Top 7 luxury & private things to do in Semarang

1. Private shore excursion to Borobudur Temple from Semarang Port

Eight to nine hours with private transport — a visit to UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple, scenic rice field views along the route.

2. Private Yogyakarta tour from Port Semarang

A full-day tour featuring Borobudur Temple, with pickup at Tanjung Emas port.

3. Private shore excursion to Borobudur Temple from Semarang Port

Four hours — a private car to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur Temple from Semarang Port, with English-speaking driver included.

“Borobudur is stunning! The tour was organized excellently. Atok, our driver, was knowledgeable about the area and its culture. I highly recommend this experience.”— Safari42795733483

4. Private tour of Prambanan Temple from Semarang Cruise Port

Approximately six hours, in a private SUV — explore Prambanan Temple with a guide, lunch included, plus a potential city tour of Semarang.

“The temple was stunning and definitely a must-visit. Our guide was fantastic; he had extensive knowledge and shared numerous engaging stories. He was attentive to our needs, even offering his banana when I needed a snack due to my diabetes.”— Dawn_T

5. Private tour of Borobudur Temple from Semarang with upper level access

Four hours by private SUV or minivan from Semarang Cruise Port — includes guided access to Borobudur's upper levels and panoramic views of the temple.

“Our guide Agung and driver Avan greeted us punctually at the cruise port. Although the SUV was clean and appeared to be in good condition, we had trouble with the back seat belts. After a 10-minute effort, they managed to fix one belt, but the other side only had a shoulder harness, which made me uncomfortable, so Agung kindly took that seat and I sat in the front. The journey to Borobudur lasted over two hours, and we appreciated the scenic countryside along the way. Agung spoke excellent English and was very friendly and knowledgeable, which made the drive enjoyable. The temple was enormous and impressive, and they provided sandals that turned out to be nice souvenirs. We had a small group with a temple guide and explored up to the second-highest level, which was fascinating. We truly loved the temple experience! Afterward, although we declined lunch since we weren’t hungry, Agung recommended a batik demonstration, which was captivating, and we ended up purchasing shirts. We returned to the port with ample time. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour and were particularly impressed with Agung as our guide.”— Becky99917

6. Private city tour of Semarang

Five hours of guided exploration by private vehicle — Dutch colonial architecture, Lawang Sewu, a mosque, and lunch at a local restaurant included.

“Nane proved to be an outstanding guide. We strongly recommend her! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and punctual. East Journey comes highly recommended.”— N9222XZmonicab

7. Private tour of Semarang for cruise passengers

Four-hour private tour — explore historic and modern Semarang with local food tastings included.

“We had a fantastic day with Uke in Semarang. The scheduled stops were great, and at my request, Uke took us to a batik fabric shop. Being able to tailor our tour was a bonus, especially while seeing large tour buses. Our lunch was excellent, featuring a variety of dishes that we thoroughly enjoyed. Experiencing a local meal was a highlight. Opting for this private tour is highly recommended, and having Uke as your guide along with Mr. Y-U as your driver will make it even better.”— Claudia_W