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Kotagede Yogyakarta Heritage Walk Tour

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Kotagede Yogyakarta Heritage Walk Tour

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Kotagede Yogyakarta Heritage Walk Tour

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Highlights

This activity is organized by local community (Local Empowerment). It is such an effort of heritage conservation through tourism. So that we guarantee that this experience is an authentic.
Kotagede is form of some kampung which used to be a Palace area of Mataram Islam in 16th century. It has a concept of Catur Gatra Tunggal that consist of Mosque (religion), Market (economic), Palace (goverment), and Square (public).
As the time goes by, starting from the royal era, colonialism, independence and modern era there is a uniqueness in the forms of architecture, culinary, social life, and local wisdom that become into the cultural frame of the locals.
in the end you will enjoy the coffee break at javanese house in rukunan alley.

Itinerary

  • Mataram Kings Cemetery Kotagede

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Our local guide will meet you and guide you during the tour. It brings you into some stops such as Kings tomb with special dress. In the cemetery area also lied Masjid Gedhe Mataram (the oldest mosque in Yogyakarta). in this area, you will also see the spring names Sendang Selirang
  • Between Two Gates

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    exploring traditional houses that are lived by local and also enjoying the tradisional snack. There is a term, “rukunan”. It describes a condition Javanese residence where the owners have an agreement to make the part of their house to be an a way that connects between one house to another, So that everyone can access with some condition. The interesting thing is that the ownership status doesn’t belong to Sultanate.
  • Pasar Legi Kota Gede

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Pasar Kotagede is a local and oldest market in the southern of java. There, you can find local food, snack, fruit, vegetable, herbs, kitchen stuff, and many more. You can see the making process of jamu (traditional herbs drink) and try it. The interesting thing is that you will see and experience how the locals bargain in traditional market.

What's included

INCLUDED

Bottled water
very local snacks that may be not found at other place
Donation
Rent traditional Javanesse dress

Customer reviews

5.0

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5 months ago
Verified Traveller.Solo Traveller

Informative tour by a local guide. The tour ended with delicious local drink and snacks at his house in the government protected area. Highly recommended tour to learn about the culture and history of Kotagede.

5 months ago
Caroline

Highly recommend this walking tour to learn more about the historic and interesting neighborhood of Kotagede. Upi is very friendly, warm and patient.

2 months ago
Verified Traveller

Really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot!

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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