Surabaya Shore Excursion: Experience Historic Sites and Local Culture for Cruise Passengers

Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and delicious food of Surabaya on this shore excursion. Explore historical sites, temples, Arabtown, and more, while learning about the local way of life. Perfect for cruise passengers looking for an authentic cultural experience.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Surabaya North Quay - The team will arrange a pickup inside Surabaya’s port, where travelers from the same cruise will gather to embark on the tour together.
  • Pabean Market - Explore this traditional market to witness and experience local life. Enjoy tasting some unique and delicious local fruits that may be new to you.
  • Ampel Mosque -…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Parking fees
  • Transportation with fuel, driver (shared with cruise passengers)
  • Fuel surcharges
  • Tea and coffee
  • Professional tour guide
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour is designed and suitable for cruise travelers stopping in Surabaya. It is a shared experience with other passengers from the same ship. Our team will pick you up directly at Surabaya port, where you’ll meet other participants and together explore Surabaya. (There’s no minimum number of travelers required for this trip; the tour will proceed…

Location
Surabaya North Quay
Jl. Perak Bar., North Perak
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jack_p
Mar 13, 2026
Our Day in Surabaya - Our guide was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the history, culture and everyday life in Indonesia. Our guide showed us local plants and spices and shared how he uses those in cooking for his family. We highly recommend this tour.
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Btttm1
Mar 13, 2026
Very special day - Our guide was superior. Communicated beforehand via WhatsApp to show us his face and confirm our meeting point. All the stops were very interesting and the lunch was big and delicious. So happy we booked this tour.
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S4228kdelizabethm
Feb 22, 2026
A great day out in Surabaya - I was with my sister and brother in law and our tour leader was Nita. She gave us a brilliant day out from our cruise ship. We visited a spice market, a mosque, and two Chinese temples. We travelled in a bicycle rickshaw and released a tiny finch into the sky over the sea. Nita answered our questions but didn’t flood us with information. Altogether it was a most memorable day.
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Susan_g
Feb 22, 2026
Insights into life in Surabaya - Very local. Something you could not do by yourself. It provided insight into how people live and work. The tour guide was excellent and added her own personal experiences. I highly recommend this tour if you want to know what it is like to be here rather than just see the sights.
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J6235agandyp
Feb 20, 2026
Surabaya tour - Excellent tour friendly and informative tour guide Just six people on the tour was very good
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Dwightdavid
Jan 24, 2026
Great Surabaya Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers - We had a very good experience on this Surabaya shore excursion. Although Surabaya is not a typical tourist destination, the tour was interesting and well organized. Communication from the tour company was excellent, with a smooth and seamless pickup right at the cruise port. Our guide, Chita, spoke very good English and gave a great overview of the city’s history and everyday life. Highlights included an exciting tuk-tuk ride, visiting a Chinese temple, watching a traditional puppet show, and exploring a wholesale spice and vegetable market. The tour also included a nice lunch at a good restaurant. Overall, a well-paced and enjoyable tour that’s perfect for cruise passengers wanting a more local and authentic experience.
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Nick
Jan 24, 2026
Excellent tour - Trip was easy to arrange with good communication, on arrival at the port the tour guides were easy to find. Tour itself was very good with lots of interesting facts and information from our guide Betha who was excellent throughout the tour. We stopped for lunch of traditional Indonesian food which was delicious but far too much for our party of 6. We were delivered back to the ship in plenty of time. Thank you Betha & our driver Krista (sorry if names aren’t spelled correctly!)
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Jacqueline_o
Jan 21, 2026
Good trip. Just right - Good guide. Interesting activities. Just about the right length. Good that it picked us up from the cruise terminal
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Andrew_w
Jan 20, 2026
Very knowledgeable guide... - Very knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humour. She spoke excellent English. Meeting-up with the guide was no problem, and she got us back to the ship on time.
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Duke1140
Feb 19, 2026
An interesting and developing part of Indonesia. - We enjoyed learning about this city, its history of colonial control and efforts moving into a more modern center of society. There are elements of new architecture and investment by other governments. The people are friendly, welcoming and very proud of their culture. There are monuments honoring those who fought the Communist insurgency in the not too distant past and a goal of not letting such a thing occur again. Take the opportunity to visit this city if you can. The cruise industry is helping facilitate the growth of tourism which is a positive thing.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).