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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Yogyakarta, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Yogyakarta.

Destination

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Melayu, English, Indonesian, Msa, Français

Included

• Private guide
• Public transportation
• 1 local snack or drink
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Chocolate Monggo Store Vredeburg - Yogyakarta to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See Beringharjo Market, Kraton Palace, Yogyakarta Palace, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Yogyakarta so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sennett

(About local Yulaikha)

7 March 2025

Our group spent two days in Yogyakarta with Yula doing an evening street food tour as well as a tour of the city. When we first met Yula she was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Our tours spent with her felt like meeting up with a friend in a new city and getting to see it through her eyes. During the food tour we were able to fully experience the sights and flavours of Yogyakarta in ways we would never have been able to on our own. Our group had 2 vegetarians which made it hard to know which foods were safe to eat and which contained meat. Yula was able to support us with our dietary restrictions and ensure we didn't miss out on anything. Yula's city tour took us to many places in Yogyakarta that weren't on our radar. She was very knowledgeable of the city and sights during the tour. And following the tour we were able to visit Yula's house and try batik. She made us feel so welcome in her home. We exceeded our allotted time for the tour, and Yula met up with us the next day to drop off our Batik. Our experience with Yula was exceptional and I am truly grateful for my time spent with her. Food and City Tours with Yula

Philip🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Yulaikha)

19 February 2025

We had a lovely food tour in the maliboro area together with a tour of the Vredeburg fort. Yulaikha was kind and attentive which made it a joy to explore that part of the city. Food and culture

Markus

(About local Yulaikha)

19 February 2025

We appreciated the tour with her. Nice and attentive being. Tries to respond to your needs. We can recommend her without any Restrictions.Yula - Nice local guide

Christine

(About local Yulaikha)

8 February 2025

We had a wonderful morning walking around Yogyakarta. Yulaikha was a fantastic guide and really informative with excellent english. We thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the city and history and would really recommend. Fantastic walking tour with Yulaikha!

michalbloom

(About local Yulaikha)

3 February 2025

We had a lovely tour with Yula. We so enjoyed talking with her about her life as well as what to do and see in Yogyakarta. Her English is excellent as is her knowledge about the food, culture and history of Yogyakarta. Thank you, Yula!Yula is wonderful!

PNO

(About local Yulaikha)

24 January 2025

Yula is a very intelligent and kind woman who speaks English very well. She showed us wonderful parts of the markets and dining places of Yogjakarta, told us something about the history, and she let us try all different kinds of food and drinks. We’ve had an amazing time. Thank you so much, Lula!!!Wonderful time!

Renate

(About local Muhanif)

1 January 2025

We had a great tour with Andy and a great introduction in Yogja by tasting the local flavors.Thanks Andy✨

Emma🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Muhanif)

22 December 2024

We had a wonderful time visiting the neighbourhood of Kotagede in Jogjakarta with Muhanif. It was a perfect tour, outside the traditional touristic places of Jog. Thank you again!An evening in Kotagede

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nasir Anang)

4 December 2024

When we met Nasir, he told us that flexibility was his motto to meet the client’s expectations. And he was true to his word. After a perfectly executed trip to Borobudur in which he ordered the hard-to-get temple climb tickets in advance, I asked him to takenus to a coffee plantation I had found on Google. The drive alone was worth it as Nasir negotiated a maze of roads cutting through picturesque villages before we started climbing narrow roads into the mountains. I tracked Google’s navigation on my own phone which showed us within 4 minutes of our destination when suddenly the blue dot on my screen floated off to the next mountain ridge over and suggested we switch to a motorbike! Rather than go on another Google-inspired wild goose chase, Nasir suggested we go to a restaurant he knew, Enam Langit by Plataran. Just as he had done with pricing at Borobudur in which he laid out transparently all the details, he pulled up the restaurant’s website to let us decide whether it was right for us. They had a minimum charge of 250,000 IDR per person which is crazy expensive by Indonesian price standards but it was well worth it. The food was a fine cuisine version of Javanese, deliciously prepared. But it was the view that stunned as we sat on the veranda of this ultra luxury boutique restaurant. On the way home, Nasir went out of his way to take us to a bookstore to get a book we were searching for. Highly recommend Nasir for his service and his friendly demeanor!Phenomenal Borobudur and Mountain trip!

Hayley🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Yulaikha)

14 November 2024

Yula was a great guide for our food tour, she explained everything in detail and was very flexible to cater for our needs and tastes. We tried things that we wouldn’t have had we not been on the tour. She was very friendly and the communication from the beginning was excellent. Would highly recommend Excellent food tour!!

Pierre🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Denys)

13 November 2024

Pierre🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Nasir Anang)

13 November 2024

A fantastic one day tour including Borobudur and Prambanan + 2other small temple + a nice stop for lunch. Excellent company and conversation. Time was flying . 👍Efficacy, flexibility, sympathy

Lotte

(About local Yulaikha)

16 October 2024

Yula was super friendly and welcomed us into her city. She speaks very good english and could tell us lots about the old history and culture of Yogyakarta. We had a really nice afternoon with her. Amazing

Maria

(About local Didot Tangguh)

13 October 2024

my friends and I were in Yogyakarta for two days and we decided to get a local guide for a tour. Never made a better choice! Didot is the guide everyone would like to have: he speaks English really well (also the pronunciation), he's informed about everything, he's available and keen to respond to any given question. 100% recommended!best guided tour in Indonesia

Jessica🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Yulaikha)

13 October 2024

Yula was an amazing guide. Thoughtful, practical, excellent English. She was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from her tour. She was also very pleasant to spend time with. Like having a friend give you a tour of their hometown. Amazing afternoon! Yula was the best!

Kirsten

(About local Yulaikha)

10 October 2024

Yula is an absolute delight. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Javanese history and culture is impressive. Her warmth and curiosity created a relaxed atmosphere, allowing us to share stories and learn about the area. It was truly a wonderful introduction to the city and our time here!Warm Welcome & Javanese Culture Insights

Cecilia🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Yulaikha)

9 October 2024

I really enjoyed the tour "Javanese Heritage", during which Yula guided me through the ancient Mosque. She was well prepared, kind, patient, open midend, generous and curious. After the tour, she invited me to try some local delicacies. At the end, she stayed with me until the taxi picked me up. I definitely recommend to follow the tour with her. Thank you, dear Yula!

Stephen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yulaikha)

7 October 2024

Yula was a delight. She introduced to the wide range of street food on offer along the Malioboro and helped us understand the fascinating culture and history of the city. We enjoyed ourselves and found her to be very engaging company indeed.Wonderful i trodictio to Jogja

Sebastian🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Yulaikha)

30 September 2024

We joined a Yogyakarta food tour with Yula, and it was fantastic! Yula’s knowledge of the food and culture made it even more special. Highly recommend for food lovers!Great food tour in Yogyakarta

Irina

(About local Muhanif)

28 September 2024

Muhanif (Andi) is a wonderful guide with the best energy. He is very excited to meet new people and show the city around while getting delicious bites. The walk was longer than we expected (as a good thing!) so we had even more time to talk while discovering more corners of this interesting city. All the meals were super tasty and not too spicy, but you could add extra spicy if needed. As tourist we were concerned of stomach problems, but we had no problems at all thanks to Andi's great selection of places :) Andi was so nice than we even had a detour to an art gallery so we could buy a painting as a memory of this wonderful day! Terima kasih!! We will remember you with lots of love <3

Anthony🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yulaikha)

24 September 2024

Yula oversized charm does not mirror her small stature. We had a really great time with Yula. After a small history session about the city we drove straight into the food scene at Malioboro. She knows her yummy food and she is a delight to converse with. I lost count for the amount of food she took us. Luckily as our belly got fuller she didn't press on to eat too much and simply ask if we want it or save it for another time. The vibe is relax and it's like having dinner with a close friend.Tiny guide for a big appetite.

Anika

(About local Nasir Anang)

22 September 2024

It was an impressive adventure. Our guide Anang and the team gave us an unforgettable experience. In the evening we were able to enjoy the sunset above the clouds with a breathtaking view. The team took care of our physical well-being, camping equipment and safety. The climb and descent were quite strenuous. If you want to get to the top to enjoy the sunrise, you should be trained and have stamina. All in all: wonderful experience, thank you Anang!Mount Merbabu Camping with Nasir Anang

Rob🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yulaikha)

17 September 2024

Yulaika is een vriendelijk persoon: weet waar ze het over heeft. Regelt, doet, stelt dingen voor, kan improviseren en is geïnteresseerd. Top ervaring. Dankjewel!geweldig

Thomas M

(About local Nasir Anang)

13 September 2024

It was one of the best tours we ever made. We are picked up at our hotel in Bali and take the ferry to Java. Nasir Anang was now for 4 days our guide and driver. First highlight was the night hiking to Mt Ijen and down in the crater to see the „ blue Fire“ and later seeing the sunrise on the crateredge. Exhausting but unforgettable. Next after a long drive with interesting Conversation with Nasir was Mt Bromo. Nasir Anang was the perfect guide and his english is excellent. Next day was the drive to the Tempel Borobodur and Prembangan . World heritage sides ! We recommend this tour accompanied by the perfect guide and save driver Nasir Anang.4 day tour from Bali to Yogyakarta

Isabelle🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Yulaikha)

10 September 2024

Our food tour with Yula was amazing. Yula is the best guide and so sweet. She gave us information about the city and guided us through all the different taste expierences. All the food was great, it was so much we couldn’t even finish it all. We really recommend booking this tour with Yula, you won’t regret it!Awesome!!

romimichon🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yulaikha)

4 September 2024

Yula was amazing, she told us so much about the history and the food. She knew what she was doing. We had great food and could always give our preferences!Great evening

wouterknoll🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yulaikha)

4 September 2024

We had a great time with Yula, she knew a lot about the history of Yogja and showed us the local dishes based on our individual preferences (one vegetarian). Really recommend to go and explore Jogja with Yula - we promise you that you won’t be hungry at the end of the tour ;)Great time

Rita🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yulaikha)

25 August 2024

yula is very friendly and can talk in a knowledgeable and nice manner also to children so that they can learn and enjoy. She brings you to eat local food from Yogyakarta : this turned out to be a very pleasant and nice experience for us.the best guide in Yogya

Chiara🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Yulaikha)

25 August 2024

Our family had only few hours to spend in the city and choosing Yula was a wise decision. She accommodated our needs in terms of time and length of the tour. She showed us some areas we wouldn’t have visited on our own and in the meantime she explained to us the history of Yogyakarta. We even tried some yummy Javanese snacks. Yula is a kind, gentle and knowledgeable person and the time we spent with her has been a true pleasure.Lovely guide for a sneak peak of the city

Christine🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Yulaikha)

24 August 2024

my family and I (2 adults, 2 teens) really enjoyed our tour with Yula very much, her english is excellent! my daughter is vegetarian, I'm gluten intolerant - also for the two of us there we're more than enough options, it was the perfect opportunity for us at the beginning of our holiday in indonesia to get an overview what kind of food we like/ dislike and can generally eat (especially me with my gluten intolerance), I highly recommend booking with Yula!!!amazing experience 🤩

Marjolein

(About local Yulaikha)

23 August 2024

Could higly recommend this tour with yula! Yula is wonderful, such a sweet and professional guide. Speaks perfect english, and even some dutch. A great way to see yogyakarta, learn about the city and taste food we certainly wouldn’t have tried without this tour. Me and my family (2 teens) loved it! Great tour to see and taste yogyakarta

Liz🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Yulaikha)

23 August 2024

We booked this tour with Yula as our first activity once we arrived in the city. Excellent experience and a very good way to get a feel for the place and the country. Yula was an excellent guide and would highly recommend this tour.Great introduction to Yogyakarta

Gustavo🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Yulaikha)

20 August 2024

Yulaikha is a fantastic guide! She speaks perfect English, is punctual and very knowledgeable. She greeted us with a smile and treated us as if we were friends. You can tell her passion for the history of Yogyakarta as she answers any question you might have, she even bought us a delicious traditional snack! I strongly recommend booking a tour with her and getting an insight into Javanese culture and historyDay trip in Yogyakarta

Sabine🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Muhanif)

18 August 2024

We had an amazing street food tour with Andi/Muhanif! He is fluent in English and brought us to many food stalls around the old city. We learnt a lot about culture and food and it was just an excellent evening, excellent food and an excellent company of Andi. Thank you so much! We recommend it to everyone! Food street tour Jogja - Great experience

Kelly🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Yulaikha)

18 August 2024

Yula is punctual for the meetup and constantly update on her arrival. She is also thoughtful to present her handmade postcards to us. Thanks!

Margherita

(About local Yulaikha)

17 August 2024

Yula was the best guide we could have hoped for! She is super nice and very knowledgeable, her english is perfect and you can see that she is really passionate about the history and traditions of her incredible city. The tour is very well organized and can be adjusted based on your preferences. I think that seeing the highlights of Jogyakarta with a local can make you understand the Indonesian culture better! Also, Yula is lovely and we became friends, we also had lunch together. I would definitely recommend it!Great tour and lovely guide

Prem🇮🇳 India

(About local Yulaikha)

14 August 2024

Yulaikha is a very friendly and knowledgeable person and my wife and I found the tour nice.

Giacomo🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Yulaikha)

14 August 2024

Yula, a smart, passionate, funny and well prepared guide. Thanks to her we truly appreciated yogya culture. An amazing morning in yogyakarta.

Bernard

(About local Yulaikha)

12 August 2024

Yula is an excellent guide for an indepth tour of Yogyakarta. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her countries rich history. I learnt so much. Yula is also a wonderful person.Best guide in Yogyakarta!

Florian

(About local Yulaikha)

7 August 2024

Yulaikha is an amazing and lovely guide, who gives a lot of great insights in life and food in Yogyakarta and Indonesia. She showed us a variaty of great dishes. Also for our vegetarian member it was completly worth the money. Amazing Food Tour

Tatiana🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Yulaikha)

4 August 2024

She was really nice, knows a lot about history, told me many information and managed our programm as I wishes. best guider I highly recommendAmazing guider!

laurenamelia.hamilton

(About local Yulaikha)

4 August 2024

We had a great time trying so many different foods and sweets with Yula in Yogyakarta - there’s no way we would have tried such a variety if not for this tour. Make sure you arrive with an empty stomach as you will fill up! We also really liked chatting with Yula about Indonesian history and culture - an added bonus. Highly recommend!Awesome food tour!

Cameron🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Yulaikha)

4 August 2024

Yula was professional, organised, and knowledgeable, showing my family and I around the cool and interesting parts of Jogja that we as tourists wouldn't think to visit. Her knowledge of town added depth and substance to our tours. More than that, Yula perfectly showcased Jogja's reputation for kindness, being genuinely interested in our wellbeing during the tours and our lives in general. Hanging out with her felt like a genuine cultural exchange. She even asked me to speak during an English class she taught. Yula's knowledge and warmth make touring with her worthwhile and enjoyable. I can't recommend Yula highly enough.Great experience!

Daniel🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yulaikha)

4 August 2024

If you really want to taste local -Yogya street food, go with Yulaikha. Great street chicken sate, nasi gudeg (stewed jack fruit) and local sweets and puddings. Yulaikha knows the places and tells you about local history too.Great street fod

Celine

(About local Yulaikha)

2 August 2024

We really enjoyed the tour with Yulaikha. Yulaikha is a kindhearted person and she showed us many indonesian foods that we wouldn't have tried without the tour. Recommend!

Debora

(About local Yulaikha)

30 July 2024

Yula is een ontzettend leuke en lieve gids die ons veel heeft verteld over de highlights van Yogyakarta, maar ze nam ons ook mee door kleine straatjes die we zonder haar nooit hadden gevonden. En dankzij haar proefden we heerlijke jamu, het drankje dat we de rest vakantie regelmatig hebben besteld. Fantastische tour met Yula

Mirelle

(About local Yulaikha)

29 July 2024

Yulaikha was an amazing host! It was clear that she loves her city. Yulaikha was very kind and answered all our questions with a big smile. When we found out halfway the tour that we could not visit the palace, Yulaikha was quick in suggesting alternatives. So instead we went to try some local foods, even better! Thank you Yulaikha for your kindness and for showing us around :)Great tour with amazing host

Maja🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Yulaikha)

27 July 2024

We started this tour as strangers and ended it as friends! Yula was a fantastic guide who spoke excellent English and was a joy to be around. She was patient, flexible, and more than happy to take photos of us. We were able to learn so much from her as she is super knowledgeable and has a great understanding of the sites and history we visited. What was extra special was that she gifted us each a small piece of her beautiful artwork. I highly recommend Yula to be your guide! We will keep in touch <3

Marleen🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yulaikha)

26 July 2024

Yula showed us Yogyakarta and told a lot about the history of Indonesia and Java and local and royal habits like we requested. It was both personal ánd fun. We had a great time, thanks again!Perfect guide!

Rekha 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yulaikha)

26 July 2024

Yulaika did a remarkable job introducing us to Javanese culture and the history. Our entire family learnt a lot during our tour. She is charming, passionate, enthusiastic , knowledgeable, a talented artist and a joy to be with. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and highly recommend her as a tour guide.Wonderful introduction to Javanese culture