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Even the most urban corners of Surabaya hide pockets of nature for those willing to walk. Green spaces like Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan) and Ampel Mosque and Arab Quarter offer a breathing room between landmarks — and some of the best views you'll find anywhere in the city. Seek out quieter retreats like Chinatown (Kya Kya) for the calm that the busier parks can't offer.
Indonesia's second-largest city, a gritty port town with colonial-era architecture, vibrant Arab and Chinese quarters, and East Javanese street food.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided nature walk route in Surabaya. The audio walking tour can include stops such as 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, plus hidden gems like Chinatown (Kya Kya) — a revitalized strip of Chinese shophouses, street food, and the ornate Hong Tik Hian temple.
Use this page as a starting point for a Surabaya walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Surabaya. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Surabaya is known for history and food, but between the busy streets, spaces like Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan) and Ampel Mosque and Arab Quarter provide a different kind of experience — calmer, greener, and more grounded than a typical sightseeing route. Quieter spots like Chinatown (Kya Kya) provide the kind of rest that the main attractions cannot.
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.
May through October for dry season. Visit early morning for the best street food at traditional markets.
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