The 15 Best Historical Tours in Indonesia

1.Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $29Our pick

At Five Arts Studio near Ubud, you’ll learn batik with artists including Dika and Agong. Sketch a design, trace it in hot wax, add colorful dyes, and take home your own finished fabric piece. The three-hour class suits beginners, families, and anyone who wants a calm, hands-on taste of Balinese craft.

“I had the most amazing time today, what an experience learning how to Batik paint. The instructor was very professional, patient and made the class fun! I really enjoyed my time, learnt about the history, put the paintbrush into action and have a memorable treasure to take home. If you are in ubud and looking for something fun, quirky and traditional - this is for you!”

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2.Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $65

Spend 5 to 6 flexible hours exploring Jakarta with a private guide and driver. Visit Old Batavia, Glodok Chinatown, Fatahillah Museum, Istiqlal Mosque, the Cathedral, Monas, a puppet studio, and Sunda Kelapa harbor. Guides such as Fitri, Ferdy, Enok, and Borneo have earned special praise for their history and local insight.

“Very interesting day with Saleh around the city! He was attentive and kind and gave us lots of interesting information! We really enjoyed the day! Time flied! Thank you, Saleh!”

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3.Bali Unesco World Heritage Sites Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $117

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide such as Yasa, Gusde, Agus, or Buddy visiting Jatiluwih, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Nungnung Waterfall, Wanagiri Hidden Hills, and Handara Gate. Hotel pickup, lunch, admissions, transfers, and onboard Wi-Fi are included.

“If you don’t have enough time to visit Bali, choosing this tour is a must. Our guide from forevervacation tour, Mr Mega Yasa brought us to the places highlighted in this tour. You will get to the rice terraces, the waterfall, temple and the lake. Read more”

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4.Private Tour: Bali UNESCO World Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $65

Spend 10 to 12 hours with a private guide exploring Taman Ayun, Handara Gate, Wanagiri, Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih, and Tanah Lot. Guides such as Adnyana, Angga, Gilang, Dew, and Dewa Putu are praised for patience, local insight, and flexible pacing.

“The best tour and tour guide in Bali. The day was perfect from start to finish. Thanks Adnyana! We will definitely be back. Highly recommend this business and tour guide.”

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5.Half-Day Private Majapahit Historical Tour from Surabaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $79

Travel from Surabaya to Trowulan with guides such as Ryan or Dea, visiting red-brick gates, temples, palace ruins, and a royal bathing site. This private five-hour tour includes transport, water, parking, and admission, with time to adjust the pace to your group.

“From pick up to drop off the trip went very smoothly. Expert driving through the traffic, even finding a rat run to avoid a bad jam caused by a broken down lorry. The religious sites and museums were beautiful and close together. The guide was humorous with excellent English ,with a depth of knowledge of the various religions.”

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6.Mataram Lombok Historical City tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $49

Explore Mataram and nearby Senggigi with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Batu Bolong Temple, a local market, NTB Museum, the Islamic Center, Mayura Water Palace, Pura Meru, and Epicentrum Mall. Guides such as Andy, Bohari, Sibra, and Madi have led this route.

“The guide showed us what real life was like on the island, including an open air market where locals shop plus temples and typical tourist stops”

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7.BALI ATV Kuber Through Historic Tunnel and Scenic Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $33

At Kuber Bali Adventure near Ubud, you ride an ATV through a historic tunnel, muddy jungle tracks, rugged paths, and scenic waterfalls. Guides provide safety training, boots, helmets, lockers, insurance, and lunch. Pickup is available, with drivers such as Teja, Ketut, Dwi, and Wayan praised for attentive service.

“Awesome time on the tracks, ride was so incredible, the scenes were stunning and the transport from ketut was perfect would 100% recommend for people travelling to Bali.”

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8.Taste & Explore Bali: Denpasar Street Food & Historic Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $45

Meet at Agung Jagatnatha Temple at 4 pm for a three-hour guided walk through central Denpasar. You’ll see Puputan Square and Catur Muka, eat Babi Guling, Bakso, and Jaje Bali, then finish with Indonesian Arabica coffee. Groups are capped at 12.

“It was lovely to experience a little of how the people of Bali actually live their lives in an urban setting. And we learnt so much about their food and culture”

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9.Tanah Lot & UNESCO Heritage Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $20Best value

Travel from Kuta to Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih, and Tanah Lot in about 10 hours. You get hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, water, and a group capped at 10. Entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Pick-up from the hotel in time. After the visit of the first site we had a car accident. Another car come to take us and continue the tour.”

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10.Majapahit Heritage Archaelogy tour via surabaya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $80

Travel from Surabaya to Trowulan with a private guide and vehicle, visiting red-brick temples, a former capital gateway, sacred bathing ruins, and a museum of Majapahit objects. Pak Barli, also listed as Bari or Barly, has guided many well-regarded tours. Lunch, snacks, and entrance fees are included.

“While preparing for the Java - Indonesia trip you saw this CNA documentary on Majapahit Epire. You were instantly hooked. And it was a relief that Viator has curated a trip for historyheads! And for a historical tour you need a knowledgeRead more”

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11.Private Tour: Bali Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $60

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide to Tanah Lot, Taman Ayun, Tirta Empul, Mount Batur, and Bali’s craft villages. Guide Yogi has tailored the day to guests’ interests, though the long route can run beyond eight hours.

“Great tour covering some of the most popular sites in Bali. My tour guide and driver was friendly and helpful, ensuring we covered of the full itinerary even though it took us 11 hours. I would recommend this company and guide to those looking for a general or customized tour.”

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12.Exquisite UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $65

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting four Bali landmarks, including Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih’s rice terraces, and Tanah Lot. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, entrance fees, and pickup are included. Ask for Putu if available.

“This tour was the highlight of the trip. Very last minute decision but still accommodated our booking. Our guide Putu was polite and friendly and gave us some brilliant information on the sites we visited. He adjusted our schedule to what we preferred. Do not feel rushed and pushed through. Definitely recommend Putu to anyone.”

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13.Batik Heritage Introduction Class with Lunch & Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $70

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, learning wax-resist batik at Jakarta’s Textile Museum, then visiting Monas and Istiqlal Mosque. Lunch, water, transport, entrance tickets, insurance, and a souvenir are included. Guides may include Vicky, Fiky, Raihan, or Annisa.

“This was a wonderful tour in every way. Alie is a very good and conscientious driver(this is the second time he has driven me on a tour, and this second time just confirms my first impression!) and August After July was a very good tour guide. HRead more”

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14.Full-day Ubud Private tour : Cultural Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $60

Travel from Seminyak to Ubud in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver. See a Barong dance, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Mount Batur, a waterfall, and Batur hot springs. Drivers including Putu Yudana and I Gede Suanda are noted for safe driving and strong English.

“Bali is unique, beautiful and breathtaking, it gets tranquil and chaotic at the same time. Loved it!!”

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15.Northern Bali Highlights + Unesco Scenic Heritage Rice Terrace.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $70

Spend about 10 hours with Sai Bali Tours exploring northern Bali by private air-conditioned vehicle. See Ulun Danu Temple, Twin Lakes, Banyumala Waterfall, coffee and chocolate production, and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. Pickup is offered, and the route can be adjusted to suit your interests.

“Yan is very friendly, caring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour and travel professionals, help you plan attractions, provide suggestions, tour you around in comfortable vehicle and act as your guide and a photographer too are cherry on the top. higHly recommended who can make your travel and vacation enjoyable, safe and pleasant”

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