Old Surabaya Express + Tanjung Perak Voyage

Why Old Surabaya Express + Tanjung Perak Voyage is special ?

• Tanjung Perak
  
• De Javasche Bank
  
• Ampel Market & Sasak Street
  
• Pabean Market
  
• Sin Hua Barbershop
  
• Hong Tek Hian Temple & Potehi Performance
  
• Arab Quarter

What to explore at Old Surabaya Express + Tanjung Perak Voyage?

08:00 : Pickup at Hotel

• Our guide will pick you up at your chosen pickup spot
  

08:30 : Tanjung Perak

• Tanjung Perak Voyage
  
• Immerse in the hustle and bustle of Tanjung Perak, the busiest port in the colonial era of late 19th century -­‐ early 20th century. Travel by ferry to the Madura Island, and see various people and activities along the straits.
  
•  Ends with a visit to the Kalimas Harbor that still houses the traditional wooden cargo boats.
  

10:30 : Europe Quarter

• De Javasche Bank
  
• Visit this well-­‐preserved Neo-­‐Reinassance building built in the 1904   which has served as the financial center in Surabaya until 1973. Learn the history of Indonesia from observing the change of bank note's design while enjoying the vintage strongroom and bank teller.
  

11:00 : Arab Quarter

• Ampel Market & Sasak Street
  
• As Ampel graveyard and mosque is one of the nation's pilgrim destination, the area nearby has adapted and provided various Arab and Muslim goods for the travellers. Religious books, muslim fashion clothing, sarong, dates, perfumes, and many more.
  

11:30 : Arab Quarter

• Lunch at Arab Quarter
  
• Have some authentic Maduranese lunch and refreshing water coconut while observing the hustle and bustle of Arab Quarter
  

12:30 : China Town

• Pabean Market
  
• The largest market in Surabaya that caters almost all of your needs from fish, vegetables, spices and fashion flair. Watch people from different ethnicity interact and trade barbs for getting the best bargain. You can join in the fun or just observe from the sideline while enjoying some of the delicacies sold there.
  

13:00 : China Town

• Sin Hua Barbershop
  
• Isn't time for some earwax removal? For the less adventurous, you can still opt for a shave or a haircut in this Wong Kar Wai-­‐esque barbershop, a living remnants of the past
  

 13:30 : China Town

• Hong Tek Hian Temple & Potehi Performance
  
• Visit the oldest temple in Surabaya, built by the Tar-­‐Tar troops of Ku Bi Lai Khan while on its mission to avenge a Javanese king that has insulted the Khan. Also enjoy the performance of Wayang Potehi (puppet play) by the skillfull masters.
  

14:00 : Arab Quarter

• Arab Quarter
  
• Stroll along the various charming alleys in Arab Quarter. Enjoy an authentic Arab spiced coffee and delicious snacks while chatting with the locals and enjoying the peaceful neighborhood.
  

14:45 : Drop off at Hotel or House of Sampoerna

• You can end your tour at this time and return back to the hotel. Optionally, we can drop you off at House of Sampoerna, a museum of tobacco and cigarette processing. There is also a 90 minutes free bus guided Surabaya Heritage Track tour that might interest you. An advance reservation is a must.
  

Inclusion

- Pick up and drop off to your hotel

- Transportation throughout the trip

- Lunch, snacks, beverage throughout the trip

- Totebag, postcards and mini booklet anout the tour area

Exclusion

- Insurance is not included

- We would like to consider you as guests and friends. Therefore please do not offer us any tips. Everything is already included.