transport systems in the region. Then, enjoy a short traditional becak (pedicab) ride to the historic Red Bridge area. Experience local street life as you enter Surabaya’s vibrant Chinatown.

    Visit one of the oldest Chinese temples in Surabaya. Learn about Chinese influence, spirituality, and the multicultural roots of the city. Continue walking to the historic Ampel district, the heart of Surabaya’s Arab community. Explore the lively traditional market, discover Middle Eastern influences in local culture, and visit Masjid Sunan Ampel, a 15th-century mosque connected to one of the revered Wali Songo.

Location

Activity location

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    • Surabaya
    • Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Jl. Taman Jayengrono No.2-4, Krembangan Sel., Kec. Krembangan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60175, Indonesia | Meet at Taman Sejarah Surabaya, a small heritage park located in the heart of Surabaya’s Old Town. This area is surrounded by historic colonial buildings and was once part of the city’s early administrative and trading district. It is the perfect starting point to begin our journey into Surabaya’s rich multicultural past.
    • Kecamatan Krembangan, Jawa Timur, Indonesia