Bandung Old Town Walking Tour: Historic City Square

The Hotel Preanger and Hotel Savoy Homann still stand where Charlie Chaplin slept.

A guided walking tour of Bandung's Old Town covers the City Square, Braga Street, and Asia-Afrika Street: the "Mile of History" where the Asian-African Conference shaped the modern Global South. Your English-speaking guide shares hidden stories and cultural context as you pass Gedung Merdeka (the Independence Building), two legendary 1930s hotels, and the Cikapundung River. The tour runs two hours and suits both private groups and open group bookings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Braga Street30m
2. Asia Afrika Street1h

Explore Bandung's historic city center

• Visit Bandung City Square
• Walk along Braga Street
• Tour Asia-Afrika Street landmarks
• See Gedung Merdeka and museum
• View historic hotels and monuments
• Stop at Cikapundung River

The experience

The tour starts in Bandung City Square (Alun-Alun), where spiritual heritage, modern public life, and historic architecture converge. From there you move to Braga Street, the colonial era's most prestigious promenade, then onto Asia-Afrika Street: the "Mile of History" where the 1955 Asian-African Conference took place and reshaped global politics. Your guide walks you past Gedung Merdeka (the Independence Building) and the Museum of the Asian-African Conference, then points out the Hotel Preanger and Hotel Savoy Homann, both built in the 1930s when they hosted world leaders and celebrities. The route ends at the Cikapundung River, a natural pit stop that anchors the walk.

Your English-speaking guide provides more than directions: they share hidden gems, urban legends, and cultural insights that don't appear in guidebooks. The group stays small enough that you can ask questions and move at a conversational pace. You'll get curated recommendations for where to eat or explore next, and if you book a group tour, you'll meet fellow travelers from around the world. The two-hour length fits comfortably into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day.

Wheelchair accessibility is available throughout the route, and strollers work on the streets you'll cover. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to reach the meeting point. The guide handles navigation and logistics, so you focus on the stories and the architecture. If you prefer a private group, you can book that option. If you'd rather join an open tour and travel with others, that's available too.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide who shares hidden stories and cultural context.
• access to all three main streets and landmarks (City Square, Braga Street, Asia-Afrika Street, Gedung Merdeka, the Asian-African Conference Museum, the historic hotels, and the Cikapundung River).
• curated recommendations for where to eat and explore next.
• stress-free navigation so you focus on the history and architecture.

Options for this experience

2 options

Open or group tourGuide in English · 12:00, 14:30 and 17:00Interested in the White Crater as well? You can ask us about an extra tour to the White Crater or Tangkuban Parahu Volcano before or after the walking tour. Pickup is included.

Private Tour OptionGuide in English · 12:00, 14:30 and 17:00Looking for another tour too? You can ask us about an extra tour to the White Crater or Tangkuban Parahu Volcano before or after the walking tour. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00, 14:30 and 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Khalif Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour option if your group wants the guide's full attention and a pace set by your questions. Pick the open group tour if you'd like to meet other travelers and share the cost. Both routes are the same, so the choice depends on whether you prefer traveling alone or with others.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What is Gedung Merdeka and why does it matter to Bandung?

Gedung Merdeka is the Independence Building where the 1955 Asian-African Conference was held, a pivotal moment when newly independent nations from Asia and Africa gathered to shape the modern Global South. The tour walks you past it and explains its role in that history.

Can I book this tour as a private group, or do I have to join other travelers?

You can choose either option at checkout: a private tour for your group alone, or an open group tour where you join other travelers. Both follow the same route and use an English-speaking guide.

How long does the walking tour take?

The tour runs two hours and covers the City Square, Braga Street, and Asia-Afrika Street, ending at the Cikapundung River.

What are the Hotel Preanger and Hotel Savoy Homann?

Both are legendary 1930s hotels that still stand on the route. They once hosted world leaders and celebrities like Charlie Chaplin, representing the height of colonial-era luxury architecture in Bandung.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or travel with a stroller?

Yes, the route is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work on the streets you'll walk. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you need them to reach the starting point.