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Want to see the best of Yogyakarta? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Yogyakarta!

Destination

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Melayu, English, Indonesian, Msa, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 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 The entrance of Fort 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 from Taman Sari, Fort Vredeburg, Kraton Palace, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Yogyakarta so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along 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 experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. 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

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

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!

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

Pierre🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Denys)

13 November 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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!

Viviane🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Yulaikha)

25 July 2024

Yula is a wonderful and lovely person, speaks very well English, and shares her knowledge in a very passionate way. It was really nice to have her as a guide. Don’t hesitate to go on a tour with Yula!Great City tour with Yula

Astrid

(About local Yulaikha)

20 July 2024

Youla was a very enjoyable host. She was tallskive, her english is very good, and we particularly liked the chat we had in the restaurant waiting for lunch. The «gems» were perhaps not very hidden, the description og the tour did not match the experience exactly, but for us this did not Play a big role.Enjoyable tour

tanwol🇮🇩 Indonesia

(About local Yulaikha)

17 July 2024

Yula was such a great host who shared her love of her beautiful city. She showed me her favourite spots and gave me an insight into the history and culture of the city. She’s also an incredibly warm and generous person and a talented artist. Would definitely recommend this for anyone wanting a sense of the real Jogja! Fabulous tour of Jogja

Barney 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yulaikha)

13 July 2024

My family spent the day with Yula to explore Yogyakarta and learn some of the history and culture of this fascinating city. Yula was a lovely guide and went above and beyond throughout the day. Yula is self-taught, but knows the city’s history very well and is able to explain the intricacies of the local culture. Yula is charming, speaks good English, and will adapt your time to help you get the best out of the day. We were there with our tween son and had to adapt to maintain his interest and energy and Yula was great with him. Spending time with Yula you will also get lots of insight into the life of young Indonesians in Jogja and the arts scene which she is in. We had a lovely day and I’d recommend Yula for anyone wanting to explore Jogja.Lovely guide

Matthew

(About local Yulaikha)

10 July 2024

Yula was a fantastic tour guide. We booked her for an evening food tour and a walk around Jojyakarta to see the Palace etc. She was professional, very sweet and kind and her English is fantastic. We so enjoyed everything she shared with us. She taught us so much about Indonesian culture and history. We would highly recommend her if you are looking for a guide for Yogyakarta! She was absolutely wonderful! Excellent Tour

Christel🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Yulaikha)

30 June 2024

I had an amazing time on Yula’s tour - it felt like hanging out with a friend, with her explaining her city’s history and her culture. I learned so much from her and she was so fun to chat with. Highly recommended! Awesome tour with Yula!

Karen

(About local Yulaikha)

28 June 2024

If you want to have a great time in Yogyakarta. Go out with Yula. Not only an interesting guide, but also a heart-warming person. She told us more about the history, old buildings and took us to local places with good food. Her English is also great! You absolutely won't regret it.Take the best guide in Yogyakarta

Jan

(About local Yulaikha)

18 June 2024

Yula is een aleraardigst meisje dat ons een perfecte rondleiding heeft gegeven. Ze is meelevend begripvol en heeft ook de odige know how. Wat ons betreft een regelrechte aanrader.Walking Tour Yogja

eva.kayee🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Yulaikha)

17 June 2024

It was a truly amazing experience to walk with Yula. We got to learn about the stories of the royal palace and the water castle from the eyes of a local. What’s more, we also shared and talked about our own life stories and values which is to me the most special thing when I travel. Thank you for sharing your time with us! Genuine comversarion with Yula

Savannah

(About local Yulaikha)

7 June 2024

Embarking on a tour with Yula was an absolute highlight of my Yogyakarta visit. Yula's profound understanding of the region's rich history added immense depth to the experience. The sites we visited, particularly the enchanting Water Castle, were truly captivating. Having previously enjoyed Yula's guidance on another excursion earlier in the week, I made it a point to enlist her services again, such was my satisfaction. Yula's charisma, coupled with her wealth of knowledge, made her an exceptional host. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a tour guide capable of immersing you in the vibrant culture and storied history of the region.Excellent tour of Yogyakarta with Yula

Andrea🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Yulaikha)

6 June 2024

We loved everything about this tour! We both participated in many city tours and the tour with Yula was one of the best. It felt like spending an afternoon with friends thanks to Yula's friendly and easygoing way. Yula showed us the cultural and architectural highlights, introduced us to a local children's game (which we now play every evening during our Indonesia trip), delicious cake and street food, and shared Javanese insights. Yula is very knowledgeable, and able to answer my hundreds of questions. We specifically admired her talent for art. We learned a lot while having lots of fun. Makasi, Yula! Culture, food and lots of fun with Yula

Hannes🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Yulaikha)

2 June 2024

Yulaikha was the perfect host, showed us a lot of her city and its interesting facts and always with a smile. Highly recommended!!Great Yogya memories

Charlie🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Yulaikha)

24 May 2024

A brilliant guide! Yula was really friendly and knowledgeable, she taught us so much about her city and was incredibly helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend booking a tour with Yula! A fantastic tour with Yulaikha!

Matti🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Yulaikha)

23 May 2024

We really enjoyed our morning walking your around Yogykarta with Yula. Learning about it's history and what's life like for local people, Yula was knowledgeable, interesting and great company. Would thoroughly recommend the tour.Great walking tour of Yogykarta

Ksenia

(About local Yulaikha)

20 May 2024

I had great time with Yula in Yogyakarta city! Yula contacted me in advance to clarify my plans and expectations, also helped to arrange transfer which I needed afterwards. The day itself was great! It was really an experience of exploring the city with local friend. We strolled some streets, had a walk in the park, explored sightseeing places, tasted food in very authentic places. Yula was very responsive and all the time I had feeling that she wanted to understand my wishes and preferences and cover all expectations. I very much enjoyed and fully recommend!Enjoyable day in Yogyakarta

chris.birrell2

(About local Yulaikha)

16 May 2024

Great walking tour. Original plan was adjusted due to a number of closures. Yulaikha was a pro though and still delivered a super-interesting and lovely tour. I attended with whole family and everyone enjoyed.Yogya walking tour

Marloes

(About local Yulaikha)

14 May 2024

Yula showed us the different places in the city and told us the history. Unfortunately we were unlucky that some museums were closed. Yula knew how to deal with this well and showed us some delicious food spots. If I come back to Yogyakarta I will definitely book another tour with Yula!Very nice!

Joachim

(About local Yulaikha)

13 May 2024

Thank you Yula, you made the tour very interesting for us. There was so much you could tell us on the spots. In combination with your friendly and fresh attitude, the time was very good spend. We enjoy the tour very much. Wish you all the best. Very nice guide, recommended tour

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Muhanif)

12 May 2024

We had an exceptional experience exploring Yogyakarta with guide Muhanif. His deep passion for Yogyakarta was evident as he seamlessly led us through various local markets, food stalls, and artisan shops, immersing us in the vibrant tapestry of the city's culture. Muhanif's extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the area enriched our journey as we visited the oldest mosque in town and a local university. His personalized recommendations and insightful commentary made every moment memorable. Highly recommend Muhanif for anyone eager to discover Yogyakarta's treasures authentically.A Great Walking Tour!

Bjorn🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Denys)

28 April 2024

Denys is very nice guide. We are studying Bahasa Indonesia so basically he provided us with an extra field trip. Yogja is a great city, nice people and wonderful foodGreat guide

Perrine

(About local Muhanif)

25 January 2024

Andi was a wonderful guide in a city he has made his, from local eateries to shopping gems and cultural sites, he can show you a secret Jogja and spill some of its private corners for you. His perspective and insights into societal norms and rights also make him a fantastic conversationalist and bring in a very different understanding of Indonesian culture.

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

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✨

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!!

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

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