Going to Yogyakarta and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Yogyakarta with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.
Going to Yogyakarta and wondering what to do? No need to worry, there's plenty of things to do in Yogyakarta with a local. Join your favorite host and discover the best the city has to offer from an exclusive selection of unique experiences.
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Yogyakarta
237 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Yogyakarta
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!
Ready to taste the best food in Yogyakarta? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Yogyakarta.
You’ve probably heard that Yogyakarta is well-known for its Javanese Heritage, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
Did you know that the Yogyakarta tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
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.
"We enjoyed the food tour so much around Malioboro street. The choice of all dishes were traditional and local Indonesian ones and our guide Yula took care of ordering and explaining everything perfectly.
It felt like walking around with a friend and not with a touristic tour guide. Yula loves her job what we definitely noticed and highly appreciate. "
AlexAbout local YulaikhaYogyakarta, September 30, 2025
5.0
A Yummy Day Out
"Muhanif is a really friendly and welcoming guide! He led us around through different good food spots while also explaining the history of both the food and the place. "
RomaAbout local MuhanifYogyakarta, September 25, 2025
5.0
Couldnt ask for a better first day!
"Didot made our first day in Yogyakarta very special.
We started at 3:00 a.m. with coffee he brought along and a drive to Borobudur Temple. We had booked a sunrise tour here. After the tour and breakfast, Didot picked us up again and we drove on to the next temple.
Didot knows an incredible amount about the history of the region and talks very passionately about his homeland.
We were able to change the tour a little bit in advance to suit our wishes and decided to have lunch at an Indonesian restaurant and take a batik course.
The whole day was really lovely and we were able to pick up lots of tips for the rest of our trip.
We are very happy that we booked the tour and were able to personalise it with Didot's help. "
Christian About local Didot TangguhYogyakarta, September 9, 2025
5.0
Amazing!
"We had the best time with Didot. He explained us a lot about the history of Borobudur and Prambanan, brought us to beautiful spots and was the nicest guide we could ever dream of. He made our experience in Yogyakarta memorable!
We recommend him +++ "
ClémenceAbout local Didot TangguhYogyakarta, September 9, 2025
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5.0
Unforgettable, yummy, unique experience!
"Yulaikha was a delightful guide on our food tour in Yogyakarta. She is genuine, kind, sincere, and welcoming, making us feel right at home upon arrival in a new city. She was professional as well as incredibly thoughtful and accommodating, tailoring the tour to our specific culinary needs and interests. Yulaikha’s depth of knowledge about local, regional, and national culture and history enhanced our experience. Her unique and insightful perspective as a young Indonesian woman gave us a new lens through which to understand life in Java. Her English is exceptional. She promptly responded to our numerous inquiries and made sure we were safely with our transport after the tour. Yulaikha's passion and expertise made our time in Yogyakarta memorable and unforgettable."
AnnAbout local YulaikhaYogyakarta, September 8, 2025
5.0
Great day at the temples with Tini
"Tini and our driver arrived right on time. Tini is very knowledgeable about the history of Borobodur and Prabanan and expertly told the Ramayana story. She took us to a lovely, quiet place for lunch and stopped at a beautiful batik shop on our way back our hotel. Tini is a very experienced guide and our day was interesting and fun. "
"We asked Yula to take us to off the beaten path sites, fun neighborhoods and local markets. She did all that and more. Very knowledgeable, good communicator and passionate about her city of Yogyakarta, Yula introduced us to new foods, a great handmade silver shop, a beautiful mosque and a quiet cafe for a much needed Coffee Aren!. We would hire her again. "
GailAbout local YulaikhaYogyakarta, August 28, 2025
5.0
Thanks 🙏 for the great day in Yogyakarta
"Thank you, Yulaikha!
for a wonderful day in Yogyakarta. It was a great introduction to our trip around Indonesia.
We learnt a lot about the city, as well as trying various street foods that we would never have tried on our own😉.
We cannot recommend your Heritage and Food Tour enough. Combining the two tours was perfect for us. 😍. "
JENSAbout local YulaikhaYogyakarta, August 27, 2025
5.0
Wonderful tours in Yogya with Yulaikha
"Thank you, Yulaikha!
for a wonderful day in Yogyakarta. It was a great introduction to our trip around Indonesia.
We learnt a lot about the city, as well as trying various street foods that we would never have tried on our own😉.
We cannot recommend your Heritage and Food Tour enough. Combining the two tours was perfect for us. 😍. "
JENSAbout local YulaikhaYogyakarta, August 27, 2025
5.0
Nice Trip with lovely Guide
"We had a wonderful trip and are very grateful to Yula for her friendly and open manner. We would travel with her again through the city and history of Java."
MichaelAbout local YulaikhaYogyakarta, August 25, 2025
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