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Culinary Journey of Discovery: Cooking Class & Historic Kota Gede

Traditional Javanese cooking class with fresh spices in Kota Gede, Yogyakarta
Culinary & Heritage
DurationFull-day tour (approx. 8 hours)
👥 Participants / CapacityMin. 2 people
💶 €70 per person
🛡 VehicleFully Insured AC

🗺️Your Itinerary

Experience Yogyakarta with all your senses! This day tour combines authentic Javanese culinary arts in the historic district of Kota Gede with fascinating architecture and local history.
08:00 AM – Hotel Departure: We will pick you up from your hotel in Yogyakarta and take you to the historic district of Kota Gede, which was once the first capital of the Islamic Sultanate of Mataram.
09:00 – 12:00 AM - Traditional Cooking Class & Bicycle Market Visit: Immerse yourself in the secrets of Javanese cuisine!
• The Market Stroll: Together, we hop on our bicycles and ride to the vibrant local market of Kota Gede. Here, we shop together for fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and all other authentic ingredients for our menu.
• The Cooking: Upon returning, it is time to put on your aprons! For about two hours, we chop, cook, and learn together. Under expert guidance, you will prepare traditional delicacies.
• Lunch: You will then enjoy the food you cooked yourselves in a cozy setting as a well-deserved lunch. It simply tastes delicious and is incomparably fresh!
02.00 PM - Culture & History – Visit to Rumah Pesik
Feeling well-refreshed, the afternoon takes you on a journey through time. We will visit the impressive Rumah Pesik, a historic Javanese-colonial heritage site in Kota Gede.
• Admire the unique architecture of this traditional mansion.
• Discover fascinating stories about Kota Gede's past as a center of Javanese silversmithing and culture.
Note: For a more detailed tour program, please send your request directly via email to yogi.fbytours@gmail.com

Included in the Price

  • All admission fees
  • Air-conditioned car (fully insured transport)
  • Bicycle rental for the market visit
  • Interactive cooking class including all fresh ingredients
  • Shared lunch (self-prepared)
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Parking fees

Not Included in the Price

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

💡Essential Practical Info

📍 Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • Pickup is included from Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Seminyak, or Ubud.
🎒 What to Bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun protection
  • ​Clothing to cover your shoulders (for visiting temples)
  • ​Cash
🗣️ Tour Guide
  • German or English-speaking (selectable when booking via WhatsApp)
​📷 Custom Photo Stops
  • Photo stops and snapshots can be flexibly tailored to your preferences
Book / Inquire Now
€70 per person

Book directly via WhatsApp with your preferred local guide. We will check availability immediately.

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