Bali Heritage Food Tour

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Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Bali Heritage Food Tour is not only exploring local culinary scene but also discover historical sites along the heritage street. Join this tour to Denpasar night market where the locals eat: Badung Market. We’ll try some traditional snacks, exotic fruits, Bali’s most famous dish, and finish it up with Indonesian’s authentic coffee. Hungry yet?! !

Highlights

  • Dig into delicious Indonesian cuisine just like the locals do
  • Taste Bali’s iconic dish, Babi Guling, or suckling pig
  • Sample local flavours like Bakso and  Jaje Bali
  • Try Indonesian Authentic Coffee in a heritage coffeeshop
  • Discover why the locals are here every night enjoying the mouth-watering fusion of culinary influences from across Indonesia
  • Explore a heritage street of Jalan Surapati & Jalan Gadjah Mada on foot for about 1,6km-ish stretch), with stop at some historical sites to gain more knowledge of Balinese history and culture

Included

Included
Local English-speaking guide
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Guided walking tour through Central Denpasar’s heritage streets
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Visit to Pura Agung Jagatnatha Hindu Temple
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Tasting of iconic Balinese dishes, including: Babi Guling – Balinese-style roast pork and Bakso – Indonesian meatball soup
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Street food sampling at Badung Night Market - various Jaje Bali traditional snacks
Included
Indonesian Arabica coffee (hot or iced)

Excluded

Excluded
Additional food and drinks
Excluded
Tips/gratuities for your guide

Important information

Where do we meet?

Pura Agung Jagatnatha (Temple), Jl. Surapati No.7, Dangin Puri, Kec. Denpasar Tim., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232

Where does the tour end?

Nadhi Heritage  at Jl. Gajah Mada No.122, Dauh Puri Kangin, Kec. Denpasar Utara, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80231

What is the duration of the tour?

3 hours

What is the group size of this tour?

Shared tours accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers to maintain a high-quality group experience. Private tours require a minimum of two participants. Solo travellers are welcome to book a private tour; however, the pricing will be based on the standard rate for two passengers.

What if I have particular dietary requirements?

This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful local gastronomy and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegetarian, vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.

What if I can't find my guide?

If you have any issues on the day of your tour, please call +62 822 355 32507

Can I cancel my tour?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity

Highlights

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Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
  • This tour directly impacts on 4 to 6 local stalls which helps to empower the local community.
  • All food prepared at the venues you visit is grown and bought locally. The vendors at the food market are all locals and they sell the food for living.
  • By introducing different local dishes, in particular Babi Guling which is traditionally only served at ceremonies, this tour is a way for you to learn more about local culture and traditional ceremonies.

    • Embark on a culinary adventure in Denpasar, the central capital of Bali Island, where the vibrant Badung Market beckons with a bunch of local delicacies. Nestled in a heritage street in Central Denpasar, this bustling night market not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers glimpses into Bali's rich history and culture.

    Your gastronomic journey starts at the Hindu Temple of Pura Agung Jagatnatha. Pause at Puputan Square, a historic battleground against colonialism in 1906, and stand at the 0 km mark – the heart of Bali Island.

    Continue westward to encounter the Nederlandsch-Indië Sokkelklok, a colonial-era clock monument, and the Catur Muka, a four-faced god monument at the intersection. Walk around Veteran Street and Gajah Mada Street where you can find old buildings from colonial era. Savor your belly with Babi Guling, a famous Balinese signature dish, and also Bakso (meatball soup) as one of local’s most favorite foods. Then try various kinds of street foods at Badung Night Market where you can try Balinese traditional Jaje Bali snacks. Conclude your walking tour at a heritage coffee shop, where authentic Indonesian Arabica Coffee, hot or cold, rejuvenates your senses.

    Despite the richness of your experience, the affordability of the culinary delights allows you to bring home extra treats at a mere USD$1-2 per item.

    Your guide (now your best foodie friend on Bali) will assist you with finding a taxi for your trip back to your hotel (or to the next stop for your day out). And now that you have the keys to Bali heritage foods, you can come back on your own to try even more local dishes.