Our Story

The people, the philosophy, and the passion behind Cerita Jogjakarta.

Born from a love of Jogja's hidden lanes

Cerita Jogjakarta started in 2011 when our founders realised that available tours were telling the wrong story. So they built slow, curious, conversation-driven tours that let travellers see Yogyakarta through local eyes.

We focus on authentic encounters, neighborhood walks, and genuine cultural exchange.

Fifteen years. Thousands of stories.

Since 2011 we have guided travellers from over 60 countries through Yogyakarta's most intimate corners—from royal kraton alleys to mystical volcano foothills.

Our commitment remains unchanged: small groups, responsible local travel, and stories that stay with you long after your journey.

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Our Philosophy

We don't sell itineraries.
We craft encounters.

Every tour is a conversation. Between you and the city, between the present and the past, between the familiar and the surprising. Our guides are not memorised scripts — they are curious people who love Yogyakarta and want you to love it too.

"The best thing we can do for a traveller is make sure they leave knowing what they don't yet know — and wanting to come back."

What We Stand For