Prambanan Temple Private Tour from Semarang Cruise Port

Walk through a 9th-century Hindu temple complex without navigating the crowds or arranging transport yourself.

A private tour of Prambanan Temple departing from Tanjung Mas Semarang Port with pickup, guide, SUV transport and lunch included. The temple complex, built in the 9th century, holds three main sanctuaries dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, and is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple site. The itinerary includes time to explore the intricate bas-reliefs and architecture, a stop for lunch, and a return visit to Semarang's old town and Lawang Sewu if time allows, with guaranteed return to your ship.

Step-by-step itinerary

Prambanan Temple Private Tour

• Pick up at Semarang port
• Travel to Prambanan Temple
• Visit Prambanan Temple complex
• Have lunch
• Return to Semarang
• Optional Semarang city tour
• Tour ends

The experience

Your guide meets you inside Semarang port as soon as your ship docks. From there, a private air-conditioned SUV takes you directly to Prambanan Temple, roughly an hour away. The temple complex itself is made up of three large sanctuaries: one each for Shiva the destroyer, Vishnu the keeper, and Brahma the creator of the universe. The 9th-century site is a UNESCO World Heritage designation, and the scale of it becomes clear as you approach: towering spires and intricate stone carvings depicting scenes from ancient Hindu epics cover nearly every surface.

You spend the core of the tour walking the temple grounds with your guide, who explains the architecture, the religious significance of each section, and the stories carved into the bas-reliefs. Lunch is included and happens during the tour. Depending on how the timing works out, the route back to Semarang includes stops at the old town and Lawang Sewu, a colonial-era building that stands as one of the city's landmarks. The driver and guide coordinate the return so you're back at the port with time to spare before departure.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned SUV with driver and fuel.
• private tour guide speaking English.
• entrance fee to Prambanan Temple.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• all tolls, highway fees, port taxes and parking.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessible

Operated by East Journey Travel

Is this one for you?Because pickup happens inside the port and the return is timed to your ship's schedule, you don't need to arrange transport to or from Semarang or worry about missing departure. The logistics are built around cruise timing.

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Top questions

How long is the full tour from pickup to return?

The tour runs six to eight hours total, including the drive to Prambanan, time at the temple, lunch, and the return journey with stops in Semarang city if time permits.

What exactly is Prambanan Temple?

Prambanan is a 9th-century Hindu temple complex and the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia. It contains three main sanctuaries dedicated to the principal Hindu gods (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma), and is covered in detailed stone carvings and towering spires. It holds UNESCO World Heritage status.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included as part of the tour itinerary and happens during your visit.

What happens if my ship is delayed and I'm not at the port when the tour starts?

The guide and driver meet you inside the port as soon as your ship docks, so the tour begins once you disembark. The return is timed to get you back to the ship before departure.

Can I visit Semarang's old town and Lawang Sewu on this tour?

Yes, the return route to the port includes stops at Semarang's old town and Lawang Sewu if time permits during the tour.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels.