Location: Medan
Top Things to do in Medan
The 5 Best Cultural Tours in Medan, Sumatra
Medan (Jawi: ميدن, Batak: ᯔᯮᯑ᯲, Chinese: 棉蘭, Tamil: மேடான், Indonesian pronunciation: [meˈdan]); is the capital of North Sumatra province in Indonesia. Located along the northeastern coast of Sumatra island, Medan is the fourth biggest city by population in Indonesia, behind Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung. With 2,097,610 inhabitants at the 2010 census, Medan remains the largest settlement outside Java island and enjoys a diversity of multicultural peoples. Bordered by the Strait of Malacca, Medan is a busy trading city around the island as located near the strait which is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. Medan is the gateway to the western part of Indonesia, accessible via the Port of Belawan and Kuala Namu International Airport, stated the city as the third largest city in the country by economy after Jakarta and Surabaya, this city economy is linked well with Malaysian cities (especially Penang and Kuala Lumpur) and Singapore by trade, service and natural resource exchanges. Both the seaport and the airport are connected to the city center via toll road and railway. Medan also became the first city in Indonesia to have an airport supported with train service.
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1. Medan Half-Day Tour to the Multicultural City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our guide will meet you at the hotel or other meeting point as agreed. Visit The Great Mosque, one of the Sultan of Deli’s legacies constructed in 1906, also the largest and most beautiful mosque in Northern Sumatera with its imposing tiled archway and royal burial ground. Visit Sultan’s Maimoon Palace” the ceremonial palace of the Sultans of Deli with its yellow trim & typical east coast Malay architecture with living quarters occupied by the Sultan's families established in 1888 and became the centre of the Deli kingdom. Visit Tjong A Fie Mansion; a double-storey mansion in Medan built by Tjong A Fie (1860-1921) a Chinese merchant, the wealthiest resident of Medan at his era. Walk to Pajak Ikan Lama market, selling a large selection of contemporary textiles including batik where local people shop for attire on special occasions such as weddings and Muslim festivals. Visit Vihara Gunung Timur being one of the largest Chinese temples in Medan
Inclusions: Private air-conditioned transportation, Hotel pick-up and drop off within Medan city, English-speaking guide (other language is subject to surcharge and availability), Entrance and parking fees, Bottled water and wet tissue, Lunch
Exclusions: Food, drinks other than mentioned, Items of personal nature ( tipping, souvenir), Other services not clearly indicated in the inclusions.
Reviewed By SeyfoCan
Perfect Service with a large car. Professinonal driver. Napkin and Water service. On time arrival and on time drop-off.
2. 1 week tour North Sumatra
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Experience the highlights of North Sumatra on this 7-day itinerary. Go hiking in Gunung Leuser National Park, climb the Sibayak Volcano in Berastagi and relax at the largest crater lake in the world. This route is a suggestion and will of course be adapted to your particular wishes and framework conditions.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, overnight stay
Exclusions: flight
Reviewed By Vincentmokummer
We planned and booked our trip with Discover Sumatra for the summer of 2020, unfortunately due to the pandemic we had to cancel our dream holliday. So altough I cannot commend on the actual trip itself, I can say that the communication with Christine has been great, from the start of the booking up to the cancellation. My impression is that besides running an honest and sincere company she is also a great ambassador for Sumatra and the village of Bukit Lawang! I highly recommend booking with Discover Sumatra.
3. One day tour to explore brastagi High land & lake Toba departure from Medan
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
this tour is the highlight of Medan - North Sumatera, one day trip to Brastagi Highland and Lake Toba ,This tour offers a glimpse into rural Sumatran life without the hard work of hiring and driving a rental car. You’ll enjoy fresh local passion fruit and travel between a traditional Karo Batak village Dokan, and the Sipisopiso waterfall & ofcourse with the highlight tours is the beauty of Lake Toba View from the highland .
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from medan , Transport by Private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee at Dokan Village and Lake Toba view
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Driver Tipping
4. Medan City Tour
it is incomplete to visit North Sumatra without seeing the Capital is the city of Medan, Explore medan City History with your private driver as cum guide, will take you tour to that takes you through the Chinese quarter, the relics of a Malay sultanate, and the remnants of Dutch colonial rule. Highlights include the Sultan’s Palace, the Grand Mosque, Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, and the old offices of the Amsterdam Trading Company. Discover the city’s multicultural side as you visit Medan’s oldest Hindu temple, a Chinese temple, and the extraordinary fusion Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni. Medan is Multi ethnicity with saying of :Horas , Medan ahoy, majuahjuah,juahjuah, yaahowu
Inclusions: english speaking Driver cum guide, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan in 10 hours , Entry/Admission as per itinerary
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water, Tipping
Reviewed By pradeepkm2019
Brastagi is a typical hill station like many others in India and Asia. There are Strawberry farms, fruit market and a Buddhist temple. Highlight of visit was to see Sipiso-Piso waterfall. This is magnificent. One can go right down to bottom and behind the fall by stairs. Unfortunately, it was drizzling then, so the stairs were slippery and not advisable.
5. 3-Days Lake Toba & Brastagi Highland From Medan City or From Kuala Namu airport
this 3 days tour is the highlight of Lake Toba-samosir island and Brastagi high land - North sumatera ,This tour offers a glimpse into rural Sumatran life without the hard work of hiring and driving a rental car and accomodation . You’ll travel between a traditional Karo Batak Lingga village, samosir island,Tuktuk siadong , Batak Traditional dance at Huta Bolon , Lumbini Park.Tomok art market and the Sipisopiso waterfall & ofcourse with the highlight tours is the beauty of Lake Toba View from the Taman Simalem Resort
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Private Transportation with airconditioning for 3 days tours., english speaking driver as cum guide, 2-Night Stay at Waterfall Lodge Hotel (Superior), Taman Simalem Resort
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner , drinks, Tipping
Reviewed By pradeepkm2019
Brastagi is a typical hill station like many others in India and Asia. There are Strawberry farms, fruit market and a Buddhist temple. Highlight of visit was to see Sipiso-Piso waterfall. This is magnificent. One can go right down to bottom and behind the fall by stairs. Unfortunately, it was drizzling then, so the stairs were slippery and not advisable.
