Best Indonesia History Tours — Our Top 4

1.Bali: Tanah Lot UNESCO World Heritage Sites Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,947 reviews · 10 hours · from $40Our pick

Review of Bali’s 10-hour temple and rice terrace tour, with Tanah Lot sunset, Jatiluwih, small groups, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Bello was an excellent tour guide: polite, kind, knowledgeable, helpful and very professional. He maintained very good communication even before picking me up from my accommodation for the tour. His English is very good and he is very well prepared: he offered me plenty of cultural, local, religious and customs information throughout the tour. As I solo traveller, I could not have had a better tour guide. Many thanks, Bello! I'd fully recommend you. See you soon, hopefully!”

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2.Bali: Private UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · 10 hours · from $36

Explore Bali’s temple, lake, rice terraces, and sunset coast on a private 10-hour tour with hotel pickup for $36 per person.

“We had an unforgettable tour through Bali with Jonny. His energy, kindness, and deep local knowledge made the experience so special. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide — 100% recommend!”

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3.Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $29Best value

Create your own batik in a Balinese family compound near Ubud, with patient guidance, supplies, snacks, and a handmade souvenir.

“Kind people that show you how to do the painting. It is more difficult than as expected and requests a lot of patience ! The result is really good and nice memory from Bali! I like it !”

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

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

Explore Jakarta’s Old Batavia, Chinatown, harbor, mosque, cathedral, and Monas with a private guide, car, tuk-tuk ride, and local lunch.

“Great introduction to Jakarta. Museums harbor Chinatown personalized upon request. Great guide and driver.”

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