Kotagede Heritage Tour by Becak

Exploring Kotagede feels more special when you ride a becak, our traditional three-wheeled pedicab. With becak, you can go slowly through small streets, enjoy the breeze, and see daily local life up close. The journey usually starts from Pasar Kotagede, the traditional market that’s always busy in the morning. Here, you’ll hear sellers calling out, smell fresh food and snacks, and see how local people do their activities every day.

From the market, the becak driver will bring you through the old alleyways that cars or motorbikes can’t pass. Along the way, you’ll see old Javanese houses, silver craft workshops, and beautiful joglo buildings. This is the best way to feel the real atmosphere of Kotagede — quiet, warm, and full of history. You can also stop by Masjid Gedhe Mataram and the Royal Cemetery to learn more about the story of the Mataram Kingdom.

After the tour, many people like to enjoy coffee in a joglo house. Sitting there, listening to the birds and feeling the soft breeze, really makes you relax. The becak drivers are friendly, and many of them love to share stories if you ask. Riding a becak is not just transportation — it’s a way to experience local culture and history at the same time.