Is the street food safe to eat, and can you handle dietary restrictions?

Yes! Every stop is a high-turnover local favorite that I eat at myself. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, avoiding nuts, or want mild spice, just let me know and I'll adjust the tasting stops.

For direct WhatsApp bookings, no upfront deposit is required. You can pay in cash (IDR) when we meet or via Wise transfer. If you book through Airbnb Experiences or GuruWalk, payment is handled on the platform.

Jakarta rain usually passes quickly. We can move the walk to another day, or switch to indoor stops: the old cafes in Kota Tua, or the underground malls and food courts in Blok M.

Can we change the route?

Yes. We can mix both routes, add a dish, a museum or a market you want to see, or slow down for kids and older travelers. Tell me what you like and we'll plan it together.

Fatahillah Museum, Kota TuaPhoto Alif Zainuri / Unsplash

See Jakarta the way a local friend would show it.

I'm a final-year Software Engineering student, born and raised in Jakarta. I run two walking routes: the old town and Chinatown in the morning, and Blok M street food in the evening. I sort out the trains and the ordering, so you can just look around.

$19for 1 or 2 people. Fixed price, no shopping stops.

Weekend only, Saturday and Sunday.

Chat on WhatsApp See both routes

AJakarta Kota to Glodok, mornings
BBlok M to Little Tokyo, evenings

Two routes

Both start at a train station, so you won't need a taxi to find me.

Old Batavia & Glodok

3.5 hours

Colonial Kota Tua, then the alleys of Jakarta's Chinatown.

Starts: 08:30Morning walk only: heritage market and Tak Kie hours.
Meet me at: Jakarta Kota Station, north exitOpen in Google Maps

Gate in GlodokPhoto Fahrizal Khoirul / Unsplash

Kopi Es Tak KiePhoto Astra Virtually / Unsplash

08:30
Jakarta Kota Station (North Exit)
Meet up and a 10-minute route briefing.
08:45
Fatahillah Square (Exterior) & Kota Intan Bridge
Explore colonial Batavia's main square, Cafe Batavia exterior stories, and the historic Dutch drawbridge while the morning air is still cool.
10:00
Glodok & Petak Sembilan Alleyways
Walk south into shaded Chinatown alleys, bustling morning market scenes, and historic temple heritage.
11:15
Kopi Es Tak Kie & Pancoran Snacks
Cool down with legendary 1927 iced coffee and traditional Chinese-Indonesian snacks.
12:00
Flexible Drop-off (Pancoran Gate)
End right by Halte TransJakarta Glodok (direct Busway Line 1 to Monas, Thamrin, Sudirman and Blok M), or a 10-minute walk back with me to Jakarta Kota Train Station.

Blok M after dark

3.5 hours

Records, old books, Little Tokyo, and a shared street-food tasting.

Starts: 16:00Afternoon to night walk.
Meet me at: Blok M BCA MRT Station, exit AOpen in Google Maps

Blok M Square at nightPhoto Syahril Fadillah / Unsplash

Satay over charcoalPhoto Sholahudien Al Ayyuby / Unsplash

16:00
Blok M BCA MRT Station (Exit A)
Meet right outside the MRT gate, 10-minute walk to M Bloc.
16:15
M Bloc Space (60 mins)
Explore reclaimed vintage Peruri housing, indie shops, murals, and local creative studios.
17:15
Blok M Square Basement (35-40 mins)
Hunt through underground vintage vinyl records, cassettes, and used books.
17:50
Little Tokyo (Melawai) Alleys (45 mins)
Walk through Jakarta's unique Japanese izakaya neighborhood as the evening neon lights turn on.
18:35
Shared Street Food Tasting (60 mins)
Sample shared small plates across legendary stalls (Satay RSPP, Gultik curry rice, and warm Martabak) so you can taste everything without getting overly full.
19:35
Back at Blok M MRT
Walk ends right at the station gate.

On the routes

Place photos from Unsplash for now. Photos from my own walks are coming.

Old eateries in GlodokPhoto anthoni askaria / Unsplash

Blok M BCA MRT, where Route B startsPhoto Fahrul Razi / Unsplash

Martabak off the panPhoto Joseph Matthias / Unsplash

Canal-side buildings in Kota TuaPhoto Anisetus Palma / Unsplash

About me

Fauzan Harsya

LinkedIn profile

Hi! I'm a final-year Software Engineering student born and raised in Jakarta. Whether you want deep historical stories in Batavia or want to hunt down viral street food in South Jakarta without getting overcharged, I've got you covered.

Why walk with me?

As a fluent English speaker (C1) and Jakarta native, I bridge the gap between street-level local culture and international travelers. No scripted megaphone speeches. Just great food, hidden alleys, and honest local perspective.

Languages: English (C1), Mandarin (HSK 4), Indonesian
Background: Final-year Software Engineering student, Jakarta native
On the walk: Fixed price. No shopping stops, no commissions.

Price

You pay me for the guiding. Food, tickets and rides are paid as we go, at street prices.

Private walk

Route A or B, 3.5 hours

~~Regular price: $28~~$19Rp 350.000

Settles in IDR Rp 350.000. USD and RMB are approximations.

Founding guest rate: save 30% for the first 5 reviews.

For 1 or 2 people. Each extra person adds $7.

A walk planned around what you want to see
Snack and coffee stops chosen by a local
Help with photos
Help with the MRT, trains and ride apps

Book on WhatsApp, no platform fee

Founding guest rate

I just launched this independent student tour project! Get the discounted Founding Guest rate ($19) as one of my first 5 guests, in exchange for honest feedback and a photo together at the end of the tour.

Prefer a booking platform?

Airbnb Experiences (coming soon)
GuruWalk (free, tip-based group walk) (coming soon)

Customize your walk

Pick a route, a date and how many of you are coming. The message below fills itself in.

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Date

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Estimated guide fee

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Rp 350.000

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Hi! I'd like to book Route A: Old Batavia & Glodok on a date TBD for 2 guests (Est: $19). Are you available?

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Before you book

01Is the street food safe to eat, and can you handle dietary restrictions?: Yes! Every stop is a high-turnover local favorite that I eat at myself. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, avoiding nuts, or want mild spice, just let me know and I'll adjust the tasting stops.
02How do I pay?: For direct WhatsApp bookings, no upfront deposit is required. You can pay in cash (IDR) when we meet or via Wise transfer. If you book through Airbnb Experiences or GuruWalk, payment is handled on the platform.
03What if it rains?: Jakarta rain usually passes quickly. We can move the walk to another day, or switch to indoor stops: the old cafes in Kota Tua, or the underground malls and food courts in Blok M.
04Can we change the route?: Yes. We can mix both routes, add a dish, a museum or a market you want to see, or slow down for kids and older travelers. Tell me what you like and we'll plan it together.