Makassar City Tour
Step back in time at Makassar, a former Dutch colonial city where trade from West to East was managed. The South Sulawesi capital, formerly known as Ujung Pandang, is Indonesia’s sixth largest city and we learn about its past at the Lagaligo Museum in Fort Rotterdam which spans two buildings displaying fascinating ethnological and historical artefacts.
Next, we visit Paotere Harbour, Makassar’s old port which is home to the unique Phinisi or Bugis schooners that were once used to transport goods across trade routes. Our tour concludes at Clara Bundt Orchid Garden within the grounds of the Dutch Bundt family home, where a variety of orchids and a collection of sea shells and corals are displayed.
Route
- The Lagaligo Museum is closed on Mondays;
- Duration: 3 hours, with departure at 9 am and finish at 12 noon;
- This trails programme operates daily, except Mondays;
- This tour is only suggested for guest staying in Makassar hotel;
- Supplement for pick up from harbour and other areas will be applied upon booking.
- Private tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guide services / assistance. Other languages are on request and subject to availability;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- Free Wi-Fi available in the car during transfer;
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
