We begin our journey to discover Yogyakarta City with Sultan Palace complex displaying Javanese architecture and hundreds historical objects. Continue to Water Castle (Taman Sari), situated just 250 meters from Sultans Palace. We will stop by at Sonobudoyo Museum and Pasty Bird Market too. We bring you to Kota Gede to witness multicultural architecture with Batik and Silver making processes for the end of your journey. Highlights: • Visit the Javanese framework of Sultan Palace with Professional Guide • Drop by to nation’s decades of heritage at Sonobudoyo Museum • Witness skillful artisan in Batik & Silver making processes • There are more attraction spots included such as Water Castle & PASTY bird market
Discover Yogyakarta’s Essentials on a Private Half Day Tour
Experience Yogyakarta's essential cultural treasures on this half-day private tour, perfect for first-time visitors seeking an efficient introduction to the city's royal landmarks and traditional crafts. Begin at the magnificent Kraton, Yogyakarta's Sultan's Palace founded in 1755 and still serving as the Sultan's residence today. Explore exquisite pavilions, courtyards, and museums displaying royal heirlooms and ceremonial artifacts. Your guide explains the palace's symbolic architecture and royal customs. Walk to enchanting Taman Sari (Water Castle), the former royal pleasure garden built in 1758. Wander through ornamental pools, underground tunnels, and meditation chambers featuring unique Indo-Javanese architecture. Conclude in historic Kota Gede district, the former Mataram Kingdom capital and Yogyakarta's center for traditional silver craftsmanship. Visit artisan workshops to observe skilled silversmiths and browse authentic batik workshops before returning to your hotel.
The Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture, lies in the center of the city between the Winongo and Code Rivers. The palace grounds stretch from north to the south, in line with Mount Merapi, the Kraton is constructed to form a model of the Javanese conception of the cosmos. On each gateway, pavilion, and courtyard has a specific symbolic meaning, harmonizing the divine powers of the universe. Over 1,400 retainers serve the current sultan, and can be seen throughout the palace.
By visiting Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta , which was built in 1755 by the first Sultan Hamengkubuwono.the building with Javanese architecture which some part is influenced by Portugese, Dutch and Chinese architecture. Then visit Taman Sari the water castle And last point to visit Kota Gede, center of silver of Indonesia.