Bali travel guide — beaches, food, culture, and where to stay across the island
Bali · CITY TOURS
High season eats availability fast. Below: the 12 city tours to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ubud dance show and buffet dinner at Lost City. Choose Lemuria or Atlantian, enjoy BBQ with vegan and halal options, then watch the story unfold.
“This place is out of a mythical world It was amazing The staff the show all of it was so good Thank you me and my sister loved the ambiance and worth trying it out with ur loved ones”
Private 6-hour Ubud tour: Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, art market, and Tegenungan Waterfall with hotel pickup and admission tickets.
“Agus was the perfect host. We loved the monkey sanctuary, exploring the centre of Ubud where we were able to find a bite to eat and look through the art market. A swim in the waterfall was a great way to end the tour.”
Private 3-hour Denpasar tour from Seminyak with a local guide, Jagatnatha Temple, museum gardens, Pasar Badung, Puputan Square, and more.
“Our tour was ok. The guide was friendly and accommodating for our children but we felt he could have talked more while we walked. We felt we were asking him to point out many things as we travelled around.”
Half-day Ubud tour with Monkey Forest macaques, Ubud Palace, art market shopping, and Tegalalang rice terraces, with hotel pickup.
“Monkey forest and rice terrace was great! Completely worthwhile to see. Palace was nothing special and could have been missed. Our driver Mera shared so many interesting details about the sights along the way which truly added to our experience!”
Ubud Lemuria Oracle of Spice dinner show. Choose a spice destiny card, watch chefs cook your meal riverside, all-you-can-eat.
“It was an amazing experiance and very interactive. The food was spactacular and very tasty drinks. There was also a fire show wich was amzing.”
A private Denpasar morning tour with monument views, a temple stop, Bali Museum history, and Bali’s biggest market—pickup, tickets, and lunch option.
“The sightseeing tour of Denpasar was very good. My driver Nengah was very friendly and knowledgeable. His English was good and he drove me safely around the city in the car.”
Private Denpasar culture, Padang Padang surf stop, Uluwatu sunset, Kecak dance, and Jimbaran seafood dinner. Pickup included.
“The trip was good but the driver needs to be more communicative as we are driving along and needs to speak better English”
Half-day Denpasar tour from Seminyak: Puputan Square memorial, Bali Museum artifacts, Pasar Badung market, art center with pickup.
“Some places were closed because of a public holiday. My guide and driver worked together to find some alternatives. Torrential rain made it hard to wander outside.”
Walk central Denpasar for 10 local tastings, market snacks, and heritage stops, with coffee included and halal options for $100.
“From all the activities to do in Bali this is the one everybody needs to experience who wants to have an authentic trip with all the local culinary specialties Bali has to offer!”
Private half-day Denpasar tour with an air-conditioned car, English-speaking driver, key temples, market, and Bali Museum plus optional lunch.
“Loved this city tour. Learned a lot about the history of Bali and the struggles they’ve been thru. The museum and the temple were the highlight. The market is great if you like to shop. Nengah, our driver and tour guide, was very friendly and shared lots of info re Bali. He took good care of us making sure we arrived safely at all our stops. Great tour for learning some history of Bali.”
Half-day Denpasar from Seminyak: Bajra Sandhi, Badung Market, Jagatnatha Temple, Bali Museum, plus tickets and AC ride for $55.
“We had booked our tour on Galungan, not realising that all promised attractions were closed for public holiday and celebrations. Our driver/guide Sana was very enterprising and took us to various tourist craft demonstrations and shoppi”
Private East Bali tour from Nusa Dua: Lempuyang Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Blue Lagoon, hotel pickup, tickets, and an English guide.
“Perfect..a top day with kana!! Excellent guide, kind, considerate, with great knowledge of Bali and its culture! Thanks to him, a rewarding and very pleasant day!Auto-translated”