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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Tuban
Spend a half‑day on the beach and a half‑day visiting Akbar Cave and the local museums; one night in a budget hotel is enough.
Tuban is a small East Java town with a historic port, easy beach access and a few modest museums. Its sights cluster near the centre, so a single overnight stay covers the highlights.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp120,000–250,000 excl. bed · High Rp250,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire/ambulance 118/119 · General 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (warung) | Rp10,000–15,000 |
| Street snack (kripik gayam) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Batik Gedog shirt | Rp120,000–250,000 |
| Motorbike rental per day | Rp70,000–120,000 |
| Bus ticket Surabaya‑Tuban | Rp50,000–80,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SUB · Juanda International Airport (Surabaya)
- Bus or train about 2 h to Tuban
Typical fares
- Surabaya → Tuban bus
- about Rp70,000, 2 h (check)
- Motorbike rental (daily)
- Rp80,000–120,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Motorbike rental is most flexible; local buses connect the town to Surabaya and nearby regencies. Taxis are available but negotiate fare.
See and do
Known for
- Akbar Cave
- Museum Kambang Putih
- Batik Gedog
- Legen palm‑wine
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bojonegoro | Bus from Tuban bus terminal, about 1 h | ≈ 1 h 30 min |
| Lamongan | Train from Tuban station, about 45 min | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- favehotel Tuban
- Budget hotel, city & beach views, free Wi‑Fi, breakfast; price from Rp316,255
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma‑faf |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtə‑ri‑ma ka‑siʔ |
| How much? | Berapa harganya?bə‑ra‑pa har‑ga‑nya |
| Where is the toilet? | Di mana toilet?di ma‑na to‑i‑let |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be busy during market days; allow extra travel time.
- Museum opening hours may change; check before visiting.
Tuban is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tuban yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Akbar Cave
- Museum Kambang Putih
- Batik Gedog
- Legen palm‑wine
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Tuban: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Tuban, revision 5182356 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5182356
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tuban). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.