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up to 24 hours in advance
4 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the wealth of cultural attractions found in Denpasar, Bali’s largest city, during this half-day sightseeing excursion. Follow your guide as you sample the city’s top attractions, including Pasar Badung (its largest food market), the wealth of art on display at the Bali Museum, the historical monuments of Puputan Square, and traditional woodcarving demonstrations at the Bali Art Center. Your Denpasar trip also includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from selected hotels.
- Half-day Denpasar city sightseeing tour
- See historical monuments at Puputan Square
- Learn about Indonesian music, masks, and archeological finds at the Bali Museum
- Browse for delicious produce at Pasar Badung, the local food market
- Admire exhibits of paintings and traditional architecture at the Bali Art Center (Taman Budaya)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Denpasar included
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Get a taste for the many cultural and historical sights in Denpasar during this half-day excursion with a local guide. There’s no better way to take a deep dive into the rich cultural heritage of Bali, both historical and contemporary, than via this exploration of the island’s most populous city.
Start your trip with pickup from your hotel by your guide. From there, continue on to the historic Puputan Square situated in the Denpasar’s city center. This busy gathering place is a favorite of locals and travelers alike, thanks to its mix of open space and intriguing monuments. Check out the memorial to the Balinese family, which commemorates the battle of the rajas of Badung against the invading Dutch army in 1906.
Continue from there to Bali’s Museum, just adjacent to the former royal palace. Wander the museum’s collection, admiring its range of artifacts covering everything from 20th-century art to pre-historic times. The museum is also home to a range of items celebrating Indonesian culture such as musical instruments, sculptures, theatrical masks, textiles, and paintings. Keep your eyes out for exhibits dedicated to Balinese tooth filing as well as marriage and cremation events.
Proceed next to the colorful Pasar Badung, a sprawling market where locals head to sell and bargain for everything from food to home goods. This pasar (an Indonesian word for ‘market’) is the largest on Bali, and features such foodstuffs as spices, fruits and other edibles sourced from across the island. After honing your bargaining skills, head to a nearby supermarket (the Indonesian equivalent of a department store) to wander the aisles and purchase food (at your own expense).
Make your last stop of the day at the Bali Art Center, which hosts a permanent collection of wood carvings and modern art. The center’s collection is located in a traditional Balinese-style structure and also includes exhibits on the island’s architecture. Finish your excursion with a return trip back to your Bali hotel.
Start your trip with pickup from your hotel by your guide. From there, continue on to the historic Puputan Square situated in the Denpasar’s city center. This busy gathering place is a favorite of locals and travelers alike, thanks to its mix of open space and intriguing monuments. Check out the memorial to the Balinese family, which commemorates the battle of the rajas of Badung against the invading Dutch army in 1906.
Continue from there to Bali’s Museum, just adjacent to the former royal palace. Wander the museum’s collection, admiring its range of artifacts covering everything from 20th-century art to pre-historic times. The museum is also home to a range of items celebrating Indonesian culture such as musical instruments, sculptures, theatrical masks, textiles, and paintings. Keep your eyes out for exhibits dedicated to Balinese tooth filing as well as marriage and cremation events.
Proceed next to the colorful Pasar Badung, a sprawling market where locals head to sell and bargain for everything from food to home goods. This pasar (an Indonesian word for ‘market’) is the largest on Bali, and features such foodstuffs as spices, fruits and other edibles sourced from across the island. After honing your bargaining skills, head to a nearby supermarket (the Indonesian equivalent of a department store) to wander the aisles and purchase food (at your own expense).
Make your last stop of the day at the Bali Art Center, which hosts a permanent collection of wood carvings and modern art. The center’s collection is located in a traditional Balinese-style structure and also includes exhibits on the island’s architecture. Finish your excursion with a return trip back to your Bali hotel.
Itinerary
Your local guide will pick you up at your hotel in Denpasar. Begin your half-day sightseeing tour at Puputan Square, an attractive open square located in the city center. This classic urban park draws many locals and is a great place to learn about Bali’s colonial history. You’ll find a monument depicting a heroic Balinese family in the square, which commemorates the suicidal battle of the rajas of Badung against the invading Dutch militia in 1906.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Next, head to the Bali Museum, located near the former royal palace of Denpasar. Spend 30-40 minutes exploring its collection that ranges from prehistoric finds to early 20th-century art. Four main buildings inside the museum showcases Indonesia’s rich history and cultural heritage. View displays of theatrical masks, musical instruments, sculptures, paintings and textiles. You’ll see scale models depicting ritualistic Balinese tooth filling, marriage and cremation ceremonies, which your guide will explain.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
A visit to Denpasar isn’t complete without experiencing the colorful pasar (Indonesian for ‘market’), where locals sell their products and haggle over prices. Pasar Badung is Bali’s largest food market and features fruits, spices and other edible goods sourced from the entire island. After an opportunity to browse and bargain, spend approximately 1.5 hours at one of the new supermarkets—the equivalent of a department store—where food is available for purchase (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Your last stop is the Bali Art Center, a traditional Balinese building with a permanent exhibition of modern paintings and woodcarvings. Also known as Taman Budaya (Bali Culture Park), the vast complex also demonstrates traditional Balinese architecture. Your half-day tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
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