Denpasar Tours

Home to around 800,000 people, Bali’s bustling capital, Denpasar, is a vibrant and multicultural city that most visitors skip over in favor of beaches and/or rice fields. Besides being home to the island’s best street food and largest markets, Denpasar offers attractions including parks, monuments, sculptures, and the Bali Museum.
The Basics
Coupled with a confusing one-way system, Denpasar’s heavy and erratically driven traffic and limited parking means many travelers choose to experience the city on a tour, be it a street-food tour or a cultural experience. The compact historical quarter has sidewalks and is reasonably easy to navigate on foot, but most will value the geographical and cultural insights of a guide and the convenience of a driver.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
Denpasar is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Ngurah Rai International Airport. The city’s public transport system is largely an informal network of “bemo” minibuses, which are hard for foreigners to navigate. Rather than brave the one-way system, many travelers prefer the convenience of a private driver/guide or a tour.
When to Get There
Denpasar is at its liveliest during the working week, but the morning and afternoon rush hours (from roughly 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm) are worth avoiding if you can. If wet (produce) markets and their associated street foods are on your itinerary, consider visiting early in the morning—even before dawn. Expect the streets to be eerily empty during Friday prayers.
Denpasar’s Markets
The keen shopper will find Denpasar’s stores and markets endlessly fascinating. A couple of standouts are the Pasar Badung, the island’s main produce market, which sells everything from live animals to herbal medicines, and Pasar Kumbasari, a handicraft market. Markets selling flowers for offerings are particularly interesting.
The Basics
Coupled with a confusing one-way system, Denpasar’s heavy and erratically driven traffic and limited parking means many travelers choose to experience the city on a tour, be it a street-food tour or a cultural experience. The compact historical quarter has sidewalks and is reasonably easy to navigate on foot, but most will value the geographical and cultural insights of a guide and the convenience of a driver.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Denpasar is of interest to travelers who like to get off the beaten track and experience the grimy richness of real life.
- Denpasar is not a beach town, so it’s worth dressing more conservatively than you would in Kuta or Seminyak.
- Many Bali street-food tours include one or more stops in Denpasar, the island’s street-food epicenter.
How to Get There
Denpasar is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Ngurah Rai International Airport. The city’s public transport system is largely an informal network of “bemo” minibuses, which are hard for foreigners to navigate. Rather than brave the one-way system, many travelers prefer the convenience of a private driver/guide or a tour.
When to Get There
Denpasar is at its liveliest during the working week, but the morning and afternoon rush hours (from roughly 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm) are worth avoiding if you can. If wet (produce) markets and their associated street foods are on your itinerary, consider visiting early in the morning—even before dawn. Expect the streets to be eerily empty during Friday prayers.
Denpasar’s Markets
The keen shopper will find Denpasar’s stores and markets endlessly fascinating. A couple of standouts are the Pasar Badung, the island’s main produce market, which sells everything from live animals to herbal medicines, and Pasar Kumbasari, a handicraft market. Markets selling flowers for offerings are particularly interesting.
Address: Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
5 Tours and Activities to Experience Denpasar
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Bali Lifestyle & Culture: Denpasar Private Tour
Want to get to know Bali’s local culture? Join your favorite local on a private tour of the island’s capital. Discover Bali’s history, experience the local lifestyle & sample some tasty street food. From its lively streets to peaceful temples, you’ll see the real side of Bali.
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$43.06
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$43.06
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Withlocals The 10 Tastings: Bali Private Street Food Tour
Fall in love with the flavourful Balinese cuisine on this delicious food tour in Bali! . From yummy must-tries like the classic Babi Guling to unique dishes like spiced eggs; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.
During this culinary tour in Bali, you will enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory to sweet while also discovering the city. Wander around the vibrant Pasar Badung, the main food market in Bali.
Want to know what food to eat in Bali? Try exotic fruits straight from the market and the beloved Tahu Tek, a tofu salad covered in peanut sauce. Munch into Batagor, fried fish dumplings, Babi Guling, a Balinese specialty, and two tastings in one. An authentic Balinese dessert, a refreshing treat for a hot day, try out the heavenly Pisang goreng, a deep fried banana, and a must-have in Bali, spiced eggs!
Find out for yourself and join this food tour that will show you the real taste of Bali.
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$30.76
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$30.76
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Foodie Tour Bali
Composed of over 17,000 islands, Indonesia offers a wide variety of vibrant and tantalizing cuisines. Taste your way around different Indonesian ethnic cuisines as we scoot you on the back of a motorbike with our all female drivers to a few flavorful local street food vendors around Denpasar city.
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$66.67
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Bali by Night
Not a morning person or want to do something fun after hours? Join our night tour! Bali by Night tour is designed for those who would like to experience Bali’s hustle and bustle after dark away from all the touristy spots. It is also the perfect choice for those who want to do sight seeing and tasting of local snacks. Marvel as you witness local landmarks glow under the starry sky, enjoy local snacks alongside the locals and witness or partake in the busiest night market activities on the island.
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$46.16
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Bali's Little Foodie Private Tour
Make your family fall in love with the tasty Balinese cuisine on this delicious food tour in Bali!
During this culinary tour in Bali, you will enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory to sweet while also discovering the city and its highlights. Wander around the vibrant Pasar Badung. Explore Denpasar and spot temples and local markets through an off the beaten path. And the cherry on top, do like the local families do and go to Lapangan Puputan Park to let your kids play while you relax.
Try exotic fruits straight from the market and Tahu Tek, a tofu salad covered in peanut sauce. Munch into Batagor, fried fish dumplings, and enjoy two tastings in one, Rendang together with spiced veggies. Enjoy an authentic Balinese dessert, a refreshing treat for a hot day, try out the heavenly Pisang Goreng, a deep-fried banana, and a must-have in Bali, Sate!
Fun and games will also be part of the plan, and you can be sure the whole family will be entertained, especially the little ones!
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$35.68
Price varies by group size
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$35.68
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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