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The Secret Society of Batavia - Walking Tour

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• Mobile ticket • English language

Overview

Did you know that in the past in the Dutch East Indies, especially Batavia, there was a track record of a secret organization that allegedly wanted to rule the world and create a new world order? Perhaps many of us don't know that Freemasons have been in the Archipelago since 1764. Their thoughts and views of equality made several important figures in the history of the national movement joined this order. In this tour, we will walk through places that in the past had a correlation with Freemasons in the heart of Jakarta. In this tour, we will walk through places that have a correlation with Freemasons and will find various symbols that are still emblazoned in the Taman Prasasti Museum, one of the oldest modern burial complexes in the world. Let’s walk and discover new facts with us in this program. See you soon, Fellow Travelers!

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What's Included

  • Pocket map
  • Hosted by a certified Professional Guide
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Batik cloth fan
  • Entrance fee

What's Not Included

  • Optional activities other than specified
  • Meals
  • Travel Insurance
  • Guide tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting & Pickup

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Itinerary

Stop 1

Find the symbols of Freemasonry in the Taman Inscription museum.

50 minutes •

Stop 2

Exploring Monas and passing the Presidential Palace.

15 minutes •

Stop 3

rest and mineral water

20 minutes •

Stop 4

see the architecture of the Dutch church

30 minutes •

Stop 5

Previously known as Waterloo Field

20 minutes •

Stop 6

Visited Ex-loji de Ster in Het Oosten.

15 minutes •

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring umbrella, in case of raining especially during rainiy season (October – April)
  • Minimum and Maximum Pax : 1-15 Pax
  • Please prepare to wear comfortable clothes & shoes(Jakarta’s weather is all-time warm and humid)
  • This tour is not recommended/suitable for wheelchair and baby strollers
  • The tour is free for infant (0-3 years).
  • Adult and children (3-12 years old) share the same fare
  • Children must be accompanied by adult
  • There is no tour on Monday, because all museum are closed
  • The tour will still run either sunny or rainy conditions.
  • Length of walking : 6 km

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