Surabaya Walking Tour
Surabaya, Indonesia
Why Walk Surabaya
Surabaya is the hard-working capital of East Java, Indonesia's second city with a long trading history. The old Arab Quarter around Ampel Mosque retains its narrow lanes and Islamic character. Chinatown features the ornate Hong Tik Hian temple. The city was the site of the fierce 1945 Battle of Surabaya against the British, a pivotal moment in Indonesian independence, commemorated by the Heroes Monument.
Free Surabaya Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Surabaya walking tour with audio narration. Explore Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan), Ampel Mosque and Arab Quarter, House of Sampoerna, plus hidden gems like Chinatown (Kya Kya) and Kampung Lawang Seketeng, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Surabaya
- •Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan) — a 41-meter monument commemorating the 1945 Battle of Surabaya for independence
- •Ampel Mosque and Arab Quarter — a 15th-century mosque surrounded by narrow lanes of Arab traders' shops
- •House of Sampoerna — a Dutch colonial tobacco factory turned museum and art gallery, still producing clove cigarettes
- •Suramadu Bridge — one of the longest bridges in Indonesia, connecting Surabaya to Madura Island
Hidden Gems in Surabaya
- •Chinatown (Kya Kya) — a revitalized strip of Chinese shophouses, street food, and the ornate Hong Tik Hian temple
- •Kampung Lawang Seketeng — a preserved heritage neighborhood with traditional Javanese wooden houses
Walking Tip
Surabaya is hot and humid year-round. The old quarters are best explored on foot in the morning. The city is a gateway to Mount Bromo.
Best Time to Visit
May through October for dry season. Visit early morning for the best street food at traditional markets.
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