Private Tour
Surabaya Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
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Surabaya city tour
During this city tour you will have the chance to explore Surabaya, along with it’s history, culture and food. Your private tour guide will show you around the city most interesting destinations such as Arab town, historical buildings, Temple/mosque, Traditional market, etc. and dont miss the lunch/dinner at a nice restaurant,
This tour is perfect for those travellers who want to experience and learn new things about culture, history, the way local people live. With pick up from airport/hotel/port.
Since its private tour you can request and modify the itinenary based on your interest.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Surabaya
Our representative tour guide will pick you up at any location in surabaya (airport/port/hotel).with our private and comfortable car we will explore surabaya, we will see the history of surabaya,the people and absolutely we will try delicous local food at nice restaurant. the duration of the tour is 5-6 hours, you can spend more times as you wish if you still have time (without extra additional cost) This tour is a private tour so we can add or change destinations following your requests and needs Ittinenary – Pick up at any location in surabaya – Visit Arab street, islamic religion heritage – Traditional Market – Visit House of sampoerna (Tobacco Museum) – Visit Monument of hero & Museum – Visit Majapahit hotel (historical building) – Lunch at local restaurant – Souvenir Shop
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Private tour guide during tour
Lunch at restaurant
Private Transportation with driver & fuel (SUV/Minivan Air conditoned)
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
optional and left to your kind consideration
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Norwegian Spirit Passengers
Pick up from cruise port : Your guide will meet you inside the cruise port, at the arrival area. Look for our guide holding a sign with your name on it
Pickup included
Seven Seas Cruise Passenger
Pick up from port cruise port
Pickup included
Viking Venus Passengers
Pick up from cruise port
Pickup included
Viking Orion Cruise Passengers
Pick up from Cruise port
Pickup included
Pick up fr Hotel/Airport
pick up from Hotel/Airport: pick up included
Pickup included
HAL Westerdam
Private from Cruise port: Our team will meet you inside the cruise port, at the arrival area. Look for our guide holding a sign with your name on it.
Pickup included
Pick up fr Airport/Hotel/Port
Pick up fr Airport/Hotel/Port
Pickup included
Norwegian Spirit (Min 4 pax)
Pickup from cruise port: Private tour pickup from cruise port min 4 pax
Pickup included
Reviews
86 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Immersive Surabaya
Michael B,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Budi, was a wealth of information and bridged the gap between existing culture and historical perspective. He was particularly adept at involving us in each of the sites we visited and activities we participated in. We started at the national Bank Museum, where we were also able to interact with local school children. After visiting several other buildings, we took pedicabs to Chinatown and visited a temple, where we also not only watched puppet shows pertaining to historical reenactments, but we are also able to personally participate in puppet shows. We also met the gentleman who created, carved and dressed the puppets. Budi also took us to various altars and described in detail various religious customs and traditions. We also visited the local spice market, and were given pieces of candy by Budi to distribute to the local vendors, a process that they really seemed to enjoy. We also visited an Arab market and the mosque associated with it, followed by a visit to another Buddhist temple in an amusement park complex, and participated in a custom where we released birds into the wild ourselves after making wishes. Following a delicious lunch at a very nice local restaurant, where we also tasted a "snake" fruit for the first time,we visited the Heroes Monument before returning to our ship. What made the experience even more special was that Budi frequently took pictures and videos of us, and provided those to us via WhatsApp at the conclusion of our tour. All in all, the tour was a very enjoyable experience, made even more special by the fact that we participated so much in local traditions and customs.We highly recommend this tour and Budi (along with his very professional driver).
Fabulous day in Surabaya with wonderful guide Nabila and expert driver Krishna
Carlotta S,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Another very successful Viator day. We had tour guide, Nabila and driver Krishna take us around Surabaya. First of all we discussed our interests and then they escorted us to many places in the city. Nabila was adorable, informing us of local history, as well as customs, and traditions on the Island. She was a delightful tour guide. Our highlight was a short ride on a becak, (like a tuk tuk) followed by a visit to a local genuinely original market. Krishná was an expert driver who was always ready to pick us up. He found the best parking spot right outside the market. An excellent day was had.
Outstanding Tour Guide!
Leon P,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Salsa was an absolute. She is well informed of the history and local culture. We enjoyed every minute with her.
Surabaya…Who knew?
Travelover44,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We left our cruise ship today for a private tour of Surabaya and it was a wonderful experience. Amur was an excellent guide, and we learned so much about Indonesia, the history of Surabaya, its inhabitants and local culture. Amur’s English was very good and the itinerary was carefully planned and executed! I especially liked the visit to the local food market, the tuk tuk ride and a taste of local cuisine!
Lots of fun!
Thomas B,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative. Friendly guide, tasty lunch. Sensitive to my need to be back to the cruise ship on time.
A great way to learn about Surabaya's long history in 7 hours
Nizam I,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was well organised and our guide, Pak Agus, was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended if you want to know more about the city's 1100-year history.
Quick yet in depth Surabaya
Spinet114,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide and Driver were excellent we experienced a well rounded view of Surabaya, he answered any questions we had and slipped a personal request stop seamlessly into the plan for the day.
Great tour to Surabaya
81mareny,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Any did a great job taking us to see a great variation of sites. Her English was excellent and she answered all of our questions without hesitation. I would recommend this tour for anyone visiting Surabaya.
Loved our guide
Denise T,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our sweet guide Fitri was an amazingly sweet, gentle human with a warm smile and solid knowledge of the history, culture and spiritual aspects of this melting pot of Surabaya. We saw Kenjaran Park, the wet market, Old Town, Crossed the Red Bridge into ChinaTown and ate at Pondok Tempo Doeloe Juanda. We saw Four Faces, Arka Joko Dolog, and the 13th Century Temple. Seeing this city's history of continuous conquerors, its overpopulation, its desperation for clean water and fresh air is a testament to what dictatorship and war bring onto a lush nation. The people are warm, our smiles and our interest in their daily lives seemed to be gratuity enough. We visited on Christmas Eve, when the whole city (from the wealthier banking district to the slums at the open sewer) were off work and crammed onto gridlocked traffic. If you are traveling from a well-heeled part of the world, bring your patience, your curiosity, your tolerance. You might find yourself praying you don't get hit by the millions of speeding motorbikes, or become nauseous from the sick soupy air. You will be best off if you have a strong stomach and can walk on uneven surfaces. Grateful for the opportunity.
All expectations were met, plus more!
Avram G,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00East Journey Travel is a professional service run by Stanley, who I met today at the restaurant he contracted for his tours. He's younger than I thought he would be. His communication with clients is immediate and direct so you're not left wondering how and where you will meet your guide at port. Today we were fortunate to have Yuni Nurariyani as our personal East Journey guide and "godmother". We visited all the destinations on our list plus one more, and Yuni explained everything we needed to know about where we were, and much more. We even asked her personal questions about what it's like to live in Indonesia and her family life. She explained all we wanted to know, giving us a deeper insight into the culture we were visiting. Tomorrow we will have another East Journey Travel shore excursion in Probolinggo and we hope our next guide matches Yuni's sincere connection. She's a high bar to reach!
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