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We compared all 20 experiences in Semarang so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 20 experiences from US$ 22 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Mount Bromo & Ijen Blue Fire tour from Surabaya: 2 days
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Mount Bromo & Ijen Blue Fire tour from Surabaya: 2 daysTwo-volcano trek from Surabaya with Bromo sunrise, Ijen's blue flames at midnight, jeep transport, guide, meals and one night's hotel included.
394 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2d
Every day
23:30
Live guide EN · DE · ZH · JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 333per person
Jakarta Old Town and Modern City Half-Day Tour with Guide
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Jakarta Old Town and Modern City Half-Day Tour with GuideHalf-day Jakarta sightseeing tour with private transport, English-speaking guide and hotel pickup: walk through Old Batavia's Dutch colonial streets.
182 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Bogor Botanical Garden & Waterfall Day Trip from Jakarta
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Best value
Bogor Botanical Garden & Waterfall Day Trip from JakartaPrivate day trip from Jakarta to Bogor with botanical garden entry, lunch at a local restaurant, and visits to a waterfall and rice terraces.
165 reviews
4.88★
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person

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Jakarta: Old Batavia Heritage Tour with Museum & Chinatown
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Jakarta: Old Batavia Heritage Tour with Museum & Chinatown
150 reviews
4.84★
Duration
5h–6h
fromUS$ 65per person
Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour from Surabaya & Malang with Jeep
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Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour from Surabaya & Malang with Jeep
149 reviews
4.95★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 100per person
Borobudur Temple tour from Semarang port: Two Buddhist temples
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Borobudur Temple tour from Semarang port: Two Buddhist temples
46 reviews
4.74★
Duration
10h
fromUS$ 148per person
Borobudur Private Tour from Semarang: Upper Level Access
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Borobudur Private Tour from Semarang: Upper Level Access
42 reviews
4.88★
Duration
6h–8h
fromUS$ 165per person
Semarang Tour for Cruise Passengers: Colonial Sites & Lawang Sewu
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Semarang Tour for Cruise Passengers: Colonial Sites & Lawang Sewu
35 reviews
4.63★
Duration
5h–6h
fromUS$ 79per person
Semarang Private City Tour: Dutch Colonial Architecture & Temples
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Semarang Private City Tour: Dutch Colonial Architecture & Temples
20 reviews
4.75★
Duration
5h–7h
fromUS$ 82per person
Merapi Jeep Volcano Tour & Prambanan Sunset from Yogyakarta
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Merapi Jeep Volcano Tour & Prambanan Sunset from Yogyakarta
14 reviews
4.50★
Duration
7h–8h
fromUS$ 80per person

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Prambanan Temple Private Tour from Semarang Cruise Port
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Prambanan Temple Private Tour from Semarang Cruise PortPrivate tour of Prambanan Temple, Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex, departing directly from Semarang port with guide.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Tue–Sun
10
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Snorkeling in Karimunjawa: 2 Islands & Reef Exploration
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Snorkeling in Karimunjawa: 2 Islands & Reef ExplorationSnorkel two reefs and visit two islands in Karimunjawa with a guide, boat, lunch and underwater photos included. Depart 8:30 a.m. from the harbour.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Mount Bromo sunrise tour from Malang: Shared jeep, 10-11 hours
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Travelers' pick
Mount Bromo sunrise tour from Malang: Shared jeep, 10-11 hoursShared jeep tour from Malang to Mount Bromo with sunrise viewpoint, Sea of Sand crossing and crater access. Pickup included, 10-11 hours total.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
00:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 30US$ 28per person
Borobudur Temple Climb from Semarang Port Private Tour
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Borobudur Temple Climb from Semarang Port Private TourPrivate guided tour from Semarang Port to Borobudur Temple with skip-the-line entry and a full climb to the top. Your driver meets you at the port.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Java Village and Temple Tour from Borobudur: Private Guide
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Java Village and Temple Tour from Borobudur: Private GuidePrivate full-day tour from Borobudur to Mendut Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in the area, and Selogriyo Temple with an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–8h
Every day
07:00
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Snorkeling in Karimunjawa: 2 islands, 2 reef spots
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Snorkeling in Karimunjawa: 2 islands, 2 reef spotsSnorkel two reefs and explore two islands in Karimunjawa with a private guide, boat, lunch and underwater photos included. Departs 8:30 a.m. from the harbour.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per group
Private Transfer Semarang Airport to Kecapi: Meet and Greet
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Private Transfer Semarang Airport to Kecapi: Meet and GreetPrivate transfer from Semarang Airport (SRG) to Kecapi with driver holding a nameplate at arrival, meeting you before the taxi queues form.
Duration
1h 50m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per group
Borobudur Temple tour from Semarang Port: Private shore excursion
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Borobudur Temple tour from Semarang Port: Private shore excursionPrivate shore excursion from Semarang Port to Borobudur Temple for cruise passengers, 8–9 hours with English-speaking guide.
Duration
8h–10h
Tue–Sun
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 226per person

Semarang at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Mount Bromo & Ijen Blue Fire tour from Surabaya: 2 days, US$ 333 (2d, 4.98★ · 394).
  • Top rated: Jakarta Old Town and Modern City Half-Day Tour with Guide, US$ 55 (3h–4h, 4.90★ · 182).
  • Best value: Bogor Botanical Garden & Waterfall Day Trip from Jakarta, US$ 95 (7h–8h, 4.88★ · 165).

Of the 20 experiences: 20 with free cancellation, 20 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup and 11 bookable last-minute.

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